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Simple Fence Gate – Hardware Cloth & Shou Sugi Ban
This project takes you through the steps to create a simple fence gate that is easy to build and light enough for one person to pick up.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time
- 6.3–12.3 hours
- Cost
- $$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Stiles | 2 | 2" × 4" × 63 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Back Stiles | 2 | 2" × 4" × 70 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Front Rails (top & bottom) | 2 | 2" × 4" × 36" | — | ☐ |
| Front Rails (center) | 1 | 2" × 4" × 29" | — | ☐ |
| Back Rails | 3 | 2" × 4" × 29" | — | ☐ |
| (Optional) Cross Braces | 4 | 2" × 4" × 38" | — | ☐ |
| Top Cap | 1 | 2" × 4" × 36" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 2x4 96" | 7 board | ☐ |
| 36" x 5' Hardware Cloth Panel | 1 each | ☐ |
| Box of 2.5" Deck Screws | 1 each | ☐ |
| Box of 2.5" Kreg Pocket Hole Screws | 1 each | ☐ |
| Gate Hinge & Latch Kit | 1 each | ☐ |
| Can of Stain (Optional) | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.