Remove the hinges from the gate for now and drill holes on the marks that you made.
How to install wood fence gate hinges.
The more wood it grabs the stronger it will make the gate.
Line up the hinge side of the gate with the hinge post and put 1 4.
Support the gate on blocks of wood or bricks in the gate opening so that it is far enough above the ground to swing freely.
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Position your hinges and then mount them to the wood gate and fence post using screws provided with the hinges.
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Drill pilot holes for the hinge screws.
Having the hinges misaligned now will cause a misaligned and tilted gate later on.
With the strap hinges aligned and positioned perfectly on the gate trace an outline of the screw holes with a pencil or marker.
5 mark the location of the gate s center cross brace on the latch side fence post.
If the gate is wider than 5 feet see the article in the reference section entitled butt hinge installation for tips on proper installation.