ProDave Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 And as usual I can't find what I want because I do not know the correct name for it. I want to erect a pair of timber gates. I am looking for a bolt to join them together when closed. A normal short bolt is no good because the bolt only travels a short distance so does not "lock" the gates together, they would rattle in the wind. What I want is a bolt with a long travel and in particular it would slide into a tube or multiple fixings on the other gate so when closes the gates would be held rigidly in line. the nearest I have found is this https://www.screwfix.com/p/smith-locke-door-bolt-galvanised-458mm/8903x That is not what I really want but could form the starting point for some adaptions, if I had the bolt with the two fixings it slides in, and then 2 more identical fixings to go on the other gate it would do what I want. But before I buy something and butcher it, I feel the thing I want must be available, if only I knew the proper name to search for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 (edited) It is a heavy duty cross bolt. I didn't know that: I did a search for you. Surely the big Inverness merchant will have them. You might want a "loop over" as well. Edited September 9 by saveasteading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 Have a look for drop bolt, loads of variations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted September 9 Author Share Posted September 9 7 minutes ago, saveasteading said: Surely the big Inverness merchant will have them. Can't find anything on HIS or Macgregors website, have not yet visited in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted September 9 Author Share Posted September 9 8 minutes ago, markc said: Have a look for drop bolt, loads of variations The one I linked to is the best looking "drop bolt" for my need but far from perfect without adaptation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuerteStu Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 What about a throw over latch? They seem to be more popular, and forgiving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted September 9 Author Share Posted September 9 My gates are much less substantial and a lot thinner than that. I could make a similar thing for them if I have to make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 About 700 miles from you, but the Crestala Fencing website shows pictures of every fitting you could imagine, and more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted September 9 Author Share Posted September 9 Warning. Worlds worst mockup ever: that's all I want. Imagine that bit of chrome tube had a handle on the left hand end. When engaged there are 2 fixings on each gate and it is solid. It would just slide out to the left to open one gate or both (one will have a drop bolt into the ground). And a stop to prevent it coming all the way out. I could make it myself, even that bit of chrome tube and 4 galvanised conduit clamps in place of the plastic ones. Surely something like this must exist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 (edited) @ProDave would you not use a drop down bolt for one gate and just a gate latch for the other to it 🤷♂️ crossed with Dave’s post above Edited September 9 by joe90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted September 9 Author Share Posted September 9 2 minutes ago, joe90 said: @ProDave would you not use a drop down bolt for one gate and latch for the other to it 🤷♂️ Yes but I am trying to make the connection between the 2 more solid and less likely to rattle in the wind. These are not exactly solid gates. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 https://www.fhbrundle.co.uk/gate-hardware/drop-bolts-and-bars?query=&sort_by=score&sort_asc=false&material=["Galvanised"] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted September 9 Author Share Posted September 9 38 minutes ago, Onoff said: https://www.fhbrundle.co.uk/gate-hardware/drop-bolts-and-bars?query=&sort_by=score&sort_asc=false&material=["Galvanised"] The nearest from that site is this https://www.fhbrundle.co.uk/products/09FA608__18"_Galv_Garage_Door_Bolt_ Even that will need adaptation. It seems I have invented a new sort of gate bolt that nobody makes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 5 minutes ago, ProDave said: Even that will need adaptation. Yes needs a fourth guide, however that one has a “lump” on the bar which might get in the way. What about this…. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Garage-Strong-Heavy-Stable-Black/dp/B0C622HQ4V/ref=asc_df_B0C622HQ4V/?tag 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted September 9 Author Share Posted September 9 1 hour ago, joe90 said: Yes needs a fourth guide, however that one has a “lump” on the bar which might get in the way. What about this…. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Garage-Strong-Heavy-Stable-Black/dp/B0C622HQ4V/ref=asc_df_B0C622HQ4V/?tag That's more like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted September 9 Author Share Posted September 9 1 hour ago, saveasteading said: Do you have a link with dimensions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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