Yes, its longer than the opening (because the post was not in line with the opening and I didn’t want it to swing through the other way), yes, the post is not level, yes, I should probably not have used an existing fence post, no, I will not be fixing it. But look at the fit on the diagonal. MINT



BACK IN MY DAY WHEN WE WANTED KIDS TO STAY OUT OF THE SIDE YARD, WE USED OUR BELTS
Belt sanders to smooth out some of the rough surfaces. sORRY MY CAPS BUTTON IS ACTING UP. Anyway, kids will be kids, so smooth surfaces are an important part of minimizing the risk of splinters.