Hand Crafted Process - Hand Crafted Hardwood Entrance Gate Process

Hand Crafted Gate Making Process

Jeremy combines experience and passion to design and make strong, beautiful and long lasting gates. All wooden entrance gates are handmade in his New Forest workshop to exacting standards.

Rear view highlighting distinctive features of a Jeremy Arnold gate

"Attention to detail sets our gates apart from others"

1. A starting point

Only the highest grade FSC certified timber is used. Gate timbers are usually 70mm thick by 145mm wide, an optimum for strength and durability.

2. Quality materials

Our gates are made using a frame with full bottom rail. This provides real strength, enhances appearance and prevents boards from absorbing moisture thereby increasing longevity. Joints are secured using traditional mortice and tenon methods.

3. Beginning to take shape

All boards inserted into the gate frame are individually handmade. This creates a fit which allows for movement and for rain to run off. Boards are firmly screwed to the frame and then hidden with pellets to preserve the beauty of the wood.

4. Finishing touches

As wood is a natural material it will move over time. All hinges fitted to our gates are adjustable to allow for this movement.

5. Completed gate

Once the gate is made it will be sanded for a smooth finish. Shapes are routed in to prevent water from lying on flat surfaces. If chosen, a preservative stain or paint can be applied.

Please remember that the designs you see here are examples of work we have completed to date, we are able to accommodate almost any design and the sky is the limit!