Problem with gate

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This is the side gate of an elderly person. the hinge is pulling away and the other one is gone. Is this a welding job? If so can a welder come out and do it.? Will they need access to power? I cannot let anyone inside as though not covid the person has health issues

cletus

A couple more pictures from a bit further away will tell more of a story.

From what I can see, they look like fabricated hinges rather than off the shelf, so yes, it would seem from that picture that they'll need to be welded.

You can't really call a welder (or fabricator) to come out and do a job like you would with a plumber, as far as I know.

If you know someone who's handy at stick welding (arc welding) they might be willing to come over and patch it up. They will need access to power

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cletus wrote: »

A couple more pictures from a bit further away will tell more of a story.

From what I can see, they look like fabricated hinges rather than off the shelf, so yes, it would seem from that picture that they'll need to be welded.

You can't really call a welder (or fabricator) to come out and do a job like you would with a plumber, as far as I know.

If you know someone who's handy at stick welding (arc welding) they might be willing to come over and patch it up. They will need access to power

OK some pics including the broken off one. What are fabricated hinges?. Will they need anything else besides power? Water?

Thanks

the_pen_turner

I presume your in Dublin

it looks like that gate can lift off. you can get them to take it away and weld it properly with a mig welder. looks like a poor job from day one unless it got serious hardship

cletus

I still don't know who you'd be calling to come collect it, and take it away, unless you know someone handy at welding

SilverKrest

Any nearby welder/ fabricator will more than likely have a mobile welder and work off there own generator so if you make a few calls they could do it

endacl

Won't be cheap. It's probably 30 minutes work, but nobody's going to charge you only 30 minutes labour if they've to make a house call.

monty_python

Why not buy a new hinge and put it on yourself?

mickward

where are you located?

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monty_python wrote: »

Why not buy a new hinge and put it on yourself?

i do not have a welder, how can i put it on?

monty_python

Raelyn Tiny Stockroom wrote: »

i do not have a welder, how can i put it on?

Bolt it on like the one that's on there already

listermint

monty_python wrote: »

Bolt it on like the one that's on there already

Huh....

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monty_python wrote: »

Bolt it on like the one that's on there already

There is no spoon bolt.it is welded to the gate frame

monty_python

Raelyn Tiny Stockroom wrote: »

There is no spoon bolt.it is welded to the gate frame

My apologies. I see that now.

MrMusician18

If you're welding it yourself be careful - looks like it's galvanized.

If it was me I'd cut off the old hinge completely and bolt on a new one. The gate must be an enormous weight to break a weld like that, even a poor weld.

DublinDilbert

You could fit a couple of gate-hangers to the gate and the existing frame. You could even drill/tap the metal on the gate if you don't have access to a welder. Google gate hanger and you'll see what i mean.

That said if you can clean up the metal (its probably galvanised so will need to be ground off) it is not a big deal to arc weld back on the hinges, even for someone who isn't amazing at welding. Just be careful of the fumes if its galvanised.

listermint

MrMusician18 wrote: »

If you're welding it yourself be careful - looks like it's galvanized.

If it was me I'd cut off the old hinge completely and bolt on a new one. The gate must be an enormous weight to break a weld like that, even a poor weld.

No poor welds can actually be extremely poor.

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monty_python wrote: »

My apologies. I see that now.

no problem

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DublinDilbert wrote: »

You could fit a couple of gate-hangers to the gate and the existing frame. You could even drill/tap the metal on the gate if you don't have access to a welder. Google gate hanger and you'll see what i mean.

That said if you can clean up the metal (its probably galvanised so will need to be ground off) it is not a big deal to arc weld back on the hinges, even for someone who isn't amazing at welding. Just be careful of the fumes if its galvanised.

OK thanks

Google gate hanger and you'll see what i mean.

like https://www.ebay.co.uk/b/Garden-Gate-Hangers/139948/bn_93740815 ?

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listermint wrote: »

No poor welds can actually be extremely poor.

it got caught in a gust when there was a storm and it blew it beyond the point it was meant to go and presumably tore the weld off

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Raelyn Tiny Stockroom wrote: »

it got caught in a gust when there was a storm and it blew it beyond the point it was meant to go and presumably tore the weld off

Properly prepared and completed weld the hinge pin would have bent first.

Gen.Zhukov

A straight hinge could work.

A few holes drilled in it and the gate, then a bolt and a lock nut going through it and the eye on the frame.

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=508834&stc=1&d=1586380943

If you were in Dublin I could sort it for ya.

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Gen.Zhukov wrote: »

A straight hinge could work.

A few holes drilled in it and the gate, then a bolt and a lock nut going through it and the eye on the frame.

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=508834&stc=1&d=1586380943

If you were in Dublin I could sort it for ya.

Thanks that link says invalid?

Doctors room ghost

Lift off the gate and bring it to a lad with a miggy.
Aldi sell them regular so a friend of yours probably has one somewhere.
Clean the hinge straighten it and weld it.10 minute job

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I read about welding it is very interesting . It says here https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/welding-galvanized-steel/ it is a "good idea to complete any welding or fabrication before galvanizing the steel"


How would you know if this had been done. That is just curiosity

Gen.Zhukov

Raelyn Tiny Stockroom wrote: »

Thanks that link says invalid?

Link is ok for me on pc but not on phone?

Anyway..

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Gen.Zhukov wrote: »

Link is ok for me on pc but not on phone?

Anyway..

Thanks.I am on PC and it says invalid link. If drilling galavanise is there a problem like with welding. Would there be dangerous dust, would a respirator mask like a n95 be OK

Gen.Zhukov

Raelyn Tiny Stockroom wrote: »

Thanks.I am on PC and it says invalid link. If drilling galavanise is there a problem like with welding. Would there be dangerous dust, would a respirator mask like a n95 be OK

No mask needed at all. It's the heat used welding galv that causes the dangerous fumes.

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Gen.Zhukov wrote: »

No mask needed at all. It's the heat used welding galv that causes the dangerous fumes.

Ok thanks

cletus

Came across this video in my Youtube feed, and it reminded me of this thread. At worst some of you might enjoy the video:)

Couple of caveats, the work is being done for a comercial client, and it also would seem to be a recurring client

That said, the guy charges $125 per hour to work onsite, with a two hour minimum callout. Otherwise he charges $100 per hour in his workshop