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Had a search but couldn't find a post on what I want to do!
I want to fit some metal spikes to the top of the wooden gate to add security!
I want to increase security to my side gate which is wood.
It has a brace going across the top and the gate is slightly rounded at the top.
The brace is probably too far down to use as a fixing point!
Think I can figure out a way to do this but I would appreciate some advice on best method for strength and best fitting.
Do I keep spikes straight or splay them out to match the slight curve?
Do less spikes work better, what's the best gap to catch a crook?
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Thinking of cutting section of wood to match curve of gate and drill holes and somehow fix spikes in place, (not sure how)?
Should I fix spikes 1 by 1 or pre-welded to section of steel?
Gate below very close to what I have but the brace at the top on mine is not as close to the top as one in photo!
Thanx for any advice.
Spikes for the top.
I think something that is likely to catch on clothing would be better!
I want to fit some metal spikes to the top of the wooden gate to add security!
I want to increase security to my side gate which is wood.
It has a brace going across the top and the gate is slightly rounded at the top.
The brace is probably too far down to use as a fixing point!
Think I can figure out a way to do this but I would appreciate some advice on best method for strength and best fitting.
Do I keep spikes straight or splay them out to match the slight curve?
Do less spikes work better, what's the best gap to catch a crook?
Thinking of cutting section of wood to match curve of gate and drill holes and somehow fix spikes in place, (not sure how)?
Should I fix spikes 1 by 1 or pre-welded to section of steel?
Gate below very close to what I have but the brace at the top on mine is not as close to the top as one in photo!
Thanx for any advice.
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Spikes for the top.
I think something that is likely to catch on clothing would be better!