Getting A Gate To Swing Uphill | How Did We Do It?

If you've never tried this, you don't know how hard it can be. Today we overcome all the obstacles and get this gate to swing uphill.

[kristopherburkholder]

That said the actual craftsmanship looks amazing. I’ve been doing uphill swing gates for years now . That bottom hinge needs gussets going from the hinge to the post and same on gate . Without it your weld points will fatigue and break over time.

[newenglandman]

Good to see Allen. The three of you are gifted with articulate explanations. Had zero practical knowledge of this going in and clearly understood once you were finished.

[petergrant]

We swing our rural gates uphill using a similar concept but modify our standard weld-on hinges in the field. Also, because they are rural gates, we can twist the gate so that it closes vertical against the 2nd gate or latch post. Obviously not an option for your security gate. Always satisfying getting a gate to swing perfectly in a difficult situation. Great work.

[markHolmes]

Wow, you guys are something else. I can't remember how many customers I've told "you can't swing a gate uphill". I pray none of them watch this video 😅

[mattstafford]

Ive used these on several occasions with heavy gates and have had the arms on those hinges bend over time. Had to add gussets and had the gussets bend them even more the first time because i didnt factor in the shrinkage. But eventually got it. Great hinges for that application but just with they offered one size up in plate thickness.

[markenwolfram]

If doing bi part gates always take into account for weight of the gate when setting them at the same height when closed

[AM-dnlk]

That was awesome. I never thought about that concept. I never saw such robust hinges either. I wonder if a sliding gate would have been better suited for that application.

[landmarkcreations]

This is a great video. True fencing professionals doing awesome work 👍👍

[charlienewman]

Man thats a tough one ! Probably the hardest for me would be telling / selling the customer the issues unless they know about the alignment but they would not get it … that the grade is messed up all they would focus on was the misaligned gates . Hand rails and gates can destroy you they are not as easy as you think ! Thanks for posting !

[ronfussell]

I've done many slope gates, the best way is to C clamp top hinge, take a 2x4 and a digital angle finder lay it on your slope, take said 2x4 put on top hinge C clamp bottom hinge make the hinge same angle as 2x, tack it on, I invented a weight compensation device so gate won't slam or pull on operator,

[JoshIngle-SuperDrummerJosh]

Definitely made the best of an awkward situation, Nice work!

[Oberon]

You guys are geniuses, but if I were the property owner I'd be pissed that whoever dug the entryway there didn't make it level. Add some slope before the gate, or after the gate, or wherever, but having to get creative with the hinges and putting the step in between both sides is just a mess.

[coen]

This is really so good guys. Well done, bravo.

[arielsima]

Why did I never think about using the pull jack to lift the gate!? Smart

[rogerbettencourt]

I don’t care what Mark said about you two, you guys are all right! Lol. Nicely did gents.

[mikedoherty]

Where do I find those hinges? I really need to rebuild my gates!

[michaelschuler]

Definitely looks like the Mormon Temple in Casper! 🤔

[mainchef]

Whats the distance from footing to the ground level? And did you fully poured concrete to the hole until it level to surface?

[rickrisseeuw]

Hinge pins need to Aline. Arfter working out your spaceing then Weld both Hinges to a strait pole Aline the pins. Then weld to the post and hang the gate . Westgate Manufacturing south africa

[shean]

are these the SHUT IT badass uphill hinges?