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Bent chainlink gate

It is welded and that makes it more difficult to repair. Idea: Cut in the center of the V bend with single cut. That would free both sides so you can bend them up. Would use heat (torch) to make it ...
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Bent chainlink gate

A proper repair would be to remove the top tube, or at least the bent part of it, and replace with a new tube. While you are at it, clean up all the welded joints and apply cold galvanizing paint, ...
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Bent chainlink gate

First way is to use a come along/winch or a tractor with a chain to pull the top of the gate back. Will take quite a bit of force, so will need a tree or a good size tractor as an anchor/pulling ...
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How can I reliably crimp aluminum ferrules without a specialized tool?

Adjustable locking pliers (vise grip) worked perfectly to repair my parking brake cable!!!
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How to correct a leaning fence

Have you tried a cable with a turnbuckle. Place it across from the bottom to the top in such a way that it will draw it back into alignment. Adjust just a little every few days until it is slightly ...
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How to correct a leaning fence

These things are usually caused by something pushing or pulling on the fence, but you gate is hung on the other side, so it is not that, and there's nothing obviously leaning on the neighbours end of ...
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