My New Gate

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When I moved into my new home, the one thing that I wanted to complete first was my backyard gate that goes into the alley. I hated it. Dam thing was falling apart. Here is before and after pics. Used 2 inch square tubing for the door and the post are 3x5 inch rectangular tubing. Attached Images
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Reply:That will keep'em out..Nice replacement!...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:I had also poured a small slab of concrete for a stepping stone. Had painted the gate with rustoleum paint. The reason the post are higher than the wall is because I plan on finishing the wall in the near future and will match up with the top of the post. Hope yall like the pics
Reply:that is functional yes but not verrrry pretttty so  now what ??? ya gonna make er perrrrrdy too?Miller thunderbolt 250Decastar 135ERecovering tool-o-holic ESAB OAI have been interested or involved in Electrical, Fire Alarm, Auto, Marine, Welding, Electronics ETC to name a just a few. So YES you can own too many tools.
Reply:Nice lookin', Sturdy Gate...  What are those types of hinges called?  I would like to pick some up.Also, is that not an 'ODD' place for a 'Gas Meter', why the Heck would anyone put that in an alley-way?Cheers,Miller Diversion 165120 amp Buzz BoxVictor Oxy/Ace Oxy/LPGSmith "Little" Oxy/LPGHypertherm Powermax 30Lot's of Misc. tools n' crap....
Reply:Beefy!  I like.
Reply:Looks good!My only question is, isnt that one hinge in the picture upside down?  Whenever I have used those hinges I always place them both with the shoulder on the bottom to split the load.  Or did you do that for security reasons so that the gate can not be lifted off the hinges?
Reply:Originally Posted by jmanNice lookin', Sturdy Gate...  What are those types of hinges called?  I would like to pick some up.Also, is that not an 'ODD' place for a 'Gas Meter', why the Heck would anyone put that in an alley-way?Cheers,
Reply:That is a keen gate, sturdy and will last a long time... I did have one ? ? Where are the horseshoes? I mean how can ya' cosider a gate in beautiful NM without horseshoesenjoyBretLincoln Power MIG 215Lincoln WeldPak 3200HDLincon ProCut 25Lincoln WeldanPower 225 AC/DCIf all else fails... buy more tools
Reply:Nice strong job, but why so much gap at each side? was that just to suit the sheet metal width? I think I would be welding a couple of strips on to make it a closer fit,Lincoln SP-170 MigHypertherm powermax 45Lorch T220 AC/DC TigButters FM 215 synergic MigKemppi 180 adaptive mig RULES ARE FOR THE OBEDIENCE OF FOOLS AND THE  GUIDANCE OF WISE MEN.
Reply:Originally Posted by ggarnerLooks good!My only question is, isnt that one hinge in the picture upside down?  Whenever I have used those hinges I always place them both with the shoulder on the bottom to split the load.  Or did you do that for security reasons so that the gate can not be lifted off the hinges?
Reply:MNWelder, that's a very heavy duty gate!  No one will be coming through that one!  It will look nice once the block wall is completed to match the gate height.  I like the sheetmetal idea to keep anyone from easily climbing the gate and providing some privacy without using wood.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:Very nice gate!Ya gotta spend money to make money!
Reply:Originally Posted by gordon stephensonNice strong job, but why so much gap at each side? was that just to suit the sheet metal width? I think I would be welding a couple of strips on to make it a closer fit,
Reply:Originally Posted by jmanNice lookin', Sturdy Gate...  What are those types of hinges called?  I would like to pick some up.Also, is that not an 'ODD' place for a 'Gas Meter', why the Heck would anyone put that in an alley-way?Cheers,
Reply:Originally Posted by ggarnerLooks good!My only question is, isnt that one hinge in the picture upside down?  Whenever I have used those hinges I always place them both with the shoulder on the bottom to split the load.  Or did you do that for security reasons so that the gate can not be lifted off the hinges?
Reply:Originally Posted by PapaLionThat is a keen gate, sturdy and will last a long time... I did have one ? ? Where are the horseshoes? I mean how can ya' cosider a gate in beautiful NM without horseshoesenjoyBret
Reply:Thank you for all the comments. This is my 3rd project and many more to come. If anybody has any other questions, by all means POST.
Reply:Originally Posted by weldbeadgives the gas company access toread the meter
Reply:Originally Posted by nmwelderThere's quite a few houses in this town with the meters in the alleyway. My parents live out in the country and its in the front of there fence.oh and by the way the hinge part on the rectangular tubing I had made my self because the other half of the hinge wouldnt fit over the rectangular tubing so I had to do some modifying. Found it at our local " Lowes " ( Not really lowes, but a wannabe) The hinge was originally for a heavy duty fence gate. ( The flemsy fences ) But it works awesome and fine with me.
Reply:Looks good and beefy.   As for the gas meter thing, that all depends on where you live.  Here, our meters are inside in the basement for the most part or right up against the house outside.  They have it set up so all they ahve to do is drive down the street and scan the meters to read it.  No access is needed.What I like about it is, besides the no access needed part is they are responsible for everything from the street to the meter if it ever needs repair, I am responsible for everything after the meter.Come try it out and stay a while.
Reply:Good job on the gate!  Feels good making it yourself doesn't it!http://www.youtube.com/user/c599209/videos
Reply:Was that hole in the old gate blasted with a shotgun?Kinda looks like an upclose shot,just kiddin......Maxus Pro-125 MigChicago Electric 90 amp DC flux-coreLincoln Electric AC 225 tombstoneO/A torchM/O mini-torch10 acres of flatland15 acres of holler
Reply:Originally Posted by dugndeepWas that hole in the old gate blasted with a shotgun?Kinda looks like an upclose shot,just kiddin......