100 Year Old Door Repair - Full Video

[@carlsanders7919]

Great work. One step I would add, Before applying bondo, Apply wood petrifier, I was a Contractor in Seattle for over 20 years, its a great wood preserver and makes old, soft wood hard, also prevents future rot. Thanks for posting the video. Maybe Customers will start to understand how much actual work goes into these projects.

[@stever2633]

Very nice craftsmanship! And you didn’t ask for my opinion, but a cranky old carpenter taught me years ago the reason these old doors last as long as they do relies on drainage of the stile-to-rail connection; any moisture that gets into the joints between bottom rail, stiles and panels (and it will) drains out if the stiles (vertical members) run past the ends of the rails (horizontal members)... if the rails run past the ends of the stiles the drainage path is blocked, water can’t get out, rots the rail, stiles, panels faster than before... same with windows. That said, please keep the videos coming! Thx

[@shonaboufford7342]

I really like how they were able to return the doors physical integrity and still keep it mostly original. It still tells its lifes story

[@lizsalt1610]

I love watching these videos. You not only see how things are repaired and learn how to do them for yourself but you also realise hwo much work goes into fixing things. Love the 'new' door!

[@WojciechP915]

I didn't even realize that you installed a temporary door until the very end. Very good work, and efficiently done too.

[@ryananthony4840]

Had I not seen your comment I was about to stop watching about 10 seconds in when I saw him mortising SPF lol

[@danimalgb8387]

Thank You for this post. Planning this exact fix on a 70-year-old door next weekend and doing some research. I will steal the trick with the router guide screwed onto the door - I didn't think of that.

[@johnbarneswood]

Make sure your screws don’t pass through your router path! Happy building

[@taoli34]

very good craftmanship, I think some people thumbs down because there is not enough explanation. Anyway, I gave my thumbs up.

[@TheBrownSys]

Very nice work. So good to see these beautiful old doors being saved.

[@gordon8858]

Hello John, Thank you for your video. The attention to detail is fantastic, hopefully, the door will last another 100 years. Brilliant job. Gordon, Halifax,UK

[@Smurphenstein]

I love watching these videos, not only so I can watch fine workmanship but so I can learn more techniques I can use with my power tools.

[@СергейФедорович-д3я]

Easy come, easy go..))) Respect for your working from Russia.

[@88ElevenShop]

I love watching videos like this. you do very well

[@johnbarneswood]

Thank you!

[@Th3nylo]

mid way through this video, I was like "did I click on the wrong video? where is the goddam door restoration?", oh never mind.

[@damarisarts9489]

Same, bro, same!

[@debbiesitarz8762]

Amazing! This kind of skill and craftsmanship are very hard earned. Very good job. And on that note, I'll be leaving my original 130 yr old door that was once on our house, at the back of the garden shed, where I found it. This is way beyond my skill set.

[@newellbutch]

Really nice work. Nice to see that there are still people who take pride in their work.

[@lynparrott4404]

Linseed oil on the door parts before priming would assure a much longer life for old wood and new wood as well.

[@unavailable753]

The tool they use around 0:37 to square of the round edge of the inset - what is that called? Looking for "square chisel" and similar only gave me attachments for power tools.

[@onlythewise1]

things are so much better when ya got the right tools and your not drinking or on pot

[@danielbehling1236]

this has got to be one of the most satisfying videos ive ever seen, watching a craftsman work and the time elapse was a great decision, i myself am restoring an 1894 victorian house and these types of skills are needed in my project, it was super cool to see this guy work

[@johnbarneswood]

Really appreciate that Daniel. I hope you’re enjoying your restoration project! Sounds like a dream

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[@geraldbraxton1092]

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[@priestland1]

I’m very lucky that my 200 year old front door is in as good condition now as when it was first made. Slow grown Baltic softwood is as good as any hardwood.

[@rosamacri8601]

Meraviglioso restauro!!!! Saluti da Italia 🥰👍

[@mattbrooking2146]

Typical Boss turns up to help you put the letter plate into place 😂👍🏼 cheers boss I really needed your assistance with that! Nice job! Lovely door!

[@mindlessmindwatch7807]

These guys work super duper fast, never seen this speed before.

[@rickowens4397]

Polyester filler is not a good choice. It is hygroscopic. Should have used epoxy. The bottom of an exterior door is subject to a lot of weather exposure, as evidenced by the damage that needed to be repaired, so you should have used vertical grain veneer glued and coated with epoxy for maximum durability. Would have only cost $50 more.

[@lingamwiva5967]

Грамотная работа и не только в плане работы с деревом и инструментом! Молодцы

[@robbo9566]

UK health and safety would have a field day in this workshop, no riving knife on the bench saw and so much more. The end product looks fine, but laminating this way leaves end grain exposed on the sides, there is a reason doors are constructed in the way they are as it allows for unequal expansion and contraction, as soon as heat or moisture get to that bottom lamination it will expand across the width of the door and lock it into the jamb. This is a cosmetic repair rather than a restoration, there's a big difference in the two.

[@swift2765]

I agree completely! Some things look good from a distance but don’t go too close. This looks like a botch repair and quick fix. That softwood will need replacing in 12 months unless it was accoya. Just tubing in mastic round the beads made my blood boil. Do it properly or don’t do it at all... a decent company will have to go back and put this right

[@liamailiam]

I have a 100 year old broom. Its had 5 new heads and 4 new handles

[@ExpiredCartonOfEggNogg]

It's not the same broom Or is it?

[@c.j.cleveland7475]

@@ExpiredCartonOfEggNogg No, it isn't. Sorry. 🤷‍♂️

[@SimonHume81]

Only fools and horses might get Triggered

[@ryanclelland6743]

How's it feel to have the broom of Theseus?

[@PoliceTelephoneBox]

@@c.j.cleveland7475 But it is.

[@ammonsword517]

You guys do good work. So many comments, here, about what you should’ve done. I think minimizing repair work on painted antiques is good, because you don’t know what condition the wood is under the paint, so sometimes out-of-site-out-of-mind is a wise thing. Also, not sanding it down completely preserves the amount of original wood still left in the door for the next repair “100 years” from now.

[@ozairplays]

If mentioned paste and loopy will help us to repair minor things by ourselves

[@ericr.3759]

By gluing and screwing that bottom repair completely across, rather than to just the rail, aren't you concerned that the stiles will spilt and warp with humidity changes?

[@waynejones5039]

Is there a reason why you didn't make the join as good on the inside of the door, 13:02 ?.. just curious

[@johnbarneswood]

This door was never to be used. On the inside of the shop it is always covered by a dresser full of shop items. The inside appeal of the door was not of importance.

[@waynejones5039]

@@johnbarneswood thanks for the reply, it was more out of curiosity than anything

[@stankolodin5586]

I like how you can see them loading up the old door from inside the house.

[@kimchee94112]

What is the adhesive in that caulking gun? No weatherstripping?

[@romeo2473]

Who can do it better than these guys? Great and professional job, guys!

[@kylemiller893]

I think most anyone with half an appreciation for how the original door was constructed could have done a better job. The tenon should have been blind. No screws, NO BONDO, and the replacement wood and veneers should have been quarter sawn. It could have been done right for the same amount of money and a little more time. This is a goombah job that wouldn’t weather well after that latex paint fails.

[@csucskos]

Glad you finally fixed that DAMN DOOR!

[@thenotesinbetween7983]

Spooderman soopderman

[@outlawflyer7868]

wow, this was like reading a book with clear pages. Nothing is being explained. 10 mnts of my life I will never get back

[@samueladams584]

Man these guys move quick

[@gloriahanes6490]

I have a 180 year old ornate door which is a bit warped how do I go about straightening it out the wood is solid walnut. Any information would be appreciated.

[@JimWellman]

Came for 7:21 to 9:07. Thanks a bunch for the detailed view into the repair steps.

[@jasonkerrick9419]

Wow true craftsmanship!! You are a true craftsman and artist!!

[@johnbarneswood]

Thank you!

[@TheMistervac]

I watch and watch and the main thing that makes me wonder is where is the threshold in this door? What happens when it rains on the street? Does water flow directly into the apartment? That is why these doors are damaged because water "attacks" them from bottom I would add a threshold and install seals around the door. This will mute the noise from street. Additionally: At 13:02 we can see where the elements are connected. This is unacceptable. Bunglers.

[@Max-hw6lv]

Don't worry, it's in Seattle. It doesn't really rain there.

[@MariaMaria-dw1sn]

I say! He didn't do anything to the inside.

[@adriaan7627]

Would have liked it when the used product type was listed and explained. Wood rot filler here and some kind of kit there. What are the considerations and choices and mostly why?

[@MrJimtimslim]

Nice work but I fear that new pine you laminated on won't last very long. Couple of years and it'll be all chewed up.

[@mariosavva999]

The height of the letter box must give the mailman a bad back

[@marklittler784]

😂😁😀😅😃😂

[@marklittler784]

Probably kicks it through loooooool

[@brucesims3228]

Yes, the outcome is wonderful. I was surprised that the rest of the door was not strpped, though. Any particular reason?

[@seanl714]

I guess he ran out of crap pine and bondo. 🤦‍♂️

[@nanawenty]

Whats the pink material that you used on the wood?

[@sroberts605]

Interesting - I didn't understand why it had a fascia/thick veneer to the original door? Was that an original part of the door (and if so why?), or a later repair?

[@ladytron9188]

Poor postman he’ll give himself a sore back with that letter box.Great restoration.👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@mickenoss]

Bane of my life dude, decent flap though. =)

[@ladytron9188]

mickenoss 😂😂😂😂😂

[@schneit]

Not if he is a midget

[@mercoid]

@@dianea3324 David Midget.

[@emmams5]

@@dianea3324, I have a 1960's British sports car called an MG Midget. Do I have rename it an MG Little Person because the perpetually outraged snowflakes say so?

[@darumer123]

Great job.. Why didnt you used the same type of wood as in original.

[@successfulMillennial]

Why did you install the mail slot so low on the door?

[@johnbarneswood]

That’s how they originally built it. People were a lot smaller 100 years ago.

[@successfulMillennial]

@@johnbarneswood ohhh ok.... the mail delivery person about to have a bad back 😅

[@lifebeforedeath1788]

This speed is what my manager assumes is “minimum effort”

[@EroxNow]

what is your shooting camera ?

[@joseantoniochalcohuaranca1031]

Gracia por enseñar señor carpintero

[@anaywalunjkar]

Thanks man for not putting any music, and do your work lil slowly man, it's exhausting

[@turnerkevin3]

Great work guys proper job 😎😎👍👍

[@MrJasdog107]

Excellent restoration work .

[@libertylion9317]

I love that board sander,. Now I gotta go find me one of them!

[@youtubeistrh4666]

What the charge for that door?

[@recyclingrider6743]

What glue or silicon do you use?

[@benc640]

Looks well. I'm curious as to what the building was?

[@IppiopaidFEEDBACK]

I noticed around the 2:15 mark use a combination of nails and screws, I’m just curious as to why? Great job by the way! You guys are so fortunate to have a shop with all the tools and everything.

[@pinfarmer]

3m makes a little test stick to check for lead paint. Great idea before a restoration.

[@johnbarneswood]

Great advice

[@MrSuperstray]

Super! А у нас бы новую пластиковую или металлическую поставили (((

[@archean432]

0:23 feels like i'm getting my teeth drilled

[@Johnny-dz6vl]

Nice to see restoration rather than demolition 😎

[@kirkistief]

5:41 Now I know what Ben Burtt used to make the alarm sound on Leia's ship from A New Hope.

[@darthrevan2063]

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[@cenaboyle]

What is the pink stuff

[@anilhettiarachchi7335]

Worth to watch amazing craftsmanship

[@WaitWhat99]

13:01 how come the inside finish didnt have as much car taken?

[@GetUpFalcon]

I wonder the same thing!

[@davepelfrey3958]

Excellent and beautiful job on this door repair. I Love what you all do, fixing broken and making it work again.

[@CB-xr1eg]

Just one criticism, why have the letterbox right at the bottom? They should have put it in the middle underneath the door knob. Poor postmans gonna get an aching back!

[@akenjah]

Not just that mail can be easily stolen. I think it might be for looks? The other side was covered up.

[@nickwhitworth1864]

Maybe in another hundred, someone will find this door in need of more repair and fix her up again and note your nicely done work

[@thestumblingblock3459]

Using PL as the adhesive, and trying to pin the stiles with a piece running the entire width is sure to make this door last 20 years.

[@Ronin-uj7tb]

beautiful craftsmanship

[@KanakaMaoli1]

Like these types of videos, good job guy's 👍

[@TheSphat]

Did you just painted over the old paint?!

[@87_North]

It's not uncommon to paint over lead-based paint; however, the more professional way would have been to send out the door to get sandblasted. Maybe the customer didn't want to pay for that.

[@dncviorel]

yeah, didn't look like a neat job

[@MariaMaria-dw1sn]

@Fiach McHugh Ó Bruadair The painting was probably a courtesy. Normally I would paint the whole door and the casing, let alone rehab the entire thing

[@normbograham3]

@@87_North "Dipped", not sandblasted. There are furniture repair shops, that have a vat of paint remover, they "dip", furniture into. However, if you wanted to do it yourself, I'd burn it off.

[@87_North]

@@normbograham3 true. I've seen that as well. I worked in a shop that sandblasted old windows and doors, but it's quite the expensive process.

[@resecurelatch]

Just an FYI. There is a new door hardware I invented that is the perfect answer for Antique Door repair. This solves the problem of loose door latches or deadbolts. No more glue, sticks, putty, or ugly metal sleeves that ruin the doors beauty. I hope many who watch your channel will know that this hardware is out there in the world. Maybe one day available at Home Depot. ReSecure Latch.

[@carolyncrider8217]

Wow. How many hours?

[@DexterAnderson87]

This video kind of remind me old Diresta videos! nice job!!😉

[@johnbarneswood]

The best complement ever. Thank you!

[@kansascowboy5721]

Excellent craftsmanship 👍🏻

[@Al-ny8dk]

Fab. I would have left the brass polished - not painted.

[@oddities-whatnot]

Id have a steel door and doorframe if I lived on that street !

[@mervjames6183]

See that bloke that’s a craftsman beautiful work

[@marcellino1956]

This is the 2nd time i watched this......and again WOW

[@johnbarneswood]

Thanks Andy!

[@coldcitydweller]

This is great. Thanks so much for making this video. I really needed to see the part starting at 7:00 ish about repairing the bottom of the door.....I had been wanting to get doors put back into the opening on our first floor between the front room and the dining room and just in the last few days realized the pair of doors were still in the house but had been redeployed by previous owners each to single openings elsewhere and one had been trimmed top and sides to fit one of the openings. I'm really hoping to be able to fix it and bring the pair back together to their original location. At least this is some inspiration!

[@1rewd133]

I have concerns about the difference in dimensional stability of the scabbed piece vs it's attachment to the bottom of the door. Pretty sure they will expand and contract in different directions. Why not add to the bottom of the stiles separately in a manner keeping with the original/traditional construction methods? Less Bondo too ;)

[@ABC-rh7zc]

Nice job. I have 17 old doors in my home (mostly French windows) which need a similar treatment. I'm thinking of buying all the tools for this project and doing it myself as it will be cheaper than hiring a professional for so many doors. Nice to see videos like this to get some ideas on how to do it properly. How much did your company charge for this job?

[@Majjie24]

Have to agree with you on that one... Just some commentary would have been great. Just to know what products to use where. Would love to see your work... post a clip hey??

[@DeniSetiawan-qv1vp]

Itu kayu nya kamper apa Meranti om?

[@TheLoner70503]

The postman has to bend down to deliver the letters??? WTF???

[@johnbarneswood]

Dogs used to deliver mail 100 years ago

[@stangiles2001]

lovely work , I would use disposable brush for spreading glue evenly, and why didnt you clean the house numbers? I love the knob and rat flap , so old school.

[@donaldfranklin5391]

Very awesome video on restoration on a front door

[@madd0g1539]

What kind of door hinge jig is that!?!?

[@johnbarneswood]

If you look up router door hung jig you’ll find one. I think the one I’m using is a Ryobi. Give me a couple days and I’ll provide you a link. In the middle of moving across the country currently

[@TheRonin2120]

The refurbishing just of the bottom piece on the door. The way the groove was cut and the overall installation. Is damn fine sexy woodwork. I know its a simple thing to do. But when it is done correctly its just a nice sight to see.

[@lolomixed6442]

Nice work. what about the frame of the door?

[@ScottDMoore]

Love the vid, great editing. I know first hand doors are a special thing. Did them with my brother for years. Miss my brother and hope Jesus has mercy or shows me wisdom how to lead him to be born again.

[@theannoyedmrfloyd3998]

Is that a mail slot or a mouse door??

[@pauloff7488]

What is that for a glue?

[@ninjaangler7715]

Nice job pal..👍😊

[@lehman124]

What type of wood did you use for the tongue and groove piece you replaced at the bottom of the door?

[@hally12hally]

Looks like pine to me

[@robertlaird6746]

I've got a pair of completely one of a kind custom doors that came off of a church in Seattle, WA that I'd like to sell. The tops are curved but not round at all. The jambs are completely different than anything I've ever seen and I'm an old school door builder and installer. If you or anyone is interested in what I have than send me your contact info and I will send a few photos. The doors are in good shape except for a few pieces of moulding that have fallen off and a little sun damage on one side. Other than that, they are complete including the jamb. I'd like to keep the custom hinges and the mortise lock door handle that I will use on an Arts & Crafts door that I'll be making to replace this pair of doors. If interested, I live in Arlington, WA. Believe me when I say that these doors are very unique in every way and nothing remotely like it possibly exists I'm pretty sure.

[@antonios4926]

Thanks for the video. I too need to rehang an 8ft by 3.5ft door 2 inches thick. Do you think 3, 4-inch hinges would hold it or would you suggest anything else, as you know what you are talking about? From Cyprus

[@london_roubenl]

Brilliant piece of restoration work

[@EQUID]

Im no expert on things like this but what I want to know if there was a reason not to strip the old paint from this door and sand down the edges to slap on a more uniform paint?

[@Ljosi]

Because it is coated in pre-1978 now banned lead based paint, sanding it would release toxic lead particles in the surrounding, so the usual procedure is to take off the bare minimum paint necessary for the repair without sanding (chisel) and encapsulate the rest with new paint.