Transform Barnwood Beams In 5 Easy Steps (Reclaimed Wood)

In this video, we show you 5 steps that transform raw barnwood beams into a thing of beauty. Minimal tools/skill level required, this is an excellent down and dirty type of project.
Cleaning and preparing barn wood is a process and the number one way to enhance the beauty of salvaged reclaimed wood. If you are into DIY woodworking projects this is a fun and easy way to get down and dirty with barn wood. You can literally watch the unlocking rustic beam beauty in 7 minutes or less with our preferred hands-on method.
This video will go more in-depth on how we clean barnwood beams:
• How To Clean Beams / D...
Amazon Links To Hardware/Supplies Used In This Video
++Lifting Wood Grain & Cleaning++
Restorer Tool: geni.us/ZT9Q
Restorer Wire Wheel: geni.us/BV4t
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++Metal Removal++
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++Sanding++
5" Palm Sander: geni.us/a1hech
++Finishing Touches++
Fuji Semi Pro 2 (complete sprayer unit): geni.us/CvA3egV
Nylon hand drill attachments: geni.us/Aq6BcA
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[@nateb4543]

Thanks for all the useful info! In the 80's my dad tore down a barn from the 1880's and used them in our home remodel. They were exposed in the home they lived in for 45 years and raised all 4 of us kids. Dad's gone, mom's in an old folkshome. But i just used his stihl 031av to get 6 8-10' sections out of the rubble. I'll definitely be referring back to this vid

[@TheDenBarnwood]

Thank you for sharing this story and best of luck with your project. I bet that old saw cut like a dream 😊

[@MarkSmith-xo6qc]

Nice work!

[@KundelCrane]

So awesome to see the Restorer in action 👍🏼

[@braden8737]

Great video. Thanks for the tips

[@TheDenBarnwood]

Thanks for checking out our video and glad to hear our tips helped you out!

[@jamespiontkowski7855]

I own a restorer and totally agree about the finish.. I've done this several times and the results were stunning..I also tore down 4 complete barns for the wood and plan to use the beams for a cordwood home..I read about another tip using borax which I believe is a good idea.i've seen that frickin powder them bugs left behind..

[@LoveCleanTina]

Thank you for sharing! New friend here, let's stay connected 🤝👍💜

[@TheDenBarnwood]

Welcome to The Den!

[@lisakingsbury8172]

I’m doing some of beam for my fireplace back here in the UK great video! But what tools could I use without spending too much money! Are you able to recommend anything stains etc back here in uk? Thanks so much Lisa

[@kurtsmith4657]

You may want to consider spraying all your reclaimed stock w/ boracare or a bix of boric acid and antifreeze. Alot of reclaimed material has powder post bettles, termites, and oher boring insects.

[@LauraBrook]

Hi! I’ve been watching your videos - thank you! I am wondering if you have ever used (1) boracare - I don’t have a dry kiln option to kill bugs and (2) wood hardner to deal with soft wood areas? If so…. How long to I need to let each product dry between use of each and how long before sealing? Thanks!

[@TheDenBarnwood]

Hey! Welcome to The Den. We are not familiar with the product named Boracare but it is a good practise to go the extra mile ensuring pest free wood. The chances of the wood being infested is rare but not impossible. Soft spots in wood should either be ground down to sold wood with use of a wire wheel or cut out of the project completely. The extra cost of product such as wood hardner can be reduced greatly by careful project wood selection. If you do use a hardner then refer to the instructions as your starting point. Maybe even try a test piece for real time results.

[@nathanhanks7285]

I'm working with 8x8 rough cut wood, I need to square and size it. These pieces are 6 to 8 feet long. Obviously I don't have a jointer or plainer big enough. Any suggestions? Or video recommendations?

[@TheDenBarnwood]

Stress free option is to search out someone close by with a bandsaw or sawmill. This will get you squared up. Good luck with your project!

[@beckydewar2048]

what color stain did you use?

[@TheDenBarnwood]

Minwax- Natural The beam is White Cedar Definitely worthwhile testing a few stain colours on scrap wood (same wood as the project wood). With reclaimed wood it should be sanded before applying stain. If not then it tends to go very very dark, like near black. Good luck!

[@thetruth9775]

you are using a "natural color stain". can you explain what that means exactly and why you used that stain?

[@TheDenBarnwood]

Natural colour for us is to only use clear coat such as Varathane. Depending on the wood we sometimes use Minwax Stain that is labeled Natural (colour). This will help highlight the irregularities in the barnwood beams.

[@johnpearson3572]

Sir we take down old barns we have like it’s an 1837 barn the roof held up so nothings route it we got beautiful hand hewn beams I was wondering if you know of anybody who would be interested in it we sell son here near the carpenters that make mantels and things like that but I’m kind of looking for a wholesale

[@TheDenBarnwood]

Welcome to The Den. Great to hear from another barnboarder. We recommend starting your buyer search locally for best results and to save $$$ in shipping. Good luck on your project.

[@Infidel-KAAFIR]

Don’t watch this video, explains nothing, doesn’t give you the 5 “easy” steps lol.