How To Build A Picket Fence Gate. Predrill where the screws will go. Set posts to securely set the posts fill the bottom of your hole with a layer of gravel and place the post in the hole.
Use a pencil to mark where the hinge should go on the post and then put the gate down. The beautiful thing about crafting your own gate is that it is completely customizable. Turn a picket fence panel into a gorgeous garden gate measure your gap.
Set out the horizontal braces making sure they are level and square.
All the hard work is mostly done. Install hinges and attach the gate to the fence. Screw the hinges to the face of the gate centered on the top and bottom crosspiece. Pre drill the picket apply glue under the picket and then securely screw this together.