Home DIY: Installing a lockable gate latch
This is my very first post on Steemit. It's also the first time I have recorded one of the many things I have done around the home. I don't consider myself to be a tradesman (or tradie where I'm from) by any stretch... I'm just that person who fixes the little things around the home. To me, everything (even as simple as tightening a tap) is a challenge and we all need to start somewhere.
Like many of us here, I have learned so much from community videos, so I suppose this is my way of giving back to the next person looking to install a new latch on their side gate!
This video follows me as I install a lockable gate latch on a steel post and gate frame. The latch design allows it to be locked from both sides easily.
The video includes:
- Positioning the latch,
- Drilling access holes,
- Mounting the latch component and the striker component.
- A few tips and examples of the things that can catch you out along the way.
Tools you will need include:
- Measuring Tape
- Right angle square
- Drill
- Impact driver (optional)
- Pencil / marker
- Hacksaw
- Hole punch
- Screwdriver with Philips head #2 (PH2) bit (that can be used on the drill or impact driver also)
- 4mm drill bit (5/32") * I used 3mm in the video
- 13mm drill bit (1/2") * Can get away with 12mm
Please feel free to post any comments, or even anything you would have done differently!
-Voj