🚪 6-Inch Flush-Mounted Black Gate Latch by Amazon Basics Review

Small gap between latch and hook. If you are using pressure treated material that can shrink, this orientation can easily crack after a short drying time. The black paint is also peeling off at the interface of the latch and hook.

The most important thing is that you need 3/4 inch clearance for this latch to work with your gate. I liked this latch because I have a wooden gate with a wooden gate jamb, so I could sink the latch 1/2" into the jamb, so I only needed a 1/2" gap between my gate and the jamb. This is a solid latch and I expect it to give years of good service is powder coated and comes with quality screws. I haven't bent the handle yet, but plan to do so so no one gets stung by the long handle. I tried to…

I recently had to rework several areas within my privacy fencing - one of which was a 4 foot gate. After 20 years of bad weather and because it was a good size gate I had to tweak a bit to keep it intact and functional. After restoring the gate and adding a small castor wheel, I needed a gate latch that could be locked but opened. on both sides when the latch is removed. This lock worked great! All welding points are reinforced and designed for a long service life. I have used this latch for 4…

All steel used in this fastener is 1/8 inch thick, making it sturdy. It's painted, not anodized, so it will rust over time. The part that snaps into place (Photos 4 and 5) is 2 inches long, giving you room to adjust and room for bolts/screws. What I like best is that the latch can be operated from either side of the gate. The overall length of the latch is 10.5 inches, with a few inches for the rear handle and a few inches for the front latch and deadbolt. This can be seen in photo number 6…

I had a gate on the side of my house that had a small latch that didn't always fully close. This would allow my dog to leave the yard and explore the area. I needed something that, once locked, would be closed and never opened again. So when I saw it, I ordered it. Here's what I found: 1. First off, this bar is MUCH bigger and stronger than the original bar! I had to adjust the gate a bit so it had enough room to fit without friction.2. The design of this latch is such that there is no rebound…

This Revain Basics Flush Gate Latch is a BIG improvement over the typical gate latch most people have. It's very well built and I'm sure it will last for decades. You need a 7/8" to 1" gap between the post and the gate, and my gate was a little shy at 3/4" so I cut a notch in the post about 1/4" deep and it did works fine. When installing lag bolts they recommend using a 1/8" bit for the pilot hole, but I used a 3/16" bit and even 1/4" may be fine to avoid the wood to split. very strong, no…