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Title: Gate bolt, both sides
Post by Lectrician on Oct 25^th, 2013, 7:49pm

I am fitting a couple gates at home which are closed timber (can't reach over, around or through). Due to where they close on the post date opening direction, I cant use gate catches. I would like to use a bolt, but be able to unbolt from both sides. A hole through the gate for a hand would do, but I sue prefer a bolt that can be opened/closed from both sides.

Any suggestions?

Title: Re: Gate bolt, both sides
Post by big_all on Oct 25^th, 2013, 8:37pm

something may exist i dont know
is it just to hold or secure
my thoughts a long vertical bolts on the end off one gate with the operating handle able to swing to the inside or outside face
with "V" brackets or pins on the other gate to locate onto the bolt shaft or into the other gate as you close them together at the same time

Title: Re: Gate bolt, both sides
Post by Lectrician on Oct 25^th, 2013, 8:52pm

I should say, a couple gates being different sides of the house.

It's not to secure, just to hold shut.

Title: Re: Gate bolt, both sides
Post by big_all on Oct 25^th, 2013, 9:35pm

well then just a long bolt slot in the gate and a handle/bolt to form an upside down "L" shape welded on

whats wrong with a sulfolk latch ??

Title: Re: Gate bolt, both sides
Post by scotspark on Oct 25^th, 2013, 11:54pm

my neighbour has this with a piece of string through to other side you pill to open

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p94322?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=googleshopping&utm_campaign=googleshopping&mkwid=ktxIzxa8&pcrid=25046310143&gclid=COD-xqGIs7oCFSLHtAodfV4Aeg

what about

http://www.wildwesthardware.com/hinges/dual_slide_bolt_top_view.jpg

http://www.leevalley.com/en/Hardware/page.aspx?p=46568&cat=3,41399,48019&ap=1

what about a surface mounted lock just use handle part but not the lock n key?

Title: Re: Gate bolt, both sides
Post by Lectrician on Oct 26^th, 2013, 8:05am

This is what it looks like. Because of where the gate sits, and the size of the posts, a suffolk latch wont work. The double sided bolt seems the best idea to me?

[gallery fullsize]Lectrician/1382771004.png[/gallery]

Title: Re: Gate bolt, both sides
Post by thescruff on Oct 26^th, 2013, 10:03am

How about a bolt on the top edge

Title: Re: Gate bolt, both sides
Post by Lectrician on Oct 26^th, 2013, 10:15am

They're tall gates, 2m, or just under.

Title: Re: Gate bolt, both sides
Post by thescruff on Oct 26^th, 2013, 10:23am

How about an electric drop bolt, justs needs a good sparky ;D

http://www.doorentryonline.co.uk/acatalog/Electronic_drop_bolts.html

Title: Re: Gate bolt, both sides
Post by Lectrician on Oct 26^th, 2013, 10:44am

Fitted one last week with a prox tag reader!

The gates are actuall not up yet. I wanted to keep the front of the gates level with the front of the fencing, but could set them back in the opening and use normal latches. Would prefer to keep them forward though :-/

Title: Re: Gate bolt, both sides
Post by Joiner on Oct 26^th, 2013, 11:32am

http://www.gatehingesboltslatchesandhandles.co.uk/products/Long_Throw_Gate_Locks/Double_Locking/product.asp?catid=450

http://www.gatehingesboltslatchesandhandles.co.uk/products/Long_Throw_Gate_Locks/Double_Locking/index.asp?catid=176

Title: Re: Gate bolt, both sides
Post by Joinerman on Apr 8^th, 2015, 3:19pm

What about a rim latch

Title: Re: Gate bolt, both sides
Post by TIMBA-WOLF on Apr 8^th, 2015, 5:20pm

Hi Folks, back in the land of the living.........

and Lec.....all you need is a spring loaded animal bolt , and a small hole in each gate for your fingers.... if you want a drawing and a ref Lec let me know....

Title: Re: Gate bolt, both sides
Post by Lectrician on Apr 9^th, 2015, 7:26pm

Hey, cheers. I just leave it unbolted now and use a normal gate latch! They open outwards now anyhow!