[TheForge] gate question

[wmullett at bright.net]

The biggest problem will be the post support, that is where most of the sag originates.

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>Date: Mon, 12 May 2014 07:12:27 -0500
>From: "TheForge" <theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net> (on behalf of C&J Allcorn <jallcorn at suddenlink.net>)
>Subject: [TheForge] gate question  
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>Cc: jallcorn at suddenlink.net
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>Ok guys, I've got a couple of questions.  I don't do much gate building, 
>some of you do and I'd appreciate the help.  2 basic questions.
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>I'm building a decorative gate to a client's property, about 13' long.
>Question 1:  How much out of square should it be built so when hung the 
>"sag" or drop will make it hang square or level?  I'd really NOT prefer 
>to put a wheel on the swing end.
>
>FYI, the frame is 11 ga 1.5" sq tube, pickets from 11 ga 3/4 tube, 4 
>each 2" channels.  It'll be hung on one side and attached to a gate 
>operator.
>
>The top will curve, initial design is for the curve to go up 20" or so 
>from horizontal in an arc.
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>I'll punch the channel or the pickets to slide thru on my ironworker.  
>However, when I punch the channels that are to be curved, and then bend 
>(roll) the curve in the channel, I realize the channel holes will be at 
>an increasing angle.
>Question 2:  What is the best way to open the holes so that the pickets 
>can slide thru?  Plasma cut? Chisel? File?
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>I tried putting a small snip showing the overall design but the robot 
>didn't like it.  Just envision a gate w/ a curved top.
>
>James
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