The gates here have had a lot of use and a lot of weather exposure. We got the gate man out here last year who needed a blow torch to, at first expand and remove some hinges, that were rusted up. They were bespoke creations designed for this gate frame so they had to be revitalised and reused. We got back from our recent trip and this gate was in trouble again, palings askew and the latch hanging off. (break in?) I have tried to selvage this particular piece as it has been carved to accommodate the latch. The top was rotted so I made a cardboard mould and poured sloppy wood filler in to leak into all the crevices. Still waiting for it to dry.
The side gate must be always closed especially during heavy wind or our pilot light blows out. Getting down on bended knee to relight it is a pain. I have straightened all the bent bits that hold this gate. There are two bolts both of which no longer reach their cubby holes to secure the gate. I have put a large washer against one and padded out the top one with an identical panel in wood. If the bolt wont reach then bring the hole closer. Now I need to wait for a windy test.
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| deeper hole |
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| lower bolt hole |
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| now it needs shaping |
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