Ep. 235 - Pasture Gates: Custom Gate Hinges...SIMPLE

In this episode we tackle making some DIY pasture gate custom gate hinges made to weld on to steel posts. We have to convert steel gate hinges made for wood posts to work for steel posts. We make a simple flag hinge to weld up. Not everything goes super well and we have to modify our design a couple times.
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[@cherylvanepps226]

I'm here because I want to learn from others' lessons about allowing proper clearance and rotation before trying to design and build my gate (from antique iron grid, will open to my patio) and to select the type of hinge that will do the job. As a DIY myself, I know our mistakes are painful, so thank you for posting this and saving the rest of us time and effort. 🙏❤

[@BlackacreRanch]

Thanks for the kind words. I truly hope this can be useful to others.

[@stevensaxon8888]

Jeff, my two cents is add a extra chain latch on the gate at the entrance to the squeeze chute. It's a high pressure/stress area. Cross timbers bison "dunbar" completely destroyed a gate because it had only one chain latch.

[@BlackacreRanch]

That could be a good idea. Thanks

[@JasonSipe16]

I feel you. I don't have buffalo, but I just posted a video on how I had to customize a "bulldog" type hinge bracket for the actuator on our chain link fence gate swing arm opener. Thanks for posting this video! I always like to see how people overcome these weird challenges.

[@BlackacreRanch]

Thanks Jason

[@l.robertvandyke4398]

Thanks. Just the idea I needed.

[@BlackacreRanch]

Great to hear!

[@danielashford2430]

You don’t give yourself enough credit,great job…

[@BlackacreRanch]

Thank you for the kind comment

[@bcpfarmandtrucking6560]

I would put slam latches on all the gates

[@BlackacreRanch]

I actually have them and have been hesitant to put them on. It could make it safer to operate and work the animals.

[@pantonio2894]

Good info

[@BlackacreRanch]

Thanks

[@oby-1607]

Just get an auto-darkening lens to have in front of the camera lens to record your welding. Or take it out of an existing helmet.

[@BlackacreRanch]

I guess it is as simple as that. Keep it simple Jeff... Thanks

[@paulsongy8366]

I understand your frustration maybe later cut it all off and refab the gates. Because you'll never be happy with it. However I really applaud of you for doing it.

[@BlackacreRanch]

Thanks Paul. I'll let this ride for a while and see how it works and how annoyed I get with it. I may just redo it later if it really bothers me.

[@nathanwilliams8222]

Good problem-solving. One would think you were a mechanical engineer or something :). You can always change things later if necessary.

[@BlackacreRanch]

I agree.

[@JasonSipe16]

Word.

[@scottykerr5087]

All o can say is tack ot up good and chk your movement before you weld it solid . Save ya some hair loss later in life . And get a good welding cap you can turn and cover your ear when your on your side .

[@BlackacreRanch]

Good sound advice. Thanks

[@richardcobb2852]

Place a large washer between the pins, problem solved or you could grind off the excess flat bar.
Thanks for Another Great Video.

[@richardcobb2852]

Also remember it’s not a crazy idea if it works, if it works, you’re a genius.

[@BlackacreRanch]

Thanks

[@BlackacreRanch]

True, the washer is a good idea

[@bohammarberg4072]

🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@BlackacreRanch]

Hey Bo!

[@eslylopez7600]

Wow that was exhausting I bet you need a angel grinder

[@philipbutler6608]

Where were you when they invented the wheel? Waiting for first contact…

[@BlackacreRanch]

Not paying attention apparently

[@philipbutler6608]

@@BlackacreRanch I mean when the Bison hit the gates. waiting to see how they hold.

[@rambone5282]

At my ranch I can give a flying f ck if it's not super leveled or off by an inch or 2 no one is there to judge you or your welds and it's been holding for over 15 years as long as it gets the job done. Real men.

[@BlackacreRanch]

Good point. I was told once, "if anyone complains at your welds they are free to come do it themselves. Otherwise shut up". If it holds, it holds. That is all that is super important with what I do.

[@hlopacos]

Why do people use band saw? What's wrong with a cutting wheel on a grander!!

[@BlackacreRanch]

It was there and fast at cutting is all

[@BuccarooRanch]

your other option was to use the wood hinges and just cut a hole on both sides of the post or drill through it then use the nuts and washers to create the offset and allow the gate to swing both ways.

[@BlackacreRanch]

Thought of that. Just don't feel it would be strong enough to handle the bison. They get intense.

[@liviamillin9333]

Nice share!! Use a service like Promo-SM!!!

[@joshsharpe1575]

why did you do all that work you had a 1/4 inch weld to bust on that 1/2inch hinge strap and then you coulda slid it outward for what u needed instead of your jewelry you cobbled on?? you made it way too complicated i like the kiss theory!