# How to Remove an Iron Gate Lock
If you have an old iron fence with a rusted lock or frozen lock latch, you can remove it by yourself. Iron gates are strong and long-lasting. Unfortunately, they rust over time and moving parts such as lock latches and hinges can not only rust and corrode, they can freeze up and not work at all. Most iron gate locks are little more than a latch welded to the gate. This can easily be removed if necessary.
Things You'll Need
- Wire brush
- Right angle grinder
- Extension cord
- Metal file
Instructions
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Scrub the iron gate's lock latch with a wire brush to knock off as much rust, paint and dirt as possible.
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Plug a right angle grinder into a nearby electrical outlet or into an extension cord.
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Hold the right angle grinder's round blade perpendicular to the iron gate latch and turn it on. Cut between the latch and the gate slowly to avoid the latch flying off and striking someone or something. Wait for 10 to 15 minutes for the gate to cool.
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File the area with a metal file to smooth it out and finish.
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Previous:
Fences & Walls
- How to Build a Curved Top Iron Gate
- How to Build a Gate With a Mortise Lock
- How to Install a Galvanized Fence Gate
- How to Attach a Gate Lock to a House
- How to Fix a Rotted Iron Gate
- How to Replace a Schlage Iron Gate Lock
- How to Remove the Soleplate of an Iron
- How to Install a Latch Walk Gate Set
- How to Make a Metal Gate Latch
- How to Put a Latch on a Wooden Gate
- How to Hang a Gate Latch
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