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Though not too fancy this was an important project in my development and experience with my tools. I am proud that I finished this from start to finish in one day as opposed to my other projects that I have started and piddled with leaving weeks in between. Also this was the most I had used my chop saw and got quite comfortable with it. The best part is at the end of the day—-the guys who helped me hang it—contractors building the neighbors new gate both said—”Hey—-this is excellent!” I had NO misscuts or extra wood…little victories for a NEW-bie…but they are mine.
I still need to go back in and put on latch that will work better with the metal pole on the right. I have a temporary one on now. But overall this is a hug improvement to the previous chain-link fence and gate we had before.
Learning…and 30 days until this history teacher is on SUMMER BREAK!
-- Matt, Napa, CA...SING WITH ME: "Sum...sum...sum...summ...summ...summ...summertime..."
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MsDebbieP
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posted 453 days ago
and the countdown begins :)
this is wonderful project. It is very inviting and pleasing to the eye. And the “this is excellent” critique.. Bravo!
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Dick Cain
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posted 453 days ago
Mission accomplished, very nice.
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Mario
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posted 453 days ago
Each time you walk through that gate you can take pride in a job well done. Very nice..
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gizmodyne
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posted 453 days ago
Nicely Done. I need to build a gate too. Good job bracing the back with the “z.”
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woodspar
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posted 453 days ago
Matt,
Nice addition to the manor.
Isn’t it great when you use a tool for an extended period of time and really get a feel for it?
-- John
Bob Babcock
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posted 453 days ago
Nice work, My favorite woodworking is building outdoor stuff for my yard. Sitting in a chair you’ve made, in a landscape you’ve created, watching the birds nest in houses you’ve built…..and so forth…speaking of which I need to post my arbor and gate…:)
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CharlieM1958
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posted 453 days ago
Looks great. I wish I could get redwood around these parts.
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oscorner
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posted 453 days ago
Congradulations on a job well done.
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David
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posted 449 days ago
Great job.
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