Gate Crafters has created an easy DIY, multi-sized, 4-rail farm gate frame kit. Use the Gate Crafters Wood Rail Farm Gate Kit to build a 4-rail wooden farm gate, perfect for replacing an existing gate, making automation easier, or achieving a desired look. The kit includes easy-to-attach, adjustable ball-bearing hinges for simple installation. The standard frame height is 60".
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If you need help deciding if this gate opener has the abilities that are right for your gate we have live application specialists available 9am - 9 pm EST 7 days a week or try our exclusive gate opener recommendation tool 24 hours/day.
Through years of automation experience, we've consistently heard the same concern from our customers: chain link, vinyl, wood, and 4-rail farm gates from local stores and fencing suppliers are simply not built to withstand the rigors of automation.
Our all-aluminum unit is known for its strength and resilience. Plus, all our gates include essential components for automation. Horizontal supports matched to the mounting requirements of common gate openers, and ball-bearing hinges designed to ensure your gate swings smoothly and freely for years.
Frame caps are not included with purchase.
Size
You can use any size wood rails you choose (not included), up to 10', to create a traditional farm-style entrance to your home. Important: The product price will remain the same; however, if your gate exceeds 65 inches, additional shipping fees will apply.
Automation
Automation is a breeze with the highly recommended E-S 1600*, the most popular gate opener we carry. It attaches with a simple bolt-on application that any handy homeowner can easily handle. It features a durable housing, powerful motor, dual adjustable limits, and constant-duty operation (Estate Swing offers the only constant-duty DIY opener).
Rated for gates up to 16' or 800 lbs.
Features include: positive stop-free operation, metal housing, medium/heavy usage capability, key manual release, and online video support.
Posts
The post comes with hinge barrels welded directly to it. The gate kit includes hinge plates and hinges.
Hinge Plates:
The hinge plates come with barrels pre-welded to a plate for easy mounting to an existing post or column.
*Please read the E-S 1600 description to be sure the gate opener will fit all of your requirements - it is a fairly universal workhorse of a gate opener but power or clearance issue may need to be considered in some circumstances.
Gate Crafters has the resources you need.
How do you use your gate opener system once you get it? Gate Crafters is the only retailer to give a real answer to this question. We have develop videos for installing many of our gate openers and products and write DIY focused manuals for most gate openers and have individual instructions for each accessory to be installed with each gate opener. |
Use this gate kit by attaching three wooden rails (wood rails not included - typically 1 x 6 fence panels). The frame attaches on one side, allowing for a variety of wood thicknesses and styles. A cable cross-brace and ball-bearing hinges are included to make attaching the gate to a post (post not included, posts with pre-welded hinges are available) quick and easy.
Gate Crafters recommends using a self-etching primer (such as Marhide Self-Etching Primer). This type of primer is essential as an undercoat for aluminum surfaces. It helps block stains, resist moisture, and create a proper surface for paint adhesion. It is imperative that new or bare aluminum and steel be primed before painting.
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If you prefer powder coating, choose from black, white, or yellow before shipping - available at an additional cost.
Custom Heights AvailableWe can build custom heights upon request. Please download and complete the forms below, then email them to gatesales@gatecrafters.com for a quote.
- Download the 4-rail farm gate templates and provide the requested measurements.
Form 1
Form 2
Forms can be faxed to (813) 926-8460 or emailed to sales@gatecrafters.com.
- Add the kit to your shopping cart along with any posts, automation equipment, or other accessories you may want, and check out through our SSL Verisign-secured website.
We will then contact you via email to confirm receipt and provide an approximate ship date.
For over a decade, Gate Crafters has been the premier online retailer of gate openers and accessories. With our extensive technical and installation expertise, we are authorized to serve the DIY market. We believe customers should have the opportunity to take pride in their projects, whether installing or troubleshooting a gate opener. Everyone deserves the option to enjoy high-quality products without the need to hire help.
At Gate Crafters, we empower you to install confidently by providing access to our trained technical staff seven days a week from 9 AM to 9 PM EST. By choosing to DIY your gate opener system, you can save thousands of dollars over its lifetime while gaining valuable knowledge about your installation and how the system operates. This understanding will make it easier to troubleshoot any issues and perform routine maintenance in the future.
Gate Crafters is the DIY factor.
Gate Crafters further adds to most of our gate openers for easier DIY installation. We have developed exclusive components (example: easy adjustable mounting brackets), customized instructions, and offer a full spectrum of accessories to truly cover all aspects of the installation of your gate opener. In addition we have the largest staff of factory trained technicians in the US.
- Order specific customized accessory wiring instructions
- 360 degree accessories - we can take you through exit, entry, safety, power, and all other minute details to create a fully rounded kit.
- Free 24/7/365 Installation Support
- Free 7 day/week Technical Support
- Largest Number of Certified Techs in America
- Free assistance to find the right gate opener for your gate
- Free systems design assistance to match the right accessories to fit your needs.
- Extremely competitive pricing
- Free shipping on all accessories purchased with a gate opener
- We stock replacement parts
- Many brands of many types of accessories, enough to handle just about any operational situation you can imagine
Gate Crafters has actual experience.
We have a testing area, we have factory and internal training courses, we build gates and have our own gates that are automated, we attended all industry trade shows in multiple countries and are a member of the AFA, and we pay visits to our chosen manufacturers' factories. All these factors are what have lead to us having so many exclusive additions. When you see and actually use as many products as we have you tend to have many ideas for minor changes that have major impacts. We acted on these ideas and have utilized them to help thousands of customers automate their gates.
The following tools and supplies are suggested in the manufacturer manual for optimal installation. They are not provided by Gate Crafters, however, most tools are available at local hardware stores for purchase or rental.
- Adjustable Wrench
- Drill
- Drill bits: 5/8, 3/8
- Tape Measure
- Level
- Pencil
- (4) 3/8” x 6” Carriage bolts, Washers, Nuts (single) - (8 for dual) – based on 4” round or square wood posts.
Please refer to the Installation Manual for Tools Needed.
Depending on the type of gate, power supply and contributing environmental factors additional tools or supplies may be needed. Please review the product manual associated with this gate opener model for further details.
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Words from Senior Application Engineer Anthony Geato | Top of Page |
“Gate Crafters offers a DIY 4 rail gate frame kit that allows you to match your existing fence. Gate Crafters will customize your frame kit with the dimensions you need to compliment your existing fence. We can match your custom gate frame kit to any existing fence you may have. To have a kit made especially for you please give us a call and give us your dimensions that you need. We can build kits that use more than 4 rails if your fence needs it.
This frame kit is made from all Aluminum and includes everything you need to hang your gate. Stainless steel cable used to provide tension on the frame, the mounting hardware for the cable, and heavy duty ball bearing hinges plates.
The post side of the frame kit has an extra long center piece that allows you to add a gate opener to your gate. This longer arm allows you attach an appropriate gate opener so you can automate your gate. You do not have to use a gate opener, but to add versatility to this kit we built it in so you do not have to change anything to automate your gate. The heavy duty ball bearing hinges feature a built in grease fitting and 2 nuts that allow you to perfectly align your gate with your fence.
This Gate Crafter’s kit gives you an inexpensive option to add a driveway gate to your property. This kit allows you to build your own gate. Our previous customers have provided us with photos with the gates they made from our kit. As you can see there are multiple options when it comes to building your gate. This kit was designed with the DIY customer in mind. It contains all of the elements you need to build your gate, except for the boards needed to construct the gate itself.
Gate Crafters was started in 2002 with the DIY customer in mind. Gate Crafters is your one-stop shop for your gate needs. Please give us a call, send an email, or use our live chat on our website so we can help you design your rail gate kit.”
Note: These pictures represent the dual 3 rail gates, but can also be applied to the single frames. |
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| Finished Simple 3 Rail Gate |
Frame Tensioner and Bolts |
Decorative 3 Rail Gate Interior |
Decorative 3 Rail Gate Exterior |
Cedar 3 Rail Frame Gate Interior |
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| 3 Rail Frame Entrance |
3 Rail Frame Wooded Area |
3 Rail Frame Driveway |
Forest 3 Rail Gate |
Cedar 3 Rail Frame Gate Exterior |
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| Frame Tensioner and Bolts |
3 Rail Frame Gate with White Panels |
3 Rail Frame Gate Entry |
3 Rail Gate Frame with E-S 1000H Gate Opener |
3 Rail Gate Frame Entry |
Manual: Hinge Kit Instructions
QB ID: 4 Rail Frame Kit-O