Restoring an Old Cabin Door Start to Finish

In this restoration project video, I restore an old true 2" cedar door. I acquired the door from my friend Al aka DB Cooper (seen in my previous video about his life living off grid for 46 years, and on episodes of The Adventure Agents on KZbin). I restored the door through a process of sanding the wood, re-painting the metal, replacing the handles, making a custom tree cutout for the window insert, and reframing the opening for the door at my off grid cabin.
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[@jonathanhines6746]

The door looks great. You are a lucky man to have an Al in your life.

[@zapolistinkerman7588]

Here is what I have learned Diego: You will never apease everyone. Your videos are not about apeasing everyone. They are educational, entertainment and how YOU do it or try to whether success or failure - for education and other positive purposes. If someone doesn't like something you do they are, as you said, welcome to point it out in a comment They can also stop watching your videos. Then there are the "keyboard warriors" that think they need to point out and police everyone. Those are the ones that you find are hypocritical and don't even know it. Just think on that a moment. Yeah, conrol freaks that can't control their own lives. Keep the videos coming and do NOT over think about trolls/haters. Nice job on the door! Take care, tell AL hi for me!

[@Constitution1789]

Oh my gosh, Diego. Those trees that you cut out, those are so rugged and manly. I just love the masculinity that those trees portray.

[@agenttex7831]

That old door is beautiful man

[@JuliaFlowerday]

I recently found your channel and have been watching previous videos randomly. I find your content to be peaceful and compelling. I really like your manly tree logo. Don't worry about trying to please everyone. You just do you. Be safe and thank you for the content. The door "creaking" sound is the best part!

[@suezaple4950]

I remember when Al gave you that door, You have done epic work restoring it, Hope Als gets to see it. Love that you put the rope in-between the boards , awesome touch with the tree in the centre as well makes the old door stand out. Have to love when projects turn out as good as this restoration. Fantastic work Diego ! Have to love antiques. Watching from Ontario Canada .

[@glennwilck5459]

Door is awesome! And al Al is an awesome person to have as a neighbor!

[@jeanniealford4234]

Lovely "cute tree" front door.

[@secondwindtrailers]

I absolutely love all the touches you did on the door. It's very similar to how I have learned to build my trailers. Figure it all out piece by piece. I love the way it came out. Amazing work! There is nothing like woodworking. It's so satisfying when you build things to last!!

[@secondwindtrailers]

You Are so Correct: freshly sawed Cedar smells AMAZING. It's exactly why I line the inside of my trailers with cedar paneling! It's the best!

[@CathiePetrasek]

The door is very cool. You cut off the sad ends of the door, great finish. The tree… in my mind, would look awesome as a stained glass and offer a glimpse of who is on the other side. Not that there is anything wrong with what you did.

[@Aunty-A]

Amazing work Diego!!!!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@jefflocke9029]

Diego, I'm an old Safety man and please use safety glasses when using that wire wheel or other devices like that. We only have two eyes. the door Looks great.

[@marykayburns1521]

Beautiful door!!! I’m glad you don’t have music going but each to his own!!!

[@findingpeaceofficial963]

I love your videos. Thanks so much for inspiring us. I missed this on your first video. In your video of you cutting the longer pieces of wood on your table saw, you had your chop saw and table extension out and the roller up. So I was thinking that on my stand, you can pull out the roller and spin it around to use it as a roller for your longer cuts on your table saw. Just a thought. Keep up the amazing work. Have the greatest day ever, filled with love and peace.

[@JoHarmon-hg7wz]

Fabulous door remake, tree's on door are great, ties in nicely with railing.

[@GalvTexGuy]

Good stuff, Diego! 👍🏻

[@kellyoconnor7896]

I love that door. If you stain the handles and the trees and the frame around the tree I think it would look even better. New subscriber here. I found your channel today and have already been binge watching for hours.

[@Aunty-A]

After tying the end of the rope, you can put a brief flame to it to seal the end close.

[@riverannie7]

Awesome gift from Al

[@njs2311]

man, what a beautiful door, you did a great job und how nice that the door gets a second life.

[@engineeringawesome2183]

Looking forward to that front room getting some mud tape and paint. It’ll look really good once it’s finished!

[@sanjivnaik6865]

excellent job.Love the door handles

[@monicateeling810]

AMAZING DOOR. ONE OF A KIND ✅✅✅✅

[@Aunty-A]

There are solar fence post tops like the ones you put on your deck posts. It adds a nice touch.

[@moali77]

أشكرك لمشاركة افكارك وتمكين الشباب من رؤية فوائد المثابرة والاكتشاف والأجمل هو تواضعك للاستفادة من خبرات السيد إل الرائع اكن احتراما كبيرا للرائع إل و لك أيضًا

[@RobWCurrier]

I have watched a great deal of vids…..bushcraft, construction, etc. Quite truthfully, the best ones are silent….no music, no talking. A picture is worth a thousand words, for sure. Perhaps an audio piece of intro, and what you plan to do, that's all you need ……I think. Peace, Rob

[@PlatinumPlopper]

Couldnt agree more!

[@jerrystout3032]

Outstanding Craftsman ship!😇!😇!

[@DavidsTrading]

Hey Diego! That tree on the door looks super manly and the awesomeness is just great! Im from Sweden and really enjoy your channel, feels very relaxing! Also a dream for me to do something like you do! Keep it up Champ!!!

[@YoungWithKids]

Diego! You're killin' it! Loving the videos :)

[@Kevin_D1]

Good video, no need for music. Great job on the door. It looks nice. Now you can mud that drywall (have fun, mudding sucks).

[@Oho159]

Awsome restoration :)

[@64MAGA24]

I love that door. My uncle built a cabin that had really wide cedar planks. It was beautiful and made with pride. PS: I hope you clean that cut and put some Neosporin on. That usually keeps infections at bay. Thanks for another great video. ps: can’t wait for more bio of Al. His story is amazing and he’s just a really cool gentleman.

[@swirlgalaxy]

Howdy Diego!! Beautifully done maestro!! Sounds like you've been courting a hernia with all that lifting!! I'm sure that someone special is watching & hoping that they can be the ying to your yang!! Big hugs from Kenny in Ohio!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ammo_van_raven]

I've been watching all your prevoius videos for the past week or so ... I'm not sure why I've only just recently came upon your awesome channel and not a long time ago. I love all your videos and also love your positive attitude on life and creativity. Keep up the great work and the positive vibes and hopefully nothing but great things await you my friend. With love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@אלכסייבלנדין]

Диего, ты Большой Молодец!!! Спасибо тебе за твой труд и за твои видео! Смотрю и наслождаюсь, действительно, класс!!!!!

[@michaelboom7704]

Door looks great for that spot!

[@lindamitchell3332]

That is just what the place needed to have the look of a cabin love you videos.

[@gunchuk5653]

Awesome door! But you should've sealed the top and bottom where you cut, the end grain absorbs water much more than the faces, but it is cedar, which is fairly weather resistant. Good job though looks great!

[@babydoll9282]

Play your music all the time you have great taste😊😊

[@TacticalDriven]

That door is great.

[@DebDeBoop]

Great door and great video! Really enjoyed it!

[@marthaobrien3742]

Really like your projects. Love the door.

[@reinerschull7794]

Well done

[@jeffg.679]

Good job on the Door project

[@maribethcable9633]

Oh my gosh pleasepleaseplease protect your eyes all the time from metal and wood dust. I've known two people in a short time who had to go to the hospital and get a piece out of their eye. Microscopic can we send you some good goggles?!! Love watching you

[@SilvioBori]

👍 bravissimo 🎉saluti dall' Italia🎇 saluti SILVIO......

[@scottsmith1761]

I like the music.

[@samlove1081]

Should have put glass 😊😊😊

[@davidcorpuz8288]

nice door job

[@william9835]

Great job. Thanks for sharing!

[@jmvc3727]

Very good video.

[@lynnelewis9605]

Hi there it's beautiful it blends so well where u r living. X

[@jimbrooks3809]

i would like to know how often you change oil in your generator and if you use a magnetic dip stick?? Thanks

[@ScottMason-ss8ww]

I would have liked to see the metal left exposed, that's me.

[@Constitution1789]

Thank goodness you didn't saw off your thumb.

[@Constitution1789]

I didn't know you speak French. 7:41

[@Aunty-A]

“Door sealer thing” is called “weather stripping “.

[@judithwright5084]

Yes music is very difficult. Seems it always to loud

[@TaylorZ2]

Thank God no awful background music!!!

[@JoHarmon-hg7wz]

And what's worse is when they talk with music😂

[@edsecorr7812]

Great job keep up the great work love your videos thank you

[@Aunty-A]

Music is a subjective preference. It’s his channel. Not yours. Get over yourself!

[@empret7704]

I enjoyed this video but I think you can put some nature sounds in the background ... that will be cool 😎

[@fishingwithscott1968]

That tree on the door looks ugly

[@GREEN.EYED.ALLYCAT]

Sucks about your thumb. I did it once when I was 18 and wore gloves ever since then. I never do anything without my gloves.

[@RobertJLessard]

Well you tried hard. Keep trying and you'll get better. No music is best.