Mammoth sized carriage doors with shop made windows.

This video shows how I build a pair of huge carriage doors. These workshop doors turned out pretty good if I do say so myself. I considered a garage rollup door for this space but, it wouldn't have looked as elegant. Plus the garage door that was previously in this space was destroyed by our windy Colorado winters.
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[@lotharerkens8154]

Great build! - four comments for improvements: 1: cutting a drip grove under any horizontal frame member which overlaps so rain water won't be able to crawl around. Break the surface tension and it drips. 2: Multi wall Polycarbonate will expand and contract about 3/16" to 1/4" in the size your using just from thermal expansion and contraction. If you're building the windows in 70 degree weather, expect about 1/8" shrinkage in winter time and about 1/8" growth in summer time. Raise the Polycarb panel about 3/16" of the sill, so any water leakage cannot get into the PC panel from the bottom, leave the PC panel 3/16" shy at the head to allow for expansion in the summer time. Also leave about 3/16" gap at the styles (jambs for the same reason). 3: 3M the Multi wall Polycarbonate should be "sealed" at both ends. 3M make a special tape for this purpose. It keeps the insects out, but allows venting of the cavities which will limit condensation from building up and algea from growing inside the panel. As a Maker on KZbin, you might get some free samples from your area 3M rep. 4: No matter how well you seal, small amounts of water will find their way into the glazed area. Drill two 1/4" diameter drain holes with a slight down angle from the glazing pocket to the great outdoors. Place pieces of a scrubing pad (open cell foam) in the glazing pocket to keep insects from building their new castle in the great shelter you're providing. This way any water resulting from leaks can drain and won't stay around to rot the wood. - BTW I'm a window professional.

[@justchillinout2002]

You beat me to it!! Fantastic advice!! The reality is this form of construction hasn't been used for many years in North America and is a skillset that has been lost. I'd recommend to check out construction practices from the early 1900's. A lot of the skills, especially with modern materials will make for some excellent final products!!

[@mikethompson6713]

Awesome, thanks for the information.👍

[@MikeFarrington]

Lothar, all good stuff. Thank you for your input. I am going to install some flashing on the head of the jamb. This will create the drip edge. I was building in about 90 degree heat, which is close to as hot as it gets here, so I left a 1/8" gap all around, and there is plenty of room to shrink. The tape I used was what the retailer suggested. The idea of a breathable tape is interesting. The only thing I would push back on is the weep holes. I am going to try a winter and spring to see how things go. The moldings used to hold the panels in place on the insides are super easy to take off. I will inspect a few times to check for leaks. If it becomes a problem I'll ad the holes. Otherwise I'll re-seal them every couple years. Again, thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@jeremyspecce]

Lothar Erkens yeah, good points about the panels, I came here also about the drip edge groove underneath. I learned that from Mike Holmes. 👍🏻

[@MikeFarrington]

@@jeremyspecce Good stuff for sure, thank you.

[@LoveTeeC3]

I have a bit of an obsession with big doors. When we find our forever home, I want to build two big ol’ entry doors. Awesome job, wonderful craftsmanship. They are big and beautiful!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Big doors are cool. One of these days I'll do my own front door and it'll be a beast for sure.

[@gordonbest1009]

Great build, thanks for sharing. The only thing better than listening to Joe sing is watching him sing, he has a specific style of moving while singing that is amazing.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I agree, he had a unique stage presence.

[@LucasDirkx]

Absolutely right, there is no better version of "with a little help from my friends" than the one they did on Woodstock. He seems to pull the notes from his toes.

[@MikeFarrington]

I'm with ya.

[@frankcornfield5915]

The best woodworking channel on here. I'm just about to start building a pair of doors for my garage workshop. Many thanks.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks Frank.

[@bowtuk]

Love your content Mike. Young Gen X here, totally was glued to the tv when Wonder Years was on. Also had a nice chuckle at your "flat plywood" quip. Shop apprentice is going to have a tax ID soon, he's growing fast.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. The Wonder Years was my standard when I would walk in the door from school. He is growing fast and time is just flying by.

[@sebastiaanstoffels7565]

I LOL'd so hard when you said about finding the perfectly flat plywood, whilst it was nearly curled over double! haha :)

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Sometime materials can really be a pain in the rear.

[@brokensquidwoodshop4209]

I spit my coffee out a bit while laughing. Like it just came off a skateboard ramp.

[@MikeFarrington]

@@brokensquidwoodshop4209 Ha! On a positive note, kids these days will have an easier time building ramps.

[@danbailey96]

That was my favorite year 1969 great music, great cars, and the heat I got married.....and we’re still going strong 50 years later

[@Purveyorofawesome]

Been sleeping like crap lately, I’m saving this video for bedtime so that smooth jazz voice lull me to sleep.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Happy to help sir.

[@royanlewis1687]

MIKE I HAVE BEEN A CARPENTER & JOINER FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS NOW . I CAN TELL I’M STILL LEARNING YOU HAVE DONE A GREAT JOB YOU AND THE MISSES :-)

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@Zogg1281]

Those doors lookreally good and the windows have the added bonus of not allowing people to look in and see anything expensive. All in all a lot nicer then a roll up door 👍

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. A big improvement over the rollup for sure.

[@robertlaird6746]

I love how the window frame is proud of the door's. Really nice work and supper nice looking! I'll have to try this on my shop!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@jamescameron7274]

That was amazing and I'm so happy you took on this project and shared it with us. I have been pondering how to tackle this exact project and was fortunate to find your video.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you, great to hear the video was of use.

[@andicatherine8056]

Lol. You had it right the first time. Favourite TOY!! lol It's always a joy to see the shop apprentice in action.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Toy is probably closer to the truth.

[@hansfriedebach7137]

Concept and execution is an inspiration - along with useful comments from viewers. The emphasis on controlling moisture is so appropriate. After 25 winters in Minnesota I can attest to the shortcomings of roll-up doors - especially when they are not the daily driver garage doors. Thank you for another very well done and useful video! Hans

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Rollup doors, even the best are drafty, these should lock up pretty tight for the winter. I'm totally with you, I would not build this kind of door for daily usage.

[@diggler306]

They look fantastic - and as always, your attention to detail is greatly appreciated from a viewing perspective! Very satisfying. Great job.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Josh.

[@joeoliver9043]

I plan to make a similar style set of doors for a shed I’ll be building next year. They’ll be much smaller of course, but I was so excited to get a pro tutorial on how to do it! Thanks Mike! As a weekend woodworker, I am so appreciative of you and the huge value your channel has provided me.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you, good luck with your build. If the doors are 4x8 or smaller, it will be really easy, just one sheet of ply or each side.

[@cr-ew8od]

Great looking part of the world. Lovely view.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@jeffraemilia]

Thanks for a nearly exact example of doors that I am about to build for my lumber mill building. Super !

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad to help!

[@lostlatinlover]

I absolutely love seeing your little boy's interest. Reminds me of my little boy who soon will be 32 this month. He bought and remodeled a 1960s home back 7 years ago.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Its been fun for me to see the things he becomes interested in. I try to keep it safe, but let him experiment and learn. These are the types of skills he won't learn in school. Sounds like your boy is on the right track.

[@williampockoski5029]

Attention to details, while we all would like to have the skill you used I think it highly unlikely that the general public would have the enough skill to compare to your completed project, my hat is off to you. Thank you for the video.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. My videos are simply a presentation of how I build a project. They are not necessarily targeted to the DIY crowd.

[@markkoons7488]

Nice. Very nice. Thanks for documenting and posting.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you, my pleasure.

[@drmkiwi]

A lot of thought and effort going into those doors. Seeing the shop apprentice with the drill bit in the dirt reminded me of getting into big trouble when I ieft my Dad's bull nose pliers out in the rain! Joe Cocker, what a great showman and musician. Thanks for the video. Cheers, David

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you David. I did the same with some of my dads tools, just as my little guy has done it to me.

[@OlivierVerdier]

Very nice build and Film Mike I also have 16 mm polycarbonate in my workshop, and the light diffraction is just great when the sun hits the panels

[@mytrashaccount3630]

J'ai du rater un truc :( tu les a où ces fenêtres stp ?

[@MikeFarrington]

Its a really nice material. I also like the light that comes through.

[@krube73]

Always a pleasure, Mike

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks.

[@lwwahlert]

Very well done. Love your precision & care in building a strong weather resistant carriage door system.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Lenard.

[@SuperWingman69]

Mike, thank you, as always, for your time and effort in making great content for us to enjoy. You are in my opinion a true craftsman. Really look forward to seeing your videos. The shop apprentice is getting big, cute.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you for the kind words. To be described as a craftsman is a high compliment to me.

[@needfulart4510]

You're apprentice reminds me so much of myself when i was in my dads workshop as a child. It's like looking at a younger me.

[@MikeFarrington]

There is something special about working alongside your dad. I hope my little guy feels that way when he's all grown up.

[@grtcphdane2025]

Weldone! Nice and straightforward construction.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@vodoochilie38]

thanks for sharing brother. your a good father involving your son. God bless you and your family.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@mark_loveless]

Timely! Insulating and shoring up my shop doors next weekend, and this helped me confirm a few thoughts and gives me some confidence I was on the right track. Thanks for that. Also, my fave from Woodstock was Hendrix, but then again I'm a metalhead at heart so there you go.

[@MikeFarrington]

Hendrix was crazy good too, The Who did great as well.

[@lindsayatlmrtransport8118]

Another masterclass from a master. great job Mike, well done Sir

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@runningchickenfarm1233]

I made a set of doors using many of Mike's techniques. I wish I could post a picture here, but just wanted to say "Thanks Mike."

[@MikeFarrington]

That is totally cool, thank you for sharing. Is mine a good process?

[@runningchickenfarm1233]

I sent a photo to your email. I found this method to be simple and appropriate for an outbuilding. I wanted lots of insulation in my door and it's nearly 5'' thick, 3/4 of which is the cedar skin on the exterior included for aesthetics. I put it together with lags and used engineered 2x4 to save the planing step. Next time, I would just go ahead and plane dimensional lumber but I didn't have access to a planer at the time. My first door took forever and the second one took about a quarter of the time. That's to be expected! I found the jamb stock where the doors meet to be most challenging so I made them such that I can remove them and remake them when I want to get all perfectionist. Adjustable hinges were key. @@MikeFarrington

[@MikeFarrington]

@@runningchickenfarm1233 I saw the photos you sent. Thank you for sharing. Looks like you did a great job.

[@gregroberts875]

Great Job Mike...Thanks for sharing

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@airuiz2]

Amazing work! Your channel is the best kept secret! And your hardly a hack Mike.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Armando.

[@manuelcalvillo4660]

I always learn something new when watching your videos, really great and informative!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. Thats great to hear.

[@bunnhearn314]

Your knowledge is awsome as is your craftmanship. Great detailed job as usual.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@kiwdwks]

Great shop doors...nicely done!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@sajidrafique375]

Amazing workmanship.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much!

[@patsteenburg839]

Impressed as always!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you sir.

[@billiondollardan]

Those doors look fantastic! What a great job, man. That looks so much more refined than a roll up door could ever look

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@jimbecker5675]

Really excellent solution, Mike! I'm a fan of out-opening doors like this on a shop for the same reasons you chose to replace the garage type door. Great job and a very informative video.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Jim.

[@timhalcomb4041]

Enjoyed to build thanks for sharing have a blessed day

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@brainwashingdetergent4322]

Good looking doors! Thanks for sharing!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@terrystephens1102]

Your attention to detail is awesome, Mike. The doors look really strong, and sharp. Thanks for sharing the shop apprentice, he’s a handsome, happy little guy. 👌👌👏👏👏👏👏

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. He certainly is a happy little camper.

[@christian53050]

Well done video...the voice over is clear and distinct, easy on the ear.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@jameshodgins1937]

I am building my shop next fall and am going to make my own carriage doors as well. Thanks for all the tips. You do fantastic work!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Good luck with your build, sounds exciting.

[@jrkorman]

This build was right on time. I've got a rollup on my shed, 8 feet wide, and am having similar problems. It faces west, and down here in Texas that's the usual direction from which the dust blows in from! In addition it does leak water with very heavy rain. Won't have to build quite the size you've done, but some good ideas! Those doors are one more great item on your "portfolio"!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. If you are doing two doors at 4' each, it will be just one sheet of ply on each side. It would be a much simpler build.

[@ryangillespie5690]

Looks great

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks!

[@PascalvanOpbergen]

Best voice on KZbin and your woodworking isn’t shabby either. This project just came at the right time. I am currently building my own set of not so mammoth carriage doors for my workshop. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. Best of luck with your doors.

[@dbriggs1689]

Great work. The doors look fantastic!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@kimpulsipher647]

You build the best stuff! You inspire me every video.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Kim.

[@wojo1034]

Another great video and project! My brother in law lives out there and works in the roofing business. You are right those hale storms do some damage. Take care!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Yup seems about every 10 years or so a big storm comes though and everyone gets a new roof. Last time ours was done they installed shingles with a high impact rating.

[@helderlage]

wowow... fantastic job... CONGRATULATIONS

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@joergsrom6221]

Nice project. I think one or two years and you'll have helping hands all time. Congratulations tom

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@ryanseidel7436]

Looks really clean. Great work!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Ryan.

[@isaaczeitoun7767]

As always, solid work!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@hallenw]

Excellent job Mike! Very well considered and designed.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much Allen.

[@hallenw]

Well deserved.

[@davidaue579]

Really great work, love the attention to detail.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you David.

[@TaylorHubbell]

No matter the project, just love the work you put out!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks Taylor.

[@craigdewar5071]

Looks great.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@tq2655]

Super job Mike and looks great

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@goldblueberries326]

Beautiful build!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you!

[@Felix-st4fk]

Now I wish I had a workshop so I could have those doors 😁

[@MrGeroth]

Looks great 👍.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks.

[@NedbLegocity]

Mike, as always , your craftsmanship and videos are inspirational! I’m about to embark on a ground up shop build, and those doors fit perfectly with the feel/style of shop I am going for! Thanks for the extremely informative and well thought out video!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. Good luck with your build. Sounds awesome.

[@plasmaxer]

Thank you for the inspiration.

[@MikeFarrington]

My pleasure.

[@matthewbyington2418]

awesome work!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@gasparini76]

Top work. Well done

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@CatCityDesign]

Awesome. I want to do this to my garage doors now.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks.

[@baltimoreace]

Good tip with the caulk. I’ll definitely be using that in the future.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@lbyoung8420]

Great video, and man, what a fantastic song, and the wider years is such a classic!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Classic for sure.

[@danmcdan8278]

The "Wider Years" are what happens after the age of 50. :)

[@wuillians]

You are the best, like literally. The best!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@bobsean]

This was awesome! Thx for sharing.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you, my pleasure.

[@bernievandermerwe9475]

Very nice Mike..

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@BrandonGrantSplash]

They look awesome as hell.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@anthonykrepps1624]

Awesome build man. The shop helper is getting big and has a great teacher to teach him

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you, yes, he is growing up so fast.

[@markrussell9719]

Great job 👍

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Mark.

[@brenttaylor4785]

You may want to router a drip kerf on the window sill and drip cap to keep rain from the surface. Great job.

[@juancornetto8243]

Beat me to it. As above. Otherwise it will not function.

[@fraserjohn77]

My thoughts too. also, I would add a sill on the bottom of the door and a drip channel.

[@MikeFarrington]

I have the weather stripping, door sweep, and some flashing all on order.

[@theresamoore2042]

great job

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks.

[@robertmcdonald6437]

Great video

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@paulfrascatore9347]

awsome video, thank you

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad you liked it!

[@craigtate5930]

Very cool. Really like the window material

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I like it as well. It ads a unique look and lets in lots of light.

[@tonyarnez5193]

Wow very nice job !

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@chriswebb810]

Great job. Nice work as usual.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@torbjorn.larsson69]

Really like your detail and precision job’s…

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@mountainviews5025]

They look amazing great job thumbs up my friend

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@biscuits671]

Quality as per Mike

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks.

[@GavinFish]

Beautiful, Mike! Your shop apprentice is getting really big.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. He is, its going by so fast.

[@matthewnees7056]

I can watch this guy all day 👌🔥👍

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@joemccoy6318]

Great narration. Wonderful video.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you kindly!

[@macgraham100]

Nice job! Thanks!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@natemz903]

Amazing Doors! Im going to copy almost to the T for my new shop doors thanks for the video! And I love the little helper! I have one myself! thats what its all about brother!!

[@MikeFarrington]

That is awesome!

[@misfit4777]

Very cool

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@electricalron]

Sweet!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks.

[@Cliffepoos]

Great video. I enjoyed it.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@steverochon1620]

Well played Mike!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks Steven.

[@markrussell9719]

Good job 👍

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@3dmazter]

Great build Mike. Maybe add a double layer of the 'glass' for extra insulation with an airgap in between.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Theoretically the 5 layer panels should do that, but if its not enough, I will go back and add another layer. I actually bought a second panel because I thought it may be an issue.

[@AndreaArzensek]

I loved the video like always. The doors look great and I hope they'll hold up great in the winter. Cheers

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@user-md5wt7ds8p]

thank you for the incentive. i'm currently building mine [ 2023.12.06 ]. a lot of differences but still a torque box. used solid 3 1/2 wide pieces at the hinges. the hook style hinges i purchased off etsy were far from adequate. the hole was 1/16 larger than the pins so very sloppy. i used some urethane line brass bushings 1/16 wall. now nice and solid. also used a purchased standard size fixed window. don't know hoe to send pictures.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Send pictures via my website, which is just my name. I do love to see what you've built.