nobody 2,031 Posted April 3, 2021 I had a pool fence installed a few years ago. I noticed one of the hinges is coming loose on the gate. Looking at it, the screws pulled out of the post they were attached to. The post is probably aluminum about 1" square and about 1/8th inch thick walls. I assume the screws were probably some aluminum sheet metal screws, but now that the screws ripped out of the hole, I'm wondering if there exists a way to anchor those screws better. What do you guys think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nobody 2,031 Posted April 3, 2021 Toggle bolts perhaps. I don't recall seeing them that short before? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Guy 1,400 Posted April 3, 2021 can you access the inside of the post? If so you could drop down a long rod or 2x2 ( wood ) for something to attach to ( that's what she said! ) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nobody 2,031 Posted April 3, 2021 Good idea. I probably can do that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,369 Posted April 3, 2021 I would fill it if you can access inside and put bolts all the way through and paint them black. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,169 Posted April 3, 2021 I was going to suggest toggle bolts if you could find ones that fit. I do like Big Guy’s idea tho. Another idea would be a longer screw: drill a hole on the other side of the post, pass the longer screw through, and use a nut on the other side. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted April 3, 2021 Jack Nuts might work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted April 3, 2021 Drill all the way through with a 5/16" bit. Put a 1/4" bolt through with a nut and washer. If it's aluminum it will be very easy to drill through Toggle bolts are for inside a wall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 360 Posted April 3, 2021 Fences are racist 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nobody 2,031 Posted April 3, 2021 7 minutes ago, Frozenbeernuts said: Drill all the way through with a 5/16" bit. Put a 1/4" bolt through with a nut and washer. If it's aluminum it will be very easy to drill through Toggle bolts are for inside a wall. Turns out I can't get inside the post. I put some shìtty dry wall anchors that are going to pop right the hell out as soon as someone drapes a towel over the damn thing. When that happens, I'm going to do this and call it a day. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,169 Posted April 3, 2021 24 minutes ago, nobody said: Turns out I can't get inside the post. I put some shìtty dry wall anchors that are going to pop right the hell out as soon as someone drapes a towel over the damn thing. When that happens, I'm going to do this and call it a day. I suggested it first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nobody 2,031 Posted April 3, 2021 1 minute ago, jerryskids said: I suggested it first. You the man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,169 Posted April 3, 2021 1 minute ago, nobody said: You the man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nobody 2,031 Posted April 4, 2021 I guess I could just put a couple of new holes in the hinge and add a couple of sheet metal screws too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Guy 1,400 Posted April 4, 2021 2 hours ago, nobody said: Turns out I can't get inside the post. I put some shìtty dry wall anchors that are going to pop right the hell out as soon as someone drapes a towel over the damn thing. When that happens, I'm going to do this and call it a day. bummer......good luck with it all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,369 Posted April 4, 2021 Not best for astetics, but you could also sandwich the aluminum with 1/8" thick flat steel or aluminum, bolt through, and paint black. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias Detective 1,179 Posted April 5, 2021 On 4/3/2021 at 6:46 PM, Fireballer said: I would fill it if you can access inside and put bolts all the way through and paint them black. On 4/4/2021 at 8:18 AM, Fireballer said: Not best for astetics, but you could also sandwich the aluminum with 1/8" thick flat steel or aluminum, bolt through, and paint black. What’s with the black? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,369 Posted April 5, 2021 5 minutes ago, Alias Detective said: What’s with the black? I'm just assuming it's a black powder-coated aluminum fence made to simulate wrought iron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias Detective 1,179 Posted April 5, 2021 Just now, Fireballer said: I'm just assuming it's a black powder-coated aluminum fence made to simulate wrought iron. Ok. I just didn’t see it mentioned anywhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mookz 1,287 Posted April 5, 2021 Not sure I understand the question, but I'm going to go with Paula Zahn in a redwood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meglamaniac 380 Posted April 5, 2021 On 4/3/2021 at 8:07 PM, nobody said: I guess I could just put a couple of new holes in the hinge and add a couple of sheet metal screws too. Snap Toggles can handle up to 400 LBs, you can get them at Lowes and they are easy to use Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
