How to make a gate for a well

As it is known, in spite of the fact that drilling has become quite affordable, and the centralized water supply has covered most of the settlements, the well, as a source of water, has not lost its relevance.

And even if the water from the source pumps the pump, it is better to insure in case of interruptions in electricity and make the gate for the well with your own hands, because the work is quite simple, so almost anyone can handle it.

How to make a lifting mechanism yourself

To make this design, you do not need professional equipment and skills turner or carpenter. The minimum set of tools and the desire to make a small well for the well - that’s all you need to achieve a great result..

Consider some of the most common types of designs that are most popular because of their simplicity and reliability.

Classic design

Consider how to make the gate as it did a hundred years ago. This method has been tested by several generations and, despite its simplicity, is extremely reliable and durable.

First you need to stock up on the necessary materials:

• A piece of log or rounded timber about 120 cm long and 20-25 cm thick.
• A wooden bar for a well in the size about 200 * 200 mm. It will be used for the posts on which the gate will be fixed.
• Sheet metal thickness from 2 to 3 mm.
• Metal circle with a diameter of 20-25 mm.

It is also better to stock up on certain tools:

• Drill with a set of drills for metal and wood.
• Bulgarian with cutting and grinding wheels.
• The welding machine will also not be superfluous, but, in extreme cases, you can do without it.
• Various measuring tools: a tape measure, a square, a construction pencil.

Works are performed in the following order:

• First, the deck is prepared - an even piece is selected. It is necessary to remove the bark from it and, if necessary, trim it with a planer. After that, the wood is best treated with a special protective composition that will protect the element from the effects of moisture and pests.
• Further, at the ends, the center of the deck is marked, in which a hole with a diameter slightly smaller than a prepared metal circle is drilled - so that it can be hammered into a tree with effort.

• Next, the pins are prepared - the length of the left should be about 20 cm, and the right - 1 meter. It must be bent to get the handle.

• To ensure reliability, it is necessary to install washers at the ends of the deck, or even close the entire end with a piece of metal in which a hole is made, which coincides in diameter with the size of the pins. Along the edges, it is better to wear two metal rings to prevent the wood from cracking.
• The queue for the racks, before they were inserted into the pins simply enough - a hole was drilled in the left rack, and a recess was selected in the right rack, and the structure was simply inserted there, as shown in the photo.

Advanced designs

In modern conditions it is possible to make improved versions of the gate, which we will consider below.

In the first version, caprolon is used for pens and support washers - a modern high-strength material. Preparatory activities do not differ from the above.

The main difference is in mounting the deck to the posts:

• Prepared washers from caprolon, the inner diameter of which is equal to the diameter of the pin.
• In the racks, holes are drilled equal to the outer diameter of the prepared pads, after which they are inserted into the structure.
• Further, the design is assembled, and thanks to the caprolon, the moving parts move very easily.

Another good option is to use bearings in moving parts. Thanks to them, the easiest course of the mechanism is achieved, and even a fragile girl will cope with the rise of water.

Note! If you decide to make an option with bushings for bearings, it is advisable to provide them with an oil can to lubricate the structure.

Instead of the traditional handle, you can use the steering wheel in the style of an old ship, and instead of a simple deck - the construction of several bars, assembled in the form of a gate. In fact, there are a large number of options, and you can come up with your own, unique option, our article tells only the basic details of how to make a well for you. (See also DIY do-it-yourself well.)

Tip! Instead of wooden parts, you can use metal - a channel will replace the bar for the racks, and the pipe of a large diameter - a wooden deck.

Four-finger gate

An interesting type of design that can be made independently. All the details, in principle, are similar, but the handle is not in the form of a knob, but in the form of four round handles, which are used to lift the bucket. In addition, the price of such a project is somewhat lower than that of the classic one.

What else needs to be considered

Remember that all wooden elements should be treated with protective compounds or paints, this also applies to metal parts - without corrosion protection. (See also the article Well or Well - what to choose.)

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Conclusion

Even if you have a pump in the well and the water supply is automated, it is worthwhile to install a gate for the well on the bearings, and you can always get water. The video in this article will help to better understand this topic.