Gate bolt slipping from socket

dango

Have a sturdy metal gate bolt that has started to slip from its socket due to wear. The socket was drilled into a stone wall and has been eroded by wear and tear. Just wondering if anyone knew of a solution. I'm thinking two options: extend the bolt (unlikely as it looks like thick heavy metal) or insert a rawlplug type contraption to extend/reinforce the sides of the socket. Any ideas welcome.

keithdub

Pictures will help us all out

You could try an epoxy anchor

https://ie.rs-online.com/web/p/products/6221821?cm_mmc=IE-PLA-DS3A-_-google-_-PLA_IE_EN_Fasteners_And_Fixings-_-Wall_Plugs_And_Anchors_And_Fixings_And_Kits%7CChemical_Fixings-_-PRODUCT_GROUP&matchtype=&pla-392653090682&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2c-RjO_w5AIVCbLtCh15QQF_EAQYAiABEgKNjPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I wouldn't buy from RS though.

bonzodog2

I would enlarge the hole and glue/cement in a short length of steel tube to fit the bolt

dango

Hi thanks for the responses. I realise some of the terms I may have used might not be the correct ones and not described the situation properly. I've included a picture of the gate/wall.
I don't have many tools (basically I have a screwdriver!) so the most straightforward solution would be great.

colm ross

dango wrote: »

Hi thanks for the responses. I realise some of the terms I may have used might not be the correct ones and not described the situation properly. I've included a picture of the gate/wall.
I don't have many tools (basically I have a screwdriver!) so the most straightforward solution would be great.

a piece of flat bar with a hole to suit bolt. plus 4 screw holes.

keithdub

As colm said I think that would be the best way out of it. It might cost 60 quid but money well spent. I would not want it falling on someone

cletus

Out of curiosity, is it definitely slipping due to wear? Is there any sag in the gate or at the hinges?

listermint

BrownFinger wrote: »

You could try an epoxy anchor

https://ie.rs-online.com/web/p/products/6221821?cm_mmc=IE-PLA-DS3A-_-google-_-PLA_IE_EN_Fasteners_And_Fixings-_-Wall_Plugs_And_Anchors_And_Fixings_And_Kits%7CChemical_Fixings-_-PRODUCT_GROUP&matchtype=&pla-392653090682&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2c-RjO_w5AIVCbLtCh15QQF_EAQYAiABEgKNjPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I wouldn't buy from RS though.

As above. This would be my first option



See examples https://youtu.be/dzb3hjLJl80