JBSmith Art » Gates

Agave Gate entry to courtyard

Josh — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:32:53 +0000

These are the basic steps in bringing a custom gate from concept to reality.

Onion Skin of Proposed Gate

Drawing the Full Size Pattern

Laying out the metal on the pattern

Welding the pattern into a Gate

Coyote Entry Gate

Josh — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:58:06 +0000

A custom entry gate can do a lot for first impressions for anyone entering your home. They make a statement and most of all they add a lot to your home’s exterior decor. Below are the before and after. Scroll down a little further to see the gate up close. Click on any of the images to see them enlarged.

Before Gate

Coyote Gate Installed

A Closer Look

Hummingbird Gate

Josh — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:55:44 +0000

Side Yard Gate

This is the hummingbird gate. This gate did not need much background scene to it. The humming bird by itself simply steals the show. This is the side yard (walk-up) version. A full size version for drive or side-yards (with vehicle access) is available.

The Humming bird steals the show

Lizard Gate

Josh — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:54:30 +0000

Here the metal is cut and bent to fit the full size pattern

First the design is created on paper

The Making of a Lizard Gate

First it is drawn out on paper. Once the design is complete a full size pattern of the actual gate is created. The metal for the Lizard is fashioned over the design pattern.When it is all finished the lizard background will be welded inside of the arch of the gate.

Lilly Gate

Josh — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:01:01 +0000

Lilly Gate Design

Hummingbird Gate Set

Josh — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:28:46 +0000

7ft. Hummingbird Gate

Hummingbird Gate

Whether you need a small garden entry gate, a decorative gate for your block wall, an R/V gate, a rolling gate or a large double for your driveway, I can work with you to create a custom design that will fit the bill.

Here is one example of my work with approximate prices. Powder coating would be an additional $300 to $800 depending on the size.

This is a matched set of 3ft and 7ft gates custom sized on both sides of the house for a new block wall. The client opted to upgrade the boards to redwood from doug fir and choose paint for the finish. A similar gates would range from $500 to $1000 ea.