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When I put my double gates up I payed close attention to details in an effort to align the two gates perfectly. I used heavy duty barrell hinges. I have a 4" pipe posts with a 4" pipe overhead. I think the posts are 14" tall.I even welded the gates together and hoisted them into place as one unit. After the hinges where welded on I gut them apart.  Still after a while the gates have settled or something because the are about 1/4 inch off. I have a solid bar that slides like a dead bolt and it no longer fits. The only thing I can attribute it too is the posts settleing.So now I have my 1st job installing gates. and here they areLast edited by TPnTX; 04-02-2006 at 09:48 AM.
Reply:The customer had these made and they arrived yesterday. I couldn't move them so I didn't get good pics.Problems, Questions and Concerns.1) Transporting and lifting. I always had in my mind useing a forklift or possibly the tractor to set these gates. Now that I see them I have no upper member sufficient enough to use. The only thing I can think of now is man power.2) Posts. I have another thread somewhere that addresses this but I ask it again.  The customer wants single stand alone posts. He said if I need to I can attach to a pillar that will be erected in front of the post. So I'm thinking 4" square post and as mentioned early a real deep big hole with a bunch of concrete.Definately more to come...
Reply:Use a fork lift.  Attach straps to the sides at the middle, around the lock box and middle hinge.  You'll be able to push the bottom of the gate to upright position.  Use a third strap at the bottom to tie it upright.  Make sure the top doesn't bend inward (Close).I really like to use ratcheting tie-downs.  Place properly you will be able to use the ratcheting action to level and square the gate for welding to the hinges.I wouldn't suggest to man-handle it.  Though I have done a couple of 500 lb gate installations alone--much more efficient and safer with help.
Reply:Is it just me or did this customer pick a gate that looks like @$$?
Reply:2) Posts. I have another thread somewhere that addresses this but I ask it again. The customer wants single stand alone posts. He said if I need to I can attach to a pillar that will be erected in front of the post. So I'm thinking 4" square post and as mentioned early a real deep big hole with a bunch of concrete.
Reply:1) Transporting and lifting. I always had in my mind useing a forklift or possibly the tractor to set these gates. Now that I see them I have no upper member sufficient enough to use. The only thing I can think of now is man power.
Reply:transport may be a strong word. I only have to get them to the entry from the barn/shop. About 300' feet concrete drive.Mounting the gates to the posts. with 4 hinges I'm thinking just to get it mounted I'll only weld a top and a bottom of the other halves. Then once in place let the gate down on the hinges just enough and then weld on the other two.Any got any tricks or advice on lining up the two gates. Like I said on mine I welded them together and hoisted them up as a single gate then cut them apart. I'm trying to work through some steps and make a plan.
Reply:Originally Posted by TPnTXtransport may be a strong word. I only have to get them to the entry from the barn/shop. About 300' feet concrete drive.Mounting the gates to the posts. with 4 hinges I'm thinking just to get it mounted I'll only weld a top and a bottom of the other halves. Then once in place let the gate down on the hinges just enough and then weld on the other two.Any got any tricks or advice on lining up the two gates. Like I said on mine I welded them together and hoisted them up as a single gate then cut them apart. I'm trying to work through some steps and make a plan.
Reply:Im sorry but I've never seen anything that appeared adjustable on any gate of this type. Typically on high end gates you see a barrell hinge welded to both the post and the gate.This gate has four hinges (female) welded to it already. So they would all have to be adjustable.
Reply:TPnTX are you going to have the luxury of havng this driveway closed off while you set the posts with the gate in a mock-up position or are you going to have to set the posts first then hang the gates??Being nosey.
Reply:QUOTE=TPnTX Mounting the gates to the posts. with 4 hinges I'm thinking just to get it mounted I'll only weld a top and a bottom of the other halves.  ------------I would not weld the lower hinge sect. to the post. Weld the top one at the right height and then shim the bottom barrel until the gate hangs straight. That way, all the forces are in effect at time of set-up.If your hangin off the front of a sq. post, its easy, the weight of the gate keeps the shim in place. If your on the side, you have to block or jack the end of the gate till the post@ center is plump. There is enough play in the hinges to allow that and then you get it right.
Reply:Sandy I'll set the posts well in advance. There is going to be a lot of concrete that will have to set.TEK, thats good. The hinge will be perpendicular to gate so a shim should work fine.
Reply:Originally Posted by TPnTXIm sorry but I've never seen anything that appeared adjustable on any gate of this type. Typically on high end gates you see a barrell hinge welded to both the post and the gate.This gate has four hinges (female) welded to it already. So they would all have to be adjustable.