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I've never built a door, and to be honest, they have always kind of intimidated me. So in this video, I finally decide to tackle building a door. I was hoping this would be a fairly simple project, but once again I can't do anything simple. So come along for all sorts of woodworking fun while I build a modern barn door style sliding door with hidden hardware and some cool details.
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0:00 Doors intimidate me
1:15 Bathrooms need doors
2:38 Making a stable door core
5:07 Keeping it positive
8:03 A dull blade is actually good?
12:06 Taping together a door
15:19 Adding details because I can
18:04 Magic(?) door hardware
20:16 I don't love finishing
21:14 Practice install
22:15 Nobody wants to be stuck in a bathroom
23:43 Final install

[@shaunboydmadethis]

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[@andyboybennett]

Shaun--the reason people react positively to you (well there may be more than one reason) is that you always present yourself very humbly. There are a lot of know-it-alls on Yt, and people are happy to find their faults. Keep it up!

[@shaunboydmadethis]

I appreciate you saying that! I try to keep it as real as I can, so I'm happy to hear that comes through.

[@christopherbedford9897]

@@shaunboydmadethis The goal or debate isn't to stick to "wheelhouse" or "testing the limits" it's _doing what you enjoy._ Some people get bored doing what they are good at, others get so _intimidated_ by testing their limits they don't enjoy _that._ Clearly you fall somewhere on the spectrum, not at either end, and that - I think - results in the best videos.

[@daveparker5569]

As an actual know it all, I can state with confidence that there are several reasons people like Shaun.

[@CarlYota]

People are happy to do a lot of things in the comment section and most negativity isn’t deserved. That being said, if you want to maximize engagement it’s actually better to lean into things that get people to comment. This includes doing and saying things that people don’t like. Wearing mismatched socks. Having things going on in the background. Asking questions that you already know the answers to. Saying and doing things incorrectly. And NOT getting out ahead of it by being humble and anticipating criticism and trying to stop it. You WANT people to comment. Don’t try to prevent negative comments. Just don’t pay attention to them either. The content creators that go the most viral employee these types of strategies deliberately. And they don’t even read the comments, much less get upset by them. They want comments and will get them by any means necessary. The thing that haters don’t stop to think about is that your hate is making the person you hate more money.

[@idontthinkso666]

@@shaunboydmadethis You are all right, dude.

[@djay1120]

I must be a door-building expert because every time I try to sit and watch TV, my kids stand between me and the TV.

[@secksysequin2580]

We all (parents) make better doors than windows. As my mum used to say

[@freethebirds3578]

@@secksysequin2580 We'd just say, "You might be a pain, but you're not made of glass."

[@CheveeDodd]

I would like to think that I'm at least a competent woodworker/furniture maker and I still watch tons of woodworking content. Even beginner content. I've often find all sorts of tips and tricks I'd never considered. Lots of times I learn things from novices because they haven't learned the "right way" yet!

[@shaunboydmadethis]

That's a great outlook to have, there is always something to be learned. Thank you!

[@kenmaira]

You asked for additional information on how you would make an external door vs an internal door, and I feel like that would take up more than a comment section, but let's try. 1. Material Selection - Durability and Weather Resistance: Choose wood that can withstand outdoor elements (rain, sun, humidity, etc.). Hardwoods like oak, mahogany, and teak are popular choices for their resistance to weather and decay. - Finish and Treatment: There are a lot of different finishes, but the main thing you need to be aware of is UV damage. I’m not aware of a single perfect UV resistant finish. I am currently experimenting with taking outdoor furniture to an automotive place to get clear coated professionally, since most automotive clear coats will convert UV into heat. 2. Design and Measurements - Thickness and Stability: External doors are typically thicker than interior doors to provide added insulation and security. The standard thickness is between 1¾ and 2¼ inches. There are several standards for door width that you can use. The most common is 36”, and more modern homes will have 42” doors. - Size and Fit: Ensure precise measurements for a tight fit within the door frame, accounting for any potential expansion or contraction due to temperature changes. This is also a reason why you should avoid standard building techniques, and instead build using a “stave core” to be able to ensure that you send the wood movement towards the front and back, rather than into the frame of the house. 3. Insulation and Energy Efficiency - Core Type: You are able to create the full door out of wood, however wood itself will absorb heat over time. This might not be a big issue if you’re in a relatively mild climate like you are, but for anybody else reading this it could be important. There are ways to insulate the interior of a hollow door using expanding foam, or insulation to prevent that. This could also cause the door to be slightly thicker. - Sealing: Air and water sealing is going to be critical for comfort in the home. The hardest place to ensure that you prevent air transfer will be the sil, there are several door sweeps (including integrated ones) that will allow you to get a ton of success for this. I personally suggest Endura door system assemblies to ensure you have little air transfer. They have a solid system, and a great reputation. 4. Hardware and Security - Locks and Handles: Door handles will have 2 main types, mortise levers and cylindrical levers. Cylindrical levers are the type you usually see in the United States, while mortise levers are more common in Europe. Both have advantages and disadvantages, so I can’t comment on what is better. Door locks have many different types, however they all depend on the interface with the door jamb. If you don’t construct the door jamb in a way that it ties itself into the house, it will be a potential access point. You can also look into multi-point lock systems that will lock at several points at the same time. - Installation: When making the door, and integrating it into the full house, make sure that you are considering water movement. The end grain of most wood will soak up water ridiculously quick, and rot over time. The best thing to do would be to construct the bottom from a water proof material, like PVC to ensure that section will never rot. Ensure that you use appropriate hinges, definitely use ball bearing hinges with the appropriate backset. 5. Legal and Safety Requirements - Building Codes: Your local building codes will have a lot of detail that will guide your decisions. I can go on and on for more details. But I ran out of time, hit me up on instagram @sunnyfoxstudio if you're interested in talking more :)

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Whoa, appreciate all of the info! And I'm happy to say that a lot of what you said agrees with a lot of the research I did, so it's nice to have it all confirmed from an actual person. We will see when I build up enough courage to do a door that actually requires all of those things.

[@Mads_DeKay]

I will say I watch, one to get tips and tricks for DIY, but one, again, I find it relaxing, as others say, watch someone do what they want to do. And your humor resonates with me.

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Glad to hear that! Appreciate it!

[@GrantLangley]

Shaun - I have a tip I discovered that I don’t think anyone knows!! Use a card scraper on your brass! It cuts like butter and leaves a polished-like finish. Seriously, try it out.

[@SleeperHoundDesign]

Oh hell yeah a Friday Shaun Boyd video drop.

[@shaunboydmadethis]

🙌🙌

[@janvisser6643]

I don't want to be to positive but I think you're one of the best woodworkers on KZbin. So deal with it.

[@accrevoke]

There are millions of ways to build a door, and there are always something to learn. I love solid core doors for the acoustic performance and how the inertia of the door affects the handling, it just feels well built.

[@plasmac9]

"Woodworker" doesn't do you justice. This is art. Stunning.

[@cuerty654]

A teacher of mine always said to exaggerate any detail you want to hide, and that's exactly what I thought when I saw you making the grooves on top of the veneer unions.

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Sounds like that was a good teacher! It worked for me!

[@traywayle]

i normally don’t comment but to your point about the positivity in your comments from the other videos - i don’t think i even watch your videos for the purpose of wood working anymore. i think i watch it because i enjoy your commentary, your video style and your overall editing. it feels like the wood working is an afterthought but that isn’t in a bad way at all. it went from me watching for the purpose of the projects - to me watching because i enjoy your videos so much and i look forward to every new one. so it doesn’t matter what you end up making, i’ll watch it anyways :)

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Really appreciate that! Thanks for the support!

[@bigal3189]

Love the v bit at the seams..a door is just a door until shaun builds one lol

[@shaunboydmadethis]

If it's worth doing, it's worth overdoing!

[@paceves4403]

I loved your comment (via your wife) about the pieces not being "too matchy-matchy"! I took the Freebie Coffee table course and built a console table from black ash and am now building an oversized coffee table in the same design but out of ambrosia maple, exactly because I wanted them to be of the same design but not too matchy-matchy! Thanks for your great work, love the new door!

[@johnnyb95678]

Great bathroom door. Wheelhouse or not, always enjoy watching your videos both from an educational, and a humor perspective. Thank you for sharing.

[@flol4570]

There is a nice saying like: The best one to ask for advice is your pillow. I didn't have to release any tension over night, i liked your video right away as usual. :)

[@jenford7078]

I would have loved it if my husband had built a door that looked like that for the bedroom and loved it even more if he'd used it! Beautiful piece, and a classic Shaun Boyd video. Keep doing what you do best.

[@DarkWidget]

Seeing as you're the one watching woodworking videos, why don't you build it?

[@jontaylor8447]

Great video, Shaun! Glad you're going to keep doing you.

[@serefine927]

Not a doorbuilder but I am an artist and crafter and I love watching videos of how other people do their craft, the subtle differences, the joy of them figuring something new out, all just makes it appealing to watch for me. Its just nice to have "background noise" while you chill about something you enjoy doing. So I wouldnt be surprised if quiet a few doorbuilders have watched this video.

[@sportsman1824]

Fantastic build. I like the hidden hardware. I'm glad you you took my advice and did you!

[@markchaplain1152]

The door looks awesome!!! Only thing I would add is a little brass plate in the bottom of the recessed handle to tie it in with the the rest of the door 🚪! 🤔🤔🤷‍♂️

[@SupremeJoker]

Just found your channel last night and I'm loving your grounded dialogue and the way your videos flow. I haven't really done any woodworking since my grandpa died, but you're making me want to get back out there. Love the content, been watching all day. Keep it up

[@user-bj6nl8ut6o]

Great job Sean! Love the design

[@Drowsyrhino1979]

I like watching you build stuff because it's your cool stuff. I like lots of creators, especially the ones that build what please them.

[@ashleyerriah167]

I’m glad you restarted your channel. I watch four-eyes for entertainment but this channel has projects I can actually approach.

[@Obtuse94]

My goodness what a piece of art. Also, so glad you used this same hardware Cam did as I was worried after he used it and all the trouble he ran into, glad to see that both you and him were able to get it working.

[@6453bianchi]

Beautiful looking door. Well done as always.

[@chrisp7957]

Always look forward to when you drop another video. Very nice. Thanks

[@bigdogmn73]

Love it! Thanks buddy!

[@louisnemick1939]

Sir I appreciate your honesty.

[@flying0graysons]

Beautiful work. Love just chilling out with your videos.

[@tclynn10]

Shaun, Your work like 4 eyes is awesome. love your show!

[@MrDazthaman]

Stunning work pal... Appreciated.

[@quekapital]

I always love the reveals in your videos. Especially the sound you use. 😊

[@garyparker5516]

The quality and accuracy of all your builds astounds me. Unbelievable work every time and entertaining videos too. Positivity and appreciation from the UK!!

[@brettjudson3088]

Awesome as always.

[@zachmiller5099]

Looks great Shaun!

[@ddutton0]

Shaun is the best just here for a positive vibes 🎉

[@tomim7187]

Shaun, that is a really beautiful door! Having built a few doors in my day, what you did with the woods you chose, you did a great job.

[@ericsyre9418]

I want to build my own doors and your video just proved me I was right to consider this. Thank you!

[@MattBowlerHat]

You know what, I didn't like the head board as a single piece, but now it has a matchy-matchy buddy in this (way better than a barn) door I think they look great!

[@michaelneely4333]

Nice job on the door. Looks great.

[@chuckmeister6518]

Great looking door, Shaun!

[@BuiltKnotBought]

Awesome door shaun, that hardware looked tricky but everything came together nicely!

[@fudpukker]

Excellent! Good job Shaun, good job...

[@Knappconstruction]

Finally a full door build video!!!!!!!!!

[@darrenleigh201]

Cool door! Thanks for sharing👍🏻

[@bus535joyfully3]

Beautiful door!

[@martingagne3136]

your video are so positive for me ..... inspiration design that i like and your skills!!!!! ill be there for the next one thanks shaun

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

I don't work with wood, I want to, but I don't have the talent. I watch because I enjoy watching a master create stuff in their medium. And I like your humor. Keep up the great work. And if you ever want to make a special deck chair, I have an idea. 🙃

[@maddieadams75]

I’ll continue to watch your beautiful art work. ❤❤ stunning door design.

[@user-im8iw6tk3i]

Really nice and beautiful door !! Interesting method of door built 😊

[@guelphdgc7995]

I see you've gone back to the plum on plum look. Makes me smile. Nice door btw

[@samuelameyer]

I just built a nearly identical door. Same thought process around the solid wood frame and plywood core. Then veneer. But I routed the groves before I glued. I was afraid of messing up with the router. But after seeing you do it, I’d rout them after the glue up, just as you did.

[@MultiTom1956]

Beautiful presentation as always 👌. I am very amateur wood worker but love your work and kind of get to learn something from it .. thank you😊🙏

[@bobruddy]

found you through foureyes channel. really like your work and commentary. build what you want.

[@mountainlightwoodcraft]

Shaun, you asked why someone who makes doors professionally would watch this particular video. As someone who has made well over 300 doors, I have to admit that I simply enjoy making doors. Any time I see someone make anything and present the information both enjoyably and professionally, I will watch them work. When you stop watching, you stop learning. When you stop learning, you stop growing. When you stop growing, you're now merely existing. Make whatever you want (wheelhouse or not) and present the information in your typical visually-pleasing and pleasantly-delivered manner, and we will keep tuning in. BTW: I learned a few things, so thank you for that as well.

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Totally agree with all of that, and appreciate your take on it! Thanks for watching!

[@Aaarbakke]

That's a good looking door! 👍

[@AngelLuisTrinidad]

It's a beautiful door Shaun.

[@erichernandez9925]

Love the work you do. Please bring back the “thickni” segment!!🤘🏾

[@c.a.g.1977]

Awesome project, Shaun! Great trick to add that v-groove, to hide little imperfections by zhuzhing it up. My dad, who was a carpenter, always said: "exact is not exact" when it comes to carpentry. Granted, this rule does apply less for a fine furniture maker 😄 but, still - a smart move.

[@regularguy9264]

I am impressed.

[@martinfletcher2729]

Hi Shaun, the door has the slick style of what you would expect in an architecturally designed MCM home. Well done. I wait for the next part from the catalogue.

[@giorgiochiappini1931]

Beautiful piece!

[@sarahlogan2075]

That's a great looking door!

[@bobromero2485]

Very nice. Well done.

[@grandkeys430]

Inspiring! Great build man!

[@Michal88MC]

I hope to start some woodworking in the future but for now, watching you is probably as much enjoyable.

[@blueeyedsnake]

Great first door, man! I love the brass inserts and how it fits in the room. GGs!

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Thank you! I'm really happy with how it turned out.

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Super door. Thanks for sharing.

[@its9429]

Thanks for this, I also viewed the Blacktail Studio install of this hardware. I have two doors I want to replace with this type of door and slide mechanism, maybe three. Using the plywood helps avoid the inevitable bending and twisting of solid door styles.

[@billmeldrum2509]

Another very interesting episode. Thanks man… 🇨🇦

[@mikemcaulay9507]

I actually get what you mean when you say, trying new things might be your wheelhouse. I’ve been a software developer for 30 years now, yet I struggle to put together a cohesive picture of my career in my resume. What I’ve realized is that my wheelhouse is adaptability. I’ve often worked as a consultant and jumped into projects where angels feared to tread. And thankfully I’ve always been able to deliver. Unfortunately for my career, my resume looks more like a shotgun pattern versus a nice grouping. I’m a jack of all trades, master of some. I’m so happy for you that you get to explore that area of adaptability and experimentation. I don’t pretend it’s not hard work, especially given the dual nature of your job. But there is work that is both hard and fun, frustrating and joyous. I think you found your wheelhouse. Or groove, or whatever. ;)

[@ramitarabichi2474]

its fso un to watch your favourite creator's production quality just keep improving. ur awsome

[@handlesarestupid1234]

Friday video drop! Going to be a great weekend!! thanks Shaun

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Right on! Thanks for watching!

[@russ75670]

Damn nice door, I think you NAILED it!!!

[@edwardsimmons3721]

Nice looking project. Enjoyed the details of the build.

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ginagonzalez6547]

Hi, this is the first time watching your video. I enjoyed watching the complexity of a work of art. I love the finished product. I've never built anything out of wood, but it's good to know how to just in case I may work up the courage to use those complicated tools and build something that will not collapse on me. Lol. The more I watch, the more I learn.

[@joelw6215]

Your voice is like a nice tin roof on a rainy day …. Smoothing. Thank you for the background sounds while I work in my shop.

[@ChrisToups]

door looks amazing Shaun. Not matchy matchy, just the right amount of matchy

[@user-no2tc7jp8w]

I have been eyeing this chair - your timing is spot on. Thank you for sharing this review! Also loving the door and this channel. You are such an amazing woodmaker!

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Woohoo! 🙌🙌 I'm loving the chair so far!

[@Double_Wood]

Love the door Shaun. Also - more videos with the Corgi please!

[@dragon16806]

Good job

[@naioti]

Great video as always, that southwestern jacket is 🔥 too

[@homemadegarage24]

This door is perfectly done, I like it

[@arayawoodworks]

Beautiful craftsmanship! I really dig the design! Definitely a door expert here 😂

[@jbratt]

Brass and walnut really works! Great job👍. Now to to chance the baseboard and door trim with solid walnut…hey, I couldn’t stay positive for the whole post. Seriously I really like it.

[@DigitantMedia]

As always, love your videos and thoughts everytime you upload some. Wicked door! Really loved the lower runner idea too

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Happy to hear that! Thanks for watching!

[@AKGatesway]

Shaun, I love your YT videos - I always learn, laugh and admire your content. Very clear and informative. We want to install a barn door on our bathroom I’m remodeling….but…we don’t like the clunky big hardware most of the door companies sell. So, my wheelhouse just got bigger? No, but I’ll fake it till I make it thanks to you! Stay positive!

[@user-tm7lt2lz7x]

Another excellent video, thank you for sharing your creations👍 I really like your appearance, nice calm relaxing to listen and watch.

[@vamp_valentine3010]

I love the “parallel stories” about the blade and chair lol

[@EyvindurKarlssonOfficial]

Your videos manage to inspire me, teach me and relax me at the same time. You could probably make any build interesting. Keep it up! (Oh, and here's a challenge - I'd love to see how you would approach a backgammon table...)

[@donnygrahambuilds]

I’m not door maker, but I’d hang that in my house all day 👌🏽. Fun video man!

[@maureendeloffi]

You said something that is absolutely key to why I love your work so much!! Your “wheelhouse” is figuring out how to do things you’ve never done before. Yes yes yes, that is why I watch. Your ability to be thoughtful and intentional about design choices, and how you make things work always impresses me. And the results are beautiful.

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Really appreciate you saying that! It's probably my favorite about what I do.

[@alexbeemerphotography4074]

It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat. - Theodore Roosevelt I've heard you and Chris both talk about haters on your channels, and it's nuts! You guys are some if my biggest inspirations for my personal projects, and while I'm definitely an amateur, i would much rather learn from guys like you, then those cold and timid souls whose judgements are ultimately meaningless

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Really appreciate that quote! The internet is a fickle place, but we'll just keep trucking along.

[@5ElementsWoodworking]

Love it! Mixed materials are great. Maybe next time you can do something that's in your boathouse.

[@ssWinni]

dope door home skillet

[@johnhuelsenbeck35]

Nice door! I'm making solid white oak doors for my house. It's getting a bit old doing this, but they are so much better (and cheaper) than what I can buy. As usual, I learned from your video. Thanks!

[@jondabond]

I love your videos. I also love the door. You built it, just to leave it opened. 😊 Keep up the good work!

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Haha! But at least now I can close it when I need to. Thanks for watching!