Big arched gate
July 18, 2015
Making A template for the arched top.
Using douglass fir, I made the top out of two pieces join them together by a hammer headed key and two cross tongues.
If you look carefully you can see four oak wedges; by tapping those in the joint pulls together tight.
Screwed the template onto the douglass fir top and started routing.
To join the top to the sides I used countertop bolts, I had to drill big holes and hand saw the space for it.
Without gluing it yet I am trying the fit with the bolt in and the two cross tongues.
Chamfer the edges and sand everything.
Check again dry.
And glue.
Fill and sand. 
The hinges are hand-made by a blacksmith. 
And adjustable .
