"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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In article ,
Stephen wrote:
On Thu, 18 Jun 2015 18:01:54 +0100, "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote:

Is there much point in using a chain much stronger than the gates
themselves? If they can be cut easily?

True and the gates are not that tall, so they could be climbed over.
I'm not wanting to make a fortress because as you say, anyone
determined could get in, but something as a deterrent to opportunists.

It's just that a decent pair of large bolt cutters (or angle grinder)
might well cut through the gate itself. And that is going to cost a lot
more to fix than a chain.

Not necessarily, just weld it back where it was cut. Costs less than a new
chain.