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   jjwalters | Apr 05, 2002 12:36am | #1

   I'd use cedar for the whole thing. Either pinned mortice/tennon or through mortise/tennon wedged................1/2 lap might work also if you use the proper glue and pins.

   There are fast carpenters who care..... there are slow carpenters who care more.....there are half fast carpenters who could care less......
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   dollarb2 | Apr 05, 2002 05:05pm | #3

   Thanks for the advice. I'm leaning toward 1/2 lap using Gorilla Glue and deck screws.

   $Bill

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   TomMoen | Apr 05, 2002 07:21pm | #5

   Don't rely on that joint to keep the gate square when you hang it.  In this application, the type of joint doesn't matter very much for strength in this way.  You need a diagonal brace, really deep rails and stiles, or a wheel that supports the weight of the gate.  You could also apply the fence boards at an angle.Tom

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   dollarb2 | Apr 05, 2002 08:45pm | #6

   Pardon my ignorance. What are "rails and stiles?"$ Bill

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   calvin | Apr 05, 2002 04:06am | #2

   I agree with the cedar.  Most yp frames I've seen have warped in the sun.  PT does weird things while drying.  They'll work, but it's very much a crap-shoot over time.  Looks of cedar on cedar can't be beat and it will be lighter.  There's cyprus is you can find it.  Think I'd stick with cedar.

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   Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

    

    

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   dollarb2 | Apr 05, 2002 05:07pm | #4

   Calvin,

      Thanks for your advice, which raises 2 questions: 1) what is PT? 2) Does cedar come in 2X4 and 2X6?

   $Bill

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   calvin | Apr 06, 2002 01:10am | #8

   Pressure Treated  and yes, cedar does come in 2x6 and 2x4.  I get some nice pcs from a fence supply co.  You gotta look and pic, but their stock is, at least in this area, better priced and decent looking.  Might be a place to check in your area.   Here, the moisture content is a little high, but seems no problem for exterior applications.  The rest of the advice you've rec. is good.  Best of luck.__________________________________________

   Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

    

    

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   JeffBuck | Apr 06, 2002 08:49am | #9

   Stile... upward part...vertical piece....

   Rail... cross part....horizontal piece.....

   of most any construction. windows/doors/cabinet face frames/exterior trim/etc...

   and usually the stiles run the full length...and the rails fit in between. Jeff   *  Jeff J. Buck/ Buck Construction/ Pittsburgh, PA  *    

   2nd Generation Buck Const, 3rd generation Craftsman                         

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   dollarb2 | Apr 08, 2002 06:49pm | #10

   Thanks Calvin!$ Bill

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   dollarb2 | Apr 05, 2002 09:31pm | #7

   Thanks, Pete! That sound like a plan!

   $ Bill