How to put a door/gate with T posts?

[black_cat]

I am going to get one of those T post slamming things. (the great thing about not having to pay for my own basic living supplies is I can buy stuff without worrying about not being able to eat) With the large walls, I also can't lift them because they are wide and require balancing, which I physically cannot do on my own. Even if I won't be great at it, I am willing to stand for an hour and slam a T post into the ground, even if it takes me that long. I need to work out more, anyways.

 

[aart]

I am going to get one of those T post slamming things.

Yes, that's a post hammer.
Have you ever used one?
If you can handle a post hammer, you can handle a 6' chain link panel...
...it's all about balance and leverage. Drag it no need to pick it up.

 

[black_cat]

Yes, that's a post hammer.
Have you ever used one?
If you can handle a post hammer, you can handle a 6' chain link panel...
...it's all about balance and leverage. Drag it no need to pick it up.

I don't want to tear out all the grass by dragging it, because that won't work in my favor. I have not used one but I know how they work. My mom thinks that chain link with hardware cloth over it is ugly, so I'd like to avoid chain link if possible.
The biggest issue we had was balancing them when we were attaching them- that was definitely a two person job.

 

[Ruby Rogue]

I think it would be easier and cheaper to just extend your run using the same type of materials and the existing door.

 

[black_cat]

I think it would be easier and cheaper to just extend your run using the same type of materials and the existing door.

I'm worried that I wouldn't be able to do it on my own (it was a HUGE hassle when two of us made the current run)

 

[Sally PB]

Can you get some friends to help you, instead of your parents?

 

[black_cat]

Can you get some friends to help you, instead of your parents?

Possibly? My friend that lives down the street from me isn't as much of a 'building things' person, and everyone else would require driving, and arranging times with parents. (tbh I think that my friend who would be best at it is the one who lives in maine)

 

[Aunt Angus]

I want to expand my run. To do that, I need to get permission from my parents. My plan to try to do this is to plan everything out, save up all the money needed, then pitch it to my parents. It is a possibility that they will allow me to get a 6x6 Omlet run, in which case, this question is irrelevant. However, it is more likely that they would pick a 6x4 space instead. My plan for this was to use T posts and hardware cloth to make the run, and welded wire or bird netting to roof it. However, the one problem is a door. I'm not sure how to make a proper door or what to get for a door to this space. It would need a door, instead of just going through the existing run, because I would use it as the space for doing see but don't touch for the integration of three bantam pullets. The layout is as follows:
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I would be removing the hardware cloth from the side of the existing run that would connect to the new run.

I'm glad you are able to expand! I knew you wanted to!

 

[Ruby Rogue]

I'm worried that I wouldn't be able to do it on my own (it was a HUGE hassle when two of us made the current run)

Well if you know you can't do it alone, then don't go that route. I think you might need someone to hold something for you every once in a while, but if you know how construct it, it should turn out well if you pace yourself. And ask questions

 

[black_cat]

I'm glad you are able to expand! I knew you wanted to!

I still have to plan it, then present my idea- so we don't have confirmation that I can do it. Like 99% of my threads, this one is just planning, unfortunately.