Building a Bi-Fold Barn Door

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This video shows the process of building sliding barn doors to replace an existing door in a home. Jay gets wood from Jaime’s and prepares the boards by flattening, jointing, and planing them. He then cuts the boards to size and assembles them into two door panels using pocket hole screws. Hardware is installed including hinges and a track system. The doors are stained and finish coated before being installed. Viewers learn skills for wood preparation and door construction. Challenges like mismatched board sizes and installing hardware are discussed. The finished doors receive approval from the Steph who was surprised by the project.
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[@Building_Jays_Way]

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[@jamesmoreland3422]

From the guy who fell through his ceiling to the guy who makes his own custom bi-fold you have come a long way. Well done.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

For real! Lol thanks for watching

[@albertorozco5981]

Jaime is an awesome boss and friend. Its great that he is always available to offer help or advice to Jay or anyone concerning construction.

[@ianstrying76]

Steph’s so cute. Good work brother that’s the reaction you wanted.

[@ramellesmith1520]

Great job Jay! Jaime’s a super boss and friend. You had the right instinct to keep that beautiful maple natural, good on Nanna for knowing as well. Steph’s reaction to your surprise - priceless!

[@AndersonFamilyHomesNV]

Lifting that board when you shot those 18 ga. ghost nails looked like a magic trick. Milwaukee 4 Life! 😆😆

[@Building_Jays_Way]

lol.

[@jv17251]

The wood prep was great. This is how I should have gone after. You leave the panel a little wider a little longer. GLUE The panel, straightline on jointer or with a plunge saw. Then cut it to length. You may need a piece of metal 3/16 x 1 1/4 so your panel doesn't cup, that face on one side may not be enough to keep it straight. You cut a notch on the face piece to hide the metal. Glue the face on, use 2 nails to keep it from moving and clamp the pieces.

[@albertorozco5981]

Jay takes so much pride in his work and it shows with all the improvements on his home.

[@thomastimothy777]

Because Steph knows how to reward him 🍆💦

[@Building_Jays_Way]

That’s nice to hear! Thanks for watching

[@dennisbrown3717]

Brother you don’t give yourself enough credit, that was a great looking door.

[@amazon4716]

Dude is a real wood worker now Looks amazing 👏

[@amazon4716]

* perhaps add a second knob on the other side to match.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks!!!

[@lukerobertson1373]

Love love love them doors jay maybe keep the door knob but put one 4inc down and 2 inc in on the other side may give that look a little bit better bro but wanna see more like this brva keep up the great work

[@RalfErnstBoos]

Never saw a bi-fold door like this and I like the barndoor style you used - more of that

[@wildwheelsdarin]

Your craftmanship (and confidence) is improving with every project! Jamie is an awesome employer and friend for letting you use his woodworking tools like that.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Yeah, I couldn’t do it without him!

[@kathyscott]

Jay, love the doors! You did a great job and I knew Stephanie would love them. Thank you for keeping them natural😊. Only one comment and hubby said it and I agreed, you need to put a second knob on the other door so it looks symmetrical. She could use either knob to pull, but it looks unbalanced with only one knob. Again GREAT JOB!!!

[@Building_Jays_Way]

I think I will do that. A lot of comments telling me that. Thanks.

[@patkane5018]

Look at Jamie.. right back on the horse!!! You're pretty cool too Jay!!!😊

[@Building_Jays_Way]

I try

[@patkane5018]

You kick ass pal😁

[@2BHeard]

Well done Jay!

[@0518Purple]

Just wanted to say, my family and I love your videos. Very entertaining. We had pointed something out on Perkins Brothers last video,about the Mega house that they haven’t noticed. At 22.14 minutes in Jaime looks like “Little Debbie”. All he needs is some curls. LOL. Check it out. Too funny. Been watching you all for a long time. 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😃😃😃😃😃

[@Noland-tv8yg]

love the k brace design well done!

[@josephrussoniello1623]

Jay the doors came out great. It’s always nice to have a great boss to help you out with supplies and the use of his tools. James is great!! Can’t wait for the next project.

[@curiouscat3384]

Hahaha! Jaime telling Jason to be quiet so he can get some work done! He learned that from his big brother, lol

[@SangeTThungon79]

You guys got good bosses. Be blessed

[@teresakovach4144]

Great job, Jay! Lucky you have Jaime and his equipment to get you going! I have a friend that's planning to make barn doors for his garage, hopefully he can get a few tips from your video! Love watching all of your videos! thanks!

[@Andresmust]

It is nice to see a person who has enough self-criticism and who is not ashamed to admit that he can be wrong. Your videos are truly inspiring.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks!!

[@Kristina_Australia]

27:33 I don't get all the 16th etc, just us the 'mm' (millimetre) it's right there and way better to calculate 😂 That door is absolutely beautiful, fantastic job 👏 and thank you Jamie for the timber and use of your amazing workshop!

[@Building_Jays_Way]

👍🏻

[@garymcdonnell]

Great looking door Jay! You're becoming quite a craftsman. And you've created a solid shop as well.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks 👍

[@Twinkie1960]

fine fine job…yung man 👏🏼

[@user-ts7zz6lq4x]

Jay great job on the door. Made the wife happy, and that is always helpful. you’ve come a long way over the years, since falling through the ceiling! Also, bout time you did a video on your workout routine.

[@thevet7420]

OUTSTANDING JOB!!!!!

[@bfuisting]

Great looking door! Jamie has got some nice wood! I'd go with a bigger knob but as you said that is an easy change later!

[@robinharrison3907]

Great Work 👍👍Love watching people working with wood 👍👍Fantastic end product ❤️❤️

[@colinbrooks6290]

Jason …..fantastic project mate…..these doors would cost a fortune to buy….. hand made….. the real thing…. you your family have great weekend….⚒️🔨🎉🔥🎉❤️

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks Colin!

[@albertorozco5981]

You know Steph loved it. I did too. Great looking barn door. 👍

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@mikelmar5723]

Hey jay was Jaime high lol by the way nothing beats a hitachi nailer the best nailers ever

[@jckeddy]

Amazing work Jay, it looks beautiful.

[@tobyslate13]

That looks amazing buddy!!

[@bwhaley419]

Thats awesome your company (and friends) pull up and have your back and help. Super cool. Love the videos! Much love.

[@bobbyscott2750]

Good choice on the natural! All the way!

[@Building_Jays_Way]

I think so too!

[@bobbyscott2750]

@@Building_Jays_Waywe’ve got a new to us house and the previous owner left all their rough sawn pine. You do a good job of highlighting the work it takes (even though you don’t know until you do it!). So glad I saw you featured on the Perkin’s brother channel. I wanna support the small guy. Perkins has enough 😂🎉

[@curiouscat3384]

A good boy scout (or girl scout in my case) always leaves a place in as good as or better than they found it :)

[@SteveSam66]

nice work Jase!

[@ScottGunMag69]

Door looks great! Nice work!

[@lcosko2]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@thepagan5432]

Good job Jay, regards to you and family 👍

[@mufassaism]

Great job brother!!!

[@markb.1259]

Great lookin' project Jay!!!

[@donovandavidsonAlton]

Done a great job Jay was like riding a bike well done first time evolving

[@sophiajahn9664]

Love how it turned out - awesome job Jay!

[@johnseymour8214]

Well done

[@darlene4232]

Looks beautiful

[@SerranoPE]

Great job man!!!! Came out really good! Keep up the awesome work and congrats on the wellness change...super important at our age! Have a wonderful weekend!

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Yes! Thank you!

[@johngray2875]

At first I thought you were absolutely right that knob should be close to the hinge. Until the very end of video when you closed the door. It's better near the hinge for opening, it's better in the middle of the panel for closing door. I think I would put the knob 1/3 of width the panel from the hinge.

[@DonaldMcIntyre-ph6ti]

Nice job 👏 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@albertorozco5981]

Jaime has great advice that he readily offers. Sure has helped me out alot. You would be surprised how much we " dont " know 😂😂😂 thanks Jamie.

[@lakiethakelly1540]

I love it!! I may try this for my daughter's room.

[@robertdombroski7169]

Beautiful job!

[@henryknight7876]

looks good Jay.

[@saluttttt5]

this is beautiful.... love yours videos so much! thank Jay. Mathieu from Quebec Canada

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks so much!

[@rondunlap4628]

Looks good Jay And da wifie likes it win win brother

[@RushAustin]

Great stuff, Jay!

[@DaCheat100]

I'm no builder or anything but I wonder if putting the knob in the same position on the other door might have been a better choice, that way when it opens the knob is facing outwards and won't catch on your clothes or whatever. Look, either way, what an amazing job Jay! Totally the right choice on the clear coat, that's some beautiful timber right there, be a shame to try and cover it with a stain. Looks amazing. Kudos from Melbourne Australia.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Someone else had said that same thing. Never thought about the knobs sticking into the opening? I guess it would make sense to put on the other door. Just don’t know if you would get the same pull effect on the other door. Thanks for the pro tips and thanks for watching.

[@michaelh704]

Awesome door, it looks super good.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thank you!

[@toddslichter7831]

Great project, Jay. Stefanie's reaction was worth all the work. The house is looking awesome.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks 👍

[@ChrisK-LTC]

That looks great!

[@Hans-k9d]

Awesome jay

[@debraimmer260]

Looks great

[@BryansThailand]

Another awesome project Jay well done buddy. Have you ever thought of doing a members channel as the perkins bros do. I would happy to support you same I do with the perkins bros. Keep up the great work it was great to see Steph's face on the outcome 👌😊 all the best from Thailand 🇹🇭 🇬🇧

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Ever really thought of it. Maybe one day?

[@RaymondOSmith-dy1bl]

Nice job guy

[@jermiester7772]

Great job as always Jay. My wife and sitting here and seeing you say it’s a surprise. I always love doing secret projects to see that smile on love on my wife’s face. Happy wife, happy life.

[@teresakovach4144]

You mean.. "Happy Spouse, Happy House! " It takes a team to make a Happy Home!

[@jermiester7772]

@@teresakovach4144 true very true

[@dieselboybc]

Jaime is a legend. He is always trying to do things the best way possible and always thinking how to do it better. And he will take the time to explain lol

[@nadinehenry7985]

It's beautiful Jay ❤

[@TheGregHanson]

So awesome! Good job! I'd put an identical knob on the other panel just for symmetry lol

[@mreinecker]

Great swing set tutorial Jason thank you

[@Building_Jays_Way]

My pleasure!!

[@herdbarus-gunning6501]

Good Job!

[@seekersofrhythm]

Great work. I like the design very much. My thoughts are on the way you fitted it showing the bracing, I would prefer to see the panels to the front but thats my opinion and your wife loves it and it does show the structure which is so well built. Looking forward to the next installment. Stay safe J.

[@jamiespears1075]

Awesome job Jay. I like how you critique your own work its so honest. You certainly take pride in the work that you do. Having a friend like Jaime with his knowledge to help with different things must feel great. Your videos are great, keep them coming.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

I appreciate that!

[@cdsteacher]

Awesome job

[@gimatobar4791]

Another great video. Love your work Jay.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

I appreciate that

[@Dave_1966]

Great job, well done 😊👍❤

[@johnchipman5208]

Very nice job Jay, you are becoming quite the carpenter.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Almost lol.

[@paulrogers3385]

Beautiful door, leather strap pull spanning the two sections

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Cool idea

[@marcialittle7893]

Looks so good, good job.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thank you 😋

[@brianmillard2699]

I don't know how Jaime uses that jointer without getting a pit in the stomach. I get phantom pains just watching him use it. Good job on the door by the way! You could add a little material to the sides to make it wider and would frame it up.

[@Applez357]

OMG I was just going to ask if I was the only one that gets anxiety when I see Jaime using the jointer 🫣😬

[@floopflarp]

It was devastating at the time but Jaime (that's how his name is spelled in their about us section of their website) has been my biggest inspiration for overcoming fears on the job site. He acknowledged his accident and showed his rehab process and even outside of work has figured out how to swap hands for playing guitar after his accident with the jointer. He's inspired me to be more proactive in using the tools but being safe about learning the dangers. I'm honestly curious what earbuds he currently uses for hearing protection and how loud music is since his accident was because he had hearing protection in and didn't realize the jointer was still running which was what caused the mistake in the first place

[@RW-to2fy]

I guess it’s like having bad car wreck and getting back into the car to drive to work

[@Beandiptheredneck]

I rolled a 4 wheeler years ago, broke my arm and dislocated my elbow, as soon as I got home from getting the cast on I went to work fixing it so it would be ready to ride again. He knows the machine wasn't the cause of the accident. It was operator error, and as far as I remember he's got safeties in place now to prevent a similar occurrence in the future

[@KaraBaker-ux3wr]

I am so glad that I am not the only one who had a hard time with this. I used to cringe anytime he was near it. I don’t do that anymore. I think it’s because he worked to hard on his recovery that his robot hand is just his hand now and I try not to think about the accident anymore.

[@jerryrouth]

Love the doors. I didn't know there was a kit do that. It gives me some ideas. Thanks.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

I put a link in the description for everybody. Thanks for watching.

[@Adr1an110]

A KZbin short about the garden would be cool. Thanks for another great video Jay, always makes my week complete.

[@AnthonyCabrera-cy4rx]

Love that door Jay, keep it up the work 💪💪💯

[@conglomeration59]

excellant job!

[@wendylaca1783]

Nice work😊

[@rauljr9869]

Great little project, keep it up!

[@turtuhl]

great job bro! looks great!

[@sonoflighting]

Looks great,

[@michaelmignosa4427]

nice job

[@THEDOOOOORS]

Happy ending 😎

[@scottandrews1419]

That is awesome sir!

[@rickroberts2198]

TWL: thickness, width and length in that order. Ex. 3/4" x 8" x 7'. This is the standard for listing lumber size. Nice work!

[@MaggieGueder]

I love all of your projects ❤

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks, Maggie!

[@mikeisley4445]

Hey buddy the new DeWalt guns stop working when it 5 nails left but I still have a old one looking good buddy north Carolina here buddy

[@gregsidel3557]

J done very good. The most important thing is. You're mad your wife really happy. Good job.

[@Noland-tv8yg]

side note, your wifes reaction its why we do what we do right? love it

[@THEMANTHEMYTH224]

Brownie points! Go Jay go 🎉 😂

[@debby8428]

Nice job! My OCD would agree with Jamie about the placement of the door handle- I am actually driving my husband crazy right now designing a kitchen remodel- everything has to be even and centered. For me I personally would add another knob a few inches to the left just for looks. BTW- love your videos!

[@rossmatheson4303]

I had the same thought about the handle. Even if it's not used, I think the symmetry of one on the left-hand side would be excellent. What a great project, though. An excellent upgrade on the original doors.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

I’m getting that a lot about the two knobs? I will ask Jeff what she thinks and do what she wants! Thanks for watching.

[@debby8428]

@@Building_Jays_Way As a wife of 42 years I agree. Whatever Stephanie says goes!!

[@jimserhant7741]

Nannas always know best. Great job on the doors, Jay.