Awesome idea and finish!

Nice simple design. I'm trying to upgrade some 1/2" plywood attic knee wall doors and have tried a hatch concept similar to this. I have added foam insulation to the back of the door and added weather-stripping around the frame to air seal it. But I cannot come up with an effective way to keep it tight against the weather-stripping. This design keeps it from falling out but doesn't really keep a tight seal around the edge. I am trying to maintain a finished look and want to make it functional rather than just screwing it on permanently.

Awsome Job!!

Your video is exactly what we were looking for to cover up a small access to the attic that is in a bedroom wall. Very simple but from a design aspect very nice looking. Thank you for sharing this.

This is a great video, but it took me 8 tries to get the trim right.

This was awesome! Your explanations were very easy to follow, unlike some videos I watch on home improvement stuff. I also appreciated seeing you juggle being a busy dad while working on the project. As a busy dad myself, it was motivating to see another parent in action, and indirectly teaching their kid extremely valuable life skills in the process. My kids never fail to decide they're going to talk to me when I'm in a meeting with a manager or something. 😄Thanks for sharing!

Try the badger, diamondback and Occidental. Their top of the line. I have a mismatch set of all three and they’re the best.

Do you guys still use these atlas 46 vests?? Interested in long term review, if it’s something you would still recommend?? Nice video Gents!!

man this is an excellent video thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise. One question for you. On the top trim piece where/how do you decide to put the 45 deg cut? I know you only want like 1/2" lip on the trim but I dont understand where to put the 45. Thanks!

Can't justify 1k for a vest. Would have paid 3-400 you quoted though

"Someone's calling you." 😁 Nice video. Thanks

I wear size 30 pants and M shirt, what size vest can I buy?

Thank you sir ! The best idea for a acces door.

Yea but what keeps te bottom from popping out

Let’s go, Brandon❤ 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

That’s awesome!

The spec ops looks like a chinese airsoft vest that is not specific to tools that you van find on the net for 25 bucks.

Looks great, thanks for sharing!

Love your sweet little helper’s intentions !!!

I built an access panel a few years ago similar to this, and have a bit of advice for those watching this video wanting to do the same. Note, I didn't watch this video when I built mine and have learned from trial and error. First, if your access panel is large, maybe any larger than the one pictured in this video, the full 2x4 frame can actually get quite heavy for some family members to lift and remove. I have opted to rebuild my access panel with the frame pieces only in the corners and long side to reduce the weight. Second, the part sticking up that this video shows at the beginning is absolutely crucial. I didn't have this in my first attempt, and the pressure change from the furnace / AC kicking on actually sent the access panel crashing to the ground more than once. You need those frame corners sticking up at least 1/4 inch or more above the access door to hold it in place during pressure changes. The casing board around to trim it up will hold it in place the opposite way. Third, it might seem like a good idea to cut a hole and then use the same piece of drywall as the door, because it will be a snug fit. As briefly mentioned in this video, you actually want it a bit loose. This is so that you can maneuver it to lift and remove the panel, otherwise that tight fit will get in your way and you'll practically break the trim pieces trying to get it off the wall. I trimmed around 1/2 inch from the top of mine. When measuring, be sure your frame extends that extra 1/2 inch! Finally, if you're using a piece of drywall, the sides and top of the drywall piece will just be gypsum, and will crumble to the touch. If you ever accidentally drop the panel or put it down rough, there's a chance it will just break. I found that painting the edge around the panel helps seal it very well, and prevents dust from crumbling off every time you move the panel. One additional step I eventually took was using bondo on the corners only. It hardens like a rock and made them very strong / break free, as this was an issue on mine after a few times the panel fell due to pressure changes. I wouldn't recommend the bondo for everyone, but it depends on how you plan on trimming it I guess, or if you want your piece of drywall to be more secure.

Why would someone wear something like that. To go shopping 🤔🤔🤔

I like the fact that you mentioned the dedicated speed square location, but did not mentioned anything about where you stick your hammer, a glaring omission. As a carpenter of 30 years, and presently looking for a new rig, would strongly base my decision to purchase on those two criteria. Very informative review. Thanks

Great idea and nicely done. However, one caution: I don't think this will work on a load bearing wall if opening is to be wider than existing stud spacing. This solution requires that a header is not used, since space is needed for the two extended 2x4's. Great idea for a non-load bearing wall. I plan to use this in an upcoming project.

Clever idea and solid execution!

Thanks for this...exactly what I need👍

They are trash

Is this rig jump compatible?😁

thumbs up on being ready to fight off the taliban while installing access panels!

Camera person was on point. Thank you was looking for way to seal my entertainment center wall

Jeez put your damn camera on a tripod. just couldn't watch anymore

Great video. Unfortunately it seems i found out about this 4 years too late. These vest are too over priced for my taste. A single large pouch is $300 plus tax.

Thank you! We have a five foot by 30? Inch opening and this solves my access door problem.

Oh man I’m spending a $1000 for my setup 😂

I like using the coffee canister to hold the screws

Damn. This is way easier than trying to tape, mud, sand, more mud then more sand, prime then a full paint job. Great idea

Dude if I could come there and hug you I would. You have solved such a big problem for me!!!! Hurrah to you mate!

Great Idea! Thanks. Will definitely be using this. Any ideas on a ceiling access panel?

Great video sir. The panel looks amazing! My wife and I very much enjoyed the fact that you did not cut the parts out that had your camera man talking. It is very endearing!

Thanks for the help brother. I just built the very same panel. You saved me $200 on buying a closet door that would have looked out of place. That design is simple, effective and well explained. You get a like, a suscribe, a share and a bell hit. Well done sir!

Son of a bitch.... I wish I would have seen this before fiddling with making a door. This is a lot cleaner and so much faster. Will be using this in the future.

Suggestion: To avoid the possible top slide-in conflict (which I did experience) from a tight fit, use a 5/8" drywall section rather than the same 1/2" wall thickness. But also a thin shim of material will work too, such as thick tape.

Cam girl stole the show I hope you paid her accordingly

lol 8:13 A men thank you camera girl lol

Absolutely ingenious. No hinges or door nobs needed!! ❤

Great idea, thank!

Good shit.

Nice

at 8:20 , the Dad look! :)

Cool! Nice job!

I cut out two access holes (24x19" (above the bathtub) and 33x16" (above the door to the bathroom in the master bedroom)) to monitor termite activity after I treat the walls there inside w/Termidor. I think to use this clever method to make the access panels. Can I use Poplar 0.75x2.5x as needed" inside and frame it w/0.25x2.5"x as needed" outside. The walls are painted and stencilled, so I think if I use those thin poplar pieces w/thickness 0.25", the panels will be less visible (I'll paint and stencill the edges of those panels same way as walls). I'll do 4-6 screws into the studs in addition, but still not sure if I can use so thin wood for framing. Thank you so much for such a clever idea for the access panels. I cut another access hole (16 x 16") to monitor the second bathtub for possible leaks or smth and planned to hang the door from the drywall on hinges. But the method shown in this film is so much better.