15 thoughts on “how to build a barn door.mpg”

  1. Thanks for the kind words – glad you liked the video. I turned the shed into a workshop and now enjoy many quiet mornings – alone! Just doin’ what I love.

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  2. Hey, thanks for the thumbs up. Glad you liked the build. Some of us still take pride in our work. I never lose sight of the fact that my kids watch everything that I do.

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  3. I built doors like this for the inside of my cabin years ago. This is how interior doors will built in early America. I wouldn’t hesitate at all.

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  4. Do you think this type of door would be bad for inside a house? Im thinking about using this for the inside of my house.

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  5. On a door that tall I put a short cross piece in the middle too and two short diagonals, then three ‘ T ‘ hinges on each cross piece, much more secure that way.

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  6. hey mike,thank you for responding back so quickly,i plan to build the doors you showed me in a few weeks,i live in upstate ny and the snow is blowing,lol,but as soon as i can il send you the pics.of my new barn doors,thanks to your vids.im no carpenter,just average guy,but you made it seem so simple,so i know il be able to do it,buddyboy

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  7. Hey, glad it helps. Good luck with it. Send me a pic if you’d like when you’re finished and I’ll post on my site: manschoolprogram It might help to inspire others to take on some projects.

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  8. hi there,great vid,thanks so much,your way of explaining is very easy to follow,now i can do this,thanks again,buddyboy

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  9. My pleasure. I have other door styles that I’ll post in the near future. Maybe even some simple cabinet style doors.

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