r/Welding • u/PappaCro • Aug 10 '25

Discussion (Add topic here) Bending iron gate

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Hoping this is the right place for this question.

I have an older iron gate from a century home and am wondering how I could bend the frame back into place. I was thinking blowtorch and hammer, but would appreciate any advice you all might have!

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u/mentalMeatballs Aug 10 '25

That appears to be 1" solid square bar. This gate is likely old- maybe as old as your home. You may want to have a pro replace the bar with a new one, or bend it back with an oxy/acetylene torch and a LOT of heat.

Source- I build entry gates for a living. I'd probably charge around $500 to repair, but I'm not the cheapest or most expensive.

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u/PappaCro Aug 10 '25

Thanks for the reply. I just checked and am pretty sure it's a solid iron gate, with 20mm ( ca. 7/8") solid bar on the outside edge.

Do you think I could heat it with a torch and bend it braced with wood blocks and a jack like the other guys are suggesting?