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Side gate project. Trim a bough gate by 10cms thats too wide or make my own from scratch?

worded · 2025-06-04 13:35:13

Hi, Time for a new side wooden gate. Span is 86 cm wide Should I buy this one … or similar and trim circa 10 cms off the sides (concerned I affect the structural intregity too much) My calcs - vertical side boards to walls 4cm x 2 = 8cm So gate width approx 8 minus = 78 or make one from scratch ? What size wood will I use?…

04-06-2025 02:35PM

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worded

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Hi,
Time for a new side wooden gate.
Span is 86 cm wide
Should I buy this one … https://brooksonline.ie/square-timber-utility-door-1800mm-x-900mm-um0170 or similar and trim circa 10 cms off the sides (concerned I affect the structural intregity too much)

My calcs - vertical side boards to walls 4cm x 2 = 8cm So gate width approx 8 minus = 78
or make one from scratch ? What size wood will I use?
I have the tools and my carpentry skill are average +
What say you?

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#2 04-06-2025 02:39PM

...Ghost...

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Make your own if you have the gear. You know you want to. Will be better quality, but don’t bank on any savings.

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