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Wormy walnut branches in an incense cedar frame. This is the first of 3 courtyard gates I designed for a discriminating client this month. This entry system is being delivered for installation on Monday, followed by the other similar modified designs shortly. The arches that match her existing home are an oddball shape which precluded the use of a router and trammel arm. This is all bandsaw work, and some ‘freehanding’ on the shaper (scary !) The branches and lower panel field completely float on bronze pins as my designs do not allow water to catch anywhere in an exterior gate like this. It’s a pretty big assembly at about 5’ x 8’. The head is a massive layup of cedar as this wood does not bend well. Today I delivered a similar looking little gate to another client, but didn’t feel it was worth posting.
15 comments so far
Todd A. Clippinger
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posted 140 days ago
Very Cool!
-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com
CedarFreakCarl
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posted 140 days ago
Another remarkable creation! Nothing short of amazing Rob.
-- Carl Rast, Pelion, SC
gbvinc
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posted 140 days ago
Now, that’s a gate. Too cool.
a1Jim
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posted 140 days ago
Wow Rob
Thats some gate cool details too
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture ,maker, woodworking school, heirloomwoodshop.com
Andraxia
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posted 140 days ago
Really nice hun – I best get back to the workshop soon else my skills will have rusted away! Your an inspiration!
-- The wood slayer - Yes dear I did plan to make more kindling out of that wood I have been drying for the last year - honest!
jcees
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posted 140 days ago
Great bit of work in the SWl cum SoCal vernacular. Nicely done. Thanks for the pics.
always,
J.C.
-- "Imagination is more important than knowledge" -- Albert Einstein
Dadoo
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posted 139 days ago
KEWL! I love it! Thanx for the pics showing the construction too!
-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!
socalwood
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posted 139 days ago
Thanks folks for the comments. As decrepit as this gate looks, it is actually a precision build to fit into what I had to work with. I will post some other photos after installation along with the other 2 in the series.
CSlabon
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posted 139 days ago
awesome. piece of art
childress
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posted 138 days ago
Unbelievable as always, Rob! Your works never ceases to amaze me. I LOVE the walnut with the cedar
-- Childress Woodworks
socalwood
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posted 138 days ago
Hi Eric , thankyou and CSlabon for the compliments ! Those are the same walnut branches meant for Johns’ vanity that didn’t pan out . Oh well – his loss !That pile of veneers is still here if you can use them. Did you get moved into your new shop ?
childress
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posted 138 days ago
No, not yet Rob. Still waiting for escrow to close. hopefully within the next week or two.
-- Childress Woodworks
mtnwild
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posted 129 days ago
I missed this gate.
Fantastic! Like it lots!!
-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.
MsDebbieP
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posted 120 days ago
extraordinary!!! Just amazing.
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
woodchic
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posted 119 days ago
This is very cool!! I like this alot.
Robin Renee’
AKA…......Woodchic
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