# How to Hang a Wood Gate on Metal Posts
Whether building a new fence or replacing an old gate with a wooden one, properly securing a wooden gate to new posts is important. A strap hinge is required for most wooden gates, as wooden gates are heavy. A barrel-style end on the hinge allows you to slip the hinges over or around the post without having to drill a hole through it, as you would on a wooden post.
Things You'll Need
- Tape measure
- Hinges
- Screwdriver
- Drill
Instructions
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Measure the post’s diameter where you want the gate placed.
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Weigh the gate, so that you know the hinges can support the gate’s weight.
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Select a strap hinge with a barrel end that attaches securely to the wooden gate and fit over the metal post.
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Place the hinge so that the strap’s end is even with the gate’s edge.
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Secure the hinges to the wooden gate. Using a level ensure that they are straight. Place the first hinge at least 6 inches from the gate’s top, and then space the next two hinges evenly from the first.
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Slip the barrel ends over the post, or open and clamp them onto the post. Have a friend hold the gate in place, if necessary.
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Secure the barrel ends together with the included bolts.
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