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How to Hang Gates on Stone Piers

AleoN · 2009-06-14 13:02:21

In the process of trying to hang a pair of timber gates on stone piers. Hangers I got with the gates require four holes to be drilled for each hanger. I thought that I would drill four holes for 3/8” rawlbolts and hang the gates from these. However when I tried a trial hole on a piece of stone I discovered it was far…

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14-06-2009 2:02pm

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AleoN

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In the process of trying to hang a pair of timber gates on stone piers. Hangers I got with the gates require four holes to be drilled for each hanger. I thought that I would drill four holes for 3/8” rawlbolts and hang the gates from these. However when I tried a trial hole on a piece of stone I discovered it was far harder to drill than I thought.
Anyone any thoughts on how to easily drill these holes? Is there any fear that the stone would split when drilled? Other option would be to put timber posts behind piers and hang the gates on these or would it be better to put a spud in the ground and one hanger at the top?
Any thoughts greatly appreciated.

AleoN

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