On Jun 22, 8:56 pm, Fred wrote:
On Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:33:34 -0700 (PDT), Matty F

wrote:
I have just made a gate 15 feet wide entirely out of 1.75" square
wood.
I wanted two swinging gates but there is no room for them to swing so
it slides with two wheels on a stainless steel rail instead.
It has three rails, four diagonals and 40 pickets and was quite easy
to make, although it took me a long time.

That looks really impressive. Well done! How is it all held together?
Nails?

Yes just nails except that the main rails and the ends are half-
jointed together with 6 screws. Glue would be a good idea but I didn't
use any.
It sagged somewhat until I put the diagonal braces on. Now it will
hold my weight.
I would now recommend using 3x2" timber (on the flat) at top and
bottom. The timber is H3 treated pinus radiata which I happened to
have lying around.

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