Jon Ison
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| posted on 5/7/12 at 10:56 PM |
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If I can build a car
I'm pretty sure I can have a good go at a pair of gates.
Just been quoted £1000 for a pair of gates, 4100mm total width, ok we live on an hill so they cant be square and need a bit more than the average
thought but £1000 for bog standard nothing fancy gates ?
Will be marking out on garage floor this weekend and giving it a go.
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 5/7/12 at 11:00 PM |
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If I was quoted £1,000 for gates Id take affence.
Sorry.
Im new here
ATB
steve
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StevieB
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| posted on 6/7/12 at 06:15 AM |
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Is that £1000 supplied or fitted as well? Steel or timber?
A decent gate of that size fabricated supplied and fitted probably isn't too bad a price really
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 6/7/12 at 07:12 AM |
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remember most folk can't weld so they have no idea what it really costs, I've just made a roof rack for my kayak that's better than
anything I've seen to buy, instead of the £300-400 it cost me less that £50 in materials
Gates will be easy
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bi22le
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| posted on 6/7/12 at 07:20 AM |
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JUst build in adjustment to dial out any sag or problems.
Once done you can pay yourself £800 quid for your troubles!
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 6/7/12 at 07:42 AM |
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I would make the main frame across the span (material should come in long lengths), and when strong enough, cut it in half where you want them to
split. That way, you know its symmetrical, will fit and wont distort or move as you make its structure up.
Adjustable hinges should be easy enough to remove sag, but if the gar and hinge mountings are strong enough in the first place you shouldnt need
it.
[Edited on 6-7-12 by MakeEverything]
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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splitrivet
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| posted on 6/7/12 at 07:48 AM |
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Gates would be easy I would think.
Nice to see you back Gustie.
Cheers,
Bob
I used to be a Werewolf but I'm alright nowwoooooooooooooo
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Wadders
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| posted on 6/7/12 at 07:57 AM |
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I'm doing some automated ones at the moment for home, it's not rocket science.
Worth getting them galvanized and powder coated though, unless you're a masochist that loves painting. 
A good place to get bits is here.
http://shop.rourkes.co.uk/cgi-bin/shop/shop.cgi?&storeid=1&c=search_comp.htm&categories=01247
and if you fancy automating them
http://www.rollingcenter.co.uk/#
Al.
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 6/7/12 at 08:26 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MakeEverything
I would make the main frame across the span (material should come in long lengths), and when strong enough, cut it in half where you want them to
split. That way, you know its symmetrical, will fit and wont distort or move as you make its structure up.
[Edited on 6-7-12 by MakeEverything]
that was exactly my theory, the gates are been mounted directly onto brick pillars (5 bar wooden ones on at mo) so should be more than man enough.
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Peteff
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| posted on 6/7/12 at 08:33 AM |
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Think bigger Jon, build a drawbridge and portcullis. 
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 6/7/12 at 08:39 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Peteff
Think bigger Jon, build a drawbridge and portcullis.
I can feel a book coming on, ............. Build your own Portcullis and Draw bridge for as little as £250.
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 6/7/12 at 09:09 AM |
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with the current rain a drawbridge may be the order of the day
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 6/7/12 at 09:51 AM |
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Photos Jon...
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 6/7/12 at 10:37 AM |
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Double whammy, can see gate post to
 
Description
 
Description
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bonzoronnie
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| posted on 6/7/12 at 10:57 AM |
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If you are going to fabricate a set of steel gates you should be able to fit a cam to the hinges so as they rise when you open them.
Not going to work so easy if your drive is too steep though.
Plenty of free designs kicking about on the net, failing that, send off for a few brochures.
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designer
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| posted on 6/7/12 at 11:12 AM |
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I was always told to NEVER mount gates to a wall, always put in a steel post to mount on.
Wall are too easily moved.
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owelly
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| posted on 6/7/12 at 11:19 AM |
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quote:
I've just made a roof rack for my kayak
Er............
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk
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