Let’s talk about gates

[KJQ6945]

Ride the gate for the full 8 seconds, win a prize!

 

[TxStetson]

I set it there to take the picture, after I measured the opening, but good eye.

Yeah, but did you walk away and forget about it until @ZX9RCAM pointed it out?

 

[Axxe55]

Yeah, but did you walk away and forget about it until @ZX9RCAM pointed it out?

There is a good I would have.

 

[rotor]

Don't forget to factor in the hinges. The heavier the gate, the more robust and sturdy those hinges need to be. And the length as well. A really long gate si going to have a lot of weight on the end of it.

Not only the hinges to worry about but the supporting poles. What sits straight in winter may warp in summer. Been there, done that.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Yeah, but did you walk away and forget about it until @ZX9RCAM pointed it out?

He "claims" he didn't....

 

[Axxe55]

Not only the hinges to worry about but the supporting poles. What sits straight in winter may warp in summer. Been there, done that.

That is very true. His posts do look to be pretty stout though, if they are firmly supported in concrete.

Another point to think on @KJQ6945 is how you are going to attach the hinges and closing hardware to those posts. They will probably need to be either welded, or drilled.

 

[Lonesome Dove]

Wheels on the bottom of the gates or gate. On the opening end.

 

[Axxe55]

Wheels on the bottom of the gates or gate. On the opening end.

A good option. Some people like to use two gates instead of one very long gate as well.

 

[TexMex247]

Yep add wheels take a huge load off hinges. Probably a little more complicated for a gate opener though.

 

[rotor]

My gate opener says no wheels.

 

[Sam7sf]

Get a welder and go to the scrap yard. Oh wait you’re not white trash like me. Lol

 

[KJQ6945]

Get a welder and go to the scrap yard. Oh wait you’re not white trash like me. Lol

You take that back. I am too!

 

[baboon]

Hire some methbilly's to steal on for you!

 

[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

I too have a gate, well, gates.

2- eighteen footers that swing together with one electrically powered.

Yes, my driveway is 36' wide. And since I'm bragging, it'll probably hold 25 vehicles (or more, but I'm guessing) if it was ever necessary.

That and my property is completely fenced in to keep feral hogs out (they used to tear up my yard) and neighbors dogs from 'fertilizing' my yard.

A lot of my nearby neighbors let their dogs roam free, though each and everyone is a sweetheart...

 

[Jack Ryan]

Where's the photo of this rock/log gate?

Guess I'll have to take a couple pics specific to the gate. These are the best I can find for now where I happened to catch it in the background taking a picture of something else. I've moved it a couple times the past year just getting it in the just right place I want it.

Rock for it to set on, on both sides of the road but when it is open that is just a V notch cut in to a log round so it doesn't lay on the ground and bend the pin it hinges on.

This was suppose to just be my X-tree, lol.

See the gate open from the opposite side across the creek.

Found one from when I first put it up. It just set on top then. I'd sit on the over hang part and balance it and just swing it open or closed. I thought that was pretty cool AND EASY. My women weren't so keen on it. They were afraid of that and with just the rope pull it was too heavy AND they kept knocking it off the rock, so then I drilled it and "pinned" it with the rebar so it can't fall off the rock it swings on. Also shortened how far it goes across when closed to give the counter balance a little more so they could handle it. Turned out pretty handy, I can go through with out opening on the bicycle and wife can walk around it when we walk down there. She is little wobbly stepping over with her bad ankle and all.

I like it better right at the bridge now. I didn't own the other drive way back then when it was here.

 

[Sasquatch]

Ride the gate for the full 8 seconds, win a prize!

Then you run a hot wire lead out of the ground, half way thru the swing so that it makes contact, goes hot, kid jumps off & wets their pants. You get cheap entertainment, and never pay out a prize. Win win.

 

[FireInTheWire]

Nothing money can't fix, man. Throw enough at it, boom.... you'll have a gate.

 

[Jack Ryan]

Gate open, come on in.

Gate closed, stay out. Call ahead.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Is that a Drahthaar?
Can't see much of him.

 

[Sam7sf]

Gate open, come on in.
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Gate closed, stay out. Call ahead.

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I’m confused how this work.