Gates

[Gups 1828]

Thanks mull29 and rich, hope this pic helps rich , I just cut half the ledger and half the upright frame then screw through with a 4" screw!

[adowning7]

i'll remember that in future instead of using brackets that are hidden by the featheredge but the nail through the fe always hits the brackets.

 

As you can probably guess I only make gates when there is no work to be had with a chainsaw

[outdoorjoe]

Only a small one but my first effort I was quite pleased with

[Gups 1828]

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[muttley9050]

Not knocking anybody work just opening this for discussion.

Years ago I did a job with an old chippie, making about 20 ledged and braced oak doors. He told me all braces should always be at 4 5 degrees. I often see factory made, gates /doors that aren't. What's others opinions on this?

[Mull]

[Gups 1828]

Well mutly I'm no expert probably only made a couple hundred gates in my time, my thinking on this is if your gate is twice as high as it is wide and your making braced ledged and framed gates then 45*is the optimum and preferred angle but if your gate is any other size ie not twice as high to width then it's not possible!

[woodrich]

Thanks mull29 and rich, hope this pic helps rich , I just cut half the ledger and half the upright frame then screw through with a 4" screw!

 

Ah, I never thought of doing that.

Good idea, thanks again

Rich

[woodrich]

Only a small one but my first effort I was quite pleased with

 

Now where have I heard that before?

Oh I remember, moving on.

 

Nice gate, a good size to start off with

[woodrich]

I always thought it was 45° too.

I know none of my corners are 90° so there's no chance for me.