If you had to cut thru a road gate - what would you use?

[Longwalkhome]

A good hydraulic jack may work in the right spot.

 

[Flopsweat]

That is a newer style gate and much stronger than your original gate you posted. I love how the goal posts keep moving in these posts and people find stronger and stronger gates to fit their narrative. Comical. Sounds like what the libs do on pretty much every topic , haha.

The original gate you posted is an older style gate and I've seen them destroyed by some rowdy folks. The older style gates are not as strong as you think.

If you were talking about a new style gate and were thinking of that, not sure why you wouldn't post that to begin with.

You don't have to use that gate. You can pick the gate. 3 ton van with airbags. But we get to video. That includes at least one GoPro inside the van. Probably several.

 

[The Heretic]

Okay thanks everybody.

I am unwatching this thread; I think I have learned what I need to know.

 

[withoutremorse]

A wench would be a great help pulling rigs out of the way, especially if you had blocks and tackle to assist.

Maybe, but she'd better be strong!
I'd probably use my winch though

 

[OneArgus]

Cordless Angle Grinder with a side note.

I would cut just enough to slide the lock or chain off and put back after passing.
That way the lock will look like it was " not " cut. Maybe even duct tape or electrical tape,
smear it with dirt so it looks untouched.
Its not just enough to out run, but out think a threat.


Argus

 

[DirectDrive]

Cordless Angle Grinder with a side note.

I would cut just enough to slide the lock or chain off and put back after passing.
That way the lock will look like it was " not " cut. Maybe even duct tape or electrical tape,
smear it with dirt so it looks untouched.
Its not just enough to out run, but out think a threat.


Argus

Nice idea, but one small problem.
Many of the gate locks are *shielded.

*Shielded - the lock is inside a protective shield made from square or round tube.
No direct (line of sight) access to the lock.

 

[SA Shooter]

Det cord would be my gate opener of choice.

 

[oremike]

Yes.....when I start my spring trapping season first week is typically alot of work clearing the roads out. The well traveled mainlines are normally good to go but the less traveled roads can be a disaster

Every BLM work truck I ever drove had a pick, shovel, axe, chainsaw and a 50' length of chain in it as well as what everything else needed for what ever job at hand.

 

[NobullSKS]

10 pages Long and we haven't gotten through the gate yet?

More ideas than I imagined.

 

[DirectDrive]

10 pages Long and we haven't gotten through the gate yet?

More ideas than I imagined.

We're waiting for the guy with the C-4 to show up ?

 

[DunRanull]

SHTF Scenario: It is the zombie apocalypse. WROL. You are running away (in a vehicle) for your life. Time is an issue. You encounter a forest road gate:

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Your vehicle cannot get around it. You absolutely need to get past that gate with your vehicle, its contents and passengers. You do not care about law enforcement/etc.

What relatively portable cutting device do you use?

Portable band saw?

I am disinclined to carry a cutting torch.

Probably a hacksaw. Or a dose of 7.62..............

 

[Knobgoblin]

Probably a hacksaw. Or a dose of 7.62..............

Do - not - shoot - locks!
I know at least one guy wearing bullet fragments in his forehead from trying this.

 

[Mikej]

Do - not - shoot - locks!
I know at least one guy wearing bullet fragments in his forehead from trying this.

They do it in the movies all the time?!?!

 

[Hayharnel]

So the van - you want one with airbags, or will a seatbelt do for you?

You definitely have to paint it black and red just like the A Team van! Or else it won't work. I've seen the show and pitty the foo!

 

[Hayharnel]

You still haven't chosen airbags or seatbelts.

Awesome. Now pick a gate and we'll start organizing this thing. Think about it: You get to pick the gate. It has to be a real gate like we are all picturing - not some cheapo garden gate.

When is this happening? We need to sell tickets for a fundraiser!

I admire the enthusiasm, but I'm calling no balls on this one

 

[Certaindeaf]

Oregon's forest road gate plan.

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Bruce

A Burke bar would pop the gubbins on that in 30 seconds.

 

[DirectDrive]

A Burke bar would pop the gubbins on that in 30 seconds.

And I thought there was only one person on this forum that knew what a Burke Bar was.

 

[Nosferatu]

And I thought there was only one person on this forum that knew what a Burke Bar was.

I've made a few of them. I keep one handy at all times.

 

[The Heretic]

When is this happening? We need to sell tickets for a fundraiser!

I will wait for the Youtube video so I can post it to a new Darwin themed thread.

 

[orygun]

And I thought there was only one person on this forum that knew what a Burke Bar was.

I had to look that up. I know what that tool is, just didn't know it's real name.