you know two pulleys one bottom and one top would make it a lot easier look for some books on old navy rigging ,you should be able to get rid of the weights hanging dangerously over head outside ,just a thought
I love this. I need a 10x10 to replace my sliding doors. Don't want to give up ceiling space. What kind of hinges it hanging on? Did you consider using standard garage door tracks and springs? Trying to decide if there's a downside to that. Really don't want counterweight if I can help it. Rather use springs. I'm in the research and design phase... Thanks for your video!
Could try springs. We really wanted big hunks of granite hanging out there for what we perceived as the the coolness factor. If you do use springs, and it works, I'd be keen to hear about it!
Thanks for your documentary guys, I want a door like that, but nobody does them around here. so I want to make one DIY. That looks to be very strong bracket/roller units, how have they actually held up? have the axel shafts bent? Have you modified anything about them since your installation?
@@TheShtumpa better keep an eye on the cables. Schweiss has had lawsuits over people getting killed from the door dropping. They’ve changed the name of the company because of it. I’m sure it works ok now but something to watch out for stay safe.
I need to build one for an 18ft wide opening and 12 ft high. Do you think the same 2x4 construction would be strong enough? I was also thinking of metal Thanks, Jim
Jim Bixby 18ft- that's quite a span for a 2x4... I would think you could do a similar thing, then if it looks like it needs some more support- add a simple truss system on the bottom member. ? Trial n error on that one...
+Kevin Forster How did you actually end up constructing your frame? I have a 14x14 size and am considering using 1x3 aluminum tube to reduce weight and increase the span strength.
+Randy Crawford I have not worked on the project yet mostly due to the materials uncertainty. Decades ago my grandfather made one 40 ft wide using aluminum tubing and he used gussets and pop-rivets to make connections. What thickness are you thinking of using? Aluminum is so expensive right now
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Please leave this video up as I'm planning on building similar doors this summer...
Killer little project...
You could probably mod some liftmaster residential jack shaft openers in by putting a small torsion rod, drum, and cables.
Fine work chaps!
Well done. Looks great.
Guess im going to try to make two just like yours, 18 wide 14 tall.
Did you build them?
Very nice like this 👍👍
That is so cool, what a great idea!!!
What’s keeping the bottom rollers against the rail/frame? Just the fact they’re being pulled upwards?
you know two pulleys one bottom and one top would make it a lot easier look for some books on old navy rigging ,you should be able to get rid of the weights hanging dangerously over head outside ,just a thought
Aye- this is true. Good call. The weights (which have been replaced by 100# chunks of granite) are our favorite part- and definitely a crowd pleaser!
Great video. Did you make the upper and lower parts equal sized?
Yep. Thanks
I love this. I need a 10x10 to replace my sliding doors. Don't want to give up ceiling space. What kind of hinges it hanging on? Did you consider using standard garage door tracks and springs? Trying to decide if there's a downside to that. Really don't want counterweight if I can help it. Rather use springs. I'm in the research and design phase... Thanks for your video!
Could try springs. We really wanted big hunks of granite hanging out there for what we perceived as the the coolness factor. If you do use springs, and it works, I'd be keen to hear about it!
This is awesome. How is the wooden frame attached at the top??
Hey Kelly- we ordered a lot of standard door hinges and attached the doors with 5 of them at each pivot point.
Thanks for your documentary guys, I want a door like that, but nobody does them around here. so I want to make one DIY.
That looks to be very strong bracket/roller units, how have they actually held up? have the axel shafts bent? Have you modified anything about them since your installation?
+Randy Crawford It's been a few years now... no mods. They still work great!
@@TheShtumpa better keep an eye on the cables. Schweiss has had lawsuits over people getting killed from the door dropping. They’ve changed the name of the company because of it. I’m sure it works ok now but something to watch out for stay safe.
I need to build one for an 18ft wide opening and 12 ft high. Do you think the same 2x4 construction would be strong enough? I was also thinking of metal
Thanks, Jim
Jim Bixby 18ft- that's quite a span for a 2x4... I would think you could do a similar thing, then if it looks like it needs some more support- add a simple truss system on the bottom member. ? Trial n error on that one...
+Kevin Forster How did you actually end up constructing your frame? I have a 14x14 size and am considering using 1x3 aluminum tube to reduce weight and increase the span strength.
+Randy Crawford I have not worked on the project yet mostly due to the materials uncertainty. Decades ago my grandfather made one 40 ft wide using aluminum tubing and he used gussets and pop-rivets to make connections. What thickness are you thinking of using? Aluminum is so expensive right now
Nice work. greetings from Ukraine! And what about frost?
Frost? It's not insulated if that's what you mean. I suppose you could insulate it though.
Gracias !!!!!! a este video pude realizar el mio - PORTON BASCULANTE MANUAL
Where are all the old geezer's complaining that "Young people don't know how to do anything." now?
Just stay off my lawn!
I'd like to do this for my garage doors but does this have any safety mechanism? Not sure it would pass my homeowners insurance inspection
Too many ads that are too long..!
Great video but would be better without the music.