IPe Gates

Mighty fine looking Gate, Scott!! You do very good work, look forward to seeing more. Welcome to LJ’s, my Friend!!

-- Mike in Manchester, NH---Unpleasant tasks are simply worthy challenges to improve skills.

In the last picture of yours (that of the whole gate) I like a lot the design of the lateral fences, with that elegant rhythm of different planks (I don’t understand why you didn’t do the same for the central door though). Have you drawn the whole gate before starting building?

-- Antonio --

Wow, I’m flattered that the response has been so quick, the fence was in place prior to the gate so I may have been shortsighted in my design, the customer liked it, but we all have to realize true form & function. Thank you for pointing this out. The thin strips in the fence seemed to be to weak for a gate but as a clean design I think strong construction outweighs details. I really like this site as so many great craftsmen are here to give feedback, thanks to all!

-- $tudie

I agree that the fence looks good, but as you pointed out, it might not hold up as a gate. Terrific design and execution.

-- jstegall

I’m betting that one heavy gate

Looks very nice

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Great craftsmanship. Your design makes one beautiful gate.

-- John @ Myrtle Beach

A great looking gate well done

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Great looking gate and the grille adds that finishing touch.

-- Paul, North Dakota, USAF Ret.

When I bought my Jet hollow chisel mortice tool for the drill press the salesman at the store said that IPE would be to hard & I would have to sharpen the tool with every pass, not so at all! However each mortice took about 30 minutes or so & then I re sharpened for every one. I got a steel sliver in my eye while grinding the steel grille, 1300.00 at the hospital for not using 5.00 safety glasses!

-- $tudie

Very impressive gate and work! Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

You do great work. Thanks for sharing.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Great looking gate!

-- Brent Builds Fences in Georgia http://www.profenceworks.com http://www.profenceworks.com/wood_fencing/custom.html