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Redwood Gate

Project by Napaman posted 946 days ago 531 views 0 times favorited 9 comments Add to Favorites Watch

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...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...


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MsDebbieP

14167 posts in 1058 days


posted 945 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!

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Dick, & Barb Cain

7043 posts in 1197 days


posted 945 days ago

Mission accomplished, very nice.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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Mario

882 posts in 949 days


posted 945 days ago

Each time you walk through that gate you can take pride in a job well done. Very nice..

-- Hope Never fails

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gizmodyne

1678 posts in 988 days


posted 945 days ago

Nicely Done. I need to build a gate too. Good job bracing the back with the “z.”

-- -John "Do I have to keep typing a smiley? Just assume it's a joke." www.flickr.com/photos/gizmodyne

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woodspar

705 posts in 997 days


posted 945 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

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Bob Babcock

1808 posts in 984 days


posted 945 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…:)

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

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CharlieM1958

7670 posts in 1116 days


posted 945 days ago

Looks great. I wish I could get redwood around these parts.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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oscorner

4572 posts in 1209 days


posted 945 days ago

Congradulations on a job well done.

-- Jesus is Lord!

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David

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posted 941 days ago

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