re: Need help with draw pegs

Bruce, I just saw your comment. I think you’re right. Plus after reading this I found that the location of my draw bore was totally wrong. It was at the opposite side of the tenon shoulder when it should be close to the shoulder. I may still go with 3 (one draw bore, two straight pins), but I’ll do the draw pin first, then drill and peg the others after adjusting for square.

Ian, after reading your comment about redwood, I decided to go for it after all. What’s the worst that could happen? LOL.. At least in my favor is that the gates are only 25" wide, so there isn’t a lot of pressure on the joint. Also, they will cover a mechanical room door, so they won’t be used often.

I’m feeling a lot better about this. Hopefully Wednesday I’ll be starting the gates.