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    Meranti double driveway gates

    Hi guys, just an update on this, been left to weather for a while now and just wondering what to do pre winter regarding any sort of treatment. Apart from some staining(?) and bird rubbish they seem ok, tempted to clean and leave alaone. would appreciate your thoughts?
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    Meranti double driveway gates

    Finally hung! will weather for 10/12 weeks now before I decide on treatment!
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    Meranti double driveway gates

    And modified the bracing
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    Meranti double driveway gates

    Made my own dowels in the end
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    Meranti double driveway gates

    Quick question on this , thinking of adding Dowels to the joints and don’t have the tools to make. so will have to buy, which wood to use and best size ? something like this ...
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    Meranti double driveway gates

    Ok happy with 2mm look, onward !!
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    Meranti double driveway gates

    yes think will go with 2mm. will take a look at that link thanks, it’s a world I have only just started looking into!
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    Meranti double driveway gates

    agreed! , already cut my spacers at 2mm so committed ! :ROFLMAO:
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    Meranti double driveway gates

    ok so 24h in water; 120mm width now 122.5mm Shrinkage test, just leave in the sun now?
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    Meranti double driveway gates

    thank you! top piece was done using a template I made then simply using a band saw, others on here have used a router. I changed the diagonal bracing as it would have been under 45 deg angle which would have compromised the support imo, also going to redesign further and notch in after advice...
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    Meranti double driveway gates

    so this was on the order if it helps? will let you know tomorrow on the wet test! :cool:
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    Meranti double driveway gates

    right! that threw me thanks!
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    Meranti double driveway gates

    so copper pin, any links please?
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    Meranti double driveway gates

    scary ! think I will go with 2mm and 5mm each end. could swap out the Meranti T&G for a better wood I guess? had my head around flooring T&G where you don't gap (obv as internal) so glad you all put me right before too late! (y)(y)
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    Meranti double driveway gates

    thank you! yes will defiantly revisit the bracing and notch in!
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    Meranti double driveway gates

    Hi Doug, ok may revisit the glue choice, thanks. I needed a 'beefy' bottom rail due to the below ground automation I have, good point on the rain though, may need to put a bevel on it? Shown here with the adapter plate, there will be a metal plate added to take some of the force;
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    Meranti double driveway gates

    just read the build thread, brilliant project! love your workshop and tools!
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    Meranti double driveway gates

    looks good!, I think you are right that would have been better!
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    Meranti double driveway gates

    yes good idea! the bracing was a concern still
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