I've been working on a decorative gate for the butterfly and pollinator garden at Millbrook Marsh, a local nature center. We finally installed it today.
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The wood is western red cedar. The finish is Penofin Ultra Premium Stain (clear). The adhesive is WEST SYSTEM epoxy. The stile/rail joints are mortise and tenon.
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The panel pieces above and below the diagonal brace are floating, held in place by tongue and groove joints. All grooves face down or sideways. I put backer rod in the grooves to minimize rattling.
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