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Tie Tools for Preformed Chainlink Ties

Dec 17, 2009 No Comments by jlighthall

We have all been there before. You are on the jobsite and after days of hard labor your posts are set, everything is framed and your men are ready to start tying the fabric with preformed ties. Only to discover that the wrong tool has been purchased and production must stop until the right tool is obtained.

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What's the difference between the Lokk Latch models?

Sep 14, 2009 No Comments by jlighthall

There are 3 models of the Lokk Latch line of lockable gravity latches.  Actually there are 4 if you consider the Lokk Latch Round a separate model (it is really a part of the Residential Series 2 line).  The 3 models are the Residential Lokk Latch Series 2, Heavy Duty Lokk Latch Deluxe and the [...]

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Latch-Attach Flat Wall Latch Mounting System

Jun 29, 2009 1 Comment by jlighthall

There are 2 basic methods to install a gate on a column: 1. The way you have to You don’t want to install the gate this way because the customer questions, “Why is the fence centered on my columns but the gate is not?” Your answer is the hardware has to be installed on a [...]

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Improvements made to the Lokk Latch Deluxe ensure easier installation.

Aug 12, 2008 1 Comment

This article illustrates one reason I am proud to be a stocking D&D Technologies dealer.  Back in 2007 the Lokk Latch Deluxe was unveiled as a replacement to the Lokk Latch Pro ( you can still purchase the Pro but it is a self-locking model ). The Deluxe matches the Pro feature for feature and [...]

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What Should I Use to Lubricate my Gate Hardware?

May 15, 2008 1 Comment

All of us, to a certain degree, have the home improvement gene.  Every Spring we grab our tool belts, load them up with screws, glues, and tools and proceed on our handyman march. Our spouses cringe and hide their wallets as we head out the door for a “couple of things” at the local hardware [...]

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How to Keep Squirrels from Chewing on Your Latch

May 09, 2008 1 Comment

My father-in-law raised a squirrel named Nibbles.  Once Nibbles was old enough my father in law released the squirrel into his back yard where he flourished for a few years feasting on nuts that were hand fed to him.  Then Nibbles had a lady friend that came around and started ruling the roost. She even got to [...]

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