Just pulled j bolts out of some old posts to hang a farm gate I found in the barn of property I just bought; never hung a farm gate; this is a perfect video!!!
@Charliemmafan
Жыл бұрын
You have the best fencing and gate installation videos on KZitem man and I appreciate it, keep up the good work!
@SWiFence
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@phillgood7012
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining everything clearly
@KodyDowell
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the simplicity of this video. Needed this as I am about to hang a few gates and have never done this on my own before.
@SWiFence
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@TraciPatterson
Жыл бұрын
Great, straight-to-the-point video! Needed a refresher on what my dad taught me back in the day. He hated an unlevel gate. Thanks!
@SWiFence
Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@yelwing
3 ай бұрын
I think it’s also a good idea to have the end of the gate to rest on a small “ramp” when closed. This way the weight of the gate isn’t constantly pulling the post over. It helps when kids climb on the gate as well
@beauxgray4090
26 күн бұрын
Clear instructions, explanations and video. Thank you for this, it was a great help!
@SWiFence
25 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@TK-lt9kr
2 жыл бұрын
Great video…especially since I’m about to hang 8 gates on my property!
@davejohansen1781
2 жыл бұрын
I am definitely going to go make one of those j bolt tools!
@ruthgroves509
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for helping me hang a metal gate to my barn!
@SWiFence
4 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@bonnie448
2 ай бұрын
This is exactly what I was looking for, since my post is not straight, with the level I found the two spots for the J-bolts. Without this a guaranteed disaster!
@Banff14
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Learned exactly what I needed to get started.
@SWiFence
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@stevewalther4199
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video. I needed some help putting up a gate and this did the trick. Very informative.
@SWiFence
10 ай бұрын
Love to hear feedback like this. Thank you!
@leelunk8235
9 ай бұрын
THANKS FOR THE J BOLT TIPS BIG DOG, I'M GOING TO BUY THESE AND INSTALL THEM
@jadedfallenangel9460
Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I'm NEW TO THIS STUFF... I'M ACTUALLY TRYING TO LEARN HOW TO USE TOOLS LOL. I was installing the gate by myself this morning I walked all the way back up to the house because my phone was on charge to try to figure out if the j-bolts were supposed to be pointing down or up! MAKES PERFECT SENSE WHY
@smugzoid5156
Жыл бұрын
Excellent! Thanks so much
@janetruh7476
2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. Loved all the good tips.
@SWiFence
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@kubotajordan9502
Жыл бұрын
Y'all make it look so easy . Nice job , Do you have any tips to make it hard for POS from stealing your gate beside chain & lock . I have some property out in rural area of the panhandle of Florida . The crack head thieves in the area ride to dirt roads looking for a quick buck . Thank you for taking the time to make these videos.
@SWiFence
Жыл бұрын
I guess anyone will steal anything now days. You could use weld-on hinges or weld on your existing hinges.
@countrymud8347
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Needs more views! To the point, nice guy and some great tips I wouldn’t of thought of. You made it look easy!😅
@SWiFence
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@kenportwood8712
Жыл бұрын
Good video. Just the information I was looking for. Thanks!
@SWiFence
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@geoffreyguidry5967
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Also, at least with my farm gate, there is play between the j bolt hinge point and the sleeve on the gate that sits on it. If both j bolts face up, not only can someone lift the gate off the hinges, but the gate will most likely sag to the ground on the far side! Thanks for the tips!
@irsmith5663
2 жыл бұрын
Best explanation so far!
@industrialathlete6096
Жыл бұрын
To facilitate easier insertion of the j-bolt, coat the treads with liquid dishwashing soap(dawn, whatever). This is especially useful if manually screwing in the j-bolt!
@SWiFence
Жыл бұрын
Good tip. 👍🏻
@Grggeorge
2 ай бұрын
Both can face up and won’t be lifted because of the tabs on them the cheapo ones don’t and the through bolts are easier to work with you hand a heavy duty 16’ gate it’s not like you will lift it off three times plus level them uphill a little just eye level them is best the weight tho you want that post a good 5-6’ deep and hopefully braced if possible or well packed or well concreted depending on where your at and what you have access to use
@Kelly-lo6cz
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you!
@SWiFence
Жыл бұрын
You bet!
@bronzearmy2645
10 ай бұрын
The opposing J bolts are a great anti-theft measure against anyone that doesn’t own wrench. Tack weld that shit so they can’t just unscrew it; if you want to remove it later - you just cut off the 15c bolt and replace it.
@martinsoto793
2 жыл бұрын
Great videos Always
@germgerm89
Ай бұрын
Doesn’t it need h bracing for that post? I’m doing mine this week so just wondering.
@NWMT
Жыл бұрын
Any instructions on using metal pipe posts on both sides, and their wall thickness and best diameter for max strength? Seems that any pipe fittngs are for pretty small diameter pipe? Thanks.
@jerrodbulgin2261
2 жыл бұрын
Best one! Thanks 👍
@SWiFence
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@simonswiss
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Would it be adequate to mount a similar farm gate (3000mm by 1180mm) directly on the side of the house (brick wall), in terms of weight/drag? I guess I'd use the flat surface mounts directly - but am worried there is no way to adjust the level with those...
@SWiFence
Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't.
@simonswiss
Жыл бұрын
@@SWiFence Thanks for the honesty, I thought so! I'll go with some poles instead - will be a good way to learn how to dig a hole and set up a level post 😅
@wheyez1
9 ай бұрын
I was wondering about a tool, now I have the plan. I will make one. Weld a piece of pipe to an old socket and use the impact. I was thinking of using a length of pipe as tool to adjust the J-bolt. How do you make sure your drill is level before you drill the hole?
@SWiFence
9 ай бұрын
I just sight it in level by looking across the top of the drill. Maybe not the most scientific but it works for me.
@dudeofdixie
Жыл бұрын
I always thought to keep the cattle from nudging the gate up and off the J bolts. I couldn't imagine people wanting to enter the property and deal with a herd of steer.
@SWiFence
Жыл бұрын
Well, you never know. 😂
@Bob-gn8ph
11 ай бұрын
Great job ❤John 3,16 ❤
@nathanclark5771
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Would there be any problem using the J-lagscrews on a flat 4x6 or should I get the flat mount non adjustable? Thanks in advance.
@SWiFence
2 жыл бұрын
You could use either. Whatever works best for your application.
@gbennett58
7 ай бұрын
This is great. My problem is the hinge post always leans over due to the torque from the gate. I've tried everything to keep this from happening from setting the post in concrete to putting on braces. I even installed another nearby post to attach the hinge post to with turnbuckles. So what's the fix?
@SWiFence
7 ай бұрын
Gotta go deep enough and heavy enough. That's gonna vary based on your ground and where you are on the globe. But if it's leaning it's because you're not deep enough.
@gbennett58
7 ай бұрын
@@SWiFenceThanks. My ground is difficult with all the rocks and a high water table.
@alanschuster242
5 ай бұрын
Does the 6x6 post need to be in concrete or just 2 ft deep
@patriciarose8266
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@lauracarpenter363
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@SWiFence
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@diamondintheroughiamthelaw9682
Жыл бұрын
What size is that wood? Round, right? Thx
@AmDamSam
Ай бұрын
Great video buddy, thank you. Can the J bolts hold much weight? I’m currently modifying an old 15ft metal gate, adding fair bit of wood so increasing the weight. It’s a very heavy gate now. Will these J bolts hold it? I’m using an almost identical round post to fit on to which has been concreted in. I’ve purchased a couple of the heavy duty hook on square plates. Thing with them is i’ll have to chisel out some notches on the round post to be able to install them. Are these needed or would the cheaper J bolt option work better do you think? Cheers mate. I appreciate your time buddy. Thanks again and all the best 👍
@bradmetcalf7832
3 ай бұрын
While opposing J Bolts are a theft deterrent, the main reason for them is so live stock can't get a nose or horn in the gate and lift it off the hinges!
@TheMarvin339
2 жыл бұрын
Do you ever prefer the heavier duty bolts that use the nuts and washer for heavier gates?
@SWiFence
2 жыл бұрын
I like both bolts but, from what i have noticed is that with the bolt style sometimes the nut on the back side of the post can come loose causigng your bolt to twist, also if you use the bolt style drill the same size hole as the bolt dont go a little bigger.
@joerevere937
2 жыл бұрын
Can those J-bolts be buried to the hilt if needed to create more clearance on the latch side? Or will they split a 6" round post if sunk too far?
@SWiFence
2 жыл бұрын
As long as you pre-drill you should be just fine. 👍🏻
@HarryHov
7 ай бұрын
The hinges are adjustable so you just need to figure out the lowest point and you can adjust the gate to match
@2000yamahar6
Жыл бұрын
So how do I keep the top hinge in place,they keep sliding down?
@richardgandolfo3386
Жыл бұрын
What size post did you use
@Allan3Sydney
Жыл бұрын
What would u do if you drill j bolt hole a bit too big. I used 3/4” bit forgottening j bolt is 5/8
@SWiFence
Жыл бұрын
You can either look for a bigger bolt or drill a new hole and lift the gate up just a bit to match the new hole.
@JiisTube
3 ай бұрын
I went to the hardware store and ask them for the "I built this li'l tool" but they didn't have one 😂
@SWiFence
3 ай бұрын
👉🏻 Custom lag wrench adapter for drill: bit.ly/lagwrench
@JiisTube
3 ай бұрын
Beautiful, thank you!
@carlislebeehomestead
10 ай бұрын
Can you drill this j bolt into a metal pole?
@SWiFence
10 ай бұрын
Yes, but you'd want to tack weld it in place. Otherwise it'll want to rotate on you and get out of alignment.
@KASH4069
Жыл бұрын
Can a 4x4 be used as the post??
@SWiFence
Жыл бұрын
This stuff will mount to a flat post just fine. But a 4x4 seems a little scrawny for supporting the gate.
@FITBIKEEDSEL
Жыл бұрын
What about a 6x6?
@barrybaker7699
6 ай бұрын
👍🏼🤙🏼
@genemetz1945
10 ай бұрын
Can I put a wheel on the gate?
@SWiFence
10 ай бұрын
Hmmm, you always _can_ put a wheel on a gate. We're not a fan of wheels. In general a wheel is compensating for a poor installation.
@genemetz1945
10 ай бұрын
@@SWiFence - I'd rather have the compensation. I can't afford the get my 4x4 fence post fixed and secured. I'm afraid the gate would eventually pull the post down.
@SWiFence
10 ай бұрын
Then a wheel is a decent thing to try. 👍🏻
@genemetz1945
10 ай бұрын
@@SWiFence - Thank you. Now I just have to talk my wy into letting me buy the gate. :-)
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