Question regards tongue & groove gate making...

JustAnotherSaver

I'm just wondering what i should use to screw in the hinge bit that screws to the wooden post (don't say screw )

I've a hook & band hinge for the gate which is 1.8mtr high & 1.1 mtr wide.

The square hole closest to the hanging part of the hinge takes a M12 bolt. Maybe it'd take a M14 but i wasn't so sure. The 3 holes leading out to the point take M8 bolts. I don't know if they're supposed to be screwed & not bolted but the size is M8 bolts.

So then i was looking at the bit that screws (or locates) on to the wooden post for the hinge to 'sit on'.

Are standard screws going to be strong enough to take the weight? Although i can't go all the way through & out the other side so that isn't an option either.

If screws then what size should be used (or what kind of screw maybe)?

I measured the post & i can get in a screw up to 60mm in length, perhaps 65mm but no bigger.

I measured the hole for it to go through & it's 6mm wide.

Don't want to use anything flimsy that isn't up to the job & find it's been pulled off.

Fat_Walt

M6 x 60 stainless coach screws.

getmore4less

might be something good enough with this offer
(not really for wood but I expect they will be fine for the hook.

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/100-no-rawlplug-roofing-screws-various-sizes-e-g-6-3x90x4-18mm-was-19-40-now-5-90-2528342