On Site Work

Before I took the gate to the jobsite I had to make the latch. This is an example of how I use my drill press as a milling machine. Don’t try this at home.

I use UHMW for the latch catch because it’s self lubricating and won’t scratch the paint off.

There is one more thing to make before I go. The round stock with the fancy end will hold the smaller side of the gate in position while the bigger side is open.

Before I weld the base plates to the posts I use them for a template to drill holes in the concrete for the bolts.

That was fun now what?



The two brackets at the top of the posts took a while to figure out. There are many different angles because the buildings don’t line up and the siding is beveled.

I wish it was done, and so does my client, but off it goes to get powder coat paint. Just one more week to go before I’m finished.