Constructing a massive barn door - Part 2 ( final)

In this video we finish the barn door and have a look at the final work and what is to come after this work.

[@andrepienaar6459]

Hello Steve, Your door looks great and sturdy. I am just worried about your lock on the outside, as it will be very easy to gain access to the barn by unscrewing it. I would suggest you put round headed bolts through the lock with nuts on the inside.

[@ianroberts8692]

You can drill the head of the screws slightly, takes away the Phillips part and makes them unscrewable.

Good point!

[@PompeyMatt17]

I was just thinking the same..but the idea of rounding off the splines is good...

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments, indeed...and there are more measures at the inside that I have not shown.

[@StevenPope-qn3qb]

The doors are beautiful, well done Steve.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@maguramr.magura2393]

Just what I needed. Proper instructions, from a known reliable source (I found you as you have instructions for many topics on a Lotus Elise that I also happen to have one of). As I also have an old farm, this is much appreciated information.
Thank you Steve!

[@Tim-57]

Hey Steve
Great outcome, beautiful work.
Take care😊

[@davidgibson5756]

Great doors. I see the design element as well as the structural of those diagonal braces. Very nice work.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@davec3459]

Great door and impressive woodworking skills

[@jamesentwistle8258]

Nice job as always Steve, man of many talents

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@PompeyMatt17]

@@D3Sshooter a gun! 😄

[@geoffjordan1254]

Great work Steve, it Looks fantastic. Love the new space.

[@D3Sshooter]

Glad you like it

[@sagecouncil]

Looks brilliant.. I love the work on the barn doors..

[@D3Sshooter]

Thank you!

[@danielsweeney6742]

Steve looks good so far keeping the birds out will be great!

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@kittonsmitton]

Great Job Steve!

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@PeterLee-zn3jl]

Cedar planks..? Gate looks robust...ASTRAGAL ..the panel/trim that covers the gap between doors..
Another superb job , malalrops and all...lo,l

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments, I am using thermowood

[@joepiker]

I concur with those who have suggested you use carriage bolts with rounded heads to secure your exterior padlock. But really nice job and I think it should last a long time (from a professional carpenter with 50 years experience).

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@ericvandomselaar8420]

That look beautiful.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@lucano57]

Nice work , great job.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

The barn door looks amazing! The whole project is excellent. I think you should use some additional lights to "wash" the walls with light and give a more dramatic look, maybe also with some spotlights on the cars. It would create drama and look almost like a set. Of course, being a photographer you know all about lighting for affect!

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments, maybe I do so

[@PhG1961]

Schitterend resultaat. De opmerkingen dat de poort door zal hangen vind ik ook wat overdreven. Ik heb al meerdere deuren/poortjes op deze wijze gemaakt en met de Spax vijzen is succes gegarandeerd. De talloze dwarsverbindingen zijn oerdegelijk. Het eindresultaat van de vloer is ook prachtig. Een knap staaltje DIY.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments, en ja dat dacht ik ook... misschien kennen die de Spax vijzen niet... maar goed iedereen heeft recht op zijn visie en ik ben open minded.. nog een fijne dag

[@libsrdum]

Am I missing something? What good is a padlock if someone can just remove the screws holding the latch in place? Why didn't you use round headed carriage bolts? The gate and workmanship are beautiful.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments, true and there are more measures on place that I have not shown

[@craigwiest772]

Beautiful building with door to match. Totally different attitude in the states. We just tear them down and put up something new. Pretty sad.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@PeterLee-zn3jl]

Epoxy the floor --avoid moisture rising and rusting your cars...
Carry on...

[@D3Sshooter]

Yes, that is an option, but note that under floor there is a plastic humity shield in place

[@jma5288]

That door looks and is "tank proof" ;-)

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@caspianderrick2943]

Gah! The wooden beam for the dead bolt doesn't look level. I'm never gonna get to sleep now..

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments, it actually is , seems of because of the camera angle

[@eriksimpson5570]

I look forward to old rusty videos, Nice gates😅

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@lasskinn474]

water based treatments will not soak into the thermo stabilized wood as well as normal wood, oil should work as normal.
if it lasts 25 will depend quite a lot on how wet it is etc. probably longer than in finland anyway.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@robertberry4109]

You have a perfect opportunity to feed both your passions. You could offer fantasy photos of clients posing with the race cares in fire suits and helmets. Not all can afford to race but they can fantasize. Get a few old motorcycles and leather jackets and set up any scenario you choose to offer like a Lambo or Ferrari with same decked out girls.. Let us get back to Old Rusty.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@jimdean7335]

Awesome job on the doors. I can here rusty begging for some attention.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@avit24]

People can unscrew the surround on the padlock locking system with a battery drill gun..

[@odl21]

I guess he could drill the center of the torx heads with a cobalt drill to make them tamper proof. But I guess it’s more to stop casual entrance as padlocks are easily defeated anyway.

[@01ls1z28dabx]

Locks really only keep the honest people out.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments, yes they can .... however there are more measures in place that I have not shown.

[@D3Sshooter]

Indeed, as these padlocks can be cracked faster then drilling

[@gydson1]

like and comment

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@markbehr88]

Great work. Looking forward to more Old Rusty. 👍👍

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks 👍

[@timhoekenschnieder9109]

Love the door, especially the inside details.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@henryostman5740]

Nice door! You might consider in your tool inventory adding an SDS+ drill, these work much faster than the common hammerdrills and will pay for themselves by adding a lot of life to the hammerdrills by relieving them of this heavy work. H/Ds are great for the smaller holes in stone or concrete but are really taxed on the larger ones. I like the wood look on the door but I think that a clear flat finish such as used on decks or fences might seal it up and make it last longer. It is a bit expensive but an epoxy floor finish on the barn floor would make cleaning it much easier, keep oil stains out of the concrete, and brighten up the space if you use a light grey or tan. A turnbuckle strap on the doors would also help with any sagging.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments, and yes epoxy might be added .... good point the turnbuckle

[@argee55]

The barn is looking great. Love the hefty doors. The cars look right at home.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@franksmodels29]

Great vid amazing build 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks

[@christophernalbone6299]

Excellent job. What is you location? I have only watched part 1 and 2 of your barn door construction. I would like to know a bit more of your background ? Thanks,Christopher

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments. Most is on my channel , the playlist on restoring old houses

[@jt5081]

Steve that is one marvelous pair of doors. You have put me to shame with your skills

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@zo__oshow7659]

Man thinks for the Informations I would do the same to my future farm.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@AshHillFarm]

Very nice, looks great & I'm sure it will last decades!

[@D3Sshooter]

Hope so!

[@robertbandusky9565]

Where you reside, are building permits required?

[@D3Sshooter]

No, as I restore what was already existing with no changes

[@erichlausch9886]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@chrisjackson4457]

You have made a beautiful job of those doors Steve.
My only comment and it’s Not a criticism is like other people have said it would be worth you putting some coach bolts through the metalwork, unless you used security screws.
Excellent job.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments, and yes .... there are other measures that `i have not shown' for security...

[@RumbleRoverTV]

Nice doors Steve, youre a man of all trade. Love watching youre show?

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@TheDaf95xf]

Hi 👋🏻 Steve. Again this is by far one of the best making videos on RUclips 👍🏻 Just be mindful of the screws on your lock hardware as someone can easily undo them 🙄 But overall beautiful barn doors 🚪 Go and enjoy a cuppa tea and frikandel 😋 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@wimcomeyne7775]

Prachtig resultaat!
Klein vraagje, waarom gaat je buitenverlichting steeds aan/uit?

[@gregorymacneil2836]

Your door is plenty strong. There was never any doubt in my mind that the beam would fit first try. Great Work! I would consider treating the door with boiled linseed oil.

[@gailmadaschi6552]

Nice job mate. It’s in keeping with the style of your barn. 👍👍

[@metalhad101]

I would like to see you building some old school wooden derrik crane inside there

[@vanislescotty]

Wonderful work by someone who cares about craftsmanship. Well done. I love the videos of the barn renovation. Very relaxing and inspiring.

[@General813]

Fantastic clean work Steve😊👍

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@chrisslater3174]

Nice work, and I like your attention to detail...hence this comment 😊. The external hinged latch would benefit from a small extension, complete with metal knob end to match the nice old item inside, as it appears to be a bit of a finger trap with the fixed padlock angle? An easy fix for you and your welder. Thanks for the interesting vids!

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the tip!

[@robertbandusky9565]

Looks great with excellent engineering and quality of build. It will last for hundreds of years with proper maintenance 🇺🇸

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@andygreen1811]

Hi Steve, thats a beautiful barn. I live in a 200 year old French barn. I too love classic cars, motor racing, woodwork and metal work.
I am concerned that you havent allowed forcross grain movement, those 30 odd board will move, ptobably expand with moisture. Two screws per board might be ok, but you run the risk of splitting as the boards expand.
Anyway i think you are a great communicater and good guy. I hope i am wrong about your boards. It could be the thermally treated boards dont move so much. All the best Andy

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks Andy for the comments, we will see as thermowood is very constrained in terms of expansion and water absorbance as the cell structure is modified just to avoid that... will look back next year and see

[@mikefisher9992]

A beautiful pair of gates, I had the same thoughts about the padlock bracket. In the UK we would use domed head fixings called coach bolts. Look forward to future projects.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments, and yes there is more to the lock then I have shown

[@marchutchings8834]

Always a pleasure to watch your informative videos Steve. Hi from Marc in Australia. Those doors will last a very long time.

[@D3Sshooter]

Glad you like them! Thanks for the comments

[@ndunguwanjenga4635]

Good job Steve. i really follow your work and would love to have your email too. the frame is really well braced and nicely done. the braces looks great even on the inside. i was searching on more information about weber carburetors and i really benefited for your videos. much later i found out you did more crafts i really enjoy as well, photography and woodwork. Your channel for me was just too perfect!!! Am a Nikon shooter too. My thoughts on those who are advising on a newer version of a driver if it works well i also see no point of getting another one. Much respect from Kenya.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments, and good to see people from Afrika on the channel... txs

[@netherwent2725]

Enjoyed it! A wonderful old building - enhanced by the work of a master craftsman.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@renoreno2701]

Very nice but one can open your gate with removing only 2 little screws !
You have to put instead the type of bolts with round head with square (do a square hole in the metal) that can not be unbolted from the outside.

[@D3Sshooter]

Indeed and a good point, there is a bit more to the gate/door locks that Ihave not shown

[@erikdetar4067]

Looking pretty great ,what a marvelous job

[@D3Sshooter]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@colemadad]

Very Nice!

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@odl21]

Just wow!

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@54mgtf22]

Looking good Steve 👍

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks 👍

[@fillowtree5505]

This looks awesome!

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@jomo350350]

this ridiculous bracing made me die of laughter🤣😂🤣🤣🤣!!!!!!!!!

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments, as long as you have fun....and the door is solid we are both happy.