Recent content by KarlPNE

:D Well my foot's still painful and I can't walk on it properly but I finally got around to fitting the 2 diagonal cross pieces and my gate was just awaiting the final cut to the middle cross piece to complete the job. A little background to this little mid-life crisis project of mine...

:( Crikey! I don't half know how to make a simple job a bloody disaster! (I can see this thread being relocated to the DIY Disasters thread!) The job's on hold after a little injury and it seems I'm not as fit as I used to think I was. After finally sourcing some wood for the...

I see what you mean. I was unsure as to how close I should put the hinges to the left hand concrete post. I thought about the support and hoped that my choice will be sufficient. I also wondered about the gate width and I think with hindsight it might be too wide. I was trying to keep it...

Yes, thanks, I am still a little concerned about those hinges. They were the best I could find in the limited range at my local hardware store. I might have to look at some sturdier ones at my B&Q DIY. They seem to have better quality stock. My hinges were only £1.75 each which doesn't instil...

Afternoon all again. Just a little update on my little venture. I'm no Tommy Walsh and this is my 1st try at some garden DIY. Please forgive me if it looks a bit Heath Robinson to the professionals. :oops: I spent an enjoyable sunny afternoon going about my task of attempting to fit a...

Thanks for the suggestions and tips for cross braces. I will start by fitting 2 diagonal cross braces before I make the first cut. I then plan to put a vertical cut through the top horizontal batten and secure a sturdy hinge across the cut. I'm guessing this will ensure a perfect fit and help...

Afternoon folks and hello all. This is my 1st post here so please forgive me if I err. :D I've just had new fencing fitted in my back garden and would like to know if it's a simple enough job for an amateur (me!) to make a gate access by simply adding 3 hinges and a gate fastener, and just...