Heavy duty gate ring latch is ideal for surface installations on barn doors gates and sheds.
Suffolk gate latch installation.
With the gate in this position install the gate stop.
1 establish a desired position of thumb piece normally about 4 from ground level.
You only need to do this on the side of the door that the suffolk latch handle sits on.
2 5 inches thumb plate side latching bar side 1.
How to fit a suffolk latch.
We ve now completed the slot for the lever bar to go through the door.
We have several types of door and gate latches lending a sense of individuality to existing doors and period properties.
Tools required to fit a norfolk or suffolk gate latch.
How to install the suffolk gate latch.
7 8 inch bar thickness.
Drill a row vertically of 6mm holes one above the other then with the use of a chisel complete the holes to make a narrow slot for the thumb bar to go through the door about 90mm back from the shutting edge.
Our collection of blacksmith thumb gate latches are all skilfully made by hand from iron.
The use of a piece of cardboard as a spacer from the box it came in makes holding it easier.
To be used on gates up to 3 thick.
Heavy duty gate ring this everbilt 6 in.
1 8 inch thumb plate height.
You will need a decent 18v drill to drill holes for the latch bar.
Measure to the center of the style and mark a vertical line 1 long.
8 inches thumb plate width.
Special care needs to be taken when laying out the placement of this latch as it is adjustable in.
Close the gate so the horizontal bar of the latch is positioned in the centre of the recess for it on the catch striker.
Latch opens from the other side of your door with the additional ring.
Drill a hole at each end of the line and drill or cut out to make a slot 1 x.
With the suffolk latch i am using there is a bit of a bulky weld protrusion on the rear so to make sure the suffolk latch sits flush you need to cut out for these on the door.
Black heavy duty decorative gate ring latch this everbilt 6 in.
The use of the supplied gate stop 1400 on the latch post is recommended.
Suffolk latch installation item 4158 00sp 4158 002 bar length.
Before fitting you need to decide which side you want the latch to be fitted and which way you want the door to be opened.
The traditional height for fitting the thumb latch is about 1300mm from floor.
2 inches max gate thickness.
8 25 inches bar width.