Picking and Installing a 1 5 8 Gate Hinge

Getting the right 1 5 8 gate hinge is usually the difference between a gate that swings open with a light touch and one that you have to physically lift and drag across the grass every time you want to let the dog out. If you've spent any time looking at chain link fences, you know that while they all look pretty similar from a distance, the actual hardware holding them together is a bit of a numbers game. That 1-5/8 inch measurement is one of those standard sizes you'll see everywhere in residential backyards, but if you get it wrong by even a fraction, nothing is going to line up. ...

May 4, 2026 · 7 min · Classe Goodloe