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- by Invertedflier
- Thu Jun 08, 2017 8:38 pm
- Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
- Topic: Gate stability?
- Replies: 9
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Re: Gate stability?
Thanks for all replies. Told him to take gate or I'd pay $300 for materials. He took the money and I have the gate. I had him tack on diagonals and brackets so no holes have to be drilled at all. 4x4 1/4 steel posts are fine in concrete. I've had them for over 30 years at my ranch gate so I'm not go...
- by Invertedflier
- Tue Jun 06, 2017 11:35 pm
- Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
- Topic: Gate stability?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1598
Re: Gate stability?
Thanks for your reponses. I'm paying $2250 for this pitiful frame and 2 4x4 1/4 posts set in concrete. (not even powdercoated) I am installing the redwood at my expense. I asked for a latch to be welded until my auto opener is installed. He said I could just put a chain on it. (That won't happen!) I...
- by Invertedflier
- Tue Jun 06, 2017 2:48 pm
- Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
- Topic: Gate stability?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1598
Gate stability?
I have googled til I'm blue in the face on this subject. No joy.
Paying a lot for this gate. I'm putting on 1x6x8 redwood. I'm questioning the seam in the middle rail. How structurally sound is it? Tubes are 2x2 1/8.
also wondering about doing a brushed steel finish. Will it show?
Thanks in advance.
Paying a lot for this gate. I'm putting on 1x6x8 redwood. I'm questioning the seam in the middle rail. How structurally sound is it? Tubes are 2x2 1/8.
also wondering about doing a brushed steel finish. Will it show?
Thanks in advance.
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