How to make a metal gate and gate: gate scheme

As a rule, in fences and fences, structures for entry are provided: wicket and gate. The most popular products made of metal. They replaced the wooden, which were quite simple to manufacture, but did not differ in durability.

A product made from this material has many advantages:

• It has high strength. Serves much longer than concrete or wood.
• It looks powerful and sound, what will ask the whole household. Elegantly emphasize the composition of the site.
• In this design are easily used all kinds of decorative elements.
• Manufacturing does not take much time and effort.
• Easy installation.
• Relatively low cost.
• The possibility of using forging elements.

Beginning of work

Modern technologies have made it possible to manufacture such structures of various models and types (see Which gates are better - we make a choice). There are many decorative drawings and forged items on the market that will complement the chosen model.

First you need to mentally imagine what you want to see and display on paper in the form of a drawing. Choose an installation location and carefully remove all dimensions and transfer them to paper. Then make a drawing of the invented construction.

Tool

Installation of a metal gate and gate will require a complete set of the following tool:

• Sledge hammer, it is required for installation of columns;
• Welding machine with a power of 220W;
• Screwdriver, you need to attach the metal to the frame;
• Kapron thread will be required for proper marking;
• For cutting pipes and stripping seams need grinder;
• For cutting the sheet will need scissors for metal;
• Hand auger or shovel, will help to establish the posts.

Note: When choosing the dimensions of the product, consider the weight of the structure. Provide free open and close. Large sizes can lead to sagging and rapid wear of materials.

Material

For making, try to take quality material. The higher the carbon content in the metal, the longer it will last and will be minimally corrosive.

• Metal sheet, not less than 1.5 mm. thick;
• Pipe or profile for posts (cross-section not less than 100 mm);
• Profile pipe is hollow (dimensions depend on your desire, but not less than 25 mm);
• Stiffeners (can be used to trim the pipe, but then these dimensions should be taken into account when purchasing);
• Gasoline or anti-corrosion fluid;
• Primer;
• Paint (see How to paint the gate);
• Lock for the gate (see. Mortise lock in the gate - select and install);
• Hasp for gate.

Assembly work

“How to make a gate from the metal itself?”, Many people think about it, but this is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. When there is a drawing and purchased the necessary material, you can get to work.

Install side bars

Here's how to install a metal gate and gate. These elements are mounted on the posts, so you should take this issue seriously.

They must withstand the weight of the structure, to prevent sagging:

• The length of metal posts should be one meter longer than the finished structure;
• Surface treatment. There should be no trace of corrosion. For this we use a grinder with a stripping wheel. Fat-free anti-corrosive liquid or gasoline. Give dry. Remove white bloom with rags;
• Mark the place of installation of the pillars. We dig or drill (we use a hand drill) the necessary holes in the ground. The depth must be at least one meter, diameter, wider by 10 cm from the cross section of the column;
• We prepare solution liquid. Cement grade 300 mixed with sand (preferably river) in the ratio of 1: 3. Add water and stir to form a liquid composition;
• We insert pillars into the holes made and make filling with rubble (stones from the area will be used). Drumming with the wooden part of the spade. We fill the prepared solution;

Caution: Keep the perpendicular to the ground. Check with a plumb before pouring. The quality of the wicket and gate depends on the correct installation of the pillars.

Brick posts

If the house consists of bricks and metal pillars, they will spoil the appearance, it is possible to carry them out using bricks. Thanks to this design will benefit the quality of the building. The gate and the gate will be better secured, the design will not damage any wind.

Just ready posts, you should impose a brick, which is presented on the market in various configurations and in any colors:

• Prepare the solution (as indicated above, only by viscosity bring to the state of sour cream);
• We start laying the first row with a whole brick. At the beginning of the second we put three quarters (such a dressing ordering will ensure the strength of the structure);

Attention: We install mortgages in the seams between rows. We use metal plates not thinner than 5 mm. They will serve as a base for fastening the curtains.

• We are waiting for the solution to dry out, but it will be slightly damp, we will be jointing.

You can install decorative caps or metal from above the pillars. They will make the appearance complete. In the rain, will divert the flow of water. Decorate the structure. Caps can be made to order according to existing sketches or make an individual project.

Making a frame

The basis for mounting for the gate and the gate is the frame. If it is improperly manufactured, the entire structure may be disrupted. The configuration will be broken, which will lead to incorrect operation of the entire structure. This work requires quality performance.

If you have a welding table, this will greatly facilitate the work. If it is missing, you have to do it yourself. The place for welding is not difficult to prepare, but it must be of high quality and meet certain requirements.

• Choose a place so that you can freely place the entire structure. You lay the channel on it, the dimensions of the elements being welded are 15 cm smaller;
• Gaskets adjust the entire plane, check the level;
• We cut the profile tube according to the dimensions indicated in the drawing. Bulgarian grinder;

Attention: When manufacturing, we carefully measure the diagonal of the construction plane. This way we will avoid the formation of a “propeller” after production and we will not have to correct the mistakes made. It is necessary to press all the elements with clamps, this will exclude the design change when the metal is heated.

• We lay out the parts on the prepared table and weld the joints.
• Fasten struts. This will give the desired rigidity of the structure and will be the basis for the installation of metal sheet. We perform welding of the profile pipe between the side posts (or between the top and bottom of the leaflets);

Attention: Fasten the spacers at a distance of at least 50 cm. Make sure that they do not protrude relative to the uprights. Hold the plane. This will greatly facilitate the installation of the sheet in the aftermath.

• Welding conduct point method. This will reduce time and costs;
• We make cleaning of seams of welding by means of the Bulgarian and a sweeping circle. We make anti-corrosion treatment with gasoline or a special liquid. After drying, wipe with white cloth;

Fastening wickets and gates

For attachment, use only powerful curtains. This will prevent the structure from sagging. Increase product life. Try to choose a design using a bearing, this will improve the smoothness of the stroke and extend the service life.

Caution: Do not forget to provide a gap of about 10 centimeters between the end of the sheet of construction and the ground. Should account for the precipitation in the winter, the gap should ensure the normal operation of the gate and gate.

Fixing the sheet to the frame

This will be the final stage of installation design. Work should be performed only in work gloves, to avoid injury from sharp metal edges.

According to the drawing, we cut out the desired size from the sheet. We use for work the Bulgarian and a cutting wheel.

So:

• We make cleaning of the burrs;
• We put the sheets to the frame (if the construction consists of several sheets, put them in the joint and boil a solid seam. After that, the welding leaks we clean with a grinder);
• Weld the sheet to the frame (using a spot welding method).
• Carefully we clean the weld joints.
• The finished structure is treated with a primer (it is advisable to use anti-corrosion);
• We paint the gate and gate;
• We install the prepared bolt on the gate and the lock in the gate (see Installing the lock in the gate).

Our work has come to an end. If desired, it is possible to use forged elements in the manufacture. They, of course, will give the elegance of the design and a sense of dignity to the owner.