Conor Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 We need gates as our entrance is it's in the middle of a blind bend and we've two wee lads with as much sense as a cat in a lightning storm. We've not had full quotes yet but been advised to be paying £5k+ for something locally made. Looking for something quite simple and contemporary. Are these types of aluminium gates the real deal or flimsy things we'd be replacing in 5 years time? Two year warranty isn't exactly reassuring. E.g. https://www.casanoov.co.uk/electric-sliding-gate-pack-4m-halti-400c160-tanker-c600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 I am making my own by welding 2 1/2 lengths of this together and wheels, motor etc https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164228543233?var=463858771754 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153606172016?var=453627451015 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/195605536341 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpmiller Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 one of them dog systems with a perimeter wire and two shock collars? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 (edited) One I’ve just made and fitted, ignore the wires hanging around the motor and the old/existing gate immediately behind as it’s work in progress. Fabricated steel frame, galvanised and boards are composite T&G cladding. Edited September 17, 2023 by markc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 DIY here: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted September 17, 2023 Author Share Posted September 17, 2023 A DIY box section steel frame with timber slats was the original choice, but with a three year old and a 4month old in the house there just isn't the time. Just not sure how sturdy a 1.2mm thick aluminium slatted panel gate will be? We could get something bespoke made out of galvanised steel from Lithuania for about £2.5k. But a good 6-8week waiting time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 probably get it cheaper from timbuktoo. seriously, there is no metal bashing firms close to you who cant do half hours welding for 100 quid ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 9 hours ago, Onoff said: DIY here: From the look of the floor under the gate I guess the drive is not finished yet 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 20 minutes ago, Marvin said: From the look of the floor under the gate I guess the drive is not finished yet 🤣 Press the play button and you'll see it's not! Tbh the video was taken with a temporary supply. I'm only just getting the permanent supply sorted. Even that's "temporary"..."for now"..."my for now"... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 I think they could have done with one of those gates at Wandsworth Prison! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Get one of these: https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-con14-contractor-355mm-2400w-abrasive-c/ And one of these: https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/pro-90-mig-welder/ 2 of these: https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/cl-cvr5rb-bench-vice/ Make your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 I've just bought a plasma cutter. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 21 minutes ago, Onoff said: I've just bought a plasma cutter. Are they good for cutting up old Fords? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecthelion Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 People near me have electric gates and I found them ridiculously expensive. They also break a lot. Instead I put in a cattle grid, with a bit of fencing either side. Cost £2k all in, including the digging. it keeps the dog in and other dogs out. The kids can cross the cattle grid but it slows them down considerably and they won’t be wee and daft for long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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