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DHunter

08-17-2001 15:25:24




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This isn't necessarilly related to tractors, except you pass thru a lot of gates when you're using them. But, does anyone have information on an automatic sliding gate opener/closer that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? I neet to operate a 12 foot gate and was planning on a sliding operator...until I started pricing them. WOW!. I'be seen the swing type in Northern Tools Catalogue and they are expensive enough but the best price I can find for a sliding one is twice that. Has anyone used an overhead door opener(like for a garage)for this purpose. I was thinking of weather proofing it with some type of enclosure and buying more sections to make it longer and trying it. Someone please jump in here and guide me before I make a fool of myself.

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DunOLeBob

08-19-2001 13:33:50




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 Re: Automatic Sliding Gate in reply to DHunter, 08-17-2001 15:25:24  
With proper training from the start - your wife should automatically slide out and get the gate. Unfortunately, it don't work with mine - my gate that is....Sorry - I just couldn't resist:-(



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rhudson

08-19-2001 19:53:29




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 Re: Re: Automatic Sliding Gate in reply to DunOLeBob, 08-19-2001 13:33:50  
how about making the sliding gate from maybe 1 1/2 dia sch. 40 pipe. weld in welded wire cattle panels for the gate itself. use four or more wheel barrow wheels without tires for the rollers. limit swithes to stop gate at open/close. if 120v is available use the garage door opener, if not use maybe a 12v winch motor or other 12v with a gearbox and roller chain drive. if you were average at electronics kit building you could even have remote control.

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John Ne.

08-19-2001 08:35:28




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 Re: Automatic Sliding Gate in reply to DHunter, 08-17-2001 15:25:24  
Can't say I've seen a sliding gate, but have seen push bars on steel gates in feedlots, that swing on hinges mounted to the posts. The feed wagon tractor would have a bracket protruding from the front about 7 ft. high that would unlatch it, and a one inch steel bar running down the side to hold it open to allow passage of the tractor, when thru it would swing shut, pulled by a counterweight and relatch. Some were even set up to swing both ways. John in Nebr.

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Old Lady in Shoe

08-18-2001 22:36:49




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 Re: Automatic Sliding Gate in reply to DHunter, 08-17-2001 15:25:24  
Heeeee eeeee eeAwwwww wwwww w!!!!! !! Jus have yo self nuf chilun, an theys can open it fer ya!



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Franz

08-17-2001 18:20:03




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 Re: Automatic Sliding Gate in reply to DHunter, 08-17-2001 15:25:24  
The units rich suburban yuppies sit out for the garbage pickup make great gate openers. Just secure the idler sprocket to the gate post, and attach the chain to the gate to move it back and forth.
They also work real well for sliding barn doors, if you put a jackshaft thru the barn wall above the center of the doors.
Between Yuppies and the Gubberment makin new rules for door operators, you can cobble up some nice toys.

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Keith S.

08-18-2001 11:07:09




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 Re: Re: Automatic Sliding Gate in reply to Franz, 08-17-2001 18:20:03  
Just wondering what a jackshaft was. I was thinking about puting a opener on my barndoor but hadn't figured out how to do it yet.



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Franz

08-18-2001 19:54:06




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 Re: Re: Re: Automatic Sliding Gate in reply to Keith S., 08-18-2001 11:07:09  
Jackshaft- in this case, a short shaft, mounted on a couple bearings, sticking thru the barn wall.
2 sprockets on the outside of the wall, one on the inside.
Add 2 idlers and chains on outside, connect to doors from chains.
Connect inside sprocket to the door operator.



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teadave

08-17-2001 17:13:25




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 Re: Automatic Sliding Gate in reply to DHunter, 08-17-2001 15:25:24  
head on down to the nearest sears store & pick up one of their t-bar operators. then buy the extension kit for a 10' door(its a longer t-bar to replace one of the shorter ones already in the box)hook all of them together. then all you should need is some standard bicycle chain & master links,(yep, bicycle chain is correct) be sure to hook up the photo eyes-even if not across opening-and you should be all set.this gets you remotes and safety reverse(options on commercial operators) for a lot less money. one more thing-make sure you hook it up so the gate is being closed when the door would be going down so the gate will reverse if it hits something when closing.

i install door and gate operators for a living, so feel free to email me with any questions.(and i'm in canada so i'm not trying to sell anybody anything)

teadave

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walt

08-17-2001 15:59:20




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 Re: Automatic Sliding Gate in reply to DHunter, 08-17-2001 15:25:24  
I saw one fabricated from a chain drive garage door opener. Had a fixed gear(nonrotating) attached to the gate end. The opener in a small box at the fixed end. Worked pretty good. Saw a similiar one at a small airport. Provided security to the ramp area.



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