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We have been busy making 'woven wood' gates and even some infill for doors. We figured out how to get that woven look and have shown it to a select few designers. People that see it wonder how it is done. First thought is how to bend that thick wood, but there is no bending at all.
The garden gates are 6' w x 6' h , and Western Red Cedar is the wood. Frame is 3-3/4" x 3-3/4".
The Driveway gates are 6' tall x 9' wide, each. Massive double thru tenons, wedged secure the 5" x 5" frame members. The 'weave' is all 2" thick materials. About 1,000 1/2" x 3" x 1-1/2" tenons. And mortises to match.
We use a Maka mortiser to make these fabulous square holes. Lots of handling of big posts to get mortises that look as good as these. A semi loose fit, glued with epoxy.