07-14-2021, 05:46 AM
Get a sawzall with a torch blade and just cut in place . that way could run the blade on the bottom frame rail . Cut the bars off flush .
Need help with how to remove a gate hinge pin.
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07-14-2021, 05:46 AM
Get a sawzall with a torch blade and just cut in place . that way could run the blade on the bottom frame rail . Cut the bars off flush .
07-14-2021, 12:01 PM
srf1957 wrote: I don’t think we want to cut the bars all the way off, but if we can’t get the gate off, we may have to cut in place. I was wondering what type of blade to use on a sawzall. I have emailed the fence people and attached pics to see what they say about taking off the gate. If they don’t get back to me by this afternoon, I’ll give them a call. I know the neighbor really doesn’t want to disturb the sod, if at all possible, but we will see. ![]() Whippet, Whippet Good
07-14-2021, 12:07 PM
davester wrote: This. One can always replace sod if taken up with a nice square shovel. Some wouldn't know the difference.
07-14-2021, 12:08 PM
Thanks for all the advice.
Hopefully some combination of the above will solve the problem. It’s a pity that we didn’t notice that the gate wouldn’t open when the sod guys were here. He might have to call them back, if we need to pull up the sod. It was their mistake, so we will see. These are townhomes so most of us have no longer have our gardening tools we use to have is why I mention getting the sod guys to come back. I am leaning toward cut in place, unless the fence people say removing the pin is an easy task. Maybe they would even come out and do the job for not a lot of coin. ![]() Whippet, Whippet Good
07-14-2021, 12:31 PM
Are you sure that there are screws on the inside portion of the hinge?
And, yes, the easiest way to would be to remove the sod. If the gate is metal, a metal cutting blade will work.
07-14-2021, 01:30 PM
I vote reciprocating saw with metal cutting blade (something with a high TPI).
I am concerned that if the bars are hollow that cutting off the bottoms will leave an opening for moisture to get in which will damage the metal more quickly than not.
07-14-2021, 01:30 PM
MikeF wrote: Yes. The hinge wraps around the post and there are visible screws on the front and the inside. What is really irritating is some of the other gates in the neighborhood are only surface mounted and would be easy to remove. :turbo: ![]() Whippet, Whippet Good
07-14-2021, 01:41 PM
I would peel back the sod so the gate will open, then take the gate off and cut it to fit.
07-14-2021, 02:21 PM
neophyte wrote: It’s my neighbor’s sod, so he will have to make that call. I am trying to get all the options for us now. He is out of town till tomorrow, so hopefully when he gets back, we can formulate a plan. I did try to turn that pin, with a screw driver. It is not budging, at least for me. I am waiting for a call back from the fence people to see what they say we can do. ![]() Whippet, Whippet Good
07-14-2021, 02:33 PM
rgG wrote: It’s my neighbor’s sod, so he will have to make that call. I am trying to get all the options for us now. He is out of town till tomorrow, so hopefully when he gets back, we can formulate a plan. I did try to turn that pin, with a screw driver. It is not budging, at least for me. I am waiting for a call back from the fence people to see what they say we can do. If the gate is on your property then so is the sod. It in't his whether he paid for it or not.... I would just cut the bottom of the gate with an angle grinder and then paint/seal and get caps for the bottom. |
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