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Suggestions for gate latch issue
Let me preface by saying that I'm not really looking for "shopping advice". I just need some direction on how to tackle this issue.
We recently purchased a house and it has a block fence around the ...
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I lost the keys for a gate's lock. Where can I find a replacement cylinder or how can I get new keys?
I lost the keys for a gate's lock and I need to find a replacement cylinder or a way to craft new keys.
The cylinder has a peculiar shape. I couldn't find any brand on the gate or lock. I did find a ...
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How to prevent pool gate plunger latch/lock from freezing?
This MagnaLatch lock is a really nice product, but rain/snow/ice gets under the plunger, then inside the cylinder, then freezes. I have tried rubbing alcohol to unfreeze the latch, but the best ...
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Mount door lever lock to iron fence gate?
Does anyone know what the hardware would be called that I'd need to purchase in order to get a door latch like this to mount to a standard iron fence gate (i.e. vertical bar gate)?
The reason I'm not ...
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Metal gate slide bolt jammed
I have a black metal gate at the back of the garden which was installed about 12 months ago. When going to open the gate this morning, the key fits in the lock, but doesn't turn fully to allow the ...
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How should I repair this metal gate lock?
The latch on our metal gate rusted and snapped off. I'm having trouble finding a latch similar to this one that bolts onto itself rather than being screwed/bolted into the gate. Since I cannot find a ...
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What sort of dual-locking gate latch will work in my situation? [closed]
Contractor installed a gate - metal frame with composite “wood” slats - in my backyard. I want to be able to lock and unlock the gate from either side but the contractor is having trouble finding a ...
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Courtyard Gate Lock
So I own a Spanish Revival style home with stucco walls, red clay tile roof....and a courtyard cordoned off in my front yard walking up to the house. Nice feature for hanging outside but a bit of a ...
