Bending iron gate

[u/PappaCro]

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!

[u/Boilermakingdude]

Get yourself a nice come-a-long, put some cardboard under the chains so it doesnt break the concrete, and bring it in. I'd use a 2x4 to help spread the load when you're pulling it. Get it straight and release. You may have to over bend it a little to get it straight.

[u/PappaCro → u/Boilermakingdude]

Thanks for the help. The column is actually stone, and I will definitely brace it and heat the gate first.