Gate fastening

[Jim Scott]

I have just built a wooden gate to replace my existing one. I am having trouble finding a replacement 'catch'. I am constrained by having brick gateposts which have already got a triangular 'hook' to hold the latch. What I am looking for is the equivalent of the fitting that most wrought iron gates have - a simple see-saw with a curved handle. I am having no success here in the NE. The nearest I can find is one with rings you hold and turn, but it's not what I want. Anyone got an internet or mail-order source?

[Dave]

Do you mean something like this:

[Rob Morley]

Like these?

[Rob Morley]

That one might not work - this one should:

[Jim Scott]

Sorry no. Far too complicated.

[Jim Scott]

Now we have it. The second one is simpler and cheaper. Just like me. Thanks

[Jim Scott]

Problem solved. Beacon Hardware in Newcastle. Heaps in stock. I'm well hung.

[Rob Morley]

I'm delighted to hear it, and I hope it makes you and your friends very happy :-)