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Farm Gate / Repair - not made to withstand a 5 ton dump trailer.

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After picking up lumber spent 6 hrs in the shop working on the first gate.1000002779.jpg
 

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Needed to square drill table with the forstner bit, hogged out material for the mortise. (see above). Ready for chisel work. 1000002785.jpg
 
Good fit for the rails. Two posts six mortises. Now to attach rails and diagonal bracing and cut off the through tenon.1000002786.jpg
 

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First gate needs a little more work then build a matching second one . I will brush and rag on a black stain then install.
After which two larger gates need to be built.
 
Well you certainly got a moove on with this job, I'd have second thoughts about using a drill stand for mortices but you pulled it off very well done to you. Your skill is showing through, You can be proud, Nice work.
 
I only have a morticer with a max of 5/8" bit and would like to sell it on and get a larger machine.
At least with the drill press set up and a sharp forstner bit I can get it done quickly.
One gate per day with staining and recessing the strap hinges slightly into the post.
3/4 day for install, with help from the client. If alone than one day.
Winter is fast approaching and I have alot of exterior work to complete.
The forstner bit is 1" , which is the width of the rails. 5/4" x 6" deck board (nominal size), dimension size is 1" x 5 1/2"
 
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AndyP said:
Nice design. They seem to be hung quite high off the ground. Is there a reason for that?
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Frost will heave the driveway and snow and ice pack. Our driveway gate is 10" up and during the winter it will rub on the snow pack.
Client wanted the extra clearance which I understand.
 
Interesting thought about the snow-pack. Not something we ever have to think about. And interesting difference in design from ours. Anyone would be able to see immediately that these gates were not English. Even the ironmongery is very different, let alone the woodwork. I'm pretty certain most farmers around here would have asked for a single gate spanning those gaps, not a pair. A 16' gate is a standard off-the-shelf item.

Where does your work come from Duke? Do you advertise? I ask because it seems very varied.
 
Originally there were two standard metal gates, the owner was tired of the look so I presented a few designs.
One design was a more traditional English gate but opted for this.
Everywhere else on his property has the standard metal gates
Mike all my work is generated from existing clients and referrals from them which is repeated over time. The odd time some will see me at a job site and inquire about my services.
The ironmongery is pathetic here, originally ordered 16" strap hinges, they arrived but would not fit onto a standard pivot pin.
 
fiveeyes said:
good looking gate, Duke
much nicer that the metal one
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Thanks, I need to move this gate up a foot for snow clearance. We lowered it down due to one of our dogs going under the gate. But she was too scared to go through bar openings. Now she opts for the openings in the livestock fence. Can't win!
 
meccarroll said:
You are a fast mover for sure Duke. Do you ever rest?
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I do when I can, this past Sunday was very relaxing for me. Winters months will slow a bit then I can wind down some.
If I lay about too much I start to get antsy , then the missus says go do something.
Came home early today, the grass needs cutting but it's raining.
 
Mike G said:
Interesting thought about the snow-pack. Not something we ever have to think about. And interesting difference in design from ours. Anyone would be able to see immediately that these gates were not English. Even the ironmongery is very different, let alone the woodwork. I'm pretty certain most farmers around here would have asked for a single gate spanning those gaps, not a pair. A 16' gate is a standard off-the-shelf item.

Where does your work come from Duke? Do you advertise? I ask because it seems very varied.
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Mike if you look further into UK gates you will see a similar design, as I have. Not a traditional gate.
 
I guess subconsciously artist Dennis Morley had an influence on my choice for the gate design. He was born in 1929 in London, most of his art was watercolour from the Dorset countryside and coast . This print is on the wall in one of our bathrooms and just realized today the connection. 1000008202.jpg
 
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I’ve always been interested in the way our brains work when we’re not in, I mean subconscious /subliminally, you probably have seen that picture hundreds of times but maybe couldn’t have drawn the design from memory. But up it pops when you need it, wonderful.
Ian
 
Client loaned his dump trailer to a neighbour who decided to return it through the wrong entrance. Not the larger lane way from which he exited.
Guess he doesn't know how to drive. Now repairs are required.
 
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