Crafting Heritage: The Making of Bespoke Oak Garden Gates

At Eleet Woodworks, we believe that preserving history requires a seamless blend of traditional craftsmanship and uncompromising quality. Recently, we were asked to replace two worn out oak garden gates maintaining the original design. There were complex mortice and tenon joints and one of the gates had curverd braces so it was an interesting and rewarding project to undertake.

Preserving Character and Heritage.

It was important to retain the character of the gates as they were located in the garden of an historic property. As with all project of this kind a thorough consultation with the property owner, took place and it was decided that the hanging and latching post could be used as they were solid and would not need to be replaced. The existing ironmongery would be re used after refurbishment.

Sourced for Strength: Premium Seasoned Oak.

For the gates we sourced top-grade seasoned oak.with minimal natural flaws, superb grain consistency, and very little waste.

From Raw Timber to Finished Masterpiece.

Every Eleet Woodworks creation goes through the same meticulous, multi-step journey from raw material to a stunning finished product. With a high level of attention to detail at every phase of production:

  • Careful Sourcing of raw timber
  • Precision Machining & Shaping
  • Meticulous Expert Assembly
  • Protective, high-performance finishes

The process for making new oak front door and frame.

Gate to be replaced
Gate one to replace 

Other gate to be replacer
Gate two to replace

Raw oak planks
The raw materials

MDF profile jig
Profile jigs

Profile jig for curved brace
Profile jig for curved brace

Curved braces
Curved braces

Jig for machining complex tenon joints
Jig for complex tenon machining

Clos up of complex tenon joint
Tenon joint

Centre brace components
Centre braces laid out to prove fit   

Curved braces with tenon joints
Curved braces with tenon joints 

New gate assembled
Assembled gate two

Machined components for new gate
Machined parts for gate one

New gate assembled and cramped together
Cramped assembly of gate one

New garden gate fitted in place
New gate two fitted

Seconed new garden gate fitted in place
New gate one fitted

Why Choose Eleet Woodworks?

Whether you are restoring a listed building or commissioning a bespoke statement piece for a modern home, Eleet Woodworks delivers superior craftsmanship tailored to your exact specifications. We combine time-honored woodworking techniques with premium materials to create cabinetry or fine woodwork for interiors or exteriors that stand the test of time.

  • Bespoke Cabinetry
  • Custom Oak Doors & Gates
  • Uncompromising Attention to Detail

If you are an individual property owner or professional designer feel free to get in touch to discuss your next custom joinery or cabinetry project.
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