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The garden gate is installed and the old fence boards recycled. I ran the old fence through the planer and applied a coat of penetrating oil. I also applied a patina to the handle. I used a patina kit from Osh (see blog) and wasn’t satisfied with the finish so I sprayed on a couple of chemicals and let it cure a bit. Whala… I think I got a pretty good match. The handle also works great, although it took some fiddling to get it right. I’ve got one more blog entry to make but you can view the series here http://lumberjocks.com/newTim/blog/9003. I hope David Marks would approve.
-- tim hill www.newcalshop.com
10 comments so far
savannah505
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posted 151 days ago
Very nice looking piece. I like the different look. You did a great job.
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Rj
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posted 151 days ago
This looks outstanding!! I know David Marks would be proud and very flattered that you did a fantastic job on this . Also thanks for the how too info on your blog.
Great job!!
-- Rj's Woodworks,San Jose & Weed Ca,
mmh
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posted 151 days ago
Beautifully done! What type of wood is this? It looks like redwood.
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newTim
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posted 151 days ago
The gate frame is Bee grade redwood. The final width is 2”. I laminated 1”x stock to 2”x stock and planed them down (the wood is already planed to about 3/4” and 1 1/2” respectively). The final dimensions at 35”x72”x2”. The outer arch is 27 1/2” radius and the inner arch is 25” radius. The panel is held in place with 3/4” stays.
Thanks for all the kind comments.
-- tim hill www.newcalshop.com
John Ormsby
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posted 151 days ago
You did a great job on the gate. Both, the wood work and metal work go well together. Congrats!!!!
-- Oldworld, Fair Oaks, Ca
TopamaxSurvivor
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posted 151 days ago
Beautiful gate!!
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Vince
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posted 151 days ago
Outstanding job
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Splinterman
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posted 151 days ago
I seen the show David Marks did on this particular type of garden gate and know just how much work is involved…...and yes Tim…..I think he would be very pleased with your fine effort…..well done.
-- I will just keep doing it till I get it right.
CharlieM1958
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posted 151 days ago
That’s really nice.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
a1Jim
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posted 151 days ago
A special technique well done
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon