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Posted by coachsmyth 4 Canada NWBC (My Page) on

Sun, Jun 26, 05 at 15:38

Thanks to Herb for the inspirationl pictures and all the others who responded. My gate is finally complete. I tried to keep it simple and stay away from the jail cell look.
It gives an amazing measure of privacy to the garden.

Thanks to all!

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Posted by MrNorth4 Sweden ZOne 1 (My Page) on
Sun, Jun 26, 05 at 17:12

I have built a torii inspired gate... and now I definitly want to add doors to that one!!!!

What kind of locking mechanism do you use for the doors? Which does the japanese people use????

/Henrik

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Posted by didgeridoo z7 SC (My Page) on
Sun, Jun 26, 05 at 22:42

Friggin awesome! ...and you can still get a skid steer in the backyard for future projects. ;) Beautiful materials, design, and craftsmanship...congrats.

-christian

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Posted by MrNorth4 Sweden ZOne 1 (My Page) on
Mon, Jun 27, 05 at 2:14

Lol the first line in my message disappeared... it should be "Wow thats amazing work, really a nice piece of work"

/henrik

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Posted by coachsmyth 4 Canada NWBC (My Page) on
Mon, Jun 27, 05 at 15:09

Thanks for the kind comments. I had a good chuckle because believe it or not, I did measure the height of the gate to fit a bobcat/skidsteer underneath! I had been pondering what kind of latching mechanism to use. The beauty of the latching is that there is none. It was built to fit together with the center 2x4's kind of working on a cam system. The back edges are chamfered to fit together in a slight v shape. I then sanded (and sanded and sanded) so that the fronts touch but just barely. The gate can be opened with a firm push from the outside. I really have no need for a lock or latch.

Clear as mud?
Thanks again for your kind comments and inspiration

Steve

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Posted by Jando_1 Zone 5 IL (My Page) on
Sun, Jul 3, 05 at 7:33

Steve, I call that a work of art. Congrats on a job well done.

Cheers Jando

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Posted by derelictgardener (My Page) on
Fri, Jul 24, 09 at 15:20

Japanese? lol Your amazing gate looks like a traditional Romanian one to me! Every house in my homeland comes with a front wall and gate.

Here are a few examples right click and copy to your browswer:

http://www.omniplan.hu/2002-Transylvania/0115M-Parajd-gate.jpg

http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/23510725.jpg

http://www.roconsulboston.com/Media/Artists/FolkArt/MaraMihaiLg.jpg

http://www.discoverworld.co.uk/mediaLibrary/pics/Maramures-traditional-gate.jpg

http://images.travelpod.com/users/gse1090/1.1209675480.pagoda_gate.jpg

Japanese or not, I give you ten extra points for reminding me of my beautiful homeland.

Be proud,
Mihai
Resident Romanian Gardener.

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Posted by capeheart z6ccMA (My Page) on
Sat, Jan 2, 10 at 12:22

All I can say is WOW!!!!! Love it - wished I had your talent, simply beautiful! :-)

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