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Originally Posted by john70t View Post
The post looks fine.

Unscrew the gate, lay it on the ground, measure, and duplicate it with 2x4 and 1x6.
A hand saw and electric drill/screwdriver should be the only tools needed.

New wood should be stained a year later in hot dry conditions after the moisture levels have stabilized.

Add another hinge or two in the center for support if you want.

Apply lots of stain/oil to the post itself. Or even build up a bevel around the base to shed water.
That should last a while.
I’ll take better pics tomorrow but the posts are split near the top.
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