wooden gate latch/catch

Ant555

I am looking for a product that I can attach to my wooden side gate so that it automatically latches/locks in the open position as I open and swing it towards the wall - I know I can get a hook and loop thing and manually hook it open but is there anything that automatically catches - then I release it when I want to close the gate.
Ive googled lots of gate furniture but cant see anything specific (maybe im using the wrong search term)
Thanks in advance.

neilmcl

Can't you use a gate latch, similar to this https://www.screwfix.com/p/smith-locke-heavy-duty-auto-gate-catch-black-120mm/8257j

They're generally used to latch the gate closed but if you put on on the wall it can be used to latch it open.

Or you can get a hook and eye latch
https://www.toolstation.com/cabin-hook/p13970

[Deleted User]

Hi,

something like this 'counter flap catch',

JGB1955

Another vote for the Screwfix option mentioned above.  Ours works perfectly.

Ant555

neilmcl said:

Can't you use a gate latch, similar to this https://www.screwfix.com/p/smith-locke-heavy-duty-auto-gate-catch-black-120mm/8257j

They're generally used to latch the gate closed but if you put on on the wall it can be used to latch it open.


Or you can get a hook and eye latch
https://www.toolstation.com/cabin-hook/p13970

Thanks
Ref your suggested Screwfix option 1 - which bit do you put on the wall as what I am asking for is different from the picture shown on the screwfix site..  The picture shows the gate locking closed rather than open.  An image below shows my gate - it opens towards the camera (inwards) and the hinges are on the right side of this picture, so which bit do I attach to the wall on the right hand side of this image to latch it open - Thanks


Thanks

neilmcl

You'd put the main body of the catch on the wall.

Ant555

All sorted...
I got the latch from Screwfix as suggested and it works a treat - ive no idea why I couldnt get my brain around how this simple DIY job would work in practice but I guess i was probably over thinking what went where.

Thanks to all - I can now get rid of the old car battery that I have been using as a gate stopper for years which will please my other half no end.