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Gate fastening
I have just built a wooden gate to replace my existing one.
I am having trouble finding a replacement 'catch'. I am constrained by having brick gateposts which have already got a triangular 'hook' to hold the latch. What I am looking for is the equivalent of the fitting that most wrought iron gates have - a simple see-saw with a curved handle. I am having no success here in the NE. The nearest I can find is one with rings you hold and turn, but it's not what I want. Anyone got an internet or mail-order source? -- Jim on Tyneside UK Remove X to email me. http://freespace.virgin.net/mr.jimscott/ |
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"Jim Scott" wrote in message
... I have just built a wooden gate to replace my existing one. I am having trouble finding a replacement 'catch'. I am constrained by having brick gateposts which have already got a triangular 'hook' to hold the latch. What I am looking for is the equivalent of the fitting that most wrought iron gates have - a simple see-saw with a curved handle. I am having no success here in the NE. The nearest I can find is one with rings you hold and turn, but it's not what I want. Anyone got an internet or mail-order source? Do you mean something like this: http://tinyurl.com/aw4rf |
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In article , "Rob
Morley" says... In article , "Jim Scott" says... I have just built a wooden gate to replace my existing one. I am having trouble finding a replacement 'catch'. I am constrained by having brick gateposts which have already got a triangular 'hook' to hold the latch. What I am looking for is the equivalent of the fitting that most wrought iron gates have - a simple see-saw with a curved handle. I am having no success here in the NE. The nearest I can find is one with rings you hold and turn, but it's not what I want. Anyone got an internet or mail-order source? Like these? http://www.thefirmstonecompany.co.uk...e.asp?pids=176 That one might not work - this one should: http://www.thefirmstonecompany.co.uk...y.asp?pids=176 |
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On Thu, 2 Jun 2005 16:25:42 +0100, Dave wrote:
"Jim Scott" wrote in message ... I have just built a wooden gate to replace my existing one. I am having trouble finding a replacement 'catch'. I am constrained by having brick gateposts which have already got a triangular 'hook' to hold the latch. What I am looking for is the equivalent of the fitting that most wrought iron gates have - a simple see-saw with a curved handle. I am having no success here in the NE. The nearest I can find is one with rings you hold and turn, but it's not what I want. Anyone got an internet or mail-order source? Do you mean something like this: http://tinyurl.com/aw4rf Sorry no. Far too complicated. -- Jim on Tyneside UK Remove X to email me. http://freespace.virgin.net/mr.jimscott/ |
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On Thu, 2 Jun 2005 16:46:14 +0100, Rob Morley wrote:
In article , "Jim Scott" says... I have just built a wooden gate to replace my existing one. I am having trouble finding a replacement 'catch'. I am constrained by having brick gateposts which have already got a triangular 'hook' to hold the latch. What I am looking for is the equivalent of the fitting that most wrought iron gates have - a simple see-saw with a curved handle. I am having no success here in the NE. The nearest I can find is one with rings you hold and turn, but it's not what I want. Anyone got an internet or mail-order source? Like these? http://www.thefirmstonecompany.co.uk...e.asp?pids=176 http://www.chulmleigh-hardware.co.uk...?PR_REF=OW2177 Now we have it. The second one is simpler and cheaper. Just like me. Thanks -- Jim on Tyneside UK Remove X to email me. http://freespace.virgin.net/mr.jimscott/ |
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On Thu, 2 Jun 2005 16:46:14 +0100, Rob Morley wrote:
In article , "Jim Scott" says... I have just built a wooden gate to replace my existing one. I am having trouble finding a replacement 'catch'. I am constrained by having brick gateposts which have already got a triangular 'hook' to hold the latch. What I am looking for is the equivalent of the fitting that most wrought iron gates have - a simple see-saw with a curved handle. I am having no success here in the NE. The nearest I can find is one with rings you hold and turn, but it's not what I want. Anyone got an internet or mail-order source? Like these? This is the one I am looking for, but I'm afraid that although this company has it on their website they cannot find a supplier. http://www.fixandmend.co.uk/Chulmleigh/248.jpg Any more ideas? -- Jim on Tyneside UK Remove X to email me. http://freespace.virgin.net/mr.jimscott/ |
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On Thu, 16 Jun 2005 16:18:45 GMT, David Lang wrote:
Hi Jim http://tinyurl.com/8xqdl They do mail order and if they haven't got it I'd give up! Dave Oh b..... -- Jim on Tyneside UK Remove X to email me. http://freespace.virgin.net/mr.jimscott/ |
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On Thu, 2 Jun 2005 16:55:08 +0100, Rob Morley wrote:
In article , "Rob Morley" says... In article , "Jim Scott" says... I have just built a wooden gate to replace my existing one. I am having trouble finding a replacement 'catch'. I am constrained by having brick gateposts which have already got a triangular 'hook' to hold the latch. What I am looking for is the equivalent of the fitting that most wrought iron gates have - a simple see-saw with a curved handle. I am having no success here in the NE. The nearest I can find is one with rings you hold and turn, but it's not what I want. Anyone got an internet or mail-order source? Like these? http://www.thefirmstonecompany.co.uk...e.asp?pids=176 That one might not work - this one should: http://www.thefirmstonecompany.co.uk...y.asp?pids=176 Problem solved. Beacon Hardware in Newcastle. Heaps in stock. I'm well hung. -- Jim on Tyneside UK Remove X to email me. |
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In article , "Jim
Scott" says... On Thu, 2 Jun 2005 16:55:08 +0100, Rob Morley wrote: In article , "Rob Morley" says... In article , "Jim Scott" says... I have just built a wooden gate to replace my existing one. I am having trouble finding a replacement 'catch'. I am constrained by having brick gateposts which have already got a triangular 'hook' to hold the latch. What I am looking for is the equivalent of the fitting that most wrought iron gates have - a simple see-saw with a curved handle. I am having no success here in the NE. The nearest I can find is one with rings you hold and turn, but it's not what I want. Anyone got an internet or mail-order source? Like these? http://www.thefirmstonecompany.co.uk...e.asp?pids=176 That one might not work - this one should: http://www.thefirmstonecompany.co.uk...y.asp?pids=176 Problem solved. Beacon Hardware in Newcastle. Heaps in stock. I'm well hung. I'm delighted to hear it, and I hope it makes you and your friends very happy :-) |
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