mo wrote:
"Cash" wrote in
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mo wrote:
I bought 2 large T hinges

Good, that's a start.

Whats the best way to fit them?

With screws - preferably rust-resistant ones - and don't forget to
fit a gate catch as well!

Onto the post first or onto the door first?

Generally you fit them on the "door" first and then the gate jamb.

I have left a bit of space on either side of the door to fit between
the posts.

Now that's a good idea, that'll save you having to initially plane
them to fit - and then it also allows room for the 'door' to swell
during rainy weather.

Mo, I seem to have missed something here, is this an extra to a post
to one that you have made about making a garden gate and want advice
to fit it...or something else?

Now presuming that it's about fitting a T&G garden gate, then make
sure that the hinges are screwed on the ledges (the horizontal bits)
and that any braces (the angled bits) run upwards from the hanging
side to the slamming side to take the downward force of the front of
the gate and prevent it dragging the ground after a while.

Now feel free to give any more information that would get you a
definitive answer

Cash




Yes I am making a garden gate (or door) and just wanted to know how to
fit it. I have bought all the bits and will be putting them together
tomorrow as described above.

http://www.oakdoorsnfloors.co.uk/ima...brace-door.jpg

Mo,

The hinge fitting is as I said (see tinypic link here)
http://i46.tinypic.com/28apzcw.jpg and use either galvanised or japanned
screws of the correct size.

Depending on how you want the door to open, you can fit the hinges either on
the face of the door or the braces (as shown), either way, make sure that
the hinge flap is far enough over the edge of the door to fit on the jamb
and leave the 3 to 6mm gap between door and frame (ensure the same gap on
the slamming side).

I would also suggest that you leave something like a 12mm gap between the
bottom of the door and the floor (more if possible) - and ensure that the
cut bottom and top edges are decorated to the desired finish before fitting
to prevent the end grain soaking up water - you can decorate the rest after
hanging if preferred.

This is a brief outline, let me know if you want more (or specific)
information.

Cash