Building a Custom Barn Door Out of Alder for a Master Bedroom Closet
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- Опубликовано: 1 июн 2024
- Most of the time barn doors are doors that are purchased standard doors that are converted to make them long enough to function as barn doors. But how hard is it to actually build a custom one? Beyond that, how hard is it to build a really nice one out of hardwood? These questions are answered in this video by showing you the process of building a barn door out of regular 3/4" alder hardwood and 1 3/8 " alder hardwood. The process isn't really that difficult but the results are stunning. This barn door matches custom cabinetry that is already in the home. The video also shows how to stain and finish the barn door using an air compressor and inexpensive spray gun.
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got to love having your old man watching over your shoulder. that's when i make mistakes. and those random passes the old man makes searching for stuff. cool video, had a laugh and enjoyed the nice work.
Yeah, Scott, Ryan doesn't really mind me checking on his work anymore. Think he's figured out that he's got as good or better skills than I have! Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching!
I quite enjoy all of your videos. Very neat to see that fine craftsmanship and attention to detail runs in the family.
Thanks John! I really appreciate your comments and am glad you enjoy watching. Yes, Ryan is actually more picky than I am when it comes to detail and he can produce some nice quality stuff!
Hello Rusty, The boy did good , real good ....well done Ryan 👍👌 as we would say here in the UK " pucker job " first class. 🙂👍👌 kind regards Danny uk 🇬🇧❤🇺🇸👌👍🙂
Hey, thanks, Danny! That's another first! I’ve never heard the term, “pucker job”, either! Yes, Ryan is a pretty multifaceted guy. He is so detail oriented that his projects always do turn out nice. I appreciate it because I can turned things like this over to him as needed and not really give it a second thought. Glad to have him around and be able to work with him!
Beautiful Door!
Hey Danny,! I don't know if you use much alder down in South Texas, but it's real popular up hear. When you get a nice finish on it, it really makes the features in the wood pop!
@@RustyDobbs I don't ever recall using any Alder but you are right, it really looks awesome... Pops!!!
I was unsure about how that design would look but after the chamfers and that satin finish, WOW. That looks amazing. Very cool project.
Thanks Adam! It seems like any wood project that where you pay little attention to details and accents like the chamfers, once everything is sanded and finished, you typically end up with a pretty nice looking project regardless of the type of wood. But in this case, the alder really is a pretty great-looking wood to build projects out of.
I am doing this same project for my bathroom here in Chile. I am making everything, with the exception of the roller wheels, since I can not find hardware like you can in the former USA. My big concern is the sound privacy (it is a bathroom after all) and the latch for the door. I have seen some latches that were nice but not available here in Chile and remember I am making mine from scratch. Also I am planning keeper rollers like BOLLARDS to keep the bottom of the door snug against the door jamb and I am planning some weather stripping type joint around the door as well.
I actually have to make the hangars for the door rollers and track and everything from scratch. I do not have any biscuit machine either.
If you have any advice on how you handled these items i would appreciate it. Jim in Chile
Hey Jim! Boy, it seems like every job you take on down there is a big challenge because of the lack of materials! I guess you just have to approach everything with a very open mind about how you can go about addressing the challenges. I don't really have any good suggestions for you except to say I have seen videos of people manufacturing their own doors and hardware out of wood and metal. I did see one video recently by John Heisz who built everything out of wood and it seemed to work well? You might want to check out his channel. Good luck and my guess is you'll come up with a solution! Your stainless steel shower sounds like it worked out well!
What kind of paint sprayer are you using? My father worked in a small furniture factory where his job was spraying lacquer finish; but he died before passing his skills on to me. I cannot get the finish that I want on my projects with a brush; therefore I feel like I need to learn how to apply spray finish. I am not sure where to begin, but I know that I need to purchase good a good spray system.
Hey Barney! Thanks so much for watching! You're going to be surprised when I tell you that the spray gun we used on this project is about a $30 gun from Harbor Freight that runs off an air compressor. I have a couple of very nice, expensive spray rigs, but I tend to gravitate back to these inexpensive guns just because they're so convenient to use. The main challenge is to get the consistency of the product you are spraying at a good level that it will go through the gun. We strain the finish as we're pouring it into the spray gun. We also clean the gun completely each time between spraying sessions. Those steps tend to eliminate most problems and we end up getting these very nice finishes. Your father would have probably really liked spraying the Minwax product we use called Polycrylic. It is water-based and such a treat to work with. You do have to be careful when spraying on lateral surfaces because you have to build very slowly to avoid runs. I sprayed lacquer for probably 30 years and have not opened a can of it in five or six years now. Anyway, there's nothing wrong with buying a good spraying system. But you can still get really good results without spending a lot of money. Good luck with your projects. Your father would be really glad that you are committing time and resources to learning to do the things that he did!
@@RustyDobbs,
Thank you so much for your email. My father left me the Craftsman spray gun that he used at home as well as a new Craftsman spray gun (Model 919.15614) that has never been used. These guns are old, but I have the user manuals and wrenches for them. I also have a small Porter-Cable air compressor that I can back the pressure down to less than 50 PSI. Do you recommend that I try spraying some Polycrylic with the spray gun that has never been used and my current compressor or should I just go out and purchase a new modern spray gun?
@@thebarneylejeune Yeah, Barney, I would try the old guns on a test piece and see if you like the results. I think the secret to spraying is to figure out the process of spraying material with whatever gun you have first which is getting the right viscosity for the material you have, learning to spray with a consistent pattern, and adjusting the air pressure for your particular need. Once you figure those things out with any gun, you will have a better appreciation for a "better" gun or setup should you decide to buy one. Good luck! I'm glad to hear your story about your Dad and see you devoting some time to learning to spray finishes. Very rewarding!
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