Recent content by Jmunk

Gates are fabricated, painted, and hung. Need to tweak the final position for the hinges but it’s close. Gate frames are 1.5” square tubing 1/8” wall. For hinges I used these off of the jungle website. They have two sealed bearings and slotted adjustment. Need to get 2x4’s cut for the top...

Hinge posts are set, need to cut them to length and fill with concrete. I want the gates to open outward so I’m down to getting the gate material and hinges. Any thoughts on a style hinge like this that I could mount them to the front of the hinge post. It should allow for an outward swing...

I picked up the hinge posts, 4”x 8’ S40 galvanized pipe with 1/4” wall with an OD of 4.5”. I have the holes ready to set the posts. I need to pick up the concrete. I have the holes 36” deep and about 50” will be above ground level. I am looking for hinges. I saw earlier that someone people...

Today I went to pickup my order for all the wood related to the fence. I went to a local fence supply store. While I was there I inquired about a metal frame for my gate since they had a fabrication shop. They use 1 5/8” galvanized pipe for the frames and recommended a 4” galvanized post for the...

A spreader bar wouldn’t be too hard to fabricate.

Good idea, I thought it might be best to leave it open for the concrete to back fill some for a “good bite” in the hole. It makes sense to seal it up. I’ve never had any experience with steel set in concrete and how long it lasts. I feel good enough to go this route vs. wood post. I can get the...

Thanks, I appreciate the information. I just need to source the tubing or pipe. Which ever has the better price.

Thanks for the information. I agree that will be allow for sag at some point. I’m about 2hrs from the coast so salty air isn’t a concern. Any ideas how long the steel post would last in soil with heavy clay? I did look at galvanized and it’s pricey. I’ll also price out 3”x3” tubing. I...

Thanks! How wide is the gate in total? Looks to be taller than what mine will be? Do you have any photos of the hinges you used? I’ll have to price out steel tubing.

I’m replacing the fence around my backyard and making a 12ft gate with double leafs to be able to pull my boat trailer in. I’m trying to verify I’m building it correctly. I want to avoid sagging if possible. I’m looking at making two 6’ x 4’ frames out of 1.5” x 1.5” x 1/8” steel tubing. The...