Mortise & Tenon Door From Salvaged Hackberry

[@laruedouglas7972]

Hackberry is a nice hardwood and has some nice patterns in it. WOW what a beautiful door and frame, that is a lot of talent. My brother does beautiful woodworking also.

[@50Acres]

I thought it was really pretty, I'd use it again without hesitation.

[@geoffupton]

cor! wish i had this level of skill with wood!!! that is a beaut of a door

[@50Acres]

Thank you Geoff

[@gregganderson1454]

Door turned out great, Mike. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@50Acres]

Glad you liked it

[@joostbuis5389]

A craftsman in his natural environment.

[@AdirondackJenScott74]

What your Dad said is right: Opportunity! Also: Beauty does not equal perfect. Wild weeds growing in a roadside culvert are beautiful. A broken pottery shard is beautiful. Live edge is beautiful. You have an eye for it.

[@50Acres]

Well said I completely agree with you.

[@thekingtroll2]

I used to love wood working. I never threw away any scrap wood. I made jewelry and coin boxes and they always sold fast. Today's society staples or glues joint. Dovetail or die!! Plus, it is one of the most relaxing things I ever did. You realize that you missed dinner at 5:30 and it's 10pm. I love your setup. I still own all my grandfathers old tools. Wood clamps hanging up of different sizes and his prized chisels....good memories. Nice video!

[@50Acres]

Nice, I'd like to start making some boxes, I think it's a great way to build some unique skills. I know what you mean about missing dinner, all too easy to get lost in what you are working on.

[@thekingtroll2]

@@50Acres My nephew was about three years old. I made him a wooden box about the size of a cigar box. I printed out a locomotive picture, sized for the lid. I traced it out and used a router to cut it out. He was huge on Thomas the Tank and now he had his own train box. I told him he could keep important stuff in there. He's 22 and still has it haha. He uses it for change on his dresser. After I did that. I decided to make a couple more. Then I got an old style racing car for a lid. I got a football. I got an airplane. I had a jump rope, a tea pot and a rag doll. I had almost 50 as I recall. I opened my garage........ on halloween, that way kids could get candy and people could see the boxes. I sold ever single one that day. I was pumped. So it became a side hobby with nice additional cash flow from scrap wood I usually got free.

[@paulpjy4996]

Thank you for sharing your unbelievable talents. A beautiful work of art.

[@50Acres]

My pleasure 😊

[@mackfisher4487]

What a beautiful door, one forgets they door can be a piece of art as well is something that you hang on the wall. Last week I had to go to the orange box store and buy a door for a rental unit made of cardboard it makes me even more appreciative of your craftsmanship and pride in workmanship.

[@50Acres]

I agree, when I go into old houses and buildings, I'm just amazed at the effort that went into doors, trim, etc.

[@damogranheart5521]

The figure in the Hackberry and the live edge are beautiful. The walnut adds another dimension to the door. That and your dad was right. Don't beat yourself up about the mistakes. That makes you freeze up. Think about how you are going to fix them. Smart man teaching an important lesson. I have always loved the ribbons that the planers make. As a little girl, I would watch my grandfather planing in his workshop/barn, and I was mesmerized by those incredibly beautiful thin strips. Solid wood becoming plyable! Thank you for sharing this with us. Such a joy to watch! Blessings on all your endeavors. 🕊🦋

[@50Acres]

The hackberry turned out to be really pretty. The planer ribbons I thought were extra cool because they were from 3 types of wood when I was planing down the strips. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@brianconnolly469]

Great video Mike

[@50Acres]

Hey Brian, thanks man, glad you liked it

[@ALORDW]

This shop is so much bigger, well equipped and it has to be more enjoyable to work on projects. I could watch you do one of these projects and never see any of the issues you point out. The work you do is so beautiful!

[@50Acres]

Thank you, It's really nice to have a productive workspace, especially after being without a shop for about two years.

[@Chiamex]

I had never heard of Hackberry wood. Its beauty shines in your creation. I'm always in awe of the skill and intentionality you demonstrate. Bravo!

[@50Acres]

Thank you so much 😀

[@elisabethe8055]

I can watch you build all day.. That snickarglädje is in everything you do. What a beautiful door.

[@50Acres]

Haha I love that word!

[@ED3]

It's a beautiful door. The artist is hardest on himself. Thanks for sharing. It's a hand made piece of art.

[@50Acres]

Thank you Earl.

[@huskerjpg]

For whatever reason, I find the chisel work especially enjoyable to watch.

[@50Acres]

Sarah likes it too, it's strangely calming.

[@ksweet696]

Can't find the words. "Beautiful," "magnificent," "gorgeous" don't even come close. We had a big, wonderful hackberry tree on our farm in Texas. As live trees they are quite unique, but I never knew the wood was so attractive.

[@50Acres]

So nice of you.

[@nena4215]

Whoever named the tree Hackberry didn’t know what the future held for hack.....What beautiful wood though, I’ve never seen Hackberry and it’s gorgeous, absolutely love it, nice rich colors. Now, about that door, you hit it out of the park!!! Loved every second of the build, the thin strip of walnut in the curves was brilliant. I’m so happy you have a wood shop of your own and happier you share the results, fantastic, thank you.

[@50Acres]

haha yes I agree with you, I really thing its so pretty. Glad you like the door.

[@ordoyneg]

Maybe it's just me, but I love the sound/feel of a sharp chisel cutting wood.

[@50Acres]

oh me too!

[@philbert4740]

I'm a master finisher, learned from my Grand pa and father then worked as a lead person in a very old cabinet shop then moved into the oldest boat builder in Maine and worked in some of the most spectacular vessels. I love your wood selections, and the live edge is very country style that is warm and very trendy, I love it looks awesome.

[@50Acres]

Hi, thank you so much. I would have loved to get into boat building!

[@jimsfarm]

Nice work, it is good to see we still have some craftsmen that can do the caliber of work you do. Nice spalting, never would have thought of using hackberry. Looks GREAT, GOOD WOOD!!!!

[@50Acres]

Thanks 👍 I was pleasantly surprised by the hackberry.

[@ricobarenschee4369]

What a fantastic workshop layout.

[@50Acres]

Thank you I am happy with the functionality.

[@3374jj]

Amazing craftsmanship from a "Lesser regarded " type of wood. Beautiful work.

[@50Acres]

Thank you very much!

[@billytingen3567]

Hey Mike. The Beauty of the door speaks to your craftsmanship and to your creativity as well. It was amazing how all those precise cuts came together, so easily it seems. I love watching you create and the real magic happens when you apply the finish and the wood comes alive. It must be such a great feeling when you see the final creation. Beautiful! Cheers.

[@50Acres]

Hey Billy thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed watching.

[@sydneyevans2637]

I really enjoy watching you work in your shop, Mike. My dad was a cabinet maker and would take me with him to the shop with him when I was a young girl. The scent of wood is still one of my favorites. You point out the imperfections in your process but I tend to like them knowing that what was built was made by hand and not by a production CNC machine. The door turned out great. Can't wait to see it in the cabin. Best regards to you and Sarah.

[@50Acres]

I used to do the same thing, my Dad was a shop teacher, I was pretty much glued to his side whenever he was working in his shop. Lots of fond memories there.

[@AdirondackJenScott74]

Well, now every door I see while door-shopping is going to pale in comparison.. This is beautiful!

[@50Acres]

Well take solace in the fact that those store bought doors are just an incredible bargain! Making a door without factory tooling takes a very very long time.

[@genep.1005]

Beautiful door. Id be happy if all the doors in my home looked like that.

[@50Acres]

Thank you!

[@davidharris241]

Enjoyed your video. So cool to see you woodworking in your new shop. What a great space. I dig the unpainted walls...really shows the history. You must love working in there. The hackberry is beautiful. If you hadn't told us, I would have assumed it was some exotic, super-expensive wood. Looking forward to seeing you hang it. Your videography just keeps getting better. You musta spent a lot of time editing all those cuts. Thanks, Mike!

[@50Acres]

Hi David, thank you! It's so nice to be in the shop! My friend convinced me not to paint the walls and im really glad! That video took a long time to edit, I actually brought my memory card home and edited my footage each day, had I waited to the end it would have been too daunting a task.

[@davidharris241]

@@50Acres you're welcome, Mike!

[@cpwatching5647]

Beautiful work!! Making it look easy and showing that your not perfect and how to fix things. Well done! Take care.

[@50Acres]

Thank you very much.

[@No.1R3dneck]

Never rush your work! Always take your time and be relaxed. My dad used to tell me when I was learning, "woodworking is a romantic dance!" "It's soft and warm, it's a swift movement that glides together to make one steady stride!" Never force it! You're still learning., it'll come with time! I have to admit, your videos have been getting better! You're more relaxed and you've been owning your mistakes! You're being you! Always remember that you're not here to impress anyone! I know I've been really hard on critiquing you, but now you're coming into your potential! Always know your worth and never be the smartest person in the room! You always want room to learn and grow!

[@50Acres]

Hey thank you Gerald, I appreciate that. Good advice.

[@HappyJ]

Good morning from the North Coast of Ohio. You have the best of both worlds. A cabin to relax and a Shop to make what you need.

[@50Acres]

Cheers John, I hope you have note been impacted by the train incident?

[@christophercummings5820]

Great video Mike. A fantastic door to observe the finer details and provide some privacy when using the composting toilet 🚽 🥰🥰🥰

[@50Acres]

Gracias Cristobal!

[@woodywoods6380]

Nice mix of hand tools and power tools.

[@50Acres]

Thank you, I enjoy using the hand tools, but I also appreciate taking some short cuts.

[@vantelontheroad1750]

All I can say is Wow wow. You are such an amazing craftsman.

[@50Acres]

Thank you so much.

[@abrenning2499]

Good work as always. You must have the absolute best fail proof security system in the world. 👍🏻

[@50Acres]

Yea, I've got a good security system. If stuff gets stolen, I'd still come out ahead because of how cheap the building is.

[@wandae9906]

I think the door looks lovely Mike - can't wait to see you install it!! Until then, take care my friend! 🤗

[@50Acres]

Thanks Wanda!

[@jameshodgins1937]

I love your shop, your attention to detail, and the door. Nice job.

[@50Acres]

Thank you very much!

[@nobuckle40]

Fine work my friend! Hackberry is a beautiful material. Looking forward to the installation.

[@50Acres]

Hey thank you Doug!

[@rldunn38]

Good morning, Mike! Love the shop

[@50Acres]

Good morning Rob!

[@Shop_Simplicity]

Your shop is awesome!! I really like the door and the uniqueness of it, great use of the wood.

[@50Acres]

Thank you very much!

[@Sampson2833]

I discovered your channel towards the end of your cabin build……I have really enjoyed everything you’ve put on this channel. This by far has been one of my FAVORITES! Really enjoyed watching your skill on display and I appreciate how you embrace the imperfections with the process of honing that skill. I don t watch as often as I did in the past…trying to decrease my overall screen time…however your channel is one of my favorite indulgences, thank you for that! Be well.

[@50Acres]

Hi T.Ann, thank you so much, I'm really glad you enjoyed this video. I'm honored to be a part of your screen time allotment!

[@suepeterson5675]

You have a beautiful shop & a nice collection of wood working equipment. The door is a piece of art with the , spaulting (blueing as I always called it ) . Thank you for sharing. 👍👍😊

[@50Acres]

Thank you very much!

[@johnmarquardt1991]

Beautiful door and beautiful craftsmanship. Interesting choice of wood -- hackberry. My parents had an old hackberry tree on their property - large ants loved the tree. When we took it down the entire center was hollow. It was look great in the cabin.

[@50Acres]

Thanks John, Hackberry was fun, I really didn't know anything about it when I chose it other than it looked cool.

[@jamespalmer4727]

i had no idea that hackberry would be an excellent choice for fine woodworking! nice work.

[@50Acres]

Yea me either. I just got it because it was cheap and the guy I got it from said it works fine the knock against it is the black staining which is very common. Since that didn’t bother me I figured why not.

[@randyrenfro430]

It was great what you said about your dad, mistakes are to be overcome. You diid an amazing job.

[@50Acres]

Thanks it was a good lesson, glad it stuck.

[@dmmaddex]

Splendid craftsmanship, beautiful door.

[@50Acres]

Thank you very much!

[@redbear196]

Hi Mike, I just watched the install first then came back to watch the building of the door. Your quite an artist in your own right. It takes time and patience to do what you do. Just like me with designing and creating cakes and pastries. I’ve been laid up at home for the last 5 weeks after knee surgery but I’m back at work and doing pt. Hope to get some work done this summer on the new house.

[@50Acres]

Thanks man, I hope you heal up well.

[@markgoode4109]

The door looks great. I agree with you, let's not forget to give a shout out to the tree. I look forward to seeing the installation video. Thanks for sharing your ideas and skills with us. Best wishes. :)

[@50Acres]

Thanks Mark!

[@MrAndrebouwhuis]

You are a great craftsman. I like the door a lot. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@50Acres]

Thanks very much Andre.

[@MikeZMonroe]

Some serious sharp chisels. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

[@50Acres]

You bet, gotta keep em sharp.

[@nated1971]

Love all that natural light in your workshop

[@50Acres]

Me too, it's a bit help and makes it a pleasant place to be.

[@jeffp3926]

Absolutely stunning! You do such amazing work! I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos.

[@50Acres]

Thank you so much Jeff!

[@jewdd1989]

Omg that’s the tree in front of my Gma’s former house now belonging to my sister is a massive, old Hackberry tree. The street she lives on is named after these trees and ours is the last on our street if not town… it’s the weirdest yet most beautiful in its own way, almost like it grew at Hogwarts or some magical, fictional place with its bizarre rounded rolls on its wonky trunk and the texture of the bark is unlike anything I’ve seen before. I’ve always wondered what the wood would look like from that sucker. Beautiful, thank you for using such a rarely used species. I have to share this with my family now

[@50Acres]

Oh that is so cool Its too bad more of them aren't left. This was a tree taken down from someone's yard, all the wood I get are from yard trees that people have taken down. At least we're saving them from becoming wood chips. I hope your family enjoys seeing what this wood looks like!

[@jewdd1989]

@@50Acres Thank you, I’m not sure why they aren’t grown more or if it’s become an endangered species. I hope not bc they are massive, beautiful, very unique trees. I’m thrilled you’re using lumber from these dying, old trees! So much history there and a way to use good lumber without going to the store. I made my brother in law promise to give me a portion of that tree when it does come down🤞🏽 Anyways love your work, love the cabin build and all you’ve shared, I’ve learned a lot and this door you built is stunning and well crafted

[@GregInNature]

What an absolutely beautiful door. Thanks so much for recording and sharing the start to finish production. If it was me, I would be too afraid to install it and have people rubbing by it all the time. LOL. Its a work of art and I would want to just hang it on the wall above my couch. :) Also, the piano music playing softly in the background was a nice touch. Can't wait to see more workshop videos. Also, I love that you kept the blood stain in the video clip. Everyone who has ever tried carpentry knows there will be red at some point in the process :)

[@50Acres]

Hey Greg, thank you, glad you enjoyed it. Ha, yes I left a bit of DNA on the door.

[@danielhoffman7576]

Good to see you back in the shop, Thanks

[@50Acres]

Thanks 👍

[@davidvansickle563]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. I know it was a challenging door to make but you did great job 👍. Thanks for all the narration and explanation during the process. I look forward to watching it get installed at cabin.

[@50Acres]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@CriminalCaterpillar]

I was hoping this door was next! It looks great, can't wait to see it installed.

[@50Acres]

Us too!

[@joybergmann1668]

Your door has so much character that’s what I love about your work. Keep up with your artistic side Looking towards to more creations.

[@50Acres]

Thank you! Will do!

[@Bex-rg8pj]

Tedious work and the door is spectacular!

[@50Acres]

Thank you!

[@uhjeen]

So relaxing to watch your skills, i really loved it!

[@50Acres]

Thank you so much!

[@Shamustodd1]

Excellent Video! Mistakes are what they are (Learning Opportunities) and there is always something to be gained from the experience whether you're the doer or the watcher. I'm getting ready to jump into doing some doors here in the next couple months and this video along with a few others I've watched has really helped get my head wrapped around the process. Thank you very much for all the time it takes to make and share a video like this it's much appreciated.

[@50Acres]

Hey thank you man, I agree, I've never gone into a woodworking project knowing exactly everything that's for sure. Glad it helped you!

[@shopshop144]

Some years ago I had to remove a huge, but hollow hackberry from my yard. I saved a cross cut to count the rings, then just left it on a backyard chair. In less than a year it was history. So, I'm guessing it wouldn't be a good wood for any exterior uses. Nice looking shop!

[@50Acres]

Yea I'm not sure how it fares exposed to the elements, I guess not too well!

[@map2hvn808]

Well done. God has given you a wonderful skill of craftsmanship and patience. God Bless

[@50Acres]

Thank you!

[@shaunbarta7990]

Great job Mike. I really like the shop videos. The editing on this was just right for me. I like the workflow and commentary at the end. Good job. Keep ‘em coming

[@50Acres]

Hey Shaun, that you I'm really glad you enjoyed it.

[@williamleggat2926]

I love your videos. I have just completed watching all the cabin videos. I binge watched them in a week. Great job. I will continue watching. Keep it up!

[@50Acres]

Hey William wow that is a lot to watch I a week, I am really glad you liked them! Thanks for watching!

[@jeffkatzer]

Fabulous work Mike. On both the woodworking front and the video production side.

[@50Acres]

Thanks Jeff!

[@neilschipper3741]

Absolutely beautiful! You always have such a can do attitude, great job!

[@50Acres]

Thank you Neil!

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

This is a beautiful door! A work of art! You have amazing talents! Thanks for sharing!

[@50Acres]

Thank you so much!

[@curtisep5885]

GREAT to see you again. Beautiful job man.

[@50Acres]

Hey, thanks!

[@armidaperez5360]

Glad your back hopefully you weren't affected by the train disaster..🙏you won't be affected by any fallout.

[@50Acres]

Thank you, it seems we are lucky in our part of the state in that the wind is taking the pollution and acid rain in the opposite direction. I really hope the repercussions are not too disastrous for those affected.

[@armidaperez5360]

🙏

[@davidkilbourne5422]

That's a cool door! You are a craftsman at heart!

[@50Acres]

Thank you David.

[@TowerHand]

Bit of a scary thought that this door is a window into Joel's mind, but it's a really great expression of your thinking. Very few people have the ability and skills to put a pipe dream into a rough opening.

[@50Acres]

Ha ha, you don't want to see too far into that window!!

[@jamesdavis-vc9ww]

Outside looking in, it looks great, I know we are our worst critics, I am sure it will fit right in with your cabin theme.

[@50Acres]

Hey James thanks man, I might ask you to make me another countertop if you have the time.

[@jamesdavis-vc9ww]

@@50Acres sure I can. This one will be done in my garage. But that’s ok.

[@50Acres]

@@jamesdavis-vc9ww I’d love to learn how to do it if you wouldn’t mind me watch some of it

[@jamesdavis-vc9ww]

@@50Acres Not at all, we can probably do it at your place if thats what you want.

[@50Acres]

@@jamesdavis-vc9ww That would work too, also I still have that template for the sink and it's the same sink. Right now I am building the cabinets, once they are done we could start on the countertops.

[@yekaterinapanferova1410]

Well done. Good job. Good door. Good man. Good luck

[@50Acres]

Thank you!

[@theresasaunders9773]

Lovely door well done

[@50Acres]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Eleanor.Moseman]

Learned a lot I didn’t know I needed to know. Great job, Mike!

[@50Acres]

Ha ha thanks Eleanore, hope it was entertaining.

[@MrSovetsky]

Thank you. Don't have anything to say, but need to feed the algorithm.

[@50Acres]

I appreciate that

[@henrystamper]

Love the shop. What a great dust collection system.

[@50Acres]

Thanks Henry, the dust collection, well I went all out on it because of my athsma.

[@rudyfisher7660]

I think it looks wonderful that you spent the time on it like you have in all that in the desi'm it's such a pretty piece of wood for a door

[@50Acres]

Thanks Rudy!

[@toddincabo]

👍 Dig the squig man, nice job. I like that center punch and the tools you are acquiring. Good learning experience on not using freehand for certain things as the eye will be drawn right to any "imperfections" and take concentration away from the fine work around it. I still screw up in a hurry sometimes and try to cheat, always regretting it later.

[@50Acres]

Thanks Todd, those center punches are from Lee Valley, I finally broke down and ordered them.

[@JerrysThisandThat]

I don't know what else to say Mike other then that door is sexy. Shop looks like it works great. I find it amazing how fine of a slice a sharp chisel can take off a piece of wood.

[@50Acres]

Hey Jerry, thanks man. The shop is great, its so nice to have a work area set up how I want it.

[@bwcok7947]

You must be the one, of whom the legend speaks about, who sharpened the Sword Of Heros in Kung Fu Panda! The dream shop is kicking in all gears man! Woohoo hoooooo! I think the inlay accent was perfect! Not one curve is the same but it is all the same! Always remember perfection is imperfection! Stay safe and healthy!

[@50Acres]

lol, I'm actually kinda mediocre when it comes to sharpening, I basically do the minimum required. The shop is great, really nice to have a productive space to work in.

[@jackpoirier5023]

Mike, only you will know all the minor “mishaps “, as you say. You’re an honest man because you point them out. But if you didn’t, and just showed us the finished product, most people would never know. Nice piece. It’ll look great as the cabin bathroom door (I’m assuming that’s where it’ll go).

[@50Acres]

Thanks Jack, yes you are correct this is the door for the cabin bathroom.

[@jackpoirier5023]

@@50Acres I look forward to seeing the install video.

[@sherry2836]

"Happy go jackie" a woodworker term? Lol! Beautiful work!

[@50Acres]

Ha ha it is actually from a spoof on sportscaster I think from Saturday Night Live.

[@stacytessier7909]

Looks great!! Now go finish the cabin!!!

[@50Acres]

on it!

[@TheVineyardFarmhouse]

You always do such beautiful work!

[@50Acres]

Thank you bud

[@KrissBartlett]

good work there Mike you very good carpenter

[@50Acres]

Thanks Kriss!

[@mrrs8118]

Very beautiful!

[@50Acres]

Thank you very much!

[@ohararp]

Nice work Mike!

[@50Acres]

Hey Ryan thanks man!

[@gliOrtidiMauro]

Bellissimo lavoro, sei un artista. 👌👍👍 ciao grazie.

[@50Acres]

Grazie Mauro!

[@billiejeansmith-yh2fc]

Your work is amazing!

[@50Acres]

Thank you so much!

[@steveandjacquie]

Really enjoy your work. It reminds of the content of a program I used to watch " American Masters" you are definitely in that category

[@50Acres]

Hey Steve, thanks, I am going to look that up

[@steveandjacquie]

@@50Acres It was on PBS when I watched it. It covered all different kinds of craftsman .

[@steveandjacquie]

I looked for it to send you a link, but couldn't find it. Sorry man. Maybe I'm remembering the title incorrectly

[@50Acres]

@@steveandjacquie I found it actually looks awesome

[@371508129]

Beautiful door. Sadly sometime in the future when we’re all dead and gone some clown is going to paint it red. Still it’s a great piece of art.

[@50Acres]

oh I sure hope not, I will come haunt them!

[@gregganderson1454]

I’ve never even heard of hackberry. I wonder if it’s called by different names depending on where you are.

[@50Acres]

Sometimes it’s called sugarberry it has a pretty wide range in the eastern states and Midwest

[@808v1]

always enjoy your content - thx.

[@50Acres]

Thank you!

[@johnisley1285]

Great job well done. One word of caution the when you have to hammer the joints together one day you will find the glue will split the joint open. Don’t ask me how I know. Lol.

[@50Acres]

Oh no, I hope that doesn't happen. I did clean them up a bit after the dry fit.

[@BriboyW]

Looks great! You're like Norm :) If I could go back in time I think I might enjoy learning woodworking. Would be a great skill to have. I did however make a bongo board in 8th grade shop class. Never did roll right.

[@50Acres]

It's really enjoyable!

[@markhudspeth8503]

Love it❤ Have a great week! (Kansas)

[@50Acres]

Thank you! You too!

[@echoewest2685]

Beautiful, thanks for sharing!

[@50Acres]

My pleasure!

[@dutchglobetrotter6464]

Still. a piece of art!

[@50Acres]

Thanks!

[@bobjoncas2814]

....NICE WORK, LOOKS GOOD, KEEP WELL...

[@50Acres]

Thanks, will do!