How To Install Wood Fence Gate Hinges

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How to install wood fence gate hinges.

Place one of the hinges on the gate to locate the spot for a solid installation. Easily install these everbilt heavy duty decorative tee easily install these everbilt heavy duty decorative tee hinges. More product details close. 5 mark the location of the gate s center cross brace on the latch side fence post.

Drill pilot holes for the hinge screws. Remove the hinges from the gate for now and drill holes on the marks that you made. With the strap hinges aligned and positioned perfectly on the gate trace an outline of the screw holes with a pencil or marker. If the gate is wider than 5 feet see the article in the reference section entitled butt hinge installation for tips on proper installation.

Having the hinges misaligned now will cause a misaligned and tilted gate later on. They measure 4 in. And are best used on doors gates sheds and tool boxes. The more wood it grabs the stronger it will make the gate.

Wood fence gate hinge build a wood gate the easy way one person install 44 97 22 49 1 item only 19 left in stock order soon. Position your hinges and then mount them to the wood gate and fence post using screws provided with the hinges. Support the gate on blocks of wood or bricks in the gate opening so that it is far enough above the ground to swing freely. Subscribe to this old house.