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Gate problems (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 month ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Trying to get this gate to sit level and swing freely. I used an adjust-a-gate kit. The width is 92", height is 6'. I have used the lightest possible wood, and I can't get this damn thing to hang straight. The turnbuckle that came with it bent straight and came flying out of the holes, so I used a different one I had on hand. Clearly the wheel isn't doing anything except causing the gate to warp since it isn't centered under the weight.

I want to add a diagonal cross brace from the bottom hinge to the top corner, but I'm not sure how exactly to do it with the 3 horizontal boards.

I'm also considered replacing the hinges with 3 extra long strap hinges, one on each horizontal board.

What do you guys think?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Well, there IS a picture. On mobile, didn't see it the first time. Yeah, with a single wheel mounted like that on an arm, that gate is definitely going to sag over like that. Maybe add another of those wheels on the opposite side so the support is balanced?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

I thought about that, but the front boards are only 5/8. I don't trust that long term. I'm going to remove the wheel and put three long ass strap hinges on the horizontal boards. I'm hoping that will distribute the weight better.