Old Seatbelts Make Easy Gate Latches

Old Seatbelts Make Easy Gate Latches We wrote about old seatbelts being used as gate latches back in Vol. 32, No. 3. At that time, Keith Kropf was removing seatbelts from old vehicles and wrapping the old belt around the post and gate, adjusting the length as needed. While the belting may wear out with use and weather, the chrome-plated and plastic buckles hold up well in all types of weather and can easily latch to close or keep open a gate. Mounting the buckle and clip depends on the material used, such as metal, wood or concrete. Once installed, the buckles work well for long periods of time and are easy to get.

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