{"id":747,"date":"2021-06-26T21:47:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-27T01:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=747"},"modified":"2021-06-26T21:47:00","modified_gmt":"2021-06-27T01:47:00","slug":"how-to-install-a-gate-latch-cable-string","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-install-a-gate-latch-cable-string\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install a Gate Latch Cable (Pull String)?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Having a gate latch that\u2019s easy to open from both sides will make your gate easy for just about anyone to operate. If you\u2019ve got kids, older relatives, or anyone with reduced mobility who\u2019s not able to reach over the gate to operate the latch, then learning to install a gate latch cable or pull string is worthwhile.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Many <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-install-gate-latch\/\">gate latches<\/a> have a small hole integrated into the top of the latch mechanism which is designed for threading a pull string or cable through. That means you\u2019ll be able to use your existing gate latch to get the job done, and won\u2019t need to purchase a second latch.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at how to install a gate latch cable in step-by-step detail.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump To:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6629d949d2610\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6629d949d2610\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-install-a-gate-latch-cable-string\/#Tools_Materials\" title=\"Tools &amp; Materials\">Tools &amp; Materials<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-install-a-gate-latch-cable-string\/#How_to_Install_a_Gate_Latch_Cable_%E2%80%93_Guide\" title=\"How to Install a Gate Latch Cable \u2013 Guide \">How to Install a Gate Latch Cable \u2013 Guide <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-install-a-gate-latch-cable-string\/#Step_1_Mark_Drilling_Location\" title=\"Step 1: Mark Drilling Location\">Step 1: Mark Drilling Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-install-a-gate-latch-cable-string\/#Step_2_Drill_Hole_through_Gatepost\" title=\"Step 2: Drill Hole through Gatepost\">Step 2: Drill Hole through Gatepost<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-install-a-gate-latch-cable-string\/#Step_3_Thread_String_or_Cable_Through_Hole\" title=\"Step 3: Thread String or Cable Through Hole\">Step 3: Thread String or Cable Through Hole<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-install-a-gate-latch-cable-string\/#Step_4_Test_it_out\" title=\"Step 4: Test it out\">Step 4: Test it out<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tools_Materials\"><\/span><strong>Tools &amp; Materials<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/dewalt-dcd777c2-cordless-drill-review\/\">Drill\/driver<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Pencil or marker<\/li>\n<li>Large drill bit (5\/16\u201d or larger)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Swanson-Tool-S0101-7-inch-Square\/dp\/B00002255O?dchild=1&amp;keywords=speed+square&amp;qid=1624758183&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=0ec61146aaa348e0bad75199674c773f&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Speed square<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Tools-Combination-Square-Metal-Body-1794469\/dp\/B005XUHIBG?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=9ce9590b0cb54f2ad59820341744de3b&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">combination square<\/a><\/li>\n<li>String and washers<\/li>\n<li>Gate latch cable (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Install_a_Gate_Latch_Cable_%E2%80%93_Guide\"><\/span><strong>How to Install a Gate Latch Cable \u2013 Guide <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Mark_Drilling_Location\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Mark Drilling Location<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The first step is to mark the spot on the gatepost for drilling a hole through. The hole should line up with the hole at the top of the gate latch mechanism when it&#8217;s pressed against the post. This will allow the string or cable to slide freely when pulled from the opposite side of the gate.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-751 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/marking-drilling-location.jpg?resize=800%2C487&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"marking drilling location for gate latch\" width=\"800\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/marking-drilling-location.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/marking-drilling-location.jpg?resize=300%2C183&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/marking-drilling-location.jpg?resize=768%2C468&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Lift the gate latch mechanism until the top is pressed against the gatepost. Mark the spot with a marker or pencil.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Drill_Hole_through_Gatepost\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Drill Hole through Gatepost<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Next, use a large drill bit inside your drill and drill through the post on the spot you marked in the previous step. Try to hold the drill as level and straight as possible when drilling.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-752 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/drilling-hole-for-gate-latch-cable.jpg?resize=800%2C511&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"drilling hole for gate latch cable\" width=\"800\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/drilling-hole-for-gate-latch-cable.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/drilling-hole-for-gate-latch-cable.jpg?resize=300%2C192&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/drilling-hole-for-gate-latch-cable.jpg?resize=768%2C491&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Depending on the thickness of your gatepost, you may also need to drill from the opposite side in order to get all the way through the post.<\/p>\n<p>If you need to drill from the opposite side, then you\u2019ll need a way to transfer the hole measurement to the other side of the gatepost. A combination square or speed square both work well for this task. Simply use the square to mark the horizontal level of your initial hole, and transfer it over to the other side of the post with your pencil. Then, measure the distance between the edge of the post and the hole, and transfer it over to the rear of the post.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_753\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-753\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-753 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/marking-hole-hight-with-speed-square.jpg?resize=800%2C482&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"marking hole height with speed square\" width=\"800\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/marking-hole-hight-with-speed-square.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/marking-hole-hight-with-speed-square.jpg?resize=300%2C181&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/marking-hole-hight-with-speed-square.jpg?resize=768%2C463&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-753\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Both speed squares and combination squares make good tools for this task.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Then, use your drill to make a hole from the opposite side of the post to connect the two holes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Thread_String_or_Cable_Through_Hole\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Thread String or Cable Through Hole<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Next up, you\u2019ll need to thread the string or cable you\u2019re going to use as a pull string through the hole. This is easier to do with a steel cable than it is with a string, as pushing string through a hole can be a little tricky. If you\u2019re having difficulty, try tying the string to a pencil or pen and then pushing it through the hole.<\/p>\n<p>After you\u2019ve threaded the string or cable, attach it to the existing hole on the gate latch. If you\u2019re using string, you may want to tie one or two washers to the end of the string, as they\u2019ll keep the string in place.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cable vs. String<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While regular general-purpose twine or string will work fine as a gate latch pull cord, a stainless steel cable with a spring is a step up both in terms of functionality and aesthetics. The stainless steel cable will last forever, while the spring has a nice smooth operation. Check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Latch-Opener-Adjustable-Stainless-Spring\/dp\/B086WLQ54J?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=672c96bc17bc8d88a8ab21c04062e54d&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gate latch cable kit<\/a> for a well-made and inexpensive solution.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Test_it_out\"><\/span><strong>Step 4: Test it out<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now all that\u2019s left to do is test out brand new gate latch cable!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having a gate latch that\u2019s easy to open from both sides will make your gate easy for just about anyone to operate. 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