Garden Gate

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Comment by Ted W. Broussard on April 12, 2010 at 5:28am

BTW: I noticed a house being torn down nearby. I stopped by and asked about buying some of the material. For $35, I got about 10 or 12 boards of cypress (2 1/2" x 7" x 16') and long-leaf pine (2" x 6" x 12')....enough for at least 4 or 5 more gates.

Comment by Ted W. Broussard on April 12, 2010 at 5:21am

Thanks Don. I have already received orders for gates from three neighbors!

Comment by Jens Jensen on April 11, 2010 at 10:58pm

I have done many screen doors using pocket sv=crews and they do well in soggy NW

Comment by Don Grubish on April 11, 2010 at 10:10pm

As a general rule, I'd always say that anytime someone (including myself) can see the pocket holes, then plug them up.

Gorgeous gate, though. I'm highly impressed. You must make the neighbors jealous... lol

Comment by Ted W. Broussard on April 11, 2010 at 7:53pm

Yes, Robert, I agree. I'm going to plug all pocket crew holes.

Comment by Robert J Guidry Sr on April 11, 2010 at 7:45pm

Several years ago I put up railings on a porch for a friend using pocket hole joinery (not with Kreg Jig at that time I did not have a Kreg). The material was pressure treated pine and deck screws. This was maby 4-5 years ago and no problems yet. Looking at your picture my only concern would be the screws at the bottom facing down the pocket would hold water.

Comment by Ted W. Broussard on April 11, 2010 at 12:56pm

I have not, until now, built any exterior item using pocket joinery. I don't know how well this will hold up. Has anyone else done an exterior project like this?