100 Year Old Door Repair - Full Video

[@carlsanders7919]

Great work. One step I would add, Before applying bondo, Apply wood petrifier, I was a Contractor in Seattle for over 20 years, its a great wood preserver and makes old, soft wood hard, also prevents future rot. Thanks for posting the video. Maybe Customers will start to understand how much actual work goes into these projects.

[@lizsalt1610]

I love watching these videos. You not only see how things are repaired and learn how to do them for yourself but you also realise hwo much work goes into fixing things. Love the 'new' door!

[@danimalgb8387]

Thank You for this post. Planning this exact fix on a 70-year-old door next weekend and doing some research. I will steal the trick with the router guide screwed onto the door - I didn't think of that.

[@johnbarneswood]

Make sure your screws don’t pass through your router path! Happy building

[@shonaboufford7342]

I really like how they were able to return the doors physical integrity and still keep it mostly original. It still tells its lifes story

[@WojciechP915]

I didn't even realize that you installed a temporary door until the very end. Very good work, and efficiently done too.

[@ryananthony4840]

Had I not seen your comment I was about to stop watching about 10 seconds in when I saw him mortising SPF lol

[@stever2633]

Very nice craftsmanship! And you didn’t ask for my opinion, but a cranky old carpenter taught me years ago the reason these old doors last as long as they do relies on drainage of the stile-to-rail connection; any moisture that gets into the joints between bottom rail, stiles and panels (and it will) drains out if the stiles (vertical members) run past the ends of the rails (horizontal members)... if the rails run past the ends of the stiles the drainage path is blocked, water can’t get out, rots the rail, stiles, panels faster than before... same with windows. That said, please keep the videos coming! Thx

[@Smurphenstein]

I love watching these videos, not only so I can watch fine workmanship but so I can learn more techniques I can use with my power tools.

[@TheBrownSys]

Very nice work. So good to see these beautiful old doors being saved.

[@Th3nylo]

mid way through this video, I was like "did I click on the wrong video? where is the goddam door restoration?", oh never mind.

[@damarisarts9489]

Same, bro, same!

[@gordon8858]

Hello John, Thank you for your video. The attention to detail is fantastic, hopefully, the door will last another 100 years. Brilliant job. Gordon, Halifax,UK

[@СергейФедорович-д3я]

Easy come, easy go..))) Respect for your working from Russia.

[@88ElevenShop]

I love watching videos like this. you do very well

[@johnbarneswood]

Thank you!

[@newellbutch]

Really nice work. Nice to see that there are still people who take pride in their work.

[@danielbehling1236]

this has got to be one of the most satisfying videos ive ever seen, watching a craftsman work and the time elapse was a great decision, i myself am restoring an 1894 victorian house and these types of skills are needed in my project, it was super cool to see this guy work

[@johnbarneswood]

Really appreciate that Daniel. I hope you’re enjoying your restoration project! Sounds like a dream

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[@debbiesitarz8762]

Amazing! This kind of skill and craftsmanship are very hard earned. Very good job. And on that note, I'll be leaving my original 130 yr old door that was once on our house, at the back of the garden shed, where I found it. This is way beyond my skill set.

[@joseantoniochalcohuaranca1031]

Gracia por enseñar señor carpintero

[@taoli34]

very good craftmanship, I think some people thumbs down because there is not enough explanation. Anyway, I gave my thumbs up.

[@ozairplays]

If mentioned paste and loopy will help us to repair minor things by ourselves

[@onlythewise1]

things are so much better when ya got the right tools and your not drinking or on pot

[@outlawflyer7868]

wow, this was like reading a book with clear pages. Nothing is being explained. 10 mnts of my life I will never get back

[@lynparrott4404]

Linseed oil on the door parts before priming would assure a much longer life for old wood and new wood as well.

[@jasonkerrick9419]

Wow true craftsmanship!! You are a true craftsman and artist!!

[@johnbarneswood]

Thank you!

[@mattbrooking2146]

Typical Boss turns up to help you put the letter plate into place 😂👍🏼 cheers boss I really needed your assistance with that! Nice job! Lovely door!

[@priestland1]

I’m very lucky that my 200 year old front door is in as good condition now as when it was first made. Slow grown Baltic softwood is as good as any hardwood.

[@csucskos]

Glad you finally fixed that DAMN DOOR!

[@thenotesinbetween7983]

Spooderman soopderman

[@mindlessmindwatch7807]

These guys work super duper fast, never seen this speed before.

[@stankolodin5586]

I like how you can see them loading up the old door from inside the house.

[@lingamwiva5967]

Грамотная работа и не только в плане работы с деревом и инструментом! Молодцы

[@romeo2473]

Who can do it better than these guys? Great and professional job, guys!

[@kylemiller893]

I think most anyone with half an appreciation for how the original door was constructed could have done a better job. The tenon should have been blind. No screws, NO BONDO, and the replacement wood and veneers should have been quarter sawn. It could have been done right for the same amount of money and a little more time. This is a goombah job that wouldn’t weather well after that latex paint fails.

[@davepelfrey3958]

Excellent and beautiful job on this door repair. I Love what you all do, fixing broken and making it work again.

[@CB-xr1eg]

Just one criticism, why have the letterbox right at the bottom? They should have put it in the middle underneath the door knob. Poor postmans gonna get an aching back!

[@akenjah]

Not just that mail can be easily stolen. I think it might be for looks? The other side was covered up.

[@rickowens4397]

Polyester filler is not a good choice. It is hygroscopic. Should have used epoxy. The bottom of an exterior door is subject to a lot of weather exposure, as evidenced by the damage that needed to be repaired, so you should have used vertical grain veneer glued and coated with epoxy for maximum durability. Would have only cost $50 more.

[@successfulMillennial]

Why did you install the mail slot so low on the door?

[@johnbarneswood]

That’s how they originally built it. People were a lot smaller 100 years ago.

[@successfulMillennial]

@@johnbarneswood ohhh ok.... the mail delivery person about to have a bad back 😅

[@mariosavva999]

The height of the letter box must give the mailman a bad back

[@marklittler784]

😂😁😀😅😃😂

[@marklittler784]

Probably kicks it through loooooool

[@ericr.3759]

By gluing and screwing that bottom repair completely across, rather than to just the rail, aren't you concerned that the stiles will spilt and warp with humidity changes?

[@kimchee94112]

What is the adhesive in that caulking gun? No weatherstripping?

[@darumer123]

Great job.. Why didnt you used the same type of wood as in original.

[@pinfarmer]

3m makes a little test stick to check for lead paint. Great idea before a restoration.

[@johnbarneswood]

Great advice

[@ladytron9188]

Poor postman he’ll give himself a sore back with that letter box.Great restoration.👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@mickenoss]

Bane of my life dude, decent flap though. =)

[@ladytron9188]

mickenoss 😂😂😂😂😂

[@schneit]

Not if he is a midget

[@mercoid]

@@dianea3324 David Midget.

[@emmams5]

@@dianea3324, I have a 1960's British sports car called an MG Midget. Do I have rename it an MG Little Person because the perpetually outraged snowflakes say so?

[@nanawenty]

Whats the pink material that you used on the wood?

[@rosamacri8601]

Meraviglioso restauro!!!! Saluti da Italia 🥰👍

[@reggiefoelife]

not much but its honest work

[@JimWellman]

Came for 7:21 to 9:07. Thanks a bunch for the detailed view into the repair steps.

[@liamailiam]

I have a 100 year old broom. Its had 5 new heads and 4 new handles

[@ExpiredCartonOfEggNogg]

It's not the same broom Or is it?

[@c.j.cleveland7475]

@@ExpiredCartonOfEggNogg No, it isn't. Sorry. 🤷‍♂️

[@SimonHume81]

Only fools and horses might get Triggered

[@ryanclelland6743]

How's it feel to have the broom of Theseus?

[@PoliceTelephoneBox]

@@c.j.cleveland7475 But it is.

[@unavailable753]

The tool they use around 0:37 to square of the round edge of the inset - what is that called? Looking for "square chisel" and similar only gave me attachments for power tools.

[@ammonsword517]

You guys do good work. So many comments, here, about what you should’ve done. I think minimizing repair work on painted antiques is good, because you don’t know what condition the wood is under the paint, so sometimes out-of-site-out-of-mind is a wise thing. Also, not sanding it down completely preserves the amount of original wood still left in the door for the next repair “100 years” from now.

[@cenaboyle]

What is the pink stuff

[@EroxNow]

what is your shooting camera ?

[@brucesims3228]

Yes, the outcome is wonderful. I was surprised that the rest of the door was not strpped, though. Any particular reason?

[@seanl714]

I guess he ran out of crap pine and bondo. 🤦‍♂️

[@robbo9566]

UK health and safety would have a field day in this workshop, no riving knife on the bench saw and so much more. The end product looks fine, but laminating this way leaves end grain exposed on the sides, there is a reason doors are constructed in the way they are as it allows for unequal expansion and contraction, as soon as heat or moisture get to that bottom lamination it will expand across the width of the door and lock it into the jamb. This is a cosmetic repair rather than a restoration, there's a big difference in the two.

[@swift2765]

I agree completely! Some things look good from a distance but don’t go too close. This looks like a botch repair and quick fix. That softwood will need replacing in 12 months unless it was accoya. Just tubing in mastic round the beads made my blood boil. Do it properly or don’t do it at all... a decent company will have to go back and put this right

[@youtubeistrh4666]

What the charge for that door?

[@tammenjnobaptiste]

Is that a masonic temple?

[@adriaan7627]

Would have liked it when the used product type was listed and explained. Wood rot filler here and some kind of kit there. What are the considerations and choices and mostly why?

[@sinlokemp]

Awesome work

[@johnbarneswood]

Thanks man

[@anaywalunjkar]

Thanks man for not putting any music, and do your work lil slowly man, it's exhausting

[@Johnny-dz6vl]

Nice to see restoration rather than demolition 😎

[@waynejones5039]

Is there a reason why you didn't make the join as good on the inside of the door, 13:02 ?.. just curious

[@johnbarneswood]

This door was never to be used. On the inside of the shop it is always covered by a dresser full of shop items. The inside appeal of the door was not of importance.

[@waynejones5039]

@@johnbarneswood thanks for the reply, it was more out of curiosity than anything

[@coldcitydweller]

This is great. Thanks so much for making this video. I really needed to see the part starting at 7:00 ish about repairing the bottom of the door.....I had been wanting to get doors put back into the opening on our first floor between the front room and the dining room and just in the last few days realized the pair of doors were still in the house but had been redeployed by previous owners each to single openings elsewhere and one had been trimmed top and sides to fit one of the openings. I'm really hoping to be able to fix it and bring the pair back together to their original location. At least this is some inspiration!

[@samueladams584]

Man these guys move quick

[@libertylion9317]

I love that board sander,. Now I gotta go find me one of them!

[@anilkumarn6091]

Good job.

[@sroberts605]

Interesting - I didn't understand why it had a fascia/thick veneer to the original door? Was that an original part of the door (and if so why?), or a later repair?

[@TheLoner70503]

The postman has to bend down to deliver the letters??? WTF???

[@johnbarneswood]

Dogs used to deliver mail 100 years ago

[@gloriahanes6490]

I have a 180 year old ornate door which is a bit warped how do I go about straightening it out the wood is solid walnut. Any information would be appreciated.

[@marcellino1956]

This is the 2nd time i watched this......and again WOW

[@johnbarneswood]

Thanks Andy!

[@DexterAnderson87]

This video kind of remind me old Diresta videos! nice job!!😉

[@johnbarneswood]

The best complement ever. Thank you!

[@adeh503]

Nice job fellas

[@carolyncrider8217]

Wow. How many hours?

[@MrJasdog107]

Excellent restoration work .

[@horaciopaggi9633]

a true love for screws and nails...

[@johnbarneswood]

I don’t have time for dating women

[@lifebeforedeath1788]

This speed is what my manager assumes is “minimum effort”

[@TheMistervac]

I watch and watch and the main thing that makes me wonder is where is the threshold in this door? What happens when it rains on the street? Does water flow directly into the apartment? That is why these doors are damaged because water "attacks" them from bottom I would add a threshold and install seals around the door. This will mute the noise from street. Additionally: At 13:02 we can see where the elements are connected. This is unacceptable. Bunglers.

[@Max-hw6lv]

Don't worry, it's in Seattle. It doesn't really rain there.

[@MariaMaria-dw1sn]

I say! He didn't do anything to the inside.

[@ABC-rh7zc]

Nice job. I have 17 old doors in my home (mostly French windows) which need a similar treatment. I'm thinking of buying all the tools for this project and doing it myself as it will be cheaper than hiring a professional for so many doors. Nice to see videos like this to get some ideas on how to do it properly. How much did your company charge for this job?

[@Majjie24]

Have to agree with you on that one... Just some commentary would have been great. Just to know what products to use where. Would love to see your work... post a clip hey??

[@anilhettiarachchi7335]

Worth to watch amazing craftsmanship

[@IppiopaidFEEDBACK]

I noticed around the 2:15 mark use a combination of nails and screws, I’m just curious as to why? Great job by the way! You guys are so fortunate to have a shop with all the tools and everything.

[@McRocket]

Why so many people are obsessed about old stuff is beyond me. If this was my door and it broke? I would have sold in on ebay to someone who would pay WAY too much for it. Then I would have gone to Home Depot and installed a new door...and made a bunch of money out of the deal. I could care less how old my doors are.

[@johnbarneswood]

You should check out the RadioLab podcast episode about “Things”.. I’m sure you’d like it!

[@turnerkevin3]

Great work guys proper job 😎😎👍👍

[@squeedum4893]

Well, this is a different kind of woodworking video. Thanks, KZbin Algorithm. Great work!

[@johnbarneswood]

Thanks Jed!

[@nickwhitworth1864]

Maybe in another hundred, someone will find this door in need of more repair and fix her up again and note your nicely done work

[@thestumblingblock3459]

Using PL as the adhesive, and trying to pin the stiles with a piece running the entire width is sure to make this door last 20 years.

[@MrJimtimslim]

Nice work but I fear that new pine you laminated on won't last very long. Couple of years and it'll be all chewed up.

[@NSDaishi]

A million times yes!

[@recyclingrider6743]

What glue or silicon do you use?

[@MrSuperstray]

Super! А у нас бы новую пластиковую или металлическую поставили (((

[@mervjames6183]

See that bloke that’s a craftsman beautiful work

[@KanakaMaoli1]

Like these types of videos, good job guy's 👍

[@benc640]

Looks well. I'm curious as to what the building was?

[@arunchauhan8796]

Where is colour for this door

[@ninjaangler7715]

Nice job pal..👍😊

[@KishoreRJ23]

Bahut badiya bhai 👌

[@zonianinexile]

Love it when they don’t talk nonsense and get to the point...too many self-impressed talkers out there🤗

[@Qbm2109]

fine work

[@donaldfranklin5391]

Very awesome video on restoration on a front door

[@urazatesoglu]

ahlak budur işte

[@DaveFromVh1]

Hey nice door

[@kansascowboy5721]

Excellent craftsmanship 👍🏻

[@resecurelatch]

Just an FYI. There is a new door hardware I invented that is the perfect answer for Antique Door repair. This solves the problem of loose door latches or deadbolts. No more glue, sticks, putty, or ugly metal sleeves that ruin the doors beauty. I hope many who watch your channel will know that this hardware is out there in the world. Maybe one day available at Home Depot. ReSecure Latch.

[@pauloff7488]

What is that for a glue?

[@theannoyedmrfloyd3998]

Is that a mail slot or a mouse door??

[@Hawkens85]

Fantastic job, great attention to detail. I liked your minimalist approach to repairing! Does this door see daily use? I ask because that spaghetti of wires under the door seemed to make it hard to open, so I didn't know if they used it often.

[@johnbarneswood]

Thanks for your comment. This is a side door to a retail store. They said they hadn’t opened it in decades

[@Ronin-uj7tb]

beautiful craftsmanship

[@MrClaudio1951]

WEEL DONE!