What is the purpose of the slot at the end of the arrow in this picture?
patlaw Mike Corporate Member Apr 21, 2024 #1 What is the purpose of the slot at the end of the arrow in this picture?
Mike Davis Mike Corporate Member Apr 21, 2024 #2 Also at the top. I would guess there is a pin at the top and bottom of the gate that ride in that slot to reduce friction and wear.
Also at the top. I would guess there is a pin at the top and bottom of the gate that ride in that slot to reduce friction and wear.
HITCH- Hitch Corporate Member Apr 21, 2024 #3 My guess would be that there is a pin on the top and bottom slats that run in these grooves.
J JNCarr Joe Corporate Member Apr 21, 2024 #5 Maybe to keep from having stop bumpers on the other wall, these are adjustable stops (?)
HMH Heath Hendrick Senior User Apr 21, 2024 #7 What they said. Much smoother operation/ less friction/ potential for binding when the gate rides on two points of contact, (the pins in this case), vs just sliding along the length of the gate.
What they said. Much smoother operation/ less friction/ potential for binding when the gate rides on two points of contact, (the pins in this case), vs just sliding along the length of the gate.
O Oka Casey Corporate Member Apr 21, 2024 #8 What they all said. You can use small bearings if you want to go elaborate, but the above pix will work almost as well
What they all said. You can use small bearings if you want to go elaborate, but the above pix will work almost as well