Our FAVORITE Latch For Farm & Cattle Gates!

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Today we show you exactly how to install a latch onto a farm or cattle gate. The slam latch is one of the best farm gate latches out there. Much better than that little chain that comes with the gate! 😂
Contents:
00:00 - You Need One
00:40 - Gate Collar Installation
02:30 - Latch Installation

[@woodman1701]

I’ve used these too. Work good.

[@oldmanevasion]

Thanks, pretty straight forward. Glad to know what I’m getting myself into 👍🏼

[@SWiFence]

You're welcome!

[@user-rl5yc5dq3g]

"So that's how you do that!" Thank you for being a humble guy and keeping it real.

[@homesteadhaven2010]

Great bloopers. This is why you're the boss.

[@Bob-gn8ph]

Love the honesty❤ thanks for the video❤ John 3:16❤

[@regenerativerancher4688]

Wow. I hated those latches because they twist. Your Genius has changed my mind. 2 simple screws will make the latches usable. I heart KZbin.... usually Thanks for the video!

[@MrRShoaf]

I'm no gate guy but rather a locksmith that has fixed a whole lot of poorly installed hardware, self tapping screws are the bain of a good installation/repair, much better to drill and tap for a proper machine screw. If you install a lot of these, consider making some jigs with some hardened steel drill guide bushings.

[@homesteadhaven2010]

I like the oneway latches too. I use both on my farm.

[@SimpSkillz]

Great product and video! You guys are funny.

[@SWiFence]

Thanks for watching!

[@atomicorang]

Thanks for posting great information. Looking to use same setup for residential picket fence with square tube frame and a 1 5/8 metal fence post .

[@johnpichette1146]

Thank you for not editing out the good parts. Those are great latches.

[@anonymousdrft]

You guys have a good damn day 😁

[@HungryHusker]

Thanks for the video. Is that a galvanized post? What diameter and where do I get one? Thank you.

[@freddycugarjr]

Nice latch!

[@SWiFence]

Thanks!

[@Charliemmafan]

You should just include Hyenas as well Ha Ha!

[@kubotajordan9502]

nice my former boss had these they were nice

[@jamesbates2016]

Put a self taping set screw in it and it won't twist

[@missyrabbit5250]

what size gap do you need between post and gate?

[@kristiner9694]

I wonder how these are in snow & ice…

[@Charliemmafan]

Just curious if and when you guys install 6, 7 or 8 ft tall fences for example all the farm gates out there on the market that are affordable are only 4 feet tall really so what do you do to install taller ones or to make the shorter ones taller without paying a fortune for the rot iron ones?

[@SWiFence]

Typically on a custom job like that we would make our own gate to accommodate the height of fence.

[@orquidealabrador4068]

Do you have a video on how to install a latch on a dual gate?

[@SWiFence]

For a farm gate? Sorry--no. (I'm sure this isn't what you're looking for but here's a double privacy vinyl gate: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aarTeoOjhat0bbs)

[@mashoutman]

How much clearance do you need between gate and post to install.

[@SWiFence]

I believe 2 - 2 1/2 inches.

[@majorb9382]

What size and length are the self tapping screws? #14 1.5 inch?

[@SWiFence]

That was so long ago! I'm guessing a 5/16 (#14) and yes 1.5"

[@imtopher61]

Hard to find good help!

[@martinsoto793]

Don’t forget the Yak’s

[@SWiFence]

Ooh! The yaks! Good point! 👍🏻😄

[@victorgalindo1606]

It's okay we all make mistakes

[@larrycrosby7869]

Yeah, but how does it hold up to alpacas?

[@SWiFence]

Alpacas? Pssshaw! No problem. 😂

[@z3phyrdok]

Hahaha

[@lukewarm2075]

Just say No to sloppy gates😊

[@motomfthug8551]

Make gravity hinges and the gate will shut on its own.... Did you close the gate? No! Gravity did.

[@trackmader]

Goats are bad....I had one eat every connection off my trailer right after a total rewire....I was pretty hot. I charge extra to fence if the goats free range That's my favorite latch too.

[@SWiFence]

Sounds reasonable. 😄

[@lukewarm2075]

#nomoreslop

[@allenmcintosh1184]

Personally I can't stand those latches. There are way better weld on slam latches that don't require your hand to be in the pinch point of the gate.

[@SWiFence]

To each his own. We love 'em. 👍🏻