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MasonCo. · 07-30-2022, 04:50 PM

Will be buying some land soon... I want to have a nice pipe entrance / gate. Post up your entrance and gate to your property.

The BARn · 08-04-2022, 10:52 AM

Next modification will be a depth gauges.

Keep in mind, the drive and gates 3' about property elevation.

Big pig · 08-04-2022, 10:42 PM

Oh my goodness.
Got a before and after?

BP

Tbar · 08-05-2022, 07:08 AM

Following

be12hunt · 08-05-2022, 07:40 AM

Off topic but are you buying in Brazoria county?

MasonCo. · 08-05-2022, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by be12hunt

Off topic but are you buying in Brazoria county?

yes

Mr. Whiskers · 08-05-2022, 09:02 AM

Mine is in progress. Found some octagon tubing on Craig's List and turned the 1 3/4" square tubing on a diamond. 40 ft. set back. Have a CNC plasma in the shop. Just need the time to finish the gate and header.

TreyRo · 08-05-2022, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Whiskers

Mine is in progress. Found some octagon tubing on Craig's List and turned the 1 3/4" square tubing on a diamond. 40 ft. set back. Have a CNC plasma in the shop. Just need the time to finish the gate and header.

The octogon is super cool.

I’ll post mine later but it’s nothing fancy.

Bucknaked · 08-05-2022, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Whiskers

Mine is in progress. Found some octagon tubing on Craig's List and turned the 1 3/4" square tubing on a diamond. 40 ft. set back. Have a CNC plasma in the shop. Just need the time to finish the gate and header.

Great find! Looking forward to seeing the finished product

Bucknaked · 08-05-2022, 09:22 AM

Built last year! We were going to paint all of it but we like the rustic look high nickel content drill pipe.

Graysonhogs · 08-05-2022, 09:25 AM

in

Heartland Hunter · 08-05-2022, 09:28 AM

Driveway gate

MasonCo. · 08-05-2022, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Heartland Hunter

Driveway gate

I like that... How much did all that cost you?

Dusty Britches · 08-05-2022, 10:07 AM

Just 1 suggestion - if you add a cross bar at the top, make sure it is at least 16' high and 16' wide so you can get semi trucks in and out. We have a second access for my neighbor's big tractor and discs that is a 20' wide gap in the fence.

Bucknaked · 08-05-2022, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dusty Britches

Just 1 suggestion - if you add a cross bar at the top, make sure it is at least 16' high and 16' wide so you can get semi trucks in and out. We have a second access for my neighbor's big tractor and discs that is a 20' wide gap in the fence.

Good suggestion but 14’ should be plenty- legal trucks are 13’6”

texasag05 · 08-05-2022, 01:31 PM

14' is legal height in Texas

Bucknaked · 08-05-2022, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by texasag05

14' is legal height in Texas

Well… it Was 13’6 when I drove ! Maybe 16 is a good height after all

savin yours · 08-13-2022, 11:47 AM

Nothing fancy, 16’ high with Apollo opener.

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dmk · 08-15-2022, 12:02 PM

Let me make one suggestion. If you're wanting a gate built, reach out to a few local school FFA programs. Lots of times the kids need projects. You will probably just have to cover materials and maybe a donation to the school program. The kids will get experience and maybe be able to enter it in the county show before the gate is delivered. Plus, schools have incredible equipment now days to do cutouts or whatever you might want. We had a nice 16' gate made and hung by our school. I think it was about $500 (total material and donation).

Welding Teach · 08-22-2022, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dmk

Let me make one suggestion. If you're wanting a gate built, reach out to a few local school FFA programs. Lots of times the kids need projects. You will probably just have to cover materials and maybe a donation to the school program. The kids will get experience and maybe be able to enter it in the county show before the gate is delivered. Plus, schools have incredible equipment now days to do cutouts or whatever you might want. We had a nice 16' gate made and hung by our school. I think it was about $500 (total material and donation).

This is a great idea, not all can come and install it. But building a gate is a pretty cool thing for the students to learn.

If you or anybody else is going this route just remember a couple of things.
it is student built
that means it won't be done as fast a normal shop (atleast double maybe even triple the time)
it may not be perfect
most of the times the kids working on it will have tons of pride in the finished project!

spidermonkey · 08-17-2022, 10:39 PM

Not mine, just the last one I built for a new landowner. And of course, the last pic, after I got the entry sign hung, is sideways per my M.O.. Oh well.

Good Huntin, and God Bless, Rusty

Big pig · 08-18-2022, 09:39 PM

Y’all have some nice entrances
Mine is simple but my road curves at about 50 yards thru so you can’t see my house
I also have a game camera facing down the driveway toward the house to catch cars/license plates coming and going. Amazing the variety of animals I see on it.
Got a photo of a big coachwhip snake last week!

Dusty Britches · 08-19-2022, 07:47 AM

Here's a link to a lot more:

https://discussions.texasbowhunter.c...d.php?t=510778

There are some creative skills with this group!

bowhunterchris · 08-22-2022, 04:59 AM

Haul a lot of hay and equipment. I hate hat rack entrances. Lol.

ROCKET · 08-22-2022, 06:43 AM

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C-dubyah · 08-26-2022, 08:35 PM

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I like this.

dpg481 · 08-22-2022, 07:38 AM

How deep are you guys drilling for the upright posts that the gate attaches to? I did one a few years ago and could only auger down 4ft, and that wasn't near enough to hold the gate and posts.

gonehuntin · 08-22-2022, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dpg481

How deep are you guys drilling for the upright posts that the gate attaches to? I did one a few years ago and could only auger down 4ft, and that wasn't near enough to hold the gate and posts.

I used 24', 4" pipe, 16' above ground and 8' below ground. Has not moved in over 20 years.

Walker · 08-22-2022, 11:40 AM

If you ever pull any trailers make your entrance deep enough to pull to the gate and the trailer is off the road.

bowhuntercoach · 08-22-2022, 08:31 PM

I'm also an Ag shop teacher...I concur with all that Welding Teach said above. Reach out to your local Ag/shop teacher and give those kids some projects to work on!

RascalArms · 08-22-2022, 08:55 PM

Inspired by "savin yours".

savin yours · 08-26-2022, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RascalArms

Inspired by "savin yours".

Very nice

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spidermonkey · 08-22-2022, 09:09 PM

Yeah Walker, that last one I did is specifically for that purpose. The actual gate is right at 80’ from the edge of the oil road. Cuz I know what you’re talking bout, nothing more irritating than trying to fish a 30’ trailer into a gate 10’ off the edge of a narrow CR! And bowhunterchris, the upright posts, (shortest height) where the rafter pitch top pipe overhead join it, are 15’6” from the ground. So plenty high for a double stack load of hay on a 3’ tall (at the floor) gooseneck. Good Huntin, and God Bless, Rusty

spidermonkey · 08-22-2022, 09:11 PM

And thanks Joel for letting me slide on the one sideways pic…

RascalArms · 08-22-2022, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by spidermonkey

And thanks Joel for letting me slide on the one sideways pic…

Rookie 😄

Texashookset · 08-22-2022, 10:38 PM

At the house, BIL made it for me a few years ago.

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eliteweldingco · 08-26-2022, 09:05 PM

Seen this one today and it caught my eye. Overhead needs to be taller but I like the bigger pipe.

eliteweldingco · 08-26-2022, 09:10 PM

Another I didn’t do but caught my eye.

RascalArms · 08-26-2022, 09:17 PM

Saw this entry awhile back and was very impressed! Sure must have cost one heckuva lot of coin though.

Pipe is freaking BIG!

eliteweldingco · 08-26-2022, 09:22 PM

I did do this one in Oklahoma.

cattlelackranch · 08-26-2022, 11:10 PM

My daughter wanted a swing so I built her one.
8” pipe was a little overkill. Wife says could have been an entrance.

cattlelackranch · 08-26-2022, 11:12 PM

tps7742 · 08-27-2022, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by cattlelackranch

That Lift you have pictured is it an electric one or motorized? I noticed it has a hitch on it where you can move it around. The reason I am asking is I need to get up approximately 30’ on the eaves of my house to restrain some 4x4s. I wasn’t sure if you could leave one or not. I have used the JLG motor operated lifts in the past where I worked. Thanks

cattlelackranch · 08-27-2022, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tps7742

That Lift you have pictured is it an electric one or motorized? I noticed it has a hitch on it where you can move it around. The reason I am asking is I need to get up approximately 30’ on the eaves of my house to restrain some 4x4s. I wasn’t sure if you could leave one or not. I have used the JLG motor operated lifts in the past where I worked. Thanks

I rented it and was electric. It ran off its own onboard batteries.

bpa556 · 09-14-2022, 06:09 PM

Built this one for my aunt and uncle. 8” pipe

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07-30-2022, 04:50 PM	#1
MasonCo. Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Brazoria Co Hunt In: Kerr Co, Brazoria Co, Colorado Co	Show me your driveway entrance. Will be buying some land soon... I want to have a nice pipe entrance / gate. Post up your entrance and gate to your property.

08-04-2022, 10:52 AM	#2
The BARn Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Angleton Hunt In: Texas & Lousiana	Gates Next modification will be a depth gauges. Keep in mind, the drive and gates 3' about property elevation. Attached Images

08-05-2022, 09:02 AM	#7
Mr. Whiskers Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Magnolia, Tx Hunt In: South Texas	Mine is in progress. Found some octagon tubing on Craig's List and turned the 1 3/4" square tubing on a diamond. 40 ft. set back. Have a CNC plasma in the shop. Just need the time to finish the gate and header. Attached Images

08-05-2022, 09:22 AM	#10
Bucknaked Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Hallettsville Hunt In: Lavaca , Edwards & Gillespie counties	Built last year! We were going to paint all of it but we like the rustic look high nickel content drill pipe. Attached Images

08-05-2022, 09:28 AM	#12
Heartland Hunter Four Point Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Early Tx Hunt In: Early Tx	Driveway gate Attached Images

08-04-2022, 10:42 PM	#3
Big pig Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blanket, TX Hunt In: Brown Co.	Oh my goodness. Got a before and after? BP

08-05-2022, 07:08 AM	#4
Tbar Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas	Following

08-05-2022, 07:40 AM	#5
be12hunt Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Lake Jackson, TX Hunt In: Montell, TX	Off topic but are you buying in Brazoria county?

08-05-2022, 09:25 AM	#11
Graysonhogs Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Savoy, Texas Hunt In: Fannin/Grayson/Erath	in

08-05-2022, 10:07 AM	#14
Dusty Britches Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cameron & College Station	Just 1 suggestion - if you add a cross bar at the top, make sure it is at least 16' high and 16' wide so you can get semi trucks in and out. We have a second access for my neighbor's big tractor and discs that is a 20' wide gap in the fence.

08-05-2022, 01:31 PM	#16
texasag05 Six Point Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Burton, Texas	14' is legal height in Texas

08-13-2022, 11:47 AM	#18
savin yours Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Hunt In: Lampasas	Nothing fancy, 16’ high with Apollo opener. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-15-2022, 12:02 PM	#19
dmk Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: College Station Hunt In: Nowhere	Let me make one suggestion. If you're wanting a gate built, reach out to a few local school FFA programs. Lots of times the kids need projects. You will probably just have to cover materials and maybe a donation to the school program. The kids will get experience and maybe be able to enter it in the county show before the gate is delivered. Plus, schools have incredible equipment now days to do cutouts or whatever you might want. We had a nice 16' gate made and hung by our school. I think it was about $500 (total material and donation).

08-17-2022, 10:39 PM	#21
spidermonkey Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: northeast texas Hunt In: northeast and central texas	Not mine, just the last one I built for a new landowner. And of course, the last pic, after I got the entry sign hung, is sideways per my M.O.. Oh well. Good Huntin, and God Bless, Rusty Attached Images

08-18-2022, 09:39 PM	#22
Big pig Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blanket, TX Hunt In: Brown Co.	Y’all have some nice entrances Mine is simple but my road curves at about 50 yards thru so you can’t see my house I also have a game camera facing down the driveway toward the house to catch cars/license plates coming and going. Amazing the variety of animals I see on it. Got a photo of a big coachwhip snake last week!

08-19-2022, 07:47 AM	#23
Dusty Britches Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cameron & College Station	Here's a link to a lot more: https://discussions.texasbowhunter.c...d.php?t=510778 There are some creative skills with this group!

08-22-2022, 04:59 AM	#24
bowhunterchris Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Nordheim, Texas Hunt In: Karnes, Western DeWitt County Wildlife Management	Haul a lot of hay and equipment. I hate hat rack entrances. Lol.

08-22-2022, 06:43 AM	#25
ROCKET Ten Point Join Date: May 2007 Location: Madisonville Hunt In: Madisonville

08-22-2022, 07:38 AM	#27
dpg481 Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rains County Hunt In: My back yard.	How deep are you guys drilling for the upright posts that the gate attaches to? I did one a few years ago and could only auger down 4ft, and that wasn't near enough to hold the gate and posts.

08-22-2022, 11:40 AM	#29
Walker Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio	If you ever pull any trailers make your entrance deep enough to pull to the gate and the trailer is off the road.

08-22-2022, 08:31 PM	#30
bowhuntercoach Eight Point Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Blanco, TX	I'm also an Ag shop teacher...I concur with all that Welding Teach said above. Reach out to your local Ag/shop teacher and give those kids some projects to work on!

08-22-2022, 08:55 PM	#31
RascalArms Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oak Ridge, TX	Inspired by "savin yours".

08-22-2022, 09:09 PM	#33
spidermonkey Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: northeast texas Hunt In: northeast and central texas	Yeah Walker, that last one I did is specifically for that purpose. The actual gate is right at 80’ from the edge of the oil road. Cuz I know what you’re talking bout, nothing more irritating than trying to fish a 30’ trailer into a gate 10’ off the edge of a narrow CR! And bowhunterchris, the upright posts, (shortest height) where the rafter pitch top pipe overhead join it, are 15’6” from the ground. So plenty high for a double stack load of hay on a 3’ tall (at the floor) gooseneck. Good Huntin, and God Bless, Rusty

08-22-2022, 09:11 PM	#34
spidermonkey Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: northeast texas Hunt In: northeast and central texas	And thanks Joel for letting me slide on the one sideways pic…

08-22-2022, 10:38 PM	#36
Texashookset Six Point Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: SW Comal Hunt In: Webb	At the house, BIL made it for me a few years ago.

08-26-2022, 09:05 PM	#37
eliteweldingco Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: pottsboro Hunt In: grayson, atoka	Seen this one today and it caught my eye. Overhead needs to be taller but I like the bigger pipe. Attached Images

08-26-2022, 09:10 PM	#38
eliteweldingco Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: pottsboro Hunt In: grayson, atoka	Another I didn’t do but caught my eye. Attached Images

08-26-2022, 09:17 PM	#39
RascalArms Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oak Ridge, TX	Saw this entry awhile back and was very impressed! Sure must have cost one heckuva lot of coin though. Pipe is freaking BIG!

08-26-2022, 09:22 PM	#40
eliteweldingco Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: pottsboro Hunt In: grayson, atoka	I did do this one in Oklahoma. Attached Images

08-26-2022, 11:10 PM	#41
cattlelackranch Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rockwall Hunt In: South Texas and Panhandle	My daughter wanted a swing so I built her one. 8” pipe was a little overkill. Wife says could have been an entrance.

08-26-2022, 11:12 PM	#42
cattlelackranch Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rockwall Hunt In: South Texas and Panhandle

09-14-2022, 06:09 PM	#45
bpa556 Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Kinney County Hunt In: Terrell County	Built this one for my aunt and uncle. 8” pipe Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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