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Gate problems (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 years ago by argueswithidiots@lemmy.world to c/diy@lemmy.world

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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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[–] MysteriousSophon21@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

For the diagonal brace, you can actually notch the horizontal boards where they intersect with the diagonal so the brace sits flush against the pickets - just use a chisel to cut shallow notches in the horizontals, then secure the diagonal with screws thru both pieces at each intersection ponit.