Can't build double pole fence gate?

[Johnny Boy]

I've got all the components, made sure to have extra in my inventory as well. Metalworking skill has (finally) met the requirement for crafting, I dunno what I'm doing wrong. I can build the single pole fence gate just fine.

Any suggestions/ideas about what I'm doing wrong or what to do?

[Beard]

Is there enough space for you to build it? (nothing blocking the way)
You can also try walking close to where the building side is, and even walk to the other side of where you wanted to build the door. I found out that it can then work if it shows up as red for some reason.

[Pandorea]

Also, how full is the Blow Torch? If it is nearly empty and you have another one in your inventory, it won't be assigned automatically.

[Johnny Boy]

Originally posted by Beard:

Is there enough space for you to build it? (nothing blocking the way)
You can also try walking close to where the building side is, and even walk to the other side of where you wanted to build the door. I found out that it can then work if it shows up as red for some reason.

I shoulda worded it better, when trying to select "double pole fence gate" from the metalworking menu, it shows up in red text even though I have all the components and skill. So the problem isn't so much that I'm having trouble placing it as it is I can't even select it

[Beard]

Then I would first check how full the blowtorch is as tallasee asked. And possibly if you are using any mods that change how building works.

[Johnny Boy]

Originally posted by Beard:

Then I would first check how full the blowtorch is as tallasee asked. And possibly if you are using any mods that change how building works.

Nah torch was full, but I was messing around with it a few minutes ago and for some reason having wire in my inventory made the double pole gate work. I dunno why or how, but it's built now

[meepmerp]

Originally posted by Johnny Boy:

Originally posted by Beard:

Then I would first check how full the blowtorch is as tallasee asked. And possibly if you are using any mods that change how building works.

Nah torch was full, but I was messing around with it a few minutes ago and for some reason having wire in my inventory made the double pole gate work. I dunno why or how, but it's built now

Thank you so much for posting your solution. I love you.

[Angry Squid]

Confirmed, carry wire even though the recipe isn't asking for it. Wtf

[Nordil(Hun)]

Originally posted by Angry Squid:

Confirmed, carry wire even though the recipe isn't asking for it. Wtf

Wire it up:)

[Colonel Burton]

Originally posted by meepmerp:

Originally posted by Johnny Boy:

Nah torch was full, but I was messing around with it a few minutes ago and for some reason having wire in my inventory made the double pole gate work. I dunno why or how, but it's built now

Thank you so much for posting your solution. I love you.

Yes, I had this problem. The building material needs to be on hand, or building "somewhere else" away from it can cause problems. It's not enough for it to be lying on the ground, it needs to be exactly where you want to build.