Bi fold Gates now! (Fitted)

[mailee]

I started with this pile of timber this morning

And after a good days work ended up with these

These gates will be bi fold ones due to lack of space behind them. (guy has a Porshe in the way) :roll: Inserts will be V T&G and they are in redwood as usual. should get them finished tomorrow ready for fitting next week.

 

[Markymark]

Very Nice.

What joints have you used?


Mark

 

[mailee]

All the joints are M&Ts Mark. Apart from the diagonal braces which are biscuit jointed into the rails and stiles.

 

[mailee]

I got them completed today and ready to fit. Just got to get the posts now and ring the customer to arrange a date to fit them.

 

[Mcluma]

There nice - classic design

what height are they

and what glue did you use

 

[mailee]

Thanks Mcluma, they are 5'6" high as requested and I use Gorrila glue for outdoor projects.

 

[Mcluma]

are those ball bearing hinges

No offense Mailee (I have utmost respect for your work) but i would have done three hinges, maybe not needed, but the client will see it as more quality

 

[Karl]

Nice work Alan

Mcluma - I think he has done 3 hinge - if you look carefully midway between the two fitted hinges I *think* you can see another hinge recess.

Cheers

Karl

 

[Mcluma]

Nice work Alan

Mcluma - I think he has done 3 hinge - if you look carefully midway between the two fitted hinges I *think* you can see another hinge recess.

Cheers

Karl

You'r right karl, he had just not fitted them in that picture

 

[mailee]

Yep, spot on Karl. At the time I took these shots I had not fitted the other hinges. there are three per leaf. And you are correct Mcluma they are bearing hinges. :wink:

 

[mailee]

I got the gates fitted this morning.

After a bit of trimming and juggling I got a good fit. I was worried about the gap at the bottom but he told me he is having the drive re laid anyway. Happy customer I am glad to say.
Got back to the workshop afterwards and finished this one that I am hoping to fit on Friday:

This one is 7' tall and will be topped by this panel:

This one is to block off an alleyway between two houses.