We recently had the pleasure to work with Mike Bless of Lido Gates in Newport Beach, CA. This beautiful contemporary home sits on Huntington Beach Harbor, so sun, salt, and humidity …
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Tad Davies is an artist-woodworker from Northern California. We’re pleased to share this thoughtfully crafted gate project with you, as well as a discussion of the project in Tad’s words. …
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We get phone calls almost every day from someone who is trying to figure out whether a certain latch will work on their gate. “You know that thingy at the …
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A few quick words about choosing pool gate hardware. Most municipalities have specific regulations about installing hardware for pool enclosures. They may include: requiring the latch to be on the …
We’ve just added some new photos to the end of our Gate Hardware Inspiration Gallery. A recent trip to Hanalei, Kauai, introduced us to a beautiful rustic wooden gate latch. …
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We’ve just completed a thorough write-up on all the components you need to consider for a double gate installation: gate latches, hinges, cane bolts, gate stops, and security. Though double …
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Strap Hinges To Hang Gates Strap hinge basics To hang a door, carriage house door, or gate, you’ll need hinges and pintles. Sometimes they are united into one unit, and …
People often wonder which length of hinge front to use for their wood gate, door, or garage door. There is a “rule of thumb” that 25-30% of the gate/door/garage door …
Introducing our new Moda Latch, a contemporary modern stainless steel gate latch. The lever is made from sustainably harvested tigerwood and spring-loaded for smooth operation. The Moda Latch is crafted …
