How Do You Install Gates In A Field Fence?
You have laid out and constructed your field or pasture fence and installed the planking or wiring. You’re almost finished. Now it’s time to hang the gates. You have purchased a pair of welded steel tube gates. And, you have set and plumbed a pair of 6-inch-by-6-inch pressure-treated gate posts at the correct distance to accommodate them. This is the home stretch of the project, so let’s get started. Determine how much ground clearance the gates require. Then measure to determine where the bottom hinge pin will be located. Drill a hole about 4 to 5 inches deep in the center of the gate post. Be sure the hole is perfectly horizontal and straight. Twist the first hinge pin into the post. If friction makes it difficult to twist, use the breaker bar for more leverage. Leave about 2 to 3 inches of the hinge pin exposed. This will ensure that the gate will not bind against the post when swung open or closed. With your helper’s assistance, lift the gate onto the lower pin. Use the level to de
