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I’m looking to buy a new table saw. You use a DeWalt, right? Will it cut dados? Can you please tell me the model? A corded model is fine for me. Thank you.
I’m a 76 yr old woman. I’ve been wanting to to replace a worn pocket door for a decade. The carpenters I’ve had over (about 5) have told me it’s impossible! They have ALL said it has to be done when the walls are OPEN! Well! Guess what? After watching your video I’m going to do it MYSELF! I’ve installed a kitchen sink and faucet, rewire d lamps, made molding, and some other DIY things. With your excellent guidance I’ll just do the door! THANK YOU! 🌹
Good for you girl! You sound like me. I had a plumbing job once that required thinking outside the box, the plumber on site said it couldn't be done.....Next time he was over I explained exactly how it could be done. He's said "oh, I guess that would work". :)
If you’ve had “carpenters” that said a pocket door can’t be replaced, they are not carpenters. Possibly it’s what you are asking to replace it with that’s the problem. I’ve had clients insist that none of the trim be removed or a much thicker repurposed door be used without reframing. It is possible the customer does not understand what is required. I love when a client believes they have a better understanding of plumbing or electrical…from a TH-cam video. Not saying I too can not learn, but 99.9% of the time there is no understanding of the mechanics and requirements behind the systems.
After 40+ years as a commercial carpenter I know my way around the job site. But I always seem to find a new trick when working around my house by watching you. Thanks so much for your contact.
I'm a damn good carpenter. I've put in the time and work and am a constant student of the craft. That being said, literally every time I watch you do something new or a technique I am unaware of, I am blown away by your understanding and ability. I have learned several methods and techniques from you that I genuinely use all the time. You are a level above, my friend.
Love the new intro style where you show the entire process, then explain it. Gives you an opportunity to take it in, then understand the instruction better.
Great idea for the split jams.I could make one suggestion when installing the top split jam.I screw in the top split jam on the side with the door leveling adjustments nuts with screws with finishing caps.And I also do not nail the top casing to that jam.If the door warps or when the house settles or framing twists.I can readjust or remove the door with out doing damage to the finish trim. Happy wood working.I enjoy your channel.
Just the preview was enough for me to do improvements on how I hang pocket doors. Still watched the rest of the video for pure joy. Always great content! Thanks
I started framing before you were born, started trim about when you were weaned and got into cabinetry probably about the time you got your training wheels taken off. I still learn tricks from you that make me wonder why I never thought of it. Keep up the clean work and keep teaching me!
I'm really liking your channel. I've been trimming custom homes for nearly 20 years with my two sons. A couple years ago they moved away so I'm on my own at 60 years old. Your videos have made me want to improve the quality of my work. I've learned some time saving, quality improving methods that I'm sure we'll separate me from the slam bang production guess. I've changed my " headed towards retirement thinking" to "I've got some good years left, make them the best". Thanks so much. Scott
I installed aluminum Cavity Sliders pocket door frames. Easy to install, no warping and buttery smooth operation. The split jambs you rip to around 1-1/4" wide and then rip a dado down the back of it and it snaps into the aluminum jambs with the provided clips. No worry about the track being off centered and no warping like wood frames. They are more expensive but you're going to get a perfect install if you just install the frame level and plumb as one piece of aluminum frame after easy assembly. Also great for heavy solid slab doors that break cheap rollers of the cheaper wood frame sets. I got the soft close option and it's awesome.
I’ve been a production trim carpenter for 22 years, I installed three pocket doors this way today, I’m not sure if it’s faster but the quality is great and it’s a lot easier.
Oh I'm so glad for you. I live in Grand Junction CO and we have baseboard heaters out here, kin to radiators. In the Master's bath we have a baseboard heater and to the left of it is the linen closet with bifold doors. The doors are misaligned and are ganking up the wall. I am trying to convince my daughter to remove the drywall around the baseboard heater and install a pocket door. I am encouraging her to watch this video and your comment has encouraged me that this is possible to help her along.
I have seen and worked with some of the very best in carpentry. You are right at the top with them. Often, you one up them. Great video's. Great teacher. Keep it up Mr Lewis
I have to install a pocket door. I have done many of them in my life but I wanted to check TH-cam for new ideas. Wow! Glad I did. Wet setting is awesome. I love smart people! Thanks man. Needed this.
Having set hundreds of pocket doors over the years, this is by far the best way to do them! Wish I had thought of it years ago. In my area we end up using the Johnson metal frames with a wood core 90% of the time. Attaching the split jambs to them is tasking. The "wet set" method would make it so much easier. Great video and explanation! Definitely going to implement on next install. Thanks
I have to install a pocket door today and I knew reviewing your channel would save me hours of “reinventing the wheel”. Thank you so much for making this video. Just got home and can I say the pocket door looks better than everything else in the house. Thank you so much for the video!
Dear Sir, I can tell from the comments that other gentlemen are quite impressed with this method. I am going to encourage my daughter to watch this for me to help the problem that I have in my bathroom. Thank you. Love from CO, USA
Dude, this is gold! A master ninja class,...you explain the "why" and the "how" all while you're filming yourself doing it.. Where is HGTV and DiY Network? You really need to go main stream. Your last few videos are totally next level!
I love when someone is able to teach me something... at my age I'm not exactly a good student as I get set in my way of doing things. I very much appreciate your sharing of your experience.
You sir are a true craftsman. As a hack, I installed one pocket door and was just happy to see it slide into the wall. Your technique and attention to detail is orders of magnitude higher. Wish I saw your video first.
Catching up on some earlier vids here. Awesomeness. Hello from Monday March 14 2022. ya got 156k subs and this vid has 578,505 views. Thanks Spencer for this delight of a channel and your incredible eye for detail. Hope your week is a perfect one.
Very impressive - thank you for your tips. This is the best way I've never tried installing a pocket door, but will next time. Sharing with friends! I've been renovating Brooklyn brownstones for 30 years - these are never air conditioned spaces, there's never any room, you're always fighting plumb, square, straight, etc. Not to mention the NYC overhead. This saves time and there won't be any call backs for repairs. Cheers!
Spencer, My team and I routinely watch this before pocket installs and I just wanted to say thanks. We all know it takes time and energy to make, edit and manage these videos and this channel. So thanks for all you dedication to our trade. Hope this goes towards tacos! Cheers, Stephen
Whatvi notice is your consistency to detail, no stone left unturned. I did my first mitre crown job last week. There were other contractors on site . They thought I had been doing this a while. I give ma y thanks for you share your years of knowledge to us. You made me look good. I will never tell them it was my first. Job came out very good. .details..details
Everything you do is high quality, from your carpentry work , to your video and editing! That says a whole lot . I learn a lot from your videos . Thank you so much . God Bless 👍🏼
I've been in this business for many years doing all different types of carpentry. I've learned a lot by watching and listening to your videos. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us it is much appreciated. I find it hard to believe that you don't wear safety glasses. I personally have avoided numerous eye injuries because of safety glasses. I've had one too many close calls especially working on the table saw. I do not should people. However I do believe safety glasses are a must when working with power tools. Thank you for the content that you produce and I hope you continue to do so!!!
The first 3 1/2 minutes of this video were so useful to me. I eventually watched the entire video and gained more insight. In a pinch, though. I was very grateful. Never setting a pocket door another way if I can help it! I love your videos!
Man! I was struggling just thinking about how to install these doors and after I saw your video I just feel like an expert without even installed one before! You are the MAN!!
I like your videos. I believe you do high quality. A couple of thoughts on the pocket door installs. I've started leaving one side of the top jamb removable so the door can be removed to paint or replace. Also, you need to remind people to shim the strike side to a point that leaves the proper remaining opening so door fits. We can't assume the framers left the proper opening. One other thing I've started doing is creating a groove in the strike side so as to hide any gap left from a loose fitting latch, especially on a bathroom scenario.
I have set quite a few pocket doors and prefer to hang the door before drywall. Not always possible, I must say that I learned something watching this and appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Keep getting up mister. well done.
*The trim crew is what makes a great interior because when we Painters would come in we would have to fix big gaps as we caulked and puttied out the house, then we would prime it all out top to bottom. Of course prepping all of the windows. After priming came the fun work of sanding her out. Great video man!!!!*
I am not a carpenter and have "zero" carpentry skills, but I regularly watch your videos because I am mesmerized when viewing your skills and what has become a legendary teaching ability to share your knowledge. First class all the way! So help me out here, guys, and don't nail me to the wall for asking a dumb blonde question (I am a brunette). How do you get the door inside the opening once the doorway is framed? And how do you remove the door from the small opening if it would ever become necessary? Our son's home has a pocket door that leads to a major room in his house. It forever drives me wild to open and close it because it has reached a level of nightmarish dysfunction and has never ever been fixed correctly. I shared this video with them by email. I can only pray they find a solution by watching it! Keeping my fingers crossed!
Ok. That’s pretty awesome. I’ve probably hung 40 pocket doors maybe more . Usually 1 every now and then. That’s the slickest thing I’ve seen in a long time. Thanks
Dude you never cease to amaze me I have been a rough and finish carpenter for 45 years still working at 68. Everything about what you are doing explanations, video editing, and especially your finish carpentry techniques are freakin amazing. Thanks for doing them!
Great idea with the wetset technique. A few things I like to do to take pocket doors to the next level is... notch the flat jamb up into the track space to cover the framing...who wants to look at framing in a finished home? Another great upgrade is to dado the flat jamb 5/16" and slightly wider than the door so it sits into the pocket. This insures there is no gap if things move around in the future, it also balances out the look with the rest of the jambs. Lastly, I also set the guides on the inside of the split jambs so you can't see them or have them break. This of course is on cheaper pocket door hardware. Ideally I like to use a roller guide and a track set into the bottom of the door. Also on this level using a soft close mechanism is appropriate.
The editting, voice-over, and sequencing of this video is just as good as the content --and that's saying something! Keep up the fantastic work, Spence!!
U are insanely good, I developed a great method after 15 years doing high end finish carpentry, but this one is just sick. For paint grade trim there is nothing that can beat it
great tip. one thing we do differently in my area is we use trim screws onone side of the split jams. this is extreamly helpful when you need to perform maitenance on the door.
Well that's what I was wondering about? Good point. Seems like I've seen door stop lightly nailed on one side for the same purpose, but that's a different look.
Just found your channel and subscribed..I’ve done a ton of pocket doors & thought I had it down but man I love to try something new..your wet jamb method is new to me..when you started screwing the blocks on I said wth is he doing then was like ohhh..keeps reveal at 1/4”, keeps plumb & flush with door & square..a lot of benefits for a little work..thanks..I installed 3 pocket frames today and got 4 tomorrow so I’ll be trimming them soon..can’t wait
You were taught well. For wealthy homeowners, I offer custom entry trim for each installation. They buy it 99% of the time. Adds character and eye pop to basic square trim. Good work young man.
When I’m trimming windows and doors I cut shims from various plywood’s and thin plastic. Use a divider in a bucket. Then I can shim any and all gaps ... but really like the adhesive idea.. need to incorporate it for sure
Wow. Super cool. I've been doing this a long time and I've never seen a pocket door installed that way. I try to avoid pocket doors as much as possible because of how poorly they work overtime. I only watch 4 minutes in the video and I am on board. Nice work great job thanks for the video
Good afternoon Spencer. Can't thank you enough for creating this channel and all the time you spend on these videos. I've been in the construction / cabinet / millwork industry for 35 years. I've been in both the office, in the shop, and in the field. Within the past year, I decided the aspect of working with my hands, and being my own boss, were the happiest times of my life. Coming down the end of my career trail I decided I wanted to pursue a business as a finish trim carpenter. I was a remodeling contractor in the past so I have some experience on the business side. I've chosen to watch particular postings of your videos kind of based on my day to day needs of my current projects. I had done basic trimwork as a remodeler, but now as a "production" trimmer, your tips and tricks have become invaluable. You do a fantastic job of clearly explaining step by step what, why, and how what your doing affects all aspects of your installs. My customers produce some middle to higher end homes, but not the level I see in your day to day. I will continue to watch and follow your videos and hope you continue to do what your doing. I'm sure your help is not limited to my benefit. Hamronale Carpentry
Awesome and clear explanation on barn door installation. Step by step instructions👍👌. Got mine installed watching your video. Found the manual that came with the door too confusing
I can hardly believe someone used pocket doors for every door in the house! We typically only use them when absolutely necessary. I love this new method and will now design in a few more to try it out. 😅 Thanks for sharing!
I have hung a lot of doors but never liked pocket doors. I have seen a fair amount of trouble with them down the road. I would never use them in my own house unless absolutely necessary. That just my take on them.
I have an 880 sq ft bungalow. I'm replacing one existing pocket door and converting two other doors, both bathrooms, to pocket doors. Pocket doors along with recessed baseboards save an enormous amount of space that doesn't have to be allotted to the 3-ft swing in or out of a hung doorway.
This guy is amazing at his job. Please keep making content I want to be this efficient. Everyone of your videos has taught me something, just got my Collins coping foot. Thanks!
So I've tried this method on 4 houses now and its amazing! One note is that traditional pocket trim lets you pull the door out to paint. With this method you have to paint the door in place which some builders don't like. But worth the sacrifice there because its impossible to get as good as a fit compared to this technique.
Exactly what I came here to say. Lol. Numerous times for different reasons I've had to pull pocket doors. Having to pull the casing and glued jambs would be a pain. But this method looks clean 👌 Recently installed a couple 8ft p doors with the soft close hardware. Looks great, still cursed a lot. Haha.
We get the metal frames for the pocket door with little slots you need to aim through we also have bad suppliers that send warped doors. It makes installing them very interesting, nice to see you have nice framers and good suppliers.
I actually had these 11 doors on a stack, laying flat on the floor for a couple weeks while I installed their 10k ft of shiplap. Made for some very straight/flat door slabs when I went to install them.
Nice video. Thanks for sharing.it’s sure to be a time saver. Something I like to do is use two trim screws on one of the top jambs so the door can be taken off with out removing the casing, of course it needs to be on the side with the latch on the top of the door.
Such a good video. Very clear explanations and step by step process. Great camera work. Good use of high-speed. I like the idea of a time lapse installation intro. Many videos don't show the end product until a very brief shot at the end. It's good to have seen the target end product and then showing how you got there. I've installed pocket doors before and this is definitely a better process.
Nice Job. I like the way you make as many of your projects as possible a series of similar steps. The recipe for success. This is one of my favorite channels. Keep up the good work.
Thank you! We're DIYing a swing to pocket door conversion and I hope this will help a lot to keep it from LOOKING like a DIY. There's enough of that in this house thanks to the previous owner!
Great instructional video! Everything is there both in a sequential and clear manner. Suggestion, I just about clicked off during your initial speed up install at the front. Might add that the details are coming at what ever the minute mark is. Glad I waited!
cool.... You can do the same thing to hang pre-hung door jams.... I made a straight edge jig for a jam level with slots for shims to set 8 ft. pre-hung 1 3/4 super heavy doors. I plumbed the hinge side with shims and didn't have to take the door with ball bearing hinges off the jam.
Watching your content makes me want to become a trim/finish carpenter. I live about 35 miles west of where your based. I’ll certainly reach out if/when we ever need wood work in our house!
Suddenly, I don’t hate pocket doors anymore. I always thought they had potential, but the struggles involved made them a nuisance… not no mo’. I may just have to slap one in my house for good measure. Thanks for the insight, Spencer!
Love you’re videos my friend, you’re awesome at what you do and you’re also a great teacher, I just started my own business and you have helped me a lot. Thank you!!!
It worked fine but be sure to nail off the split jamb before you remove the spacers. The mastic didn't fully cure/adhere overnight. Extra day would have helped but it was firm enough to nail it 18 hours later.
Really great video. I have been trying to master pocket doors for years, and they never seem to come out right! This is amazing. Thanks for the content as usual sir!
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I’m looking to buy a new table saw. You use a DeWalt, right? Will it cut dados? Can you please tell me the model? A corded model is fine for me. Thank you.
While you're at it - what's that extension table on your jobsite table saw? Something you made, or off the shelf?
Where can I purchase the fixings for the door to frame. Many thanks
What is the adhesive you recommended?
I like this way too , been doing 45 years, it's a great method
I’m a 76 yr old woman. I’ve been wanting to to replace a worn pocket door for a decade. The carpenters I’ve had over (about 5) have told me it’s impossible! They have ALL said it has to be done when the walls are OPEN! Well! Guess what? After watching your video I’m going to do it MYSELF! I’ve installed a kitchen sink and faucet, rewire d lamps, made molding, and some other DIY things. With your excellent guidance I’ll just do the door! THANK YOU! 🌹
Good for you girl! You sound like me. I had a plumbing job once that required thinking outside the box, the plumber on site said it couldn't be done.....Next time he was over I explained exactly how it could be done. He's said "oh, I guess that would work". :)
If you’ve had “carpenters” that said a pocket door can’t be replaced, they are not carpenters. Possibly it’s what you are asking to replace it with that’s the problem.
I’ve had clients insist that none of the trim be removed or a much thicker repurposed door be used without reframing. It is possible the customer does not understand what is required.
I love when a client believes they have a better understanding of plumbing or electrical…from a TH-cam video. Not saying I too can not learn, but 99.9% of the time there is no understanding of the mechanics and requirements behind the systems.
The pocket frame is existing. The trick he’s talking about is tricks for trim install
The tools required are expensive and take time to hone the proper skill off you should just look for a better contractor
So how'd it go
After 40+ years as a commercial carpenter I know my way around the job site. But I always seem to find a new trick when working around my house by watching you. Thanks so much for your contact.
I'm a damn good carpenter. I've put in the time and work and am a constant student of the craft. That being said, literally every time I watch you do something new or a technique I am unaware of, I am blown away by your understanding and ability. I have learned several methods and techniques from you that I genuinely use all the time. You are a level above, my friend.
That's awesome. Glad I could expand your knowledge base brother.
Well he does a really good job boiling it down so us non-trade DIY'ers can do a decent job and not screw it up royally too.
It’s not just you know what you are doing, you are good at explaining it.
Love the new intro style where you show the entire process, then explain it. Gives you an opportunity to take it in, then understand the instruction better.
Great idea for the split jams.I could make one suggestion when installing the top split jam.I screw in the top split jam on the side with the door leveling adjustments nuts with screws with finishing caps.And I also do not nail the top casing to that jam.If the door warps or when the house settles or framing twists.I can readjust or remove the door with out doing damage to the finish trim. Happy wood working.I enjoy your channel.
Just the preview was enough for me to do improvements on how I hang pocket doors. Still watched the rest of the video for pure joy. Always great content! Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
+1 to the solid walkthrough at the start, followed by a full explanation and detail. It's a nice video style that I don't see often enough.
I started framing before you were born, started trim about when you were weaned and got into cabinetry probably about the time you got your training wheels taken off. I still learn tricks from you that make me wonder why I never thought of it. Keep up the clean work and keep teaching me!
I'm really liking your channel. I've been trimming custom homes for nearly 20 years with my two sons. A couple years ago they moved away so I'm on my own at 60 years old. Your videos have made me want to improve the quality of my work. I've learned some time saving, quality improving methods that I'm sure we'll separate me from the slam bang production guess. I've changed my " headed towards retirement thinking" to "I've got some good years left, make them the best". Thanks so much.
Scott
I installed aluminum Cavity Sliders pocket door frames. Easy to install, no warping and buttery smooth operation. The split jambs you rip to around 1-1/4" wide and then rip a dado down the back of it and it snaps into the aluminum jambs with the provided clips. No worry about the track being off centered and no warping like wood frames.
They are more expensive but you're going to get a perfect install if you just install the frame level and plumb as one piece of aluminum frame after easy assembly. Also great for heavy solid slab doors that break cheap rollers of the cheaper wood frame sets. I got the soft close option and it's awesome.
I’ve been a production trim carpenter for 22 years, I installed three pocket doors this way today, I’m not sure if it’s faster but the quality is great and it’s a lot easier.
Unfortunately that's the trade off... Quality or Quantity when it comes to production work.
Oh I'm so glad for you. I live in Grand Junction CO and we have baseboard heaters out here, kin to radiators. In the Master's bath we have a baseboard heater and to the left of it is the linen closet with bifold doors. The doors are misaligned and are ganking up the wall. I am trying to convince my daughter to remove the drywall around the baseboard heater and install a pocket door. I am encouraging her to watch this video and your comment has encouraged me that this is possible to help her along.
I have seen and worked with some of the very best in carpentry. You are right at the top with them. Often, you one up them. Great video's. Great teacher. Keep it up Mr Lewis
I have to install a pocket door. I have done many of them in my life but I wanted to check TH-cam for new ideas. Wow! Glad I did. Wet setting is awesome. I love smart people! Thanks man. Needed this.
Having set hundreds of pocket doors over the years, this is by far the best way to do them! Wish I had thought of it years ago. In my area we end up using the Johnson metal frames with a wood core 90% of the time. Attaching the split jambs to them is tasking. The "wet set" method would make it so much easier. Great video and explanation!
Definitely going to implement on next install.
Thanks
Def a game changer on the metal frame ones
I have to install a pocket door today and I knew reviewing your channel would save me hours of “reinventing the wheel”. Thank you so much for making this video. Just got home and can I say the pocket door looks better than everything else in the house. Thank you so much for the video!
My father is a carpenter and I really like watching carpentry videos. Glad I found this channel
Good tip. After 30+ years to still learn new tips is awesome. I will definitely try on my next set of dredded pocket doors.
Dear Sir, I can tell from the comments that other gentlemen are quite impressed with this method. I am going to encourage my daughter to watch this for me to help the problem that I have in my bathroom. Thank you. Love from CO, USA
The best tutorial by far for pocket doors installation ! Bravo!!
Dude, this is gold! A master ninja class,...you explain the "why" and the "how" all while you're filming yourself doing it.. Where is HGTV and DiY Network? You really need to go main stream. Your last few videos are totally next level!
I have wondered this myself! He should have his own HGTV show!
I love when someone is able to teach me something... at my age I'm not exactly a good student as I get set in my way of doing things. I very much appreciate your sharing of your experience.
You sir are a true craftsman. As a hack, I installed one pocket door and was just happy to see it slide into the wall. Your technique and attention to detail is orders of magnitude higher. Wish I saw your video first.
Catching up on some earlier vids here. Awesomeness. Hello from Monday March 14 2022. ya got 156k subs and this vid has 578,505 views. Thanks Spencer for this delight of a channel and your incredible eye for detail. Hope your week is a perfect one.
I've been a finish carpenter for 46 years.......... this is simple and brilliant. Can't believe I never thought of this.
Have never heard of "wet setting" but it looks like a game changer! Thanks.
Great pocket door install! Can not for the life of me figure how someone could dislike this video!?!
Paul Bettencourt, Maybe a painter that likes to paint all the doors outside in the garage at once? But I agree, it's a great video.
It is a pleasure to watch a true craftsman work their trade.
Very impressive - thank you for your tips. This is the best way I've never tried installing a pocket door, but will next time. Sharing with friends! I've been renovating Brooklyn brownstones for 30 years - these are never air conditioned spaces, there's never any room, you're always fighting plumb, square, straight, etc. Not to mention the NYC overhead. This saves time and there won't be any call backs for repairs. Cheers!
Spencer,
My team and I routinely watch this before pocket installs and I just wanted to say thanks. We all know it takes time and energy to make, edit and manage these videos and this channel. So thanks for all you dedication to our trade. Hope this goes towards tacos! Cheers,
Stephen
Thank you for the tacos Stephen! The support mean a lot and I'm glad to know it's helping your team. Thanks!
Literally EVERYTHING you put on here is a “Master Class”. Dope content as always 🔥🔥
I appreciate that!
Absolutely agree. Thank you for everything.
when the rail is uneven it is a problem, because you put the outside door level and inside it does not give the level, it is better to fix it, right?
Whatvi notice is your consistency to detail, no stone left unturned. I did my first mitre crown job last week. There were other contractors on site . They thought I had been doing this a while. I give ma y thanks for you share your years of knowledge to us. You made me look good. I will never tell them it was my first. Job came out very good. .details..details
Dope? How classy. More like ghetto.
Everything you do is high quality, from your carpentry work , to your video and editing! That says a whole lot . I learn a lot from your videos . Thank you so much . God Bless 👍🏼
I've been in this business for many years doing all different types of carpentry. I've learned a lot by watching and listening to your videos. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us it is much appreciated.
I find it hard to believe that you don't wear safety glasses. I personally have avoided numerous eye injuries because of safety glasses. I've had one too many close calls especially working on the table saw. I do not should people. However I do believe safety glasses are a must when working with power tools.
Thank you for the content that you produce and I hope you continue to do so!!!
The first 3 1/2 minutes of this video were so useful to me. I eventually watched the entire video and gained more insight. In a pinch, though. I was very grateful. Never setting a pocket door another way if I can help it! I love your videos!
Per anni ho cercato un video come questo! Finalmente qualcuno che si distingue, e fa vero artigianato!!
Bel lavoro!!!
Man! I was struggling just thinking about how to install these doors and after I saw your video I just feel like an expert without even installed one before!
You are the MAN!!
I like your videos. I believe you do high quality.
A couple of thoughts on the pocket door installs.
I've started leaving one side of the top jamb removable so the door can be removed to paint or replace.
Also, you need to remind people to shim the strike side to a point that leaves the proper remaining opening so door fits. We can't assume the framers left the proper opening.
One other thing I've started doing is creating a groove in the strike side so as to hide any gap left from a loose fitting latch, especially on a bathroom scenario.
I have set quite a few pocket doors and prefer to hang the door before drywall. Not always possible, I must say that I learned something watching this and appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Keep getting up mister. well done.
I’ve always hated trimming pocket doors. After seeing this video I can’t wait for my next pocket door install. Thanks brother this is a game changer
*The trim crew is what makes a great interior because when we Painters would come in we would have to fix big gaps as we caulked and puttied out the house, then we would prime it all out top to bottom. Of course prepping all of the windows. After priming came the fun work of sanding her out. Great video man!!!!*
I am not a carpenter and have "zero" carpentry skills, but I regularly watch your videos because I am mesmerized when viewing your skills and what has become a legendary teaching ability to share your knowledge. First class all the way! So help me out here, guys, and don't nail me to the wall for asking a dumb blonde question (I am a brunette). How do you get the door inside the opening once the doorway is framed? And how do you remove the door from the small opening if it would ever become necessary? Our son's home has a pocket door that leads to a major room in his house. It forever drives me wild to open and close it because it has reached a level of nightmarish dysfunction and has never ever been fixed correctly. I shared this video with them by email. I can only pray they find a solution by watching it! Keeping my fingers crossed!
Ok. That’s pretty awesome. I’ve probably hung 40 pocket doors maybe more . Usually 1 every now and then. That’s the slickest thing I’ve seen in a long time. Thanks
Dude you never cease to amaze me I have been a rough and finish carpenter for 45 years still working at 68. Everything about what you are doing explanations, video editing, and especially your finish carpentry techniques are freakin amazing. Thanks for doing them!
You could easily become a master instructor, you explain everything so well. Glad I found your channel!
Welcome aboard!
Oh. My. God.
This is one of the best things I've learned this year.
Thanks for sharing mate, really great info. Your channel is quickly becoming a shrine for carpentry knowledge
That's the goal!
Great idea with the wetset technique. A few things I like to do to take pocket doors to the next level is... notch the flat jamb up into the track space to cover the framing...who wants to look at framing in a finished home? Another great upgrade is to dado the flat jamb 5/16" and slightly wider than the door so it sits into the pocket. This insures there is no gap if things move around in the future, it also balances out the look with the rest of the jambs. Lastly, I also set the guides on the inside of the split jambs so you can't see them or have them break. This of course is on cheaper pocket door hardware. Ideally I like to use a roller guide and a track set into the bottom of the door. Also on this level using a soft close mechanism is appropriate.
Excellent suggestions!
Doesn't concealing the guides limit future adjustment?
@@bonzai55 I find that with the guides set in, they are protected and more stable and once set correctly, they don't need future adjustments.
The editting, voice-over, and sequencing of this video is just as good as the content --and that's saying something!
Keep up the fantastic work, Spence!!
I appreciate the feedback. I’m always trying to maximize the power of video communication and get better every video. 👍👊
Lucky man. The right angle, vertical, horizontal is always good. You can work with good quality material. The result is excellent. Congratulations
U are insanely good, I developed a great method after 15 years doing high end finish carpentry, but this one is just sick. For paint grade trim there is nothing that can beat it
Getting ready to do some pocket doors for the first time on our log home build, plan to try this technique thanks so much!
great tip. one thing we do differently in my area is we use trim screws onone side of the split jams. this is extreamly helpful when you need to perform maitenance on the door.
Well that's what I was wondering about? Good point. Seems like I've seen door stop lightly nailed on one side for the same purpose, but that's a different look.
One of the best systematic repeatable methods I’ve seen in a long time.
Just found your channel and subscribed..I’ve done a ton of pocket doors & thought I had it down but man I love to try something new..your wet jamb method is new to me..when you started screwing the blocks on I said wth is he doing then was like ohhh..keeps reveal at 1/4”, keeps plumb & flush with door & square..a lot of benefits for a little work..thanks..I installed 3 pocket frames today and got 4 tomorrow so I’ll be trimming them soon..can’t wait
I think it's the only way to go after you try it. Enjoy!
Now we are doing soft close pocket doors around my side of town!!! Nice technique will try!!!
I have ONE pocket door...thankfully. This vid was a massive help! Keep up the good work.
You were taught well. For wealthy homeowners, I offer custom entry trim for each installation. They buy it 99% of the time. Adds character and eye pop to basic square trim. Good work young man.
When I’m trimming windows and doors I cut shims from various plywood’s and thin plastic. Use a divider in a bucket. Then I can shim any and all gaps ... but really like the adhesive idea.. need to incorporate it for sure
I Also use drywall shims cut to proper length, and save all the thin plywood pieces i can find! for "flat" shimming
Mate the content you put on TH-cam is the Gold Standard 🦘👌
Wow. Super cool. I've been doing this a long time and I've never seen a pocket door installed that way. I try to avoid pocket doors as much as possible because of how poorly they work overtime. I only watch 4 minutes in the video and I am on board. Nice work great job thanks for the video
Exelente job, I saved your videos, because I want to work carpentry,, learning of you. Thanks congratulations
Good afternoon Spencer. Can't thank you enough for creating this channel and all the time you spend on these videos.
I've been in the construction / cabinet / millwork industry for 35 years. I've been in both the office, in the shop, and in the field. Within the past year, I decided the aspect of working with my hands, and being my own boss, were the happiest times of my life. Coming down the end of my career trail I decided I wanted to pursue a business as a finish trim carpenter. I was a remodeling contractor in the past so I have some experience on the business side.
I've chosen to watch particular postings of your videos kind of based on my day to day needs of my current projects. I had done basic trimwork as a remodeler, but now as a "production" trimmer, your tips and tricks have become invaluable. You do a fantastic job of clearly explaining step by step what, why, and how what your doing affects all aspects of your installs. My customers produce some middle to higher end homes, but not the level I see in your day to day.
I will continue to watch and follow your videos and hope you continue to do what your doing. I'm sure your help is not limited to my benefit.
Hamronale Carpentry
I have been installing them doors for years . I really like that " wet set " idea I will definitely try that. thanks for the tip.
Awesome and clear explanation on barn door installation. Step by step instructions👍👌. Got mine installed watching your video. Found the manual that came with the door too confusing
I just did 4 pocket doors like this on a project. Amazing how efficient this was and how easy you made the process Thanks
Getting ready to install doors in new project, great tips and simple to follow
I love the grk trim screws with reverse threads. So easy to tweak trim back out if need be
I can hardly believe someone used pocket doors for every door in the house! We typically only use them when absolutely necessary. I love this new method and will now design in a few more to try it out. 😅 Thanks for sharing!
I have hung a lot of doors but never liked pocket doors. I have seen a fair amount of trouble with them down the road. I would never use them in my own house unless absolutely necessary. That just my take on them.
I have an 880 sq ft bungalow. I'm replacing one existing pocket door and converting two other doors, both bathrooms, to pocket doors. Pocket doors along with recessed baseboards save an enormous amount of space that doesn't have to be allotted to the 3-ft swing in or out of a hung doorway.
This guy is amazing at his job. Please keep making content I want to be this efficient. Everyone of your videos has taught me something, just got my Collins coping foot. Thanks!
I appreciate the kind words. Glad the videos are helping!
HGTV better get him..before DIY Network does. Spencer is a Ninja!
So I've tried this method on 4 houses now and its amazing! One note is that traditional pocket trim lets you pull the door out to paint. With this method you have to paint the door in place which some builders don't like. But worth the sacrifice there because its impossible to get as good as a fit compared to this technique.
Exactly what I came here to say. Lol. Numerous times for different reasons I've had to pull pocket doors. Having to pull the casing and glued jambs would be a pain. But this method looks clean 👌 Recently installed a couple 8ft p doors with the soft close hardware. Looks great, still cursed a lot. Haha.
We get the metal frames for the pocket door with little slots you need to aim through we also have bad suppliers that send warped doors. It makes installing them very interesting, nice to see you have nice framers and good suppliers.
I actually had these 11 doors on a stack, laying flat on the floor for a couple weeks while I installed their 10k ft of shiplap. Made for some very straight/flat door slabs when I went to install them.
Dude. You totally deserve the subscribes. This is one of the best Pocket door videos I've seen.
You have a real gift for clearly and concisely explaining your process.
I use an 8' jamb leg cut to extend up passed the end of the head.eliminates the hole and gives a much better looking finished product
You’re putting out really helpful content for anybody that is aspiring to be a finish carpenter
Nice video. Thanks for sharing.it’s sure to be a time saver. Something I like to do is use two trim screws on one of the top jambs so the door can be taken off with out removing the casing, of course it needs to be on the side with the latch on the top of the door.
Your videos never disappoint. I wish I could train under someone like you.
Such a good video. Very clear explanations and step by step process. Great camera work. Good use of high-speed. I like the idea of a time lapse installation intro. Many videos don't show the end product until a very brief shot at the end. It's good to have seen the target end product and then showing how you got there. I've installed pocket doors before and this is definitely a better process.
this is not this guys first rodeo , BRILLIANT craftsman
Excellent explanation for installing pocket doors. Thank you, Spencer, for sharing your knowledge!
Glad it was helpful!
Nice Job.
I like the way you make as many of your projects as possible a series of similar steps.
The recipe for success.
This is one of my favorite channels.
Keep up the good work.
Thank you! We're DIYing a swing to pocket door conversion and I hope this will help a lot to keep it from LOOKING like a DIY. There's enough of that in this house thanks to the previous owner!
Great instructional video! Everything is there both in a sequential and clear manner. Suggestion, I just about clicked off during your initial speed up install at the front. Might add that the details are coming at what ever the minute mark is. Glad I waited!
I appreciate the feedback!
Liqui-shims on the pocket side. I like it. Definitely makes a lot of sense for paint grade.
Finally someone who works properly! Amazing work!
Just wow! This tip is a game changer. Thanks. Also the painters are going to thank you. I always try to look out for other trades following me..
cool.... You can do the same thing to hang pre-hung door jams.... I made a straight edge jig for a jam level with slots for shims to set 8 ft. pre-hung 1 3/4 super heavy doors. I plumbed the hinge side with shims and didn't have to take the door with ball bearing hinges off the jam.
Your good real good 👍
i’ve been a joiner all my life and I’m still learning thank you
excellent craftsmanship 👍👍👍👍
Watching your content makes me want to become a trim/finish carpenter. I live about 35 miles west of where your based. I’ll certainly reach out if/when we ever need wood work in our house!
Suddenly, I don’t hate pocket doors anymore. I always thought they had potential, but the struggles involved made them a nuisance… not no mo’. I may just have to slap one in my house for good measure. Thanks for the insight, Spencer!
Love you’re videos my friend, you’re awesome at what you do and you’re also a great teacher, I just started my own business and you have helped me a lot. Thank you!!!
I am doing this today. I am going to try mastic for the split jamb glue. Same stuff I use to set tile for kitchen backsplash
It worked fine but be sure to nail off the split jamb before you remove the spacers. The mastic didn't fully cure/adhere overnight. Extra day would have helped but it was firm enough to nail it 18 hours later.
Really great video. I have been trying to master pocket doors for years, and they never seem to come out right! This is amazing. Thanks for the content as usual sir!
Please do a video on a regular door install! I would love to see your method!
Just used the PL 375 for oak treads and it worked great with minimal nailing
Wow I didn’t know that about pl premium! That’s all we’ve been using, but this definitely makes sense to use 375. Awesome tutorial!
PL375 also cleans up so much easier than Premium.
Mad skills in my opinion as a non-carpenter guy here 👍
you're a very fine carpenter , I really enjoy your tutorials
Like how you mitered the door trim. Looks amazing!!
You're an excellent instructor.