Custom stair gate made of plywood interior poplar and scaffolding tube, by David

In this project, David shows how he made a practical and good-looking custom stair gate. To ensure that his children don't accidentally fall down the stairs, he took matters into his own hands. The result is impressive!

Description by David

A simple custom-made stair gate made of poplar plywood interior and scaffolding pipe at the top of a modern open staircase to block the passage for our children along the glass balustrade.

How I made this project

By creating a frame of scaffolding pipe on the raised side, the height difference was bridged, and a hinge could be mounted. The poplar plywood interior panel was delivered perfectly cut to size, with only holes drilled for hanging the hinges, the edges nicely routed with a router, and then a small thickening made on the side where the lock needed to be installed between the panel and the glass balustrade. All in all, a situation where a standard stair gate is not aesthetically pleasing and does not fit, but where we now have a safe solution with a beautiful appearance.

Dimensions of my DIY project

90.0 x 60.0 cm