How to make a wooden gate, part 3

installation of the gateThe gate is placed in the appropriate position, supports with wedges and immobilizes. Pay attention to the distance between the wings.

By attaching the fittings, mark the position of the hooks. In the case of adjustable hinges, the accuracy of this operation can be adjusted.
Hooks are attached to the wall with screws and dowels, and the hinges are connected to the frame with wood screws and a screw that goes through it.
The insulating primer and protective paint are water-soluble. In addition to white, you can choose from 14 other colors.
Plaster renovation with mutually adapted products: putty, primer and facade paint.

Because every custom-made gate is different, The sizes shown here are for reference only. For your own purposes, it's best to make a sketch in a reduced scale yourself, with the pattern marked. Based on this drawing, we can calculate the amount of material needed. The main job, that will have to be done during construction, is the trim of individual elements.

If we connect all boards of the same length together and cut them with a circular saw with a guide, we will get identical elements cut at right angles. The edges of the boards, also those of the inner layer, cut lightly with a belt sander or orbital sander.