Building A Door From Incredibly Rare Wood

[@mitchellbender2722]

“Mitch’s Bucket List” 1.Brad notices me ✅ 2.Snake my way into a video ✅ 3.Meet Brad in person ☑️ Canada Here I Come! Great video as always. Canada here I come!!!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Hahaha, you're on your way to achieving all your goals Mitch!! Stop by the shop whenever you feel like coming to Canada haha

[@bradthomas8711]

@@BlackForestWoodCo Hi Mitchell!

[@theunknownsamurai7426]

​@@BlackForestWoodCo Do your doors have weather stripping around the door?

[@ralphlyons8020]

Very nice work. I’ve been a woodworker for the past 34 years and still doing it. I’m impressed with all the younger guys you have working for you. That’s great!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you! We think so too, it's nice to be able to pass knowledge on to different generations!

[@fairtex7]

the amount of quality wood going into this cabin is insane

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

I know!

[@GrowerTalks]

I'm a drummer, and one of the most amazing, special, rare, exotic and sought-after drum sets ever created was by the German company Sonor, which made a Signature series Bubinga drumset. So I've always been aware of (and in awe of) bubinga.

[@markcollins457]

I can't imagine skipping to the end to see the finished project. The process to get to the money finish is priceless.

[@gojoe36]

As a person who has installed many doors....that is just one of the best I have ever seen. The job is worth a lot of $$,$$$.00

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Much appreciated Bill! We put a lot of effort into this one

[@svenhaheim]

That is the kind of thing I would spend a little on as well if I had that kinda money, real quality work and finishings.

[@GenoLoma]

So, I recently installed a huge American White Oak door, and new AWO door jamb (had to widen the house frame, cut some of the floor and carpet, smash out the old concrete door sill, and cut the plaster on 2 sides to make it fit) for a client and it took 2 full days, working by myself.. and that was after 2 days of applying the finish to the timbers.. I thought that was too long, but I feel better after watching 4 people work in this door for 2 days.. 😁 A beautiful door indeed, as is the mantle.. nice work guys 👍

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much! Haha, sometimes door installs are a little tricky 😁

[@zstarwarsz]

Crazy door. I hope no one ever replaces it, because they don't like the look. Nice job also with that multi point lock install... Really like these longer videos that show all the processes/struggles and especially cheeky commentary

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you Michael! I’m glad you like them, we’ve been putting a lot of effort into them!

[@joem5332]

Imagine if the sold house and new owners didn’t like look and painted it?😢

[@edvance1256]

next owner of the property will probably paint it pink or green.

[@Curly_Maple]

​@@joem5332- That's exactly what I was thinking!!! I sure hope that never happens.

[@michelerussell9044]

WOW love the dovetail detail.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you! Us too!

[@Tanya_Maria]

That door is gorgeous! I can't believe such a beautiful wood piece was sitting in your shop for that long!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

We wanted to make sure it was going to a project that deserved it!

[@str8chevys913]

Beautiful Beautiful work Guy's.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much 😀

[@gprn3]

Thanks to Bubinga to be the star of this film ^^ Really nice door!

[@nancyreier1070]

Beautiful door and the skill to figure out about how to install a door with log cabin being ur pain in the neck was awesome. U are true craftsmen in ur trade. Great job.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you Nancy! It definitely was a bit of a pain but it made it that much better when we figured it all out!

[@robert.brokaw3829]

This has to be one of the most stunning builds that I have ever seen. You have done some magnificent work in the past as I have stated before BFWC crew just amazes me every time with each video. Cannot wait to see what is next. Craftsmen who are afraid to show how things are put together when requested normally don't know what they are doing. Stay safe!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you as always Robert! We truly appreciate all of the continued support from you. We cannot wait for our next video to come out, we are finally delivering the table to Joe Manganiello!

[@christopherharrison6724]

Love exposed dovetails stunning and such a rare wood deserves great joinery.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much!

[@iWriteWithPride]

That wood is absolutely STUNNING. Amazing door!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much Grayson! We feel lucky to work with such beautiful material

[@ScottRedstone]

Of course I watched the entire video. Great work.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks as always Scott!

[@realpdm]

What an amazing door! And the attention to detail with the install is incredible. The jokers who put my solid sapele front door in ruined it and they actually had to rebuild the entire door! Incredible.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks so much! and ahhh, we're so sorry to hear that!

[@theJohnGaltLine]

Wow. When the door was being made, I was thinking this house better look sweet too. From what we saw, it was! Fantastic all around.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you! The house was incredible!

[@nouvadevor9518]

Here in Brazil, we have been planting and growing tree species that were almost cut to extinction hundreds of years ago. In some decades, we will be able to legally cut some trees that were no longer available.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

That is incredible!

[@bensnide5846]

Brilliant, hopefully you've planted them in multiple areas not near each other. You never know, forest fires, hurricanes, poachers. I love hearing what you're doing though. Great work, keep it up

[@mcc19606]

WOW. This isn't a door, it's a piece of art! I wanted to say so much more, but I am virtually speechless. Brad is an amazing Master Craftsman. Full credit to the customer wanting this level of detail and beauty. Mike 🇦🇺

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much Mike!

[@bradthomas8711]

@@BlackForestWoodCo You made my day Mike Thank you.

[@TobiTrans]

Freaking Beautiful. Wow guys. I'm sure the client is amazed. The Grain is nothing I've ever seen. Congratulations for stockpiling it.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you again Torben!

[@maryskibinski6728]

I found myself on the edge of my seat after I watched the assembly of this door in your shop. Gorgeous. The Babinga mantle is proof of BFWC's artistry. Niesamowite, Lezek.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you Mary 😊

[@yvonboudreau3932]

Oh the joy of installing a perfect door into an imperfect opening.

[@bradthomas8711]

Yup!

[@susanmcconnell6041]

STUNNING RESULTS!!!! 🥰

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you Susan!

[@Hobgoblinz]

I love seeing yalls beautiful joinery being on display! My new goal in life is to have something custom built by your company.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you for the kind words 🙌

[@Robmartin26]

Absolutely breathtaking work gents, outstanding as always!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you kindly!

[@josiecapps2555]

This is probably the most beautiful wood I’ve seen !! You guys are the best🤗

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you Josie! 😊

[@theresasmitherman9708]

Your work is amazing. New subscriber from McCalla Alabama 💖🇺🇸

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks Theresa! 😊

[@andrewclarkehomeimprovement]

It's a beautiful door. You've proved my experience of fitting dozens of doors, they'll either fly in or fight you every step of the way. Great job guys.

[@bradthomas8711]

We are all in Andrew. There is no turning back once you start!

[@michellesutton202]

What a beautiful door and mantle, the wood is stunning. Y'all are such artists, in the design, and joinery. So fascinating to see it all come together , just gorgeous.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much Michelle!!

[@bigraymie]

As always.. I'm in AWE at the level of professionalism you guys put into your work, Well done everyone involved (y)👍

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much!!

[@johncotton866]

What an absolutely fantastic video!!! The knowledge, professionalism, and commitment shown by you and the team are outstanding. Thanks for showing us how true craftsmen carry a job through to completion. The bubinga (sp???) looks great. Keep up the good work.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much John! We feel blessed with the opportunity to create pieces like this.

[@kentboys5017]

That door is absolutely beautiful. The grain and quality of the wood is top notch. It is good to see the struggles with the door in a log home. Thanks for sharing this was a great video. 👍🏻

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks for watching!

[@handyandy6488]

A complete tour-de-force of *doing things right!* Amazing job of class, quality, precision for a prestige customer with diligent teamwork. This must have been how they built things in the Golden Age, like the Biltmore House - these guys can still do it - and make an excellent video at the same time. Thank You All.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much for this comment!

[@jimbryant2157]

Babinga is an amazing wood - love the deep red color and grain. I really like the exposed joinery. It shows of the exceptional fit and finish of your design and workmanship.

[@ExclemationMark]

Loved this ‘documentary’ from the beginning to the end. You guys are wood masters.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you Rowin! Glad you enjoyed!

[@dougk5456]

Super job of installing!! You earned your bucks on that one!!!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks so much Doug, we have to agree haha

[@martinmika554]

One word. "Insane".

[@brentmcbride793]

Wow, beautiful door!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you Brent!

[@TheMaxwellee]

Stunning.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you!

[@robanddompattie5153]

What can I say it's a masterpiece. Well done and keep it up

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

We will!

[@John-ww3ji]

Rare wood and Rare look. Just Love the woody feeling.

[@Bhg265]

That door looks incredible

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you!!

[@John-pn7bh]

Looks great. The joinery on the mantle was also a very nice touch.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks John!

[@jpcarpentry4199]

What a journey, thanks for sharing!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@benmartinez8599]

Wow! Thumbs Up on the construction of that door.

[@barry.w.christie]

The grain on this wood is quite simply stunning as is the door, not only that but to basically work with wood which you will probably only work with once in a lifetime must've been incredible. I don't know how many times you measured and then measured again and again and again ... then again ... to make sure you didn't make a mistake ... fantastic 👍

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you Barry!

[@wallacewoodworks9582]

Thanks for touching on the finish aspect! I’ve been back and forth and settled on the osmo outdoor oil, thanks for the confirmation :) starting a massive front door unit now

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Good choice! We’ve had success with their exterior oil!

[@laurenmarshall5132]

Very nice job they are so lucky 😊👏

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you Lauren 😊

[@stacyspooner3572]

Absolutely gorgeous wood and phenomenal craftsmanship!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you very much!

[@aam50]

I was waiting for you to mention the incredible (nice) smell when you work with Bubinga. It’s one of my favourite things about the wood. They were truly stunning pieces you were using there as well.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

So true! It has such a beautiful floral smell.

[@funo6581]

Gorgeous door! Both the door and the install were done by master craftsmen! As the door swung smoothly shut with the sound of the soft click of the latch.. that right there tells you all you need to know about the pro’s that installed it.

[@bradthomas8711]

Thank you Funo. We always try to be at the top of our game!

[@dougk5456]

I have had a piece of Bubinga for over 15 years also. It is figured and I also have been holding it for that special project. At 77 I better hurry up!!!

[@bradthomas8711]

Cool. Get er done!!!

[@paulfowler3416]

Absolutely gorgeous wood and the team make a superb door. Beautiful.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you as always Paul!

[@marvinbenjamin3015]

Very excellent work being done by you guys. And I have a suggestion you guys should try use sleeve when screwing into expensive wood finish

[@bmacaulay18]

That is absolutely beautiful work. The bubinga door is gorgeous. To me it does look a bit out of place on the front of a (multi million $$$) log cabin but I'm not the one paying for it so my opinion is not too important. I keep staring at 32:24 and can't help thinking it looks like a billion dollar door on a multi million dollar house. All the work you guys have done in that place is amazing.

[@marynoonan6111]

It's such stunning STUNNING wood. Love ❤ it!! This piece is in good hands, you guys are true artisans 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you Mary 😊

[@MrBez007]

Incredible workmanship

[@zephyr1408]

By the way your craftsman ship on the door itself is 2nd to none absolutely stunning!

[@maddieadams75]

Beautiful door as always. Baubinga is a beautiful wood. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you Maddie!

[@rumpple4skin976]

Wow love that door great quality workmanship there, and the mantel piece to boot excellent job really enjoyed this video Thanks guys

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks man! Brad was waiting for you to comment haha! He kept asking if Rumple 4skin commented yet 🤣

[@rumpple4skin976]

@@BlackForestWoodCo love his doors and the way he handles the shit on the job site good man there

[@mariocarreiro6946]

You guys do amazing work. That unit is absolutely gorgeous.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much!

[@williammaxwell1919]

Black Forrest Wood Co et al~ you guys need to look into getting removalist lifting straps, it'd make it so much easier and safer to move heavy arkward loads

[@arthurised]

I think that all the superlatives have already been provided in the comments, deservidly so - and I too applaud your team's efforts, Dylan. A great wood, a fantastic looking door, frame and mantle. I'd like to especially give praise to your dad, Brad, for his patience in leaving the Bubinga all those years until the right moment came along👏. And, for his perseverance in still tackling those difficult door fitting challenges after all these years in the profession, instead of leaving it to the young bucks whilst he drinks a decent beer in front of a warm fire, whilst you guys freeze!!!! Despite the technical challenges (pain) shown in this video he still had a beaming smile on his face about a job well done.👍

[@bradthomas8711]

I live for this stuff Bob! As long as I am on the top side I gonna keep going. No retirement for this guy. With what Dylan has helped bring to our business we are building some of the neatest stuff I have ever made.

[@nyernga]

Beautiful house and views

[@acoars]

It's a magical piece of art! Hats down to craftsmen... If it would be easy, everyone could do it

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you! And very true!

[@Flyingstationwagon]

Absolutely beautiful wood as well as beautiful craftsmanship

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks Tom!

[@vanman3752]

Now that's an awesome looking door, well done gentlemen.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you sir!

[@chairmanmike5858]

The Bubinga is exquisite!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

It really is!

[@chairmanmike5858]

Cool

[@renv9231]

Wow! Beautiful work gentleman, amazing wood for what looks to be an amazing home.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you Ren!

[@DrivingWithJake]

That whole set turned out amazing guys! The door itself looks wonderful. Love the figure in the wood. As always road to 1M+ :)

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much!

[@padkins1986]

That is one lovely door! Awesome work guys.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you 😊

[@nakulah]

I think my mind would explode if I were to see this house ( more like a complex) in person. Incredible stuff.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

It was like being in an art museum, absolutely incredible

[@joem5332]

@@BlackForestWoodCo was it an American playing on a Canadian ice hockey teams home?

[@thecloneguyz]

Believe me I've been in dozens of multimillion-dollar homes owned by the richest people in the world and all of them usually only have one or two features Which doesn't make any sense to me cuz I can point out a cool feature in every single house and I wonder why if they're so rich why don't they put all these features in the same house?????

[@thecloneguyz]

@@BlackForestWoodCo when I worked for Bill Gates they put this thing on our caller that kept track of us and would let us into areas we were supposed to be in and would keep us out of areas we were not supposed to be in We had to do all the work at the Woodshop which was almost a mile away You weren't allowed to bring your phone or any tools and everything was supplied by the company I could go on and on and on about the nda's and moral turpitude contracts that you have to sign everyday before you start work If you've never seen a moral turpitude contract it says that you're going to be on your best behavior when you're not at work when you're actually at home and it says you're not going to post anything about the job so that it accidentally goes viral and is taken out of context on the internet

[@thecloneguyz]

All rich people's houses look like a museum you will never see anything in a wealthy person's house that gives you any sort of sign as to who owns it You'll never see personal pictures or decorations every single rich person's house looks like a MUSEUM And they are always cold, and feel really UNCOMFORTABLE I've never been in that gigantic rich person's house and have it feel warm and comfortable

[@MikeGoldfinch83]

Coming from New Zealand, I love hearing tradesmen talk in metric haha

[@CheckeredDeath89]

thats a nice looking door

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you!!

[@Terry11111]

Wow a lot of extra work went into that install

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

No kidding!

[@wannabefunnyman]

Oh my! You guys make such beautiful things! That door is as much art as door.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you man!

[@rustysmommy50]

Excellent all the way around!! Y’all rock!!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you very much!

[@albertomarino242]

Stunning craftsmanship!

[@unionmoon]

How wonderfull, a rare tree that probably took a 1000 years to grow, made into a front door for some rich people. Way to go!.

[@jimrosson6702]

Looks absolutely amazing love the look of that wood the door,mantle and coat rack all look beautiful.Amazing work and craftsmen ship.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you so much Jim!

[@cattac6]

Wow, that is amazing. What a beautiful piece of timber. Terrific job as always. Do you see what I see that the Bubinga looks very much like leather at certain angles? Installation nightmare! I liked the Guy breaking off the icicle as I sit here in 35 degrees centigrade with close to 80% humidity. Thank you for sharing, always appreciate your videos. Cheers Michael

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks as always Michael! This was a tough one but very rewarding in the end

[@davearonow65]

Beautiful doors. I'm a pro custom door builder. I 100% completely agree with your reasoning on not needing mortise and tennon joinery anymore due to great adhesives but I'm about to improve your lives as woodworkers even more. Dowels take time to line up and get everything together. I make dowels out of epoxy. It's SO much easier because you can use a hand drill for the holes, they don't need to be perfectly in line because what you are going to do is instead of using a wooden dowel, you are simply going g to fill the holes with a0 strong 2 part epoxy and once it hardens, you have actually created the dowel, so the holes don't have to be perfectly machined as long as the openings line up pretty good. In fact, if the holes are drilled in at slight angles then the dowel becomes a little crooked, bent in the middle and now you have a joint that would be impossible to pull apart even if the epoxy itself didn't stick to anything after it cured. Anyway, 100s of doors later and after a couple of decades I've never had a joint fail and it is SO quick and easy to just hand drill the dowel holes and fill with epoxy. Maybe give this a try. Beautiful doors and great video!

[@bradthomas8711]

I love your Technique Dave. We are a little spoiled as we machine our dowels with our CNC. As long as they are programmed correctly , it's a piece of cake!!

[@davearonow65]

@Brad Thomas Yeah, I wasn't taking into consideration you were using cnc. Once you have that dialed in, I guess there would be no reason not to use it. It would be just as quick as anything I'm describing, although I still contend a hand-made slightly crooked epoxy dowel would make the joint even stronger, It is really just overkill at that point and I mostly just bring that up for the old school Nay sayers who can't get past the idea of making traditional style panel and rail doors without also using traditiinal mortise and tennon joinery. I would never poo poo mortise and tennon joinery and every woodworker worth his salt building doors and furniture etc should be able to make a great clean lined tight fitting joint, they will always have their place, but I guess I was just excited to see someone with some common sense that realizes like I do that just because something is traditional it doesn't neccesarily make it better or more appropriate. I loved your video and I'm looking forward to seeing more from you guys. Here's a link to some of the doors I've built if you are interested. I'm in Tampa Florida. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHrbda1qYqykjNk

[@ThumpandtheGroove]

Love this! Super glad I have a huge slab of waterfall bubinga stored away. This stuff is getting harder to find as times goes.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

You’re a lucky man!

[@ThumpandtheGroove]

@@BlackForestWoodCo amazing stuff! I'll be holding onto that for easily another 15 years

[@steveluepke9654]

Beautiful job on a beautiful house. Congrats

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks Steve!

[@bastiat691]

I love seeing joinery exposed, it shows craftmanship, when its hidden it feels like it is hidden for a reason.

[@stephanmatuteschulz6209]

hey! ive got that Grex headless pin nailer! Anyhow, what a fun vid. Built a loghouse from raw land in Wa State, so this brings back great memories

[@benstarr9621]

Insane! Such an awesome door! Good work team.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you!!

[@cliffgroce1492]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks Cliff!

[@kennak476]

Awesome to watch craftsmanship like that, and pass it onto the next gen! I can’t imagine what the cost of all that was but obviously money was not an issue!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Glad you enjoyed watching the process! And yes, this is something that will last for years and years

[@Ishmaell711]

Awesomeness job fellas 👍 When I build my home I’m hiring this company to make me a solid 5’ wide mesquite front door

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

We're looking forward to it already!

[@patriciaharkin1571]

Awesome job guys, this is truly beautiful work.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you Patricia 😊

[@ericluba6287]

Wow just WOW so beautiful 😍

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you 😊

[@patrickhepworth9426]

That wood is absolutely beautiful!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Agreed!

[@eugenetrollip751]

What a magnificent wood! ... and the craftmanship to match. Now you just have to find a good cabinet maker to fix your stool!😇😁 Applying that finishing coat is the cherry op top. BTW - show the joinery - looks great!

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks Eugene 😊

[@Burningfootball]

I make doors for a living.. I love the work that goes into this door, nice CNC too

[@Ryusei-BoBo]

Admire all your cool jobs..regards from Tokyo 😊

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thanks so much!

[@fredproctor6973]

Great job and really nice looking door.

[@BlackForestWoodCo]

Thank you Fred 🙌