The Best Gate Latch For Your Fence And How To Install It | THE HANDYMAN |
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
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That was a good tip about being able to adjust the orientation of the latch. Nice job Handyman.
I dig that you're doing more basic instruction and simpler projects lately.
I received the new hardware for our gate from Amazon and it didn’t come with instructions!!! Dude, I’m glad to have found your video!!! It has made it all so simple to do!! Thanks!!!!
Those socket adapters are the best thing ever. I've got a few of em around.
Potting soil bags make good impact gun setter downers.
Have gone to these a few years ago. Now with 100s installed, I buy them by the box. Some like to leave upside down to help if gate sags. It rides up into latch.
Nice and quick! I imagine if the screws on the latch (on the gate) are stripped and you don't want to drill new, you could just drill straight through and use carriage bolts.
I've watched 75% of all your videos and I really like how you gave "do it yourself" type of advice in this video. Some of your more complicated projects would of been nice to have that dummy proof kind of answer. Keep up the good work Handyman, hopefully Handy Andy didn't electrocute himself!
Hey Handy man I have installed all the types of gate latches and you are right this is the best and the easiest and last long time as long as it is done right. I live in florida and many of the diy guys do them wrong and don't last long. After storms or hurricanes I do many of these. Good video very simple but goes a long way for the diy guy and handy man for sure. Thanks and till the next one !
Didn’t know you could flip the latch, can’t believe I didn’t know that! Will be doing that to my gate now! Thanks handyman!
Nice video… And yes those are great gate latches! Personally, I like to keep them upside down to help support the weight of the gate while it’s closed. I think it takes some of the work off of the hinges and helps to keep the gate from sagging. Nice job
I’m tired of you making so much money on these simple fixes. 😂 Keep it up Handyman. Love your videos
I literally just installed one of these on a new gate for a customer. These are the best by far.
I like to add some blocking for the gate to rest against so the bolt striker thing doesn’t have to absorb all of the impact of the gate closing.
Those are the ones I install too. The thing about these latches is that the gate has very little sag room over time. I always add a (gate) turnbuckle cable and teach the homeowner how to adjust it if the latch suddenly stops lining up. ( I hate "be backs" ) - Thanks for the video Handyman!
I've been a sub for a while now. I was just finishing up a new fence/gate project. I ran into this exact latch problem. Thanks for the solution, dude you're the best!!!
Very Helpful Video! I bought an Everbilt Thumb Latch, but will return it and buy the one in your video. Looks much easier to install. Thanks!
Wow, I really needed your video and you were spot on for my needs. An ENORMOUS thank you and well done…
If my memory serves me correctly my old Dewalt Cordless Drill Driver set from some 15-20 years ago came with the socket wrench adapter.I am sure that I had an additional one that i used with my corded drill driver set. My dad was a shadetree mechanic and did all grade of repairs at our house so my intro to tools was at an early age.
Dude, your videos are one of thee best. Your camera views cover every important angle pertaining to the job, your narration is clear and concise and overall you look like a good dude willing to help and share your knowledge.
May i suggest something? Use impact rated sockets when using sockets with an impact drive, the black ones. The regular chrome sockets are not rated for impact driver use and can shatter into flying tiny pieces if they give way. Sounds far fetched but I actually had one shatter while using it, I was grateful that the tiny pieces hit my chest and I was wearing a carhardt hoodie and a couple of the pieces grazed my head, had they hit my eye it probably would of done something pretty bad..
Anyhow, you have a new subscriber in me. Looking forward to learning from your videos!
Sorry about the missing lag bolts.. I needed them for another project.
I love the return system at Home Depot!!! Just has a situation for a client ware he provided 3 closet hanger rods. Got two short, and 1 long, needed 1 short 2 long.
Just got one and thanks to your video and some nice tools with an impact gun and a few drills it took 5 minutes and works awesome! I used your link so you can get a cut, learning a lot as a home diy, self described hack.
Have this set up on my fence when I moved in. So nice and convient
I appreciate the smaller vids I know your busy on other things but I am beginning to miss Polly..
I prefer the latch upside down because it will help prevent sagging within time.. additionally I prefer Home Depot latch versus Lowes latch. The latch on your video is from Lowes.. however great video.
You make it look so easy! Question - how can I make a simple lock for the inside of this exact gate and latch, to keep people from walking in thru my gate uninvited? Thank you!
Quick and informative as always!! 👍👍👍
Trigger happy with that impact gun...
thanks for the video. i just realized we just installed the latch upside down, although it works haha
He actually installed it upside down lol there's a hole supposed to be at the bottom for a lock not the top. And it's a no sag latch when installed the right way
2:57 - Yup, need at least three arms and hands. I have that problem on just about every project that I attempt! I'd have been teased mercilessly in school if I had a spare arm, or two, but it sure would have paid off as a "handy" adult!
Love this video. You make things look so simple! What lock would you recommend?
Thanks needed to know how to flip it around
Nice video. Straight forward. Question: what latch works on a t post?
Nice video, but it is best NOT to install and new latch in the SAME HOLES as the old one. The grooves are practically worn out and the screws will not hold very long. Also, the video doesn't mention fasteners. if the post is treated lumber, the screws must be hot-dipped galvanized or they will fail eventually due to rust. Discard any mounting screws that may come with package.
Thank you for this!!! Much appreciation!!!
Holy crap! I did not know you could flip the latch! I installed my gate latch upside down. (Sigh)
Lol! Don't feel bad. Dumb me would have switched the hinges so the gate opens on the other side, thus doubling the work effort! 😂 (And it would probably still be wrong.)
Nice flip flops Handyman!
Ty for mentioning the thing about the pliers
Another solid video from the Handyman!
Thank you for sharing very helpful
Something I have started doing is putting a dab of silicone on the end of the machine screw that holds both pieces together. Over time that little screw can back out and fall to the ground and it can't always be found. 😆
A magnetic nut driver works better than a socket, and you don't need an adaptor.
When you put the latch on in the first part of the video, you didn’t bother to hang the two tabs over the edge of the post and simply drove the tabs into the post then when you were replacing the room the door, the latch piece had been repositioned to the right place. Might want to do a little editing.
Love the socket attachments have the short ones and the 6in ones from husky nice video
Thank you very showing me how you do that. You can open the gate on both sides. That was what I wanted. What was the name of that latch and was it at Lowe’s or Home Depot?
How to attach the wooden beam attached to the house to put the latch too
You saved me! Just ordered one! Can you put a padlock on the inside of the gate latch?
The better brands will have holes for a padlock on both sides.
Is there any shield that can be put over the latch that’s on the door? Anyone with a socket wrench can just remove it to get inside
Word of warning. Lots of the screws in these packs are not up to scratch. Replace them with better screws. The ones that came with my latch were ""ok"" (only because i took my time with them. After the similar screws in the hinges rounded off) but the similar ones that came with my hinges rounded off. I replaced the ones I could replace but I'm now stuck with half the screws in my hinges in place and unable to remove. I'll have to wait until they give way then drill them out.
We have the same latch on our fence. Can you recommend a lock for this configuration? Its a pain to get a regular lock to fit.
Can it be locked from the inside? And how? Thank you.
A wire and a round piece came with mine is that to lock it and how do you use it?
Great job
I’ve used the same ones, twice already
You should be wearing gloves, those latches cause cancer, in California.
It’s OK. I don’t live in California. Must be something in the water out there for it to cause cancer only in California
😂😅
Everything causes cancer in California
did the new hardware realign itself? Now the hardware is further out?
Thank you!
Does the latch go on the inside or outside?
Good video, I installed two on my gate, one higher one lower, what can I use to connect them so only pulling once
Amen brother, I had to replace a latch with this one.
Thank you for sharing the video
What can I find or use to lock it? We had some one to fix the fence and make us a new gate but u can’t lock it.
Very Nice video. I'm building my own fence with a 4' wide gate. But I wanted my gate to open INWARD, to the yard, since clearance is limited outside the opening. I bought this same gate latch, but I'm confused how to install it when the gate opens IN. Is it always common to have the gate open OUT, as in your video? I've never built a fence before, and I'm rather confused about the gate swing and how to install the latch and hinges.
How do you lock from inside?
We have one of these. The most problematic part is the spring. It came loose a few times and needed to be rehooked. This last time, it "sprung" some direction, never to be found again. The latch still works (manually). I'm not in the position of trying to find an exact replacement spring . . .
One problem with changing to a pull down action, it that the dog will need only a few seconds to figuring out how to open the gate.
Harbor Freight socket attachements
Why u dont also install a spring for the gate?
Tysm for this valuable information! But , I have wire fence gate . Can I put this latch closer in my this gate ? And can be this locked? Thanks
Might not be that intuitive, but using such an adapter and "regular" sockets means that the impact wrench loose quite a bit of its power when loosening and tightening bolts, the flex in the adapter and socket simply converts that power into heat instead. Just so you're aware and/or wonder why they sell much pricier "impact sockets" when regular sockets usually works just fine.
I bought an adjust fence and it comes with a smaller gate latch I was thinking to get a larger one like your video
LOL. This is the first video I have watched from this handyman. Overall, good video. But I freaked when he started to put that bolt back in with his power driver. NEVER EVER do that. Always start it by hand first. For newbies it would be best not to tighten the bolt with an impact drill! if you noticed, he he fast reflexes with the trigger finger and skill with the drill. You do not. Tip: Place the screw tip over the hole and turn it in the reverse direction until you feel were the thread starts. Then turn in the right direction. (righty tighty.) Advice from an expert.
Because it’s a privacy fence wouldn’t you want to have it where you can put a pad lock on the inside?
Just a tip - DON'T buy the gate kit at Home Depot, it's a POS that requires constant upkeep because it can't hold the weight and constantly slides. If I had to do it over again I would've built a normal gate like above...
Why have the latch that way? Wouldn't you want the lock hole on the inside?? Was hoping you would explain the proper way to install it and thought you were on the right track when you said you can flip the latch. Just don't understand why you would want the lock part on the other side of the fence. Especially with a privacy fence I'd understand with a 4 foot fence and it would not matter which way but how can one reach over a 5' or 6' fence to unlock the lock?
Couldn't a Burglar just remove the bolts since they are on the outside?
Question. Why use manufactured deckboards when the substructure is still treated.Will it last longer with all the joints.
Is there a handle you can put in the hole to make is easier to open ? I installed one on our condo's garbage dumpster and some of the people say when they open it it hurts their fingers ?
Good job!
Thanks for the info!
Every time the wind blows this same latch on my neighbor's fence gate swings open. I've seen it happen a few times & told them. But they insist it's prowlers opening the gate & sneaking around their yard; peeking through their windows. Thanks for this video, maybe I'll attempt to fix it for them. Their imagined tales of terror & refusal to believe me is just too weird to hear anymore.
Awesome! Thank you so much!!
quick 150.00 or more handyman whats the charge
Nice job I like it
I just lost the bolt that make the latch move up and down . May I just buy that specific bolt in any where?
My dogs would push on the bottom where there is "give" and escape. How do you make a more secure closure that a dog could not squeeze out the bottom?
Now you know how to return items without a receipt
Im confused i thought you just fip it around should the latch always should go on the inside right
Regardless of orientation t😮he latch should always be on the fence post, NOT the gate.
@lonewolf4827 what if it's a dubble gate
Handyman thanks for all video you do i been watching all of your videos and learn a lot thanks
I have question about tile backsplash
I know i can tile over drywall you said that on one of your videos but can you please tell me what materials i can use to tile backsplash and the drywall is painted already do i need to scrub the paint if i need so what i need to use to scrub the paint thanks😊
Just go right over the paint with your mastic or thinset.
@@TheHandyman1 thank you for replying you are the best 👌😊
what about wooden gate that is on a cement block fense?
I know you just replace your old gate latch and used the existing holes on the post. Is there a rule of thumb on the maximum gate latch should be installed for a new install?
we get really strong winds will this latch keep the gate close
Funny how areas differ. I almost never see that type of fence around here (Philadelphia). When you do see them they are referred to as 'Stockade Fence'. Great vid, as always. What's the charge?
Do you know how to repair a electric craftsman air blower bag it has a tear in the bag
Hi I need this latch can you tell me what brand that was please and thank you
what's the reasoning behind putting the padlock side of the hasp on the outside?
You can put padlock both sides if the wood is not in the way or you cut out room for the lock. i like to give the client options. But this was a quick fix i guess.
I'm guessing a quick $50 because the home owner has a rusty pair of pliers for a tool kit and they were never educated about "lefty loosey, righty tighty".Getting the replacement latch for them was a freebie though.
I just put on a new gate latch. I was looking for this kind of latch but couldn't find it
hard to believe the home owner couldn’t do that themselves. i have no reason to complain about my life