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.
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
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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
I guess Im randomly asking but does anyone know a way to get back into an Instagram account? I was stupid lost the login password. I would love any tips you can offer me
@Gerald Braxton I really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and I'm trying it out atm. Takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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!
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?
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.
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.
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
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.
@@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?
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.
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?
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!
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.
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?
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??
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.
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.
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 ;)
Incredible work, very well done !! I love this type of restoration; because I also do some jobs like that sometimes. I don't have this amazing machine but it always works out !! Congratulations.
Unfortunately, most people would replace this beautiful old craftsman-made door with a cheap, mass-produced piece of junk. The quality of old-growth wood was so much better than what's available now. It's no accident it has lasted this long.
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.
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
I didn't even realize that you installed a temporary door until the very end. Very good work, and efficiently done too.
Had I not seen your comment I was about to stop watching about 10 seconds in when I saw him mortising SPF lol
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
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!
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.
Make sure your screws don’t pass through your router path! Happy building
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.
Very nice work. So good to see these beautiful old doors being saved.
Easy come, easy go..))) Respect for your working from Russia.
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
Gracia por enseñar señor carpintero
Really nice work. Nice to see that there are still people who take pride in their work.
very good craftmanship, I think some people thumbs down because there is not enough explanation. Anyway, I gave my thumbs up.
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.
I love watching videos like this. you do very well
Thank you!
mid way through this video, I was like "did I click on the wrong video? where is the goddam door restoration?", oh never mind.
Same, bro, same!
things are so much better when ya got the right tools and your not drinking or on pot
Meraviglioso restauro!!!! Saluti da Italia 🥰👍
Linseed oil on the door parts before priming would assure a much longer life for old wood and new wood as well.
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.
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
Really appreciate that Daniel. I hope you’re enjoying your restoration project! Sounds like a dream
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I was stupid lost the login password. I would love any tips you can offer me
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@Gerald Braxton I really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and I'm trying it out atm.
Takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
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Грамотная работа и не только в плане работы с деревом и инструментом! Молодцы
Wow true craftsmanship!! You are a true craftsman and artist!!
Thank you!
These guys work super duper fast, never seen this speed before.
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!
I like how you can see them loading up the old door from inside the house.
Came for 7:21 to 9:07. Thanks a bunch for the detailed view into the repair steps.
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.
Excellent restoration work .
Glad you finally fixed that DAMN DOOR!
Spooderman soopderman
If mentioned paste and loopy will help us to repair minor things by ourselves
Worth to watch amazing craftsmanship
Who can do it better than these guys? Great and professional job, guys!
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.
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.
What is the pink stuff
Excellent craftsmanship 👍🏻
Why did you install the mail slot so low on the door?
That’s how they originally built it. People were a lot smaller 100 years ago.
@@johnbarneswood ohhh ok.... the mail delivery person about to have a bad back 😅
beautiful craftsmanship
Man these guys move quick
What is the adhesive in that caulking gun? No weatherstripping?
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?
not much but its honest work
Great work guys proper job 😎😎👍👍
I love that board sander,. Now I gotta go find me one of them!
Excellent and beautiful job on this door repair. I Love what you all do, fixing broken and making it work again.
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!
Not just that mail can be easily stolen. I think it might be for looks? The other side was covered up.
Very awesome video on restoration on a front door
Nice to see restoration rather than demolition 😎
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?
Whats the pink material that you used on the wood?
what is your shooting camera ?
I have a 100 year old broom. Its had 5 new heads and 4 new handles
It's not the same broom
Or is it?
@@ExpiredCartonOfEggNogg No, it isn't. Sorry. 🤷♂️
Only fools and horses might get Triggered
How's it feel to have the broom of Theseus?
@@c.j.cleveland7475 But it is.
Brilliant piece of restoration work
3m makes a little test stick to check for lead paint. Great idea before a restoration.
Great advice
wow, this was like reading a book with clear pages. Nothing is being explained. 10 mnts of my life I will never get back
Yes, the outcome is wonderful. I was surprised that the rest of the door was not strpped, though. Any particular reason?
I guess he ran out of crap pine and bondo. 🤦♂️
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.
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.
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
Thanks man for not putting any music, and do your work lil slowly man, it's exhausting
Nice job pal..👍😊
Great job..
Why didnt you used the same type of wood as in original.
This is the 2nd time i watched this......and again WOW
Thanks Andy!
رائع جميل إبداع و عمل أكثر من جيد ، أحسنتم عملاً
What the charge for that door?
See that bloke that’s a craftsman beautiful work
Awesome work
Thanks man
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.
This video kind of remind me old Diresta videos! nice job!!😉
The best complement ever. Thank you!
Poor postman he’ll give himself a sore back with that letter box.Great restoration.👍🏴
Bane of my life dude, decent flap though. =)
mickenoss 😂😂😂😂😂
Not if he is a midget
@@dianea3324 David Midget.
@@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?
super fast, super efficient, and everything is almost perfect.
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.
Like these types of videos, good job guy's 👍
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?
Nice job fellas
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!
Nice job guys.
This speed is what my manager assumes is “minimum effort”
Is there a reason why you didn't make the join as good on the inside of the door, 13:02 ?.. just curious
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.
@@johnbarneswood thanks for the reply, it was more out of curiosity than anything
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?
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??
Good job.
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.
Don't worry, it's in Seattle. It doesn't really rain there.
I say! He didn't do anything to the inside.
That’s a lot of good labor
Great job thanks 😊
The height of the letter box must give the mailman a bad back
😂😁😀😅😃😂
Probably kicks it through loooooool
Good job guys!!
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.
Where is colour for this door
Excellent work.
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 ;)
Is that a masonic temple?
Джон, ты большой молодец, удачи тебе.
Incredible work, very well done !! I love this type of restoration; because I also do some jobs like that sometimes. I don't have this amazing machine but it always works out !! Congratulations.
Super! А у нас бы новую пластиковую или металлическую поставили (((
Looks well. I'm curious as to what the building was?
A million times yes!
Wow. How many hours?
Nice job!
Unfortunately, most people would replace this beautiful old craftsman-made door with a cheap, mass-produced piece of junk. The quality of old-growth wood was so much better than what's available now. It's no accident it has lasted this long.
Wowwwww, Love watching it ,,,,Nice
I love that kind of restoration work!
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.