Jamie Gillespie

Mike Haasl wrote:I do the same.  My go to is just a galvanized strap hinge from the hardware store.  But they're a bit of a challenge to affix to a round post.  And the gate can only open one way.  And it may not open more than 90 degrees.



I'd probably investigate a strap and pintle hinge setup.  It can probably work with the widest arrangement of posts and gates.  I've never used the strap/pintle myself but that's where my head's at...

Cool, I’ll look into the strap and pintle- thanks!

I’m building a 9 foot garden fence for deer from black locust posts, 6”-8”. Have two fairly straight, round posts about 5 feet apart for the gate. Seeking suggestions for a good hinge to buy.

I can shave a flat edge on the inside of the post where the hinges will go if need be. The gate will be decently heavy, I’m look for something first and foremost effective, and ideally also then easy/ efficient.
Thoughts?

Thanks!
-Jamie

I’m building a 9 foot garden fence for deer from black locust posts, 6”-8”. Have two fairly straight, round posts about 5 feet apart for the gate. Seeking suggestions for a good hinge to buy.

I can shave a flat edge on the inside of the post where the hinges will go if need be. The gate will be decently heavy, I’m look for something first and foremost effective, and ideally also then easy/ efficient.
Thoughts?

Thanks!
-Jamie

Mike Haasl wrote:Just to help the discussion, are you looking for store bought hinges or homemade ones?

I’m open, but leaning towards bought for ease, timing.

Hello!

I’m building a big fence for a garden in an area with lots of critters. Posts are Black locust about 6-8 inches in diameter, bark stripped.

Picked 2 of the straightest posts for the fence gate, about 5 feet apart, but they are certainly not perfectly straight. I’m much more of a farmer and forester than a farmer- from a bit of research it seems like there a million hinge options. I’d ideally like to keep the posts round and live edge, but can always shave a flat edge on the inside if need be. The gate will be made of thickish branches and decently heavy.

What recommendations do people have for hinges?

Thanks!