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    Double pin swinging gate hinge - GIF

    Double pin swinging gate hinge.




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    The advantage is the offset swing axes, so gravity closes it either way.

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    Would the top be a single pivot point?

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    beautiful design: problem solving, simple, effective, apparently durable, easy to construct.

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    yep ten characters

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    yeah what about the top pivot point?

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    It seems to me it would have to have a single top pivot in the center of the post or else the gate would not prefer to swing to the closed position.



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