Gate Door

My dad and I made this gate door from some scrap metal we had laying around. We were still just learning how to weld and this was our first major project together.

1x1 inch hot rolled square tubing

1/2x1/2 inch hot rolled square tubing

Welder

Welding corner clamps (or magnets as we used)

Grinder

Paint

Primer

Door knob

Winges

Drill

Screws

90-degree corner connecter x4

Take measurements of the intended area the gate would go.

Sketch the design of the gate that includes the measurements you took. Or you could use a picture as a reference like my dad and I did. Before moving on to the next step, double-check to make sure all measurements and designs are finalized.

Make sure all pieces are the correct size.

Cut all the corners at a 45-degree angle then tac and weld together. After that, then grind down until smooth.

Use the magnets or clamps to hold together the pieces then weld together. Grind until smooth after

Line up the middle piece with the center of the frame. Then weld pieces together.

Use the 1/2-inch square tubing for the middle bars of the gate. Then weld all pieces to the middle frame and the centerpiece. And then grind all welds till smooth.

Just to make sure, grind and make sure all welds are smooth and to your liking.

Use the 1x1 inch tubing as supports that you will later drill into a wall. Then hinges will be welded to them. Add an end cap to the end of the tubes

Once everything is smooth and grinded down, you are ready to prime and paint your gate

We ended up drilling into our wall to put in the support pieces and from there we welded hinges on them.

Finally, you can install and weld the hinges to the support.