Handmade Door and Lining, how it should be done!

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[@Robe999]

To make a door from scratch is one thing 🙏 that’s another level , but to make it to fit a previous reno and make changes is exactly why your called a Craftsman, attention to detail , and workmanship is just 10/10 , another awesome video , a big fan from Perth Australia 🇦🇺

[@BradshawJoinery]

Cheers Mate, Thanks for the kind words! :)

[@bchdsailor]

Always a pleasure watching a professional craftsman perform

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou, i appreciate the kind words matey

[@garrymetcalfe5914]

The paint will craze if there's a trace of old wallpaper paste. Wet and scrape off and light sand. 👍🏻 Keep up the great work, takes me back 40 years doing purpose made for British Rail

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thanks Gerry, ahh I wonder if it was wallpaper paste then. I wonder if it was talcum powder residue.

[@garrymetcalfe5914]

@@BradshawJoinery got to say i enjoy watching your projects. I'm just venturing back into my trade after 35years as a civil engineer. Missed making things 👍🏻

[@zephyr1408]

I am very mindful of what a great blessing it is to be able to acquire the tools , a shop space, work vehicle, to do a job of being a licensed mill works/finish carpenter. Therefore like you a couple times a years I give back by doing a job free of charge! A couple months ago I rebuilt a Pergola and hv done furniture jobs also! You are a gentleman and skilled jointer ; hats off for helping!

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou! Yes i am lucky and also through hard work to be in a good position i try to give back as much as possible, well done to you for doing the same matey! 🙌

[@davidaldrich3488]

always proud of your workmanship young man...even to the point that the screw slots all point the same direction.....well done as usual

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou David, Them screws were tiny!

[@marcuscicero9587]

casings are gorgeous, as is the entire job. thanks for lettin me look over your shoulder as you bring these beauties to life

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou for the great comments. :)

[@mattknight3399]

Awesome as always.. you've been a huge inspiration over the past couple of years. 👍

[@BradshawJoinery]

Cheers Matt! 🙌 Don't know what to say, sorry for not posting much recently!

[@eugenegalasso7581]

Great video, I just finished making a large casement window, three sash wide. I'm not a pro just an old retired guy. Your videos always help fill in the gaps in my knowledge so thanks! Now that I'm finished can't wait to see the sashes you'll be making. Best wishes.

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thanks Eugene. Im working hard on the edit. Pleased your sashes turned out well!

[@grotekleum]

Brilliant work, lots of visual tips to store away in the grey matter. Thanks for sharing, and looking forward to the sash window videos. I agree with you re: the tractor sale. A hand-shake is a gentleman's contract with the moral binding of a written one - obviously the vendor has no morals. Sad to say that is the state of today, dog eat dog. Thanks for sharing.

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou! They are coming soon! It should be a great resource! Yep wont be using that place again! Vote with your feet, but then these companies dont want to deal with the Small businesses.

[@NeilDunlop]

Lovely job and hats off to Kian making the move to up his game 👌

[@BradshawJoinery]

Cheers Neil! Yeah he's really attentive and will do well.

[@mattknights274]

every one of your videos is pure gold. That architrave profile is stunning. Looking forward to your sash window videos. Keep it up 👍

[@BradshawJoinery]

Cheers Matt, your a true gent. Thankyou.

[@williamcooper5009]

Great stuff. Brilliant design and craftsmanship. Thank you!

[@BradshawJoinery]

Cheers William

[@dougsaunders8109]

Thanks for the videos and education for me

[@BradshawJoinery]

Legend Doug, thankyou so much! :) Im working on another video but struggling for the time currently

[@mikeshaw511]

Thanks for all the great videos!

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou Mike. Very generous of you buddy.

[@udomuller1542]

Thanks for being so detailed in your videos. For me it’s always enjoyable to watch your vids, always something to learn from. Thanks!

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou very much! It's great to hear such positive response! 🙌

[@Kevin-tk9tr]

Nice weekend's work there, any chance of an in-depth video on the wide belt sander, set up/belt choice etc, etc.

[@BradshawJoinery]

Maybe! Im not very good at machinery videos haha! ill give it a try

[@Kevin-tk9tr]

@@BradshawJoinery I'm sure that you'll be fine your content is always very informative and I'm sure people will find it interesting and useful keep the great vids coming 👍

[@joinertanner]

That's a super job from a fellow joiner.

[@BradshawJoinery]

Cheers matey! 🙌🙌

[@derekpbyrne]

Beautiful job guys .... like the tips on the expanding foam

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou, good health

[@leonardshaw9958]

A joy to watch. Thank you.

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou for watching!

[@michaelplays2449]

Great video, fantastic build !!!! very enjayable viewing........thank you

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou Michael!

[@tobiasbostwick9002]

I greatly enjoyed this fast paced journey. Beautiful outcome! Thumbs up to You and Kian!

[@BradshawJoinery]

Cheers Tobias. Legend! :)

[@markosborne5510]

Really interesting video, good to see you back. Look forward to the Sash Windows?Cians a lucky guy to learn from you hope he does well.

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou Mark! Shouldn't be very long at all tbh! Will be a few videos to come on them!

[@mikehewitt6484]

Really enjoyed this video, thanks Oli & Kian for using your weekend and producing an informative video too. The door looks spot on, and the casement looks like it was put in when the house was built. You can’t beat matching mouldings on a period property. Great stuff gents 👍🏻😉

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou Mike thats great to hear. :) Have a good day

[@eatdrinkwineguy]

Thanks for sharing so much detailed info. Subscribed.

[@BradshawJoinery]

Cheers Myles, Appreciate it.

[@gaynorjasonjack]

Great Video, thanks a million

[@BradshawJoinery]

Legend, thankyou!

[@chriswild2458]

Excellent as usual and good on kyan for learning and improving and yourself for teaching

[@BradshawJoinery]

Cheers for that Chris!

[@DovetailTimberworks]

Fantastic. Good you were able to take us along on a fast paced job like that, thank you! Great results.

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thanks matey. Hope your well!

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

Won't be long and we will see Kian Joinery KZbin channel, he looks like a good kid and has chosen the Master to learn from 👍👍🦘🦘🦘🦘👍👍

[@BradshawJoinery]

Haha!! Yeah hopefully. Be great to see

[@Homerbub]

Beautiful work!

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou Homer

[@peterlevov400]

Thanks!

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou Very much Peter! Your very kind :)

[@bigbadboodah]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@BradshawJoinery]

Cheers MAtey!

[@wallypoly563]

Excellent work. Beats sitting at a desk for a job.

[@BradshawJoinery]

Sometimes not always! 🤣👍 Cheers 🥂

[@reaper060670]

Brilliant job Kian mate.. Not many young lads today are willing to work for free just to learn their craft.. Big up to ya young man.. This was a brilliant video mate.. U managed to get to a wedding as well into the bargain.. haha! Nice job all round. I love the way u made the mouldings but u have industrial grade machines tbf though.. I have a homemade router table.. I have my table saw and I have a cheap as chips jointer/thicknesser but they are working for me atm. I'm only really getting started with my own smaller workshop but I loved watching this video bcos I learned so much about how the door is made, and also how u put the skirtings together in parts. Thanks for the info bro..

[@BradshawJoinery]

Cheers Silm, Kian is a top lad, i try to encourage and teach him all i can. Pleased the video has helped you there is some good info in older videos on door making, albeit not the best videos of commentry bit the content should be gold if your looking to learn.

[@johnomahoney565]

As a hobbyist/DIYer your recent tips on measuring, layout, sketch up are class. Sets the professional apart as the basis for a perfectly crafted outcome. I’d be interested in a generalised overview of how a job like this is costed whist remaining competitive in the market, especially as you mention material costs spiralling. Great job!.

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thanks John, Just work out what materials you need and price it plus soome markup to cover organising, fetching and any problems dealing with that side of things you may encounter, then your best guess on timescales plus profit.. Each customer is different. the same project for 2 diffeerent clients could be completely different prices.

[@johnomahoney565]

@@BradshawJoinery Yer some man to reply to all the comments!! Much appreciated. Makes sense. Interesting point at the end though.

[@antonoat]

Quality work as always guys, looks great 👏😀👍

[@BradshawJoinery]

Cheers MAtey

[@brianhmonks]

Nice video Bryan. May I suggest that you could have used the Shaper to make a shallow mortise for the leg frame. Would have made it neater than just screwing it to the underside of the top. Enjoy the journey. Cheers, Brian

[@geralltgriffiths7772]

Thanks

[@BradshawJoinery]

Hi Gerallt, thankyou very much for the Super thanks. I will pass onto Kian today! :D

[@leftwichprojects]

Another smashing and inspiring job Ollie as always. Look forward to the sash window video 👌👍🏼

[@BradshawJoinery]

Cheers Jason, I am doing a bi tof editing on the sash constantly. Big video\!

[@frankcornfield5915]

Great project to share with us. The detailed work is just what I needed to see as I have a door project in my home.

[@chriskidney6374]

Great video Ollie, really informative and enjoyable. Looks like it grew there well done to Kian and yourself. Looking forward to the sash windows video . Cheers Lads

[@BradshawJoinery]

Cheers, yeah beautiful door that is! thankyou

[@paulwhitemore1801]

Great Job lads! You're a real craftsman, and there aren't many about these days. you are a pleasure to watch and learn from it's great to watch someone so skillful and has pride in their work. Keep it up! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou for the great feedback Paul 🙌

[@paulzirker706]

Another great video Oliver. Stunning work.

[@BradshawJoinery]

Nice one Paul! 🙌 Thankyou

[@gyulabujtor7378]

Perfect job, I enjoyed watching it.

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou

[@Quaker521]

Beautiful door and a great video. Love your attention to detail and a thumbs up for using an original lock/handle combo.

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou! The original lock definitely adds to the setup!

[@jameshughes7038]

It is an absolute joy to watch you work!!!

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thanks James! :)

[@dougsaunders8109]

Catching up on Videos, lovely job Ollie as always. A product I was pointed in the direction of by a painter for stabilising is zinsser gardz. Brilliant product

[@BradshawJoinery]

Cheers Doug, i ended up using zinnser Bin the shellac one in the end. Sorted it out!

[@myRefuge3710]

Great job

[@BradshawJoinery]

Cheers !

[@jezza42]

Another awesome video mate, always an inspiration and an insight to how the pro’s go about projects. Top marks to Kian too, keep it up young man 👏👏

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou Ian, Good health to you

[@johnbolwell5969]

That is a magnificent job; very well done indeed!

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou John! I am really pleased with it!

[@JPGuay]

Absolutely gorgeous !

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou Jean-Pierre 🙌

[@jimc4731]

My opinion, the door and trim being so perfect with a factory finish and all are out of character with the historical existing parts of the building. JIM 🤔

[@BradshawJoinery]

Hi Jim, The goal is to renovate to a high standard. I would never install anything to make it look rough. If perfectly installed it can be aged back, but the door isnt factory finish, its hand painted, the spraying just speeds the process of building up the layers.

[@ridgmont61]

Mighty impressive work. Fully agree using original Victorian locks.

[@BradshawJoinery]

Cheers Mat! Yeah brilliant value and couldn't believe it's virtually identical to the originals

[@simoncarney9944]

Fantastic work as always Ollie! A lot of the older frames were made up of sections, my dad’s old woodworking books show a lot of them, just like you did but without the benefit of modern materials. Modern rim locks are not good, just pressed steel. And I’m not even going to look at the link for the tape cutter, I keep buying stuff on your recommendation! 😃

[@BradshawJoinery]

Cheers Simon, yeah ive come across it quite often in older properties, some lovely details tbh. The rim lock should esy last another 100 years. Thankyou

[@rick91443]

ALWAYS enjoy watching; looks and sounds like a proper door(not that I could do it,) great video...;rr Normandy, Fra.

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou as always Richard!

[@neilwilliams3707]

Love it

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou

[@Blade1310]

So spooky. Just checked my notifications were set properly, then checked your last vid was over 2 months ago, then this popped up! Going to save watching it for a comfortable cuppa moment and of course to get ready for some long awaited maths lesson! Glad you're back Ollie!

[@BradshawJoinery]

Haha! That's crazy! Nice one, hopefully it's worthy of the right moment! All the best 👍

[@Blade1310]

@@BradshawJoinery Well it was a two cuppa episode but worth every drop. Fantastic work as always Ollie. You're so right about the quality of old stuff over new! Keep up the great entertainment.........and your job of course!

[@jamesmills6766]

That's interesting your thoughts of spraying top coat and avoiding primar, will have to give that method a try, Thankyou!

[@BradshawJoinery]

Its harder work, and some topcoats are easier sanding than others... but the result is worth it.

[@raydriver7300]

First like! I looked for you earlier today and, once again, as my French daughter in law taught me, tonight I go to bed less stupid 🌞

[@vanzipper6486]

No it's me first like 😆👍

[@BradshawJoinery]

Nice one Ray! Haha that's a good one! 🤣

[@neilhowarth9362]

Looking forward to the sash windows

[@BradshawJoinery]

Wont be long at all Neil! Thanks

[@petedavies4796]

Quality job as usual Ollie, that drill looks interesting .wondered where you had got to . Was thinking you had retired lmao .

[@BradshawJoinery]

Haha! Nice one. I know I've been working alot but didn't think I looked retirement age yet 🤣🤣👍

[@robinrafferty8725]

Very tidy 👍🏻

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou Robin

[@jaumeroca6164]

thats art, thanks for sharing.

[@BradshawJoinery]

Cheers for that.. :)

[@kickpublishing]

This is lovely, textbook work but hugely over-engineered given the strength of modern glues. I'd hire you but if I was making my own doors I wouldn't spend time on haunched tenons when domino XL made doors will outlive our grandkids. But it was very satisfying to watch.

[@BradshawJoinery]

Agreed and disagree tbh, i dont think a loose tenon will ever be as strong as a through wedged tenon, but it maybe it is strong enough to last as you say, so does it matter? The only dislike i have is the lack of tenon showing through the door stile, just doesnt look as good to me, but then that could be overcome by squaring the domino hole and the domino and driving a small wedge in.

[@Homestead_Ireland]

You have to be able to split your mind like an Apache helicopter pilot in order to listen to both audio tracks concurrently. Saves time.

[@BradshawJoinery]

Haha Fair enough, hopefully you found some useful info

[@Homestead_Ireland]

@@BradshawJoinery Yeah always do mate, thanks. I'm looking out for your sash window series. I guess you're busy making them now.

[@jimbartley9125]

Nice work as usual. Cheers Jim

[@BradshawJoinery]

Cheers Jim!

[@davidwrigglesworth5233]

Great video. What was the drills that you used to fix the frame instead of masonry drills

[@BradshawJoinery]

They are multiconstruction bits. Really handy! amzn.to/3Trec4X

[@neilw4881]

A1 top class as usual. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@BradshawJoinery]

Cheers Neil

[@handyjim]

brilliant job quality lock

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou Cheers Jim

[@keanMechanic]

I run a hole saw around nails.

[@BradshawJoinery]

Good idea that! Cheers always learn something new

[@stevend9960]

The paint problem is because of distemper which is an early emulsion type paint which is a nightmare to paint over. There is a primer available to bind it or for such a small amount you can sand/scrape it off.

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thanks Stephen, I got over it with zinser Bin Shellac based primer.

[@trev2417]

Impressive 👍

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thanks Again Trevor.👍

[@marcuscicero9587]

slick bellt sander

[@BradshawJoinery]

Cheers Marcus, yes one of the tools i wish i had many years ago.

[@trev2417]

Stunning work

[@BradshawJoinery]

Cheers Trevor!

[@mauserkk98]

Great job you two.

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou Nicholas

[@robertminato2706]

beautiful.

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou

[@catabaticanabatic3800]

Nice work.

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou

[@dgmx5]

Thanks for the tip regarding the multi construction drill bits. What screws do you use that don't require plugs in the brickwork?

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou David. You want the 7.5mm concrete screws and a 6mm (for softer material and block) or 6.5mm (for very hard material) drill in the masonary. I detail it a bit in my scribing skirting board video i think

[@philipwilliams8114]

Best videos on YT. Awesome!

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou Philip! :) I keep trying to upload as often as i can.

[@Pk-py7ii]

Top work, Brilliant channel. A joy to watch.👍

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou my friend 🙌👍

[@jimgeelan5949]

Love the chewing actions your making with your mouth when cutting the outside key hole 🤭 lovely finished job ( as always )

[@BradshawJoinery]

Lol, (don't) my brother has ridiculed me from the start of time about it 🤣🤣

[@lesleywillis6177]

The definition of handmade must have changed!

[@BradshawJoinery]

How come? If you refer to hand tools, that is still using a tool to craft and not your hands, just the same as a machine is a tool being setup and used to craft. Theres no automated processes in here so setting up and making manual cuts using machines is no different to hand tools IMO and that is handmade piece of joinery. If its not handmade i ask what it should be labelled? :)

[@bendenham4186]

Stunning work!

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou ben

[@LTWCarpentry]

Looks stunning mate 👍

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thankyou Bud

[@MrSammyse]

Great work!! Very educational. What is that clear looking glue you use for the door?

[@BradshawJoinery]

It's woodweld PU glue. It's called 30 min but is more like 5 min...

[@haraldfriedmann8786]

Very cool Projekt. I like to see your Projekt also at side

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thanks Harald, which side project is that?

[@genep.1005]

Awesome job !! Enjoy your videos so much.

[@BradshawJoinery]

Brilliant, thankyou!

[@tommyandersson2579]

Very nice work!!

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thanks Tommy! 🙌

[@BettySwollocks13]

Pure class.

[@BradshawJoinery]

🙌 thankyou

[@Coleen_West]

Molding is perfect! -- QUESTION -- Sorry to question so much, but could you take historic moldings and have a new cutter made (like you did here) and "recut" a historic trim piece to remove many layers of paint (probably painted five times over the years) and get it down to bare wood so we can spray paint it? Is that ever done or do you just use new wood and start fresh?

[@BradshawJoinery]

could be done but would be tricky to machine accurately as the paint will be uneven. Use Peelaway or heatgun to strip the paint!

[@Coleen_West]

@@BradshawJoinery ,,,fair enough. I think tha tthat is the approach. No "quick and easy" solution but the end result will be worth it. Keep up the excellent work.

[@Dazza19746]

Get a recipro saw my man! Blitz down the back of the door frame to brick and save busting up mums plaster and bricks 👍🏻 Awesome job! Just did some hardwood sashes, a bit too much speed involved and I’m thinking haunches were a tad long and minor twist issues 😳 but going in old twisted frames so they might balance each other out 😂 Everyday we strive for perfection mate 😜

[@BradshawJoinery]

I used to recip everything, carbide blades etc, but found they vibrate the wall so much that they do as much damage as good, especially hen they latch onto something and its you that goes back and forth not the blade haha! The festool multitool is so quick i reckon i can have a frame out quicker with that and with no damage than my recip. I was just rushin in this video and should have cut out at the nails from word go. Lesson learned eh! Hope your keeping well!

[@grotekleum]

@@BradshawJoinery I agree with that sentiment. I bought a recip thinking it was going to be the ultimate hot knife through butter, lock and load Arnie saw - wrong! It has the finesse of a bull in a china shop, ideal for sawing through pallets with the wood and metal blade, logs and the like.

[@Dazza19746]

It’s just the blades eh! You need a second mortgage and they don’t last long, I’ve got the original fein and some crappy makita’s you need the Alen key for 🙄 Going well mate, plans changed with the AD741! I’ll pM you 👍🏻

[@ItalianRestoration]

Another great video. Have used the backstop on a router to stop that ripple effect and makes everything much smoother. I wanted to know, when you put the door through the planner to put the 3 degree bevel on the leading edge of the door, how did you stop the planer digging in at the beginning and the end of the door - the only solution I've found is to to have a longer piece but of course that means more wastage.

[@BradshawJoinery]

The planer shouldn't dig in much if atall, maybe your beds need a small tweak but I do understand it's more likely with a door than a piece of wood as the extra weight. If someone is helping make sure they aren't lifting the other end too high and causing trouble. I always belt sand the edges after so if there is a little bump blend it with that. I never take it to a fresh edge always setup so the Bevel stops 5mm from the door face.

[@ItalianRestoration]

@@BradshawJoinery Thanks for the insight. I think a vacation in one of the most stunning undiscovered jewels of Italy might be in order….and any joinery tips on the side would be most welcome!!

[@MikeWilliams-yp9kl]

Nice finished job 👌 shame about the waffling

[@BradshawJoinery]

Cheers Mike, Cant help it, and tbh, id prefer to waffle and educate, which a lot of my subscribers are here for, than go for massive views to no benefit of my audience.

[@keanMechanic]

Love the spray booth. Where is that in relation to the workshop?

[@BradshawJoinery]

Thanks Nigel, Its about 15 yards between them outside. A pain at times but i cant complain.

[@holman26]

awesome work as always

[@BradshawJoinery]

Cheers Sam

[@holman26]

@@BradshawJoinery your welcome bud

[@josehmaru]

Awesome and saved me from buying a new door ..

[@BradshawJoinery]

Well thats brilliant news. Thankyou !

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Hi, I could tell from the sound your chisels made that they were very sharp, could you please let me know the process you take to sharpen your chisels and the make and model of the chisels

[@BradshawJoinery]

Hi John i have a video from early on in my channel about the process, not the best video but its all in there. Cheap diamond stone and a method of grinding a rough bevel is all that needed.

[@cliveclapham6451]

Nice door 👍👍👍 Hope he bought his Duitz at a different dealer ❤️

[@BradshawJoinery]

Cheers Clive! Yes, went elsewhere.

[@cliveclapham6451]

@@BradshawJoinery 👍 ❤️

[@matthewo6077]

Very nice Job. Just wondering what size sash clamps you are using. many thanks Matthew

[@BradshawJoinery]

I think they are 56" ones or there abouts. I forget the actual search term. T bar are much better than sash clamps and worthwhile investment as they've never gone down 8n value

[@matthewo6077]

@@BradshawJoinery Thank you I was looking at the T bar clamps, clamping capacity of 1,2 m and 1,5 m I'm leaning towards the 1,2m but thinking do I need 1,5m.

[@BradshawJoinery]

mine are 1350mm length and about right tbh. smaller would be handier at times but im always using the full capacity

[@pauljackson5482]

Just for fun. Why not re make the school project now, to see how much closer you can get those joints. Personally your 16 year old effort trumps my 5o year old effort with ease, all credit to you. Just to add, I have never seen a keyhole cut with such care, as you say, they are usually a series of drill holes connected!.

[@BradshawJoinery]

Haha, im afraid i would get it worse! Lol, Good idea, ill keep a note of it and come back to it. Its nice to take a bit of pride in a small detail. im guilty of drilling them out in the past too.

[@Coleen_West]

Very interesting! -- QUESTION -- You mentioned that you prefer not to use a primer as it will tend to chip at the primer leve. However, I thought that you did use a primer on the Double hung Sash window build (I think it was that one). Was that simply because of a customer request or what was the reason?

[@BradshawJoinery]

Exterior joinery on Accoya, you need stain blocking properties which the primer contains, but for internal or more durable applications i would skip the primer and make hard work of getting a finish from the topcoat