On Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:30:47 -0500, Wild_Bill wrote:

It seems a bit confusing, when you stated in an earlier post that the
gate is a scissors-type gate, and they're normally opened and closed
horizontally (not vertically).

I wouldn't consider lifting something of that length and weight to be a
safe (or practical) method of entry/exit.

And you call yourself "Wild" Bill...

First, it came that way, and second, it's counterbalanced with springs.
There's not much load out on the end of it, but if it's going fast when
it hits the stop it sure makes a bang.

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