On 17 June, 13:50, NT wrote:
On Jun 17, 1:10*pm, Fred wrote:

Hi,

I would like to put a gate across the passage that leads to our
garden. I would like a solid "door style" gate, about 3'3" wide and 6'
tall.

I know you use a Z shape brace on the back to hold it all together but
do you just butt the planks together or is it better to use tongued
and grooved wood?

T&G prevents gaps opening up between the planks, and it restrains them
if one warps. It also encourages rot.

Would you glue them or would nails/bolts be enough?

as TNP said forget glue. Bolts are more secure than screws are more
secure than nails.

I know 18mm T&G is readily available and often used as floorboards; is
T&G available in thicker sizes?

What's the best way to mount it? Onto a stout fence post?

that works.

What is the best way to lock it shut? Would you use a padlocked bolt
or could you somehow incorporate a mortice lock?

2 locking points if youre serious about it staying locked. *Pointy
bits above to discourage climbing. I'd hate to be relying on a garden
gate for security though.

NT

Make sure you preserve / creosote the T&G before putting it together.
I used 2x3 (inch) for my gate, and it had the z braces plus timbers
around the edge.
Simon.