Here’s How He Hangs Heavy Barnyard Gates

2016 - Volume #40, Issue #6, Page #38

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Hanging heavy barnyard gates can be difficult, especially by yourself. William Foster of Lancaster, Wis., says he figured out a method that makes it a lot easier.
  “People often hang gates from posts or railroad ties. But they’re bulky, can rot off over time, and eventually hinges come loose,” says Foster. “I hang all my gates on heavy metal posts, using round metal sleeves for hinges. I get the posts – and gates made out of fiberglass material - from TJ’s Fencing in Harper’s Ferry, Iowa (ph 563 586-2023; www.tjsfencingcompany.com).”
  Foster uses a 2 7/8-in. round pipe which he says he can get at almost any length. “Round sleeves on the pipes allow the gate to be rotated 360 degrees as long as there are no obstructions in the way,” says Foster. “I attach a length of 2-in. channel iron to the gate and then weld it to the sleeve. With fiberglass gates, I weld the metal hinge directly to the sleeve. Up to 3 gates can be attached to the same post for making pen dividers. The gates spin independently of each other and are virtually indestructible.”
  Hanging gates and getting them level can be a challenge. To solve the problem, Foster made simple gate hangers to hold a gate in place while it’s being welded to the sleeve on the post. Two hangers are used per gate. Each consists of a tall A-frame structure made from 1-in. tubing that’s fitted with a chain and ratchet strap. The gate is lifted into place and secured with a chain. Then the ratchet strap is tightened in order to adjust the gate to its final position.
  “The A-frame can be slid on the ground to position the gate against the post,” says Foster. “Because of the chains and straps, the ground doesn’t have to be level. Another benefit is that the gate hangs plumb, making it easier to hang it both horizontally and vertically with minimal effort.”
  Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Willie Foster, 5234 Hudson Hollow Rd., Lancaster, Wis. 53813 (ph 608 778-4699).

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Here’s How He Hangs Heavy Barnyard Gates Hanging heavy barnyard gates can be difficult especially by yourself William Foster of Lancaster Wis says he figured out a method that makes it a lot easier “People often hang gates from posts or railroad ties But they’re bulky can rot off over time and eventually hinges come loose ” says Foster “I hang all my gates on heavy metal posts using round metal sleeves for hinges I get the posts – and gates made out of fiberglass material - from TJ’s Fencing in Harper’s Ferry Iowa ph 563 586-2023; www tjsfencingcompany com ” Foster uses a 2 7/8-in round pipe which he says he can get at almost any length “Round sleeves on the pipes allow the gate to be rotated 360 degrees as long as there are no obstructions in the way ” says Foster “I attach a length of 2-in channel iron to the gate and then weld it to the sleeve With fiberglass gates I weld the metal hinge directly to the sleeve Up to 3 gates can be attached to the same post for making pen dividers The gates spin independently of each other and are virtually indestructible ” Hanging gates and getting them level can be a challenge To solve the problem Foster made simple gate hangers to hold a gate in place while it’s being welded to the sleeve on the post Two hangers are used per gate Each consists of a tall A-frame structure made from 1-in tubing that’s fitted with a chain and ratchet strap The gate is lifted into place and secured with a chain Then the ratchet strap is tightened in order to adjust the gate to its final position “The A-frame can be slid on the ground to position the gate against the post ” says Foster “Because of the chains and straps the ground doesn’t have to be level Another benefit is that the gate hangs plumb making it easier to hang it both horizontally and vertically with minimal effort ” Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Willie Foster 5234 Hudson Hollow Rd Lancaster Wis 53813 ph 608 778-4699

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