Adding the barn doors before winter

[@JB-pd4ni]

Amazing! Where there's a will there's a way-and you always seem to find it.

[@oksteve5709]

I like the look of old wood, makes it look like the barn has always been there. Nice job.

[@virginiareid5336]

So very nice to see you again. The barn doors really look good. I'm sure once they have the chance to dry out and you can get the batons on you will really be pleased. Thank you for sharing your video today.

[@lauriewilliams8221]

Great stuff. My DAD built a GARAGE on our farm here in AUSTRALIA on his Soldier Settlers block in the early 1950's. He made his own CINDER BLOCKS & wooden roller doors. He poured a strip of concrete under the doors & had wheels under the doors which ran in the furrow in the middle of the concrete. CHEERS, & LIKED & SUBSCRIBED. p.s. It's good to see somebody who is handy with his tools.

[@estherwilson9871]

Love the doors, they look amazing. I Enjoy your videos and your channel is one of my favorites. Glad your still staying. You've done so much, hang in there 😊 fan from Texas.

[@jerylynbean7634]

I can't wait until You make the doors for your cabin home, Stephen. The barn doors are an example of your plans they will be impressive! I confess I think everything you build is impressive! Good work and God Bless. I am real happy to hear about your 3 videos a week plan. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

[@estellaknox4488]

Hi everything looks great, I love working alone, welcome back, and Happy Holidays.

[@suenorton873]

Out of everything on your homestead i love the barn doors the most.

[@sianbentley1527]

Good job done. Glad to see you again. From the UK

[@ReedFamilyFarm]

Thank you for sharing this project! I love your name and the doors- and I love your style of doing things- You make it work with what you can get, like that gorgeous rough sawn lumber! You don’t have all the “fancy” tools and a perfect setup already - you have a realistic setup, and are doing it all by yourself - which is totally where I am at with my projects on my little mini-homestead. I can use what you’ve shown me in this video to make my barn door happen! Thank you again for sharing and God bless your next project!

[@ReedFamilyFarm]

“Barn”, not “name”… I love the barn! Dang autocorrect

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

Thank you so much. I hope that everyone can gain a little bit from each of my videos whether it’s right or wrong. Lol I’m glad that this video helped you in some way. Good luck on your homestead!!

[@pollyanne9973]

Well thought out... and a good time to get that job done. Winter wont be far away. Take care. Carole in UK.

[@johnpiegzik298]

Great job! The new doors look awesome! John 😎👍

[@bigmamma6946]

Thank you for sharing your experience the doors are awesome.

[@sherylannejacobs7235]

Amazing work. They look really great.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

Thank you

[@mmanut]

GREAT JOB. 20 Cents a board foot is cheap, very good deal. Perfect lumber for building a barn‼️👍👍. Vinny 🇺🇸

[@peterbarlow8912]

I’ve built a number of rolling doors and I’ve found that the taller and narrower they get the rougher they travel. Putting the trolleys closer to the corners (lengthening the wheelbase) helps them run smoother. Also I’d put some additional crossmembers (purlins) to hold your boards in plane. I put the trolley brackets on the outside on top of the cladding and use longer carriage bolts than National supplies

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

Great tip!

[@yvonnezyirek5167]

Looks great!!! Its amazing to see you do all of this solo! I can only imagine how heavy those boards were! Also thanks for the follow on IG!! Total fangirl moment for me when I realized 😆

[@nightsong28540]

You are continuing to do a fantastic job of everything you work on. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, stay safe, be careful and keep warm.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

Thank you..Happy Thanksgiving to you too.!!

[@sueanderson9688]

Love the look of the barn doors, almost like you meant it :)

[@harrywilliams2005]

nice job and your sweatshirt rocks!

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

Thank you

[@aprilaveritt6535]

Thanks for this! Pigs at the end is a nice touch. :D

[@dragonflyhill5748]

What a nice barn and doors

[@janambrose4917]

You really do work smarter, you always work hard but this was a fantastic idea to get the doors done. Way to Go! Looks great too. thanks for sharing. :) Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

[@ghostz61987]

Thanks for sharing this. I stumbled across this video while trying to prepare for my upcoming project. I am trying to enclose below my deck for additional storage and wanted to do a single 9 ft wide barn door. I am doing steel panels around the perimeter, and similar to your batten clearance issues, I need to clear the ~1" rib of the siding. Do you have a follow up video showing the jamb detail? I'm trying to latch and lock strictly from the outside only.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

I haven’t done a follow up video. I only latch and secure mine from the outside as well using latch hardware from tractor supply

[@lindatremblay2445]

You Sir, Are Awesome.

[@AfterTheRains]

It must feel really good to have another heavy task checked off the list and now you have shelter to work in the rain and snow. Bet the pigs enjoy their hot cuppa. Wonder if they know how spoiled they are?

[@alwaysteatime489]

Loving the doors

[@therichisonfamily2187]

@hickoryridge How have the doors lasted? Any issues with them warping or twisting? Do they seal good? Did you ever bat them out? I'd like to show you what I have on my barn. Im considering switching to a rolling door system.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

They have done pretty good. They catch a ton of sun so they have warped a little using green lumber. I still haven’t put the bats on yet and I should have raised them up about an inch higher. When we get a lot of snow or ice build up they rub the ground. Other than that they work great.

[@PlanetMojo]

Nice doors! Had to laugh about the chickens. Our chickens used to love the outdoor shower and would make a total mess of the place!

[@lauriewilliams8221]

I just noticed in the comments section that you have a lot of GALS following you. Somebody told me that if you want to attract the Girls to "get a PUPPY', but I think I should get a few PIGS. LOL. 😂😂😂

[@briandufty1609]

Love the pigs .keep upload. And share. Yo Xx.

[@lindalong2297]

Fantastic.

[@boblani8150]

Hi. Enjoyed your video. What size boards did you use to build the frame. Thanks

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

I built the frame out of treated 2x8 material.

[@jamesdeffenbaugh5166]

Put some diagonal bracing on the inside of the door to reinforce the squreness of the door as they dry out, and have something to nail the center of the boards to.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

I thought about a diagonal brace but with no side load on the doors they really don't need it. If there is any movement in the middle after the batons are put on I will put in a center brace .

[@andrewbaucom4351]

Can you provide details as to what track system you would recommend? Sorry if I missed it. Thanks

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

I used the one from Tractor Supply. It’s fairly heavy duty and not too expensive

[@andrewbaucom4351]

Thanks

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

You’re welcome

[@jeremiahthomas2669]

Did you make that drill attachment. I would like to know more about it

[@timmartin692]

Nice job I am not to far from i live in Northeast Arkansas I have been watching from your frist video do see alot deer

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

I have deer here in the yard pretty much every day. The most I have counted is 31 at one time.

[@johnmarquardt1991]

I think you need more back supports -- won't the boards warp? Always impressed with how much one person can do by themselves.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

I can always add a cross brace if needed but these boards are already seasoned and shouldnt warp any.

[@joechase1713]

Over that length they will warp and cup, John's suggestion is right you should add at least 2 more cross boards on each door, Even if you think the large boards wont warp (and they will), what about your 2" battens. As a contractor, I always respected those customers that wanted to get some skin in the game and earn some sweat equity. You have my respect my friend, but add those boards.. lol

[@deborahmarquez4029]

Smart man.....

[@genegoodman5233]

For future, put a wedge or something to set the boards so you don't need to use your toes. Don't you need some cross framing on the back of the doors to screw the boards to? On the barn at home we had a little roof like over the track about 4-6" to keep the weather off in the winter. What you did works fine, I like it. Future, you could shim the track out so the doors would clear the batten. The barn looks good now fill it up.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

I used washers to shim it out to clear the batons. I will be adding the trim above the track to shed water over the door. I just haven't gotten around to it yet

[@jmb3d]

How do you keep the wind from blowing it off track

[@mariamiller2782]

Where did you get your hardware? 😊 And, I’d like to see the inside backside of the door. We are getting ready to build 10’ Doors for our horse barn. I love the frame idea…sure seems much easier..

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

I got the hardware from tractor supply

[@ManthatsCool100]

hi where do you buy the track and the trollyes at im going to have to do this next summer?

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

I bought all the hardware at Tractor Supply.

[@stevemitchell2452]

Where did the hardware come from

[@janetcutler9539]

I'm always pleased to see your latest videos how your building is going,with barn doors up that's one less construction ticked off the list and some mighty ticked off chickens you've taken their play den away😂 Have you kept a record of how many screws you have used in all the building constructions thus far? It would have to be in the hundreds or thousands? God bless

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

I havent kept up with it really but it is a lot for sure

[@wendyc.5769]

Done right good!!!!!!!!!!!!😁

[@jaspreet105]

great video? what kind of track did you use?

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

I bought it locally at Tractor Supply.

[@ManthatsCool100]

i was curious when you put the railing up how does it bolt on lag bolts? how wide is your piece that you mounted up there?

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

The railing is bolted on with 6” timber loc screws. The railings are 4.5”x4.5”

[@rickseddon7237]

@@hickoryridgehomestead9177 so did you drill holes through the railing or did you use rail hangers?

[@ErnieHatmaker]

Lol! The piggies fight over thawed water!😳😂

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

They fight over everything!!! They fight like they hate each other but cant stand to be apart. They even pile up on each other to sleep..

[@ErnieHatmaker]

😂😂

[@junglecamping8621]

I have a large barn and am looking for light weight solutions. Any suggestions? Thanks

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

These doors are heavy once built but very light to just build the frames and cover once they are hung

[@BrokenMonkeyProductions]

Why only use one screw to hold the frame together? And why hang the side boards off the ends of the top rather than under the top boards? I'm not criticizing. Just asking the reasoning and if there is any strength difference one way or another. I need to build some doors soon and need a plan. Lol

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

the screws I used are structural screws that were 9" long and have the same sheer strength as 5/16 lag bolt. The boards on the outside attach on the top and bottom and tie it all together. I hope that helps

[@tjderiemacker1099]

Looks great! If you don’t mind me asking what size barn is that & where did you get your hardware? I’m looking to do something like this on my 30x40.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

The barn is a 24x48 and the door hardware came from my local Tractor Supply

[@tjderiemacker1099]

@@hickoryridgehomestead9177 thanks for the info and reply!

[@farmall450diesel]

Great video. I'm going to be doing the same type of door on my barn. Can you tell me where you bought the drill jig from? Also can you tell me the size and type of screw you used. Thanks in advanced. Eric

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

The jig I bought from Home Depot. The long screws were 9” long fasteners I had left over from building the roof on the log cabin. They are similar to timber lok screws.

[@farmall450diesel]

@@hickoryridgehomestead9177 Thanks for the reply! Eric

[@ChaosWarrior26]

Where can you purchase the track kit?

[@sandravanlankvelt7975]

Is it necessary to put a cross bar in the center of the door? Would this help to prevent the lumber from possibly warping outwards??? Really like with wood panels for sure.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

I dont think its necessary but I might come back and do it anyway. It wouldn't hurt for sure.

[@sandravanlankvelt7975]

@@hickoryridgehomestead9177 bless your heart for being open to questions. Your deck is gorgeous too.

[@jackier7737]

Did you put any flashing over the rail to protect it from rain? I guess if it's galvanized, it won't rust.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

not yet. I have it but it just hasn't been installed yet.

[@DebbiesHomeplace]

The barn doors look fantastic Stephen, love them. Will you be housing some animals in there, perhaps a couple of stalls? Look at those Pigs, growing like anything. Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

I think this barn is just going to be for storage and tools. No plan for stalls right now.

[@bammbamm1961]

the long screws you used for holding the door frame sections together? where did you find those?

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

The local building supplier. They are 1/2 lag bolts that are 14" long

[@jeremytolbert9633]

Is that a bat box on top?

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

Yes it is

[@adamaustin3373]

are sliding barn doors weatherproof? do they seal good enough for a shed/barn that is insulated?

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

They can be but it takes more work. They will need rubber skirts at the bottom and the sides of the door opening to form a better seal.

[@denisemacdonald2062]

Aww spoiled piggies 🐷🥰🐷🥰

[@TonyT-lo2sz]

Are you still thinking about the winter job or are going to stay on the homestead and make videos.?

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

For now I'm staying here. Either way I will still be putting out videos. Im going to try to stick to releasing vidios on every MON,WED, FRI. Working, filming and editing all by myself is a pretty tall order but Im going to try and stick to it.

[@TonyT-lo2sz]

@@hickoryridgehomestead9177 your video's are appreciated and I do enjoy them.

[@mbsloop1272]

I'm curious....are those oak boards and are they thoroughly dry? My experience once(live and learn), I built a massive privacy fence with rough cut oak, screwed all the boards in place and then about a year later I notice the boards coming loose.......as the oak finished drying and shrunk it popped the screws(broke them!!). I had to go back (pre-drill holes as the oak had hardened so much) and put in lag bolts. You've done a jam up job on your barn, looks great.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

They are not oak but pine like the rest of the barn. They are over a year old and so most of the shrinking has finished. They are just dirty and stained from the way they were stacked together

[@mbsloop1272]

Gotcha. Since I'm new to your site I wasn't aware of the kind of material you were using.... thanks for your reply. You are doing an awesome job, I'm impressed and that doesn't happen very often!!! lol@@hickoryridgehomestead9177

[@Chaos_Feyre]

How did you adjust the doors to remove the gaps between them from top to bottom? You skipped that part but I'm curious. I might just go with a single door.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

The rollers are attached to bolts that screw in and out for adjustment. There is a jamb nut to keep them from turning on their own.

[@jeaniearmstrong6125]

Can you tell me where you got the hardware

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

I bought it at tractor supply

[@jeaniearmstrong6125]

@@hickoryridgehomestead9177 Thank you!

[@Woktavius]

where did you get the hardware for this? what was the approximate cost for your projecT? thanks

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

I bought the hardware at Tractor supply. I can’t temper the cost for the doors but just guessing it was probably around $200 for everything including wood.

[@Woktavius]

@@hickoryridgehomestead9177 thank you. Googling barn door gets more results for interior bullshit than actual barns

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

That’s the same problem I had.

[@larrysowada9905]

Did you put stoppers on both ends of the rails so your doors don't come off the rails, just a suggestion. Larry

[@briandufty1609]

Good g. Got my but kicked for same... funny now...

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

yes sir I did..lol. I dont want to have to pick these heavy things up and get the rollers back in.

[@lauriewilliams8221]

@@hickoryridgehomestead9177 Just reading the comments now after making my comment above. Further reason to have the concrete strip underneath for the support wheels to run in the groove. DAD had an adjustment mechanism to compensate for expansion, or contraction depending on the weather. Hope that idea helps..

[@cherolynwolf5913]

What will keep the doors from sliding of the top rail?

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

Stop blocks

[@twiz206]

Where did you find the hardware?

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

I bought it from tractor supply

[@ohske]

woo kerja yang bagus good 👍👍👍👌👍😊

[@Sam-kn2mm]

Well if you could do it alone I guess I can. No more excuses

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

It’s not as hard as it seems . You can do it.

[@dorindajenkins7825]

👋😃

[@dianedodd8944]

Slidding? good job, edit the spelling LOL

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

good catch. I was in a hurry and missed that.😂😂

[@ram43x80]

Why doesn't he speed this up?