How to fix misaligned gate latch?

[koalaroo]

The gate and fence have moved over time causing this. Whats the cheapest way to resolve this. Thanks 

 

[koalaroo]

Thanks heaps! The horizontal part should be 10cm. The vertical (distance between the mid points of the holes) is 5cm but I'm assuming that's standard?

[JacobZ]

Hi @koalaroo,

Allow me to tag @Noyade so he is notified of your comment.

Hopefully, he will be able to help you out.

Jacob

[Noyade]

Happy to help @koalaroo 

What are these dimensions?

Would 5mm thick plate be too thick for the latch to drop?

I was thinking it was 30mm square - but maybe it's 25mm?

Cheers!

[Noyade]

Beautiful day outside @koalaroo. 

So I just went with 30mm steel. Extra length - 150mm each side - should the World Tectonic Plates open up between your post and latch. 😁

PM me if you're interested - or let me know if it needs a redesign.

Cheers!

[koalaroo]

@Noyade thanks mate. I'll PM you

[Noyade]

No PM received yet @koalaroo.

If circumstances have changed and it's not required - not a problem.

But still happy to post - no cost to you.

Cheers!

[Noyade]

G'day @koalaroo 

Thanks for the PM. I have now reduced to 20mm as per your request.

Then a crazy thing happened - I had a thought. My thoughts are usually slow.

All I'm making are T-brackets...

These would be available in Bunnings in various sizes - but with more holes though.

Maybe that would be a quick solution?

Anyway, 20mm finished today.

PM me your address and phone number - and I'll post both of them.

Cheers.

Graeme.

[Noyade]

In the mail.

Express Post.

Only the best for Bunnings Workshop Members!

[Noyade]

@koalaroo kindly uploaded a photo in a PM with the 20mm bracket in place - just one screw to go.

Plenty of room to play with now.

Thanks for that.

Cheers.

[JacobZ]

Looks good @Noyade.

I'm sure @koalaroo is grateful for your help on this one.

As always, thank you for all of your wonderful contributions to our community.

Jacob