I am making a gate combo that will span about 16 feet. The two major pieces will span about ten feet. I am going to make this of larger tubing, but mostly .065' for the frame, rails and pickets. I will be putting a lot of decoration on it, and paintlock backing.
These two gates will be fairly heavy. I want to use the larger pin and receiver types of hinges because of weight and longevity.
Question:
What method do you use to make sure that the hinges are mounted in a straight line on the frame? Having them just a little bit out of line really screws things up. Any tricks? I have a magnetic laser and thought of using that. I have thought of a string line.
Suggestions?
Steve