Under $110 - The DIY Modern Barn Door 

I’ll have to check those out, thanks for sharing!

Thanks for watching!

Thanks! This might be one of our favorite projects we have done. Thanks for watching!

Thanks, It was a super fun project

Great point, I will put together a short update video to show all the components!

Here is an update on the final door and how it has held up after 2 years of use: ru-vid.comvnJBq1c-Iqc

Awesome! Let me know how it goes and if you run into any questions.

Thanks I really appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching

Thanks for watching. I have gotten a lot of request for an update, so I just recoded a short video to showcase how it is holding up after 2 years. ru-vid.comvnJBq1c-Iqc

You could totally go that route, I choose the way i did it for 2 reasons: 1. I liked the more industrial look of the screw wholes on the front of the door vs the back of the door. Currently the inside of the door is just a clean slab which is just simple and clean. Where the front is already busy and textured. 2. It seemed like the simplest/strongest way to ensure the integrity of the connection between the slats and the back panel. Since they are such thin pieces there was a bunch of play when I was putting them in place. If you do go your route, i would encourage you to use a bunch of clamps to make sure they stay completely straight. The fun part of woodworking is there are so many different routes to choose from to make it a one of a kind piece. Best of luck with your project, and let me know if you run into any other questions!

Thanks for watching! the blade I am using is just a 24 tooth blade from Dewalt. Here is a 5 pack: amzn.to/2RaKoyn The secret is to use some kind of straight edge, have a sharp blade, and let the saw do the work. Go slow enough that you are not really pushing through the cut, you are more following the cut. Hopefully that makes sense. I go into a little more detail about this in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-S_Yyxtkf2lM.html For the painting technique, I add this to my paint: amzn.to/3eAV1na which seems to help smooth it out. I also use these instead of sandpaper: amzn.to/33vZpgF to sand in between (3) coats. for lack of better term, it almost heats up and smooths out the paint instead of sand it down. This helps cover up the grain in the wood, which was my goal for this project. Hope this helps!

Not at all, I would suggest getting furniture grade plywood like I use in any home project and you won’t have this issue. This is the same plywood most custom cabinet builders use to build their boxes out of. Hope this helps :)

Thanks so much for watching, I got this one and really like it so far: amzn.to/3RElOzp

@@beardedspruce thank you very much, I wish I looked into this before! It will be for my next project! Thanks again…

That are actually just strips I cut from the left over plywood after I cut the door. I cut them in 1” strips, but you could make them bigger if you prefer.

3/4 inch plywood. It’s a little more expensive then the sanded pine. But, accepts paint much better. Right now it’s only $80 per sheet at my local Lowe’s

Was it birch plywood? Or Baltic birch do you remember?

@@jacoblidell3547 sorry, it was maple. Birch would be great too. I would just stay away from red oak since it is so hard to paint with the deep grain. Best of luck on your project.

Okay thank you I’m planning on making that same door but staining it I just don’t know what would be better Baltic birch or maple. Any suggestions?

@@jacoblidell3547 That sounds so cool. You will have to send me a picture when you are done. I find that maple has a lot more variation and fun knots. Where baltic birch is more of a simple elegant look. You can see the beautiful grain of Maple in this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-N2NgQ1XXRl8.html

It is a bummer, just as wood is starting to drop. Everything else is on the rise.

Thanks for watching, I have used this method a number of times and have never had an issue. We have had all kinds of use including kids hanging on it (kids will be kids). You totally can add a wood rail if you are worried about it, but I am not a fan of that look.

@@beardedspruce Loved the slat door, been visioning a project involving slats. So many ways to construct cooleness

Great question. Typically I charge 2-3x materials. For this detailed of a project, I would probably be closer to 3x and then I would also charge an hourly rate for installation if needed.

Sorry, just realized I was signed in under a different user name. That is my answer above 👆

I was curious, my son's tell me that I don't charge enough for making my sliding barn doors. I charge materials + $200. For me , for a plain door No paint or stain. Does that seem too little to you.?...I'm retired and took up making many things, starting with flower boxes. Then someone asked if I can make a sliding door, then the phone does not stop ringing. I'm in Canada.

@@paulshaw9355 That does sound pretty low, I think industry standard is about 2x materials. But, some of it depends on how much your time is worth to you. How long does it take for you to do all the labor involved in installing the door?

Ok, then I feel like your pricing is pretty decent. I would try creeping it up $20-$50 and see if sales drops off. Try to find the balance between selling a bunch of them, yet not to many that you get burnt out.

Thank you very much for your help Tumbleweed woodworking Paul

Not sure what you mean, can you explain? Thanks

Thanks for the feedback. I try my best to make the videos as informative yet, as short as possible. But, they tend to run long which is why I always add chapters so you can watch only the parts you care about. Hope it was helpful, albeit long :)