Building a fence

[Redlands Okie]

I think your on to the right idea with Steel frame. Less work and maintence since the steel frame holds up well. Wood covers it so will match rest of fence nicely. Your work on the fence sure looks nice

 

[EddieWalker]

Steel frame with matching pickets. Make it blend in and look like the rest of the fence.

 

[czechsonofagun]

Steel frame with matching pickets. Make it blend in and look like the rest of the fence.

That was my thinking, but I would prefer blocking the view from the road down our driveway. It is too open and the traffic is getting heavier year after year. Maybe something like this, little shorter.

Guy who builds gates for living over in the old country told me to use one more horizontal steel tubing across instead of diagonal brace, it looks better and its almost as sturdy as diagonal one.

Ever seen a hinge like this?

 

[Redlands Okie]

That idea of hinge is really nice in that you can adjust the top and bottom in and out thus moving the opposite end of the gate up and down. Makes lining up two gate half’s or the latch much easier. Also allows adjusting of gate when time or settling or other things cause it to sag. A bit of water resistant grease on the threads is a great idea to help insure ability for adjustment later after rain and snow.

Hard to tell for sure on your picture bu the hinge type with TWO nuts allows adjustment with. Out taking the gate apart.

adjustable gate hinges - Google Search

 

[EddieWalker]

In my opinion, that hing isn't going to be strong enough for a solid gate. I've had very good experience dealing with King Metals. Prices are fair, and service is fast.

King Architectural Metals - Search Results for hinges

 

[czechsonofagun]

Thanks.

I may built hinges myself, I have what it takes. I tend to overbuild stuff, commercially available parts are often too flimsy for my liking

 

[czechsonofagun]

Put up a sign for our place, what do you think?

 

[EddieWalker]

I like it!!! Did you make it or have it made? Looks very professional!!!

 

[czechsonofagun]

Thank you.

A guy I know cut it for my on a laser table, design - me and my wife.

 

[Redlands Okie]

Looking good

 

[czechsonofagun]

It finally stopped freezing, I continued with the stucco and finished first layer on both gate posts.

 

[czechsonofagun]

Before Christmas I made hangers for decoration - to please the little woman. The hanger can be used for wreaths:



or flower baskets:

 

[jrdepew]

Before Christmas I made hangers for decoration - to please the little woman. The hanger can be used for wreaths:

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or flower baskets:

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Really clever hanger...I like that idea a lot.

 

[czechsonofagun]

Really clever hanger...I like that idea a lot.

Thank you. We had brackets on the old fence and I knocked them off quite often when cutting grass, thats why I figured these folding hangers.

 

[EddieWalker]

Before Christmas I made hangers for decoration - to please the little woman. The hanger can be used for wreaths:

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or flower baskets:

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Smart!!!! That solves a lot of issues of things sticking out in the way when not being used.

 

[czechsonofagun]

Finally finished the small gate.

Of course, now it needs a hook to hang a Christmas wreath on. The wife is never happy unless there is decoration involved.

 

[Egon]

Nice gate!:thumbsup:

 

[EddieWalker]

Gate really looks good!!!

 

[czechsonofagun]

Thank you gents,

I used white oak that we cut down with my son and milled myself. Boards are shiplaped and the top arch is half of an oval.

Here is wife's contribution gotta love her.

 

[Atchuuu]

Great job. Enjoyed this thread.