Just like the title says,
Im building a new wooden gate for my backyard to replace the old beat-down, sagging one that is currently there. I got some pretty nice "RedWood" from the Home Depot. Well, its nice compared to the garbage my local lumber place stocks.
I plan on just making a simple frame with the 2x4's But.... I wanted to get a little creative. I could just do a lazy "Mitre" Joint on each of the 4 corners. Or maybe a "Half Lap" Joint. Or maybe even a "Mitred-Half Lap" Joint.. But, more so than having it look cool I want it to be the strongest overall connection I can make.
I would love to try some Japanese Joinery technique but only if it will be strong. Thats why I come here. What type of joint should I use?
Thanks for any help you might give. Sorry if someone has asked this... But, I checked the search and I didnt see any topic about it..
Thanks,
Matt
Im building a new wooden gate for my backyard to replace the old beat-down, sagging one that is currently there. I got some pretty nice "RedWood" from the Home Depot. Well, its nice compared to the garbage my local lumber place stocks.
I plan on just making a simple frame with the 2x4's But.... I wanted to get a little creative. I could just do a lazy "Mitre" Joint on each of the 4 corners. Or maybe a "Half Lap" Joint. Or maybe even a "Mitred-Half Lap" Joint.. But, more so than having it look cool I want it to be the strongest overall connection I can make.
I would love to try some Japanese Joinery technique but only if it will be strong. Thats why I come here. What type of joint should I use?
Thanks for any help you might give. Sorry if someone has asked this... But, I checked the search and I didnt see any topic about it..
Thanks,
Matt