Garden gate, yard gate?

[Mike Davis]

We want to replace the farm gate we installed when we put up the fence for our dogs. I’d like to make something creative and I have some rough ideas but thought I’d run it by the group.

I’m thinking curved top wood gates with copper and brass decorative metal work. Something abstract, maybe vine organic floral looking.

I think the wood will be ERC or cypress for rot resistance.

Also need sources for Stainless or black iron hinges and gate lathes that work from both sides.

 

[eyekode]

I’ll be watching your thread. I have needed to replace my gate for at least 5 years

 

[Lowespro2]

Check out Prowell Woodworks https://www.prowellwoodworks.com for some ideas, they build some really nice gates.

 

[Mike Davis]

I was thinking something like this.

 

[ssmith]

That's a really nice gate.

For the hinges, you might want to check out Pintle Wrought Iron Hinges | Hand Forged to see if they have something you like.

Some are are a bit expensive, but we've used them and the quality is really good.

 

[KenOfCary]

I've used these folks for reproduction type hardware and wood pieces.

Strap Hinges - Strap Hinge - Heavy Duty Strap Hinges | House of Antique Hardware

Add an authentic historic feel to your door or gate with our forged strap hinges. Choose your strap hinge in cast iron or bronze in your choice of finish. Select one of our heavy duty strap hinges for larger doors and gates.

www.houseofantiquehardware.com

Very reliable and good quality stuff.

 

[Roy G]

Looks like a blacksmith could get involved here.

Roy G

 

[Mike Davis]

Looks like a blacksmith could get involved here.

Roy G

You know a good one?

 

[KenOfCary]

Wonder if the State Fair office would have contact info for the blacksmiths that show up there each year.

 

[mdbuntyn]

Triad Area Blacksmiths used to meet at the fairgrounds in Winston-Salem, and does/did demos during the fair, but their website hasn't been updated in quite a while.

There looks to a be a NC ABANA group that's active.: https://ncabana.org/

 

[Hmerkle]

You know a good one?

Peter Ross is in Siler City: https://www.peterrossblacksmith.com/

 

[Mike Davis]

Triad Area Blacksmiths used to meet at the fairgrounds in Winston-Salem, and does/did demos during the fair, but their website hasn't been updated in quite a while.

There looks to a be a NC ABANA group that's active.: https://ncabana.org/

Was really being a little facetious. I want to build this myself. Won’t go to the extreme of custom hand made hinges though.

 

[chris_goris]

www.ironrootsforge.com I met him at the fair in Winston last year, Im going to get some rat tail lift off hinges from him.