These Ponderosa Gate Thumb Latch Kits include a matching pull. They are made of solid forged steel, are for gates up to 2-1/4″ or 3-1/2″ thick, and are available in Matte Black Powder Coat and Matte Bronze Powder Coat finishes.
Product Specifications:
- Gate Latch
- Ponderosa Gate Thumb Latch Kit
- Includes Matching Pull
- Material: Solid Forged Steel
- Gate Thickness: Up to 2-1/4″ Inch, Up to 3-1/2″ Inch
- Super Heavy Duty, Premium Quality Construction
- Finishes Available: Matte Black Powder Coat, Matte Bronze Powder Coat
- Durable finish
- Size: 2-1/4″ Inch W x 10″ Inch L
- Heavy Duty Back Plate: 3/16″ Inch
- Protrudes 2″ Inch
- Handle: 1/2″ Inch x 1/2″ Inch solid steel
- Comes complete with mounting screws and gate latch bar assembly for opposite side of gate as seen in picture
- Made in the USA and built to last
- Sold as set
Installation
The following steps, Illustrations and pictures will help with installation of our Ponderosa thumb gate latches
These steps are furnished as a general guide only and may not apply to your application.
Step 1. Drill a 1 1/8″ diameter hole
( a slot that is 3/8″ wide x 1 1/4″ high will also work well) (illustration 1)
Step 2. Mount the handle portion with the Thumb Bar protruding through and resting on the bottom of the hole (or slot) in gate. (illustration 2 and picture 2)
Step 3. Mount the “Staple” with the thumb bar protruding through and letting the Thumb Bar rest on bottom of slot in Staple. (illustration 3)
Step 4. Mount Latch Bar allowing latch bar to rest on top of Thumb Bar. (illustration 3)
Step 5. Mount Strike Catch allowing for latch bar to strike at the upper rounded portion of the strike catch. This insures the striking will allow for the Latch Bar to ride up and over the Strike Catch. (See Picture 3)
Illustration 1, 2 and 3:
Picture #1
Picture #2
Picture #3
