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Gate bolt, both sides
Oct 25th, 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.

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Re: Gate bolt, both sides
Reply #1 - Oct 25th, 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
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Re: Gate bolt, both sides
Reply #2 - Oct 25th, 2013, 8:52pm
 
I should say, a couple gates being different sides of the house.

It's not to secure, just to hold shut.
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Re: Gate bolt, both sides
Reply #3 - Oct 25th, 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 ??
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Re: Gate bolt, both sides
Reply #4 - Oct 25th, 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...

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=...

what about a surface mounted lock just use handle part but not the lock n key?
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Re: Gate bolt, both sides
Reply #5 - Oct 26th, 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?

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Re: Gate bolt, both sides
Reply #6 - Oct 26th, 2013, 10:03am
 
How about a bolt on the top edge
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Re: Gate bolt, both sides
Reply #7 - Oct 26th, 2013, 10:15am
 
They're tall gates, 2m, or just under.
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Re: Gate bolt, both sides
Reply #8 - Oct 26th, 2013, 10:23am
 
How about an electric drop bolt, justs needs a good sparky  Grin

http://www.doorentryonline.co.uk/acatalog/Electronic_drop_bolts.html
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Re: Gate bolt, both sides
Reply #9 - Oct 26th, 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  Undecided
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Reply #11 - Apr 8th, 2015, 3:19pm
 
What about a rim latch
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Re: Gate bolt, both sides
Reply #12 - Apr 8th, 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....
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Re: Gate bolt, both sides
Reply #13 - Apr 9th, 2015, 7:26pm
 
Hey, cheers.  I just leave it unbolted now and use a normal gate latch!  They open outwards now anyhow!
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