What size screws do I need to secure this latch to square metal posts? I need to replace the latches on this: SmithBuilt - Heavy Duty Dog Cage
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If you carry the latch to Lowe's, or a very good hardware store even better,they could probably answer your questions for you. I have no idea....
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No, tighten one of the top adjusters a few more turns. The little black triangle of the latch should be at least 1/8" inside the two little grooves on top of the gate.
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simply drill matching holes in the correct size needed. most hardware stores should have short pieces of flat stock ,in many sizes. re use the same screws.
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Take the bolts and nuts to any ACE or True Value Hardware stores. The folks there should be able to find equivalent sizes (if not identical threading) to replace the stock hardware with longer versions. Go with stainless steel if you can find it -- the few bucks extra will be worth it once you see how quick regular steel hardware can rust (and forced to replace it over and over). Cheers and all the best, -Rob
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You should have a plastic small green wrench that came with the collars, there are two different size hexigon holes and one should fit the doodad turn to losen doodad and will screw right back on tighten with wrench
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While I did not perform the installation myself I believe the housing was plastic and the internal parts were metal. My latch has worked perfectly since the installation a few weeks ago. Steve
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the latch has two positions built in, these are the standard sizes, if the latch is still too short the door was most likely drilled improperly, I have never seen one that deep, but you may be able to find a lock smith in your area that can find a solution.
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bring it to only hardware store, if you have the screws you can match the proper ones, if you don't just see which ones screw into the threaded holes. anyone at any hardware store had been more than helpful to help me find what I'm looking for. so don't be afraid to ask for some help. Daniel Daire-Smith
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When I bought my cage, there were two stainless steel cups with the hooks. Try a smaller pet shop. Sometimes they have a better selection then the big box stores.
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Tony, I have fitted a few of these and they are excellent and I use them on standard outside doors. .1 5/8" thickAs for latch size, this is in the instructions, which I don't carry, but suggest you Google the lock instructions.Good luckAs others say 1" projects from the door
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Sorry, I got rid of the trailer I installed it into. I had a round-handled latch, then got this. I cut the hole to fit. My recollection is that it was about 2" side by 2½" tall. I also had to cut the opening for the latch and "deadbolt" slide, in the face of the door. Sorry I can't be of more help. It was not hard to cut all the holes I needed, using an electric jigsaw. You could to it with a hand coping saw, also.
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The ones that unsnap can be resnapped into position unless the plastic had broke. If that's the case, replacement snaps wouldn't fit onto the box. They really are inexpensive boxes. Replacement of the whole box would probably be cheaper than finding replacement latches. Last resort, contact the company customer service. I'm sure they would be more than happy to help you out.
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Sorry, I do not recall the size of the screws necessary and I no longer have the casters here to check, but what I would suggest you do is just take the casters with you to a nearby hardware store and find the proper fit that way. Ask an employee to help you find the proper fit if you need to. Shouldn't be a problem and I basically did the same thing using my own supply of screws. Trial and error is the easiest and best way to do it.
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Buy wood shims. Thats what i did and it made it nice and tight fit. A 4x4 post will not be a tight fit on its own. Add some shims and it'll be perfect. Mine is rock solid after i sunk it in Quikcrete
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Depending on what kind of post you have and distance you will have to make or buy the piece to connect the smaller C or U portion. I used a piece of angle iron and bolted it to the post, connecting the C latch portion to the angel piece, hope this is helpful
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The two previous answers are correct, you need a Phillips screwdriver. Measure the length you want your gate to be and use the supplied brackets to lock in place.
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I installed a 6-foot post for the latch side of a gate. It was not very sturdy. I bought two heavy L-brackets and attched the post to the house, near the top. It is really sturdy now, but otherwise it was not sturdy enough. The anchor seems heavy duty, but when you put in a six or eight foot post, the metal has too much give. Maybe something with bolts on all four sides would be better, don't know for sure.