2nd time watching moving to part while eating break-fast ! My dad who was ( retired almost 90 now sharp as a tack) built doors on a table saw with a router table . He built huge custom homes, stairs, cabinets , ect.,. Then later in life he focused on trim carpentry ( I am a finish carpenter however I say that cautiously because I am no where near the level of you) . Anyway he built this big solid white oak entry door with raised panels on his table saw. Great Video Mike Farrington ; mad respect !
Thank you for sharing. I've ben on both sides of that coin. I have built huge projects when I had very few tools, and now recently, built some nice stuff with more tools. The bigger tools just make things faster.
I for the life of me can't understand why you don't have one million subscribers. As always, beautiful work from an absolute professional, full of tips and reasons why you do thing is a certain, smart way. I"m old so I do enjoy and Dad and "the mighty" jokes! I always enjoy your videos a lot, even though I am no woodworker in any way, I'm retired so maybe I enjoy watching OTHER people work. PS get some anti-splinter gloves, ouch!
Thank you for the kind words. Yeah, I wish my channel would do better, it has been slowly dying for the last few years. Not sure what I'm doing wrong, maybe I'll crack the code one of these days.
that's you tube for you novedays.. Same way they count views. And that's on all channels I am subscribed. few years ago all the sudden views dropped everywhere from few hundred views to like 10-20K views. Even on Mikes channel now, 224K subs and only 14K views. All gets manipulated, I bet to not pay more$$ to creators
Honestly I believe the reason is most likely Mike’s skillset is so far ahead of a DIYer and many pros that the projects seem unattainable. That rebuild on the planer was absolutely awesome. I have learned so much from these videos. I agree he deserves over a million subs.
@MikeFarrington youtube unfortunately punishes those who don't post on a very regular basis. Looks like you average about 1 per month. The people posting weekly get the most attention. But regardless... I literally watch every video so please never quit 😁
Nice doors. I custom built wood doors for 20 years during my 40 year wood working career.. 100s of custom wood exterior doors. Only veneered a couple doors similar to your technique. Never had a shop or even clamps as good as yours. It would have made it easier. I started out using 2 1/2" dowels with a custom doweling jig. Most of the time I used a lap joint construction and gradually transitioned to a Top Lamello biscuit joiner. Two rows of biscuits passed my shop strength test out performing the dowels and were way faster and way positively accurate. I would never build an exterior door for someone that didn't have proper overhang or hidden direction from the prevailing weather. Wood doors cannot survive direct exposure no matter how you build it. I know of some doors in use today that are forty years plus that are still in great shape. Watching you brings back memories. I'm retired now and just have some hobby wood working tools. Your doors look fantastic. A quality custom door is statement to any home.
TH-cam has gone downhill on DYI but this was a masterclass. You touched on so much as you made the video and awesome that you included why you did it. Someone who knows his materials. Love the tools. I use My big radial saw often. Can't beat the power and the height of the cut.
Ha! Every time I watch one of his videos, my first thought is, "my tools aren't calibrated accurately enough". So I run out to the shop with the square, and start checking everything and calibrating...
It's great to see another video of yours! You are unbelievably talented. I've been woodworking for 50 years and I always learn something from your videos. Thank you for that!!!!
This is just plane ol kick ass Woodworking content. Its got it all Vacuum bagging, shop sawn veneer, big M&T joinery. Door building is so cool they came out freaking beautiful. Now I wanna get in my shop and build us a new entry way door 😂
Thanks for the information on the steps to build a door , that will be one of my spring projects, have the tools and the shop , been a furniture builder for 38 year's and this door faces the East and will get lots of direct sunlight.
I ran across this video by accident, and I must say your teaching, the quality of the video, and craftsmanship are outstanding! Thank you for the time and effort you are investing in your videos.
Definitely looking forward to the next one. I’m very curious to see your hardware choices and installation. As a high school woodworking teacher, this is my favorite woodworking TH-cam channel. Thanks for your excellent work!
Very cool! I worked in a custom door shop for 5 years, I never made my own core though! The front shop had a finger jointer and an rf gluer, they made all the pine block core. One thing we did for knotts on alder and cherry, we used coffee grounds mixed with a clear glue, I don't actually remember the glue now! But it really made a natural appearance to the knot
Thank you for explaining what and why you do steps. The discussion of stability and strength is often not covered as people focus on showcasing their 'skill".
I loved your video, I don't have the sophisticated machines you use, but the most interesting thing is the process and technique of achieving a light and excellently constructed piece, I hope to reach that level one day, greetings
you know technically the saying is just "run around with my hair on fire". It doesn't specify where the hair is located, so unless there is some serous time being spent manscaping there is likely some hair somewhere that could be on fire. 😁
Love seeing the entire process of this door. I really want to do this and thought it would be way too complicated. But I think I’m able to. Just gonna be a little hard with just a table saw 😆
Such a pleasure to watch your posts. Great craftwork 🎉 I am sure the shop apprentice will keep you in check and be ready for the day that he will start taking over your tools and machines!
I’ve been hoping to see a comprehensive craftsman door video for a long time. This one is superb! Thanks as always for continuing to share this content. Looking forward to part 2
Well done sir, turned out beautifully. You make it look easy.. always appreciate the tips tricks and explanations, it really does help a hobbyist like me. You belong on This Old House!
This is the first time I have had a suggestion for your content. Well worth the watch. You have a nice shop with lots of tools that have left me in aw. Great job on explaining why you did the different things. I didn't know that the core was a different wood in exterior doors. I'm subscribed
Thank you very much. The core can be the same lumber or different, maybe factors will determine that decision. In this case, it was to reduce weight, and cost, white oak is very expensive around here.
@MikeFarrington I am trying to put together a small shop in my garage to start doing some woodworking. I'm disabled and on a fixed income. Doing it one tool at a time, used or new. I want to build small stuff that goes along with my wife's air plant business. Someday, I would like to build us two different bedroom sets so we can hand them down someday to our 2 adult children. Maybe build some things for the grandchildren, too. Thank you for your great instruction
Your work is always on point and your pro tips are always appreciated but that piston fit come on how satisfying was that to watch I think I got goosebumps. Well done sir see you on the next one
The methodic pace with which you construct your project is stunning. Your work is beyond the woodworking stage, easily into the art form range. Your attention to detail - I am certain - is greatly appreciated by your customers. Doubtless you've heard this, but your voice is definitely "Golden Mike" quality (pun intended). If you need time off from woodworking, try doing some voice-overs
Great video thank you! You have a great understanding of wood and its properties and how to build an excellent door. I only have one suggestion and that would be to prefinish the door panels before glue up so that when they shrink they won't expose unfinished wood. Prefinishing the panels also helps prevent the panel from being glued by fnnish into the dados.
Man, this is next level! Your work is stunning, and you have an incredible shop! So many amazing tools I wish I had, but it's equally fun to watch your process and work out how I'd achieve similar results with what I have. I find it so beneficial to see these specialized production tools doing their thing, as it gives insight into the process from a new perspective, so thank you for taking the time to document all this! Oh, and not enough people build doors from scratch, let alone exterior doors, so kudos! In an attempt to save money, I tried building a couple doors. I learned a lot, but I still had to go buy doors... LOL Subscribed!
Awesome video as always Mike!! I know you’re experimenting to improve your videos, but please don’t remove the humor! You keep it real for us “amateur woodworkers”. I never feel intimidated by your video content and it inspires me to work towards your level of expertise!
Man oh Man Mike!!! They both look great. I had NO idea what was happening most of the video but, I know I enjoyed it Bud LOL!! Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!! Oh & the time stamp on the glue ups = mind blown!!! It da simple things....
The only problem I have with you Mike is that your videos are too far apart, like Christmas and Thanksgiving. However - just like my favorite holidays - your videos are well worth the wait. This video was no exception, it was a wonderful treat to share with my son. Thank you very much. You have a shop full of beautiful machinery and you sure know how to use them. Unlike others you have a radial arm saw and you use your bandsaw for ripping. Good for you - you are a smart man. Keep up the great work you are loved at my house. Art & Joshua from Ohio
Thank you very much. I have considered growing my channel on several occasions. Each time I am somehow reminded that I am in no way in charge of my channel. So, I'll keep it small and enjoy making videos when I can.
Wow that looks great. I'm making new interior doors for my house now, good to watch your video for tips and to realise I've made them strong enough to be exterior grade. :D
Great work once again Mike, I graduated from pipe clamps to Bessey's many years ago but totally agree that they still have a place in the shop, especially when you get in the 8' range. I also like your clamp bench, maybe it could have a "shout out" in an upcoming video ?
Excellent work, as always, Mike. When can we expect to see part two? I’ve built all of the doors for my own home thus far, and made the “mistake” of watching this video when my wife was around. Now she’d like me to follow suit and build an entry cherry door like the one you’ve built. Looking forward to that build now. Thanks for sharing your work.
Looking forward to seeing it. Hopefully my project comes out half as nice as yours. All of your videos have been inspiration for me and my work. Keep on posting.
… Mike, you’re my hero - and the fact that I share your name; is about as close as I’m going to get to that skill level!! Also, where’s the Bike these days???
Thanks for the instructions, been thinking about building my own Door for the front of the house but it faces the East and gets lots of direct sunlight until around 1:00pm each day, I've got to yet research a good finish to stand up to our changing Temps ( Michigan , Lower part of the lower peninsula) Thinking about White Oak. 38 year furniture builder.
White oak is a good place to start. Also, just plan to refinish the door every couple years. If the door gets lots of exposure, it will need the maintenance.
Great work, I am glad to see other people build in this fashion, sometimes we are stuck in our little bubble and wonder what others are doing. Out of curiosity, I am wondering how your panels are “air thigh” and how your jambs and threshold are dealt with for weatherstripping.
I use a bulb into kerf weather stripping. I will show that in the next video. As to panels being air tight, I guess they are not, but I have them fitting pretty tight in the grooves, so there is much room for exchange.
Thank you for a great channel. I saw your kumiko video at a friends and was so impressed I immediately looked you up. I look forward to learning from you.
I've been waiting for this one....LOVE IT MIKE! I was out in Denver area for vacation a few weeks back and was driving down 25 and thought of you....(not stocking...just saying)
Nice work. All process thought through and worked with care and precision. Even threw in slick and thought out balled joke! I really want to attempt on of these. I don't have the your expanse of shop equipment, but feel I can make it happen. I've thought of joining a maker space shop for access to a few things for projects. Then cancel when I don't need it. Join again if I do until I get the space/funds for things.
WOW, what an education in door construction. I thought I knew how to make a door but I was wrong. The door you made is magnificent. I expect it will outlive the house. Question: do you have a video on the build of the dust collection hood on your table saw? Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
Mike, as you're an absolute wizard of tips and tricks, this one may come as no news to you...but just in case. A variation on your two step cut to help with tear-out on the grooves. Run the first shallow pass as a climb cut. Then run the cut to full depth in the conventional direction. This has gotten me out of trouble rebating some particularly poorly behaved wood. And the climb cut will be nothing but fun with your slick looking power feeder!
Looking forward to watching this. My front door is junk, and new solid wood doors are crazy-expensive! $1,500+ from what I've seen. I assume it would be much cheaper to build my own, but I guess it depends on the type/cut of wood recommended for a solid door that won't warp.
Around here, I couldn't buy a solid wood entry door for 1500. I would have probably gone that way for that price. Around here more like 4-6k. This has been a fun project though.
2nd time watching moving to part while eating break-fast ! My dad who was ( retired almost 90 now sharp as a tack) built doors on a table saw with a router table . He built huge custom homes, stairs, cabinets , ect.,. Then later in life he focused on trim carpentry ( I am a finish carpenter however I say that cautiously because I am no where near the level of you) . Anyway he built this big solid white oak entry door with raised panels on his table saw. Great Video Mike Farrington ; mad respect !
Thank you for sharing. I've ben on both sides of that coin. I have built huge projects when I had very few tools, and now recently, built some nice stuff with more tools. The bigger tools just make things faster.
I for the life of me can't understand why you don't have one million subscribers. As always, beautiful work from an absolute professional, full of tips and reasons why you do thing is a certain, smart way. I"m old so I do enjoy and Dad and "the mighty" jokes! I always enjoy your videos a lot, even though I am no woodworker in any way, I'm retired so maybe I enjoy watching OTHER people work. PS get some anti-splinter gloves, ouch!
I agree about the subscriber comment. Been watching Mike for years and he unsurpassed in creativity and craftsmanship!
Thank you for the kind words. Yeah, I wish my channel would do better, it has been slowly dying for the last few years. Not sure what I'm doing wrong, maybe I'll crack the code one of these days.
that's you tube for you novedays.. Same way they count views. And that's on all channels I am subscribed. few years ago all the sudden views dropped everywhere from few hundred views to like 10-20K views. Even on Mikes channel now, 224K subs and only 14K views. All gets manipulated, I bet to not pay more$$ to creators
Honestly I believe the reason is most likely Mike’s skillset is so far ahead of a DIYer and many pros that the projects seem unattainable. That rebuild on the planer was absolutely awesome. I have learned so much from these videos. I agree he deserves over a million subs.
@MikeFarrington youtube unfortunately punishes those who don't post on a very regular basis. Looks like you average about 1 per month. The people posting weekly get the most attention. But regardless... I literally watch every video so please never quit 😁
Nice doors. I custom built wood doors for 20 years during my 40 year wood working career.. 100s of custom wood exterior doors. Only veneered a couple doors similar to your technique. Never had a shop or even clamps as good as yours. It would have made it easier.
I started out using 2 1/2" dowels with a custom doweling jig. Most of the time I used a lap joint construction and gradually transitioned to a Top Lamello biscuit joiner. Two rows of biscuits passed my shop strength test out performing the dowels and were way faster and way positively accurate. I would never build an exterior door for someone that didn't have proper overhang or hidden direction from the prevailing weather. Wood doors cannot survive direct exposure no matter how you build it. I know of some doors in use today that are forty years plus that are still in great shape. Watching you brings back memories. I'm retired now and just have some hobby wood working tools. Your doors look fantastic. A quality custom door is statement to any home.
Thank you very much for sharing. Sounds like you did well for yourself.
TH-cam has gone downhill on DYI but this was a masterclass. You touched on so much as you made the video and awesome that you included why you did it. Someone who knows his materials. Love the tools. I use My big radial saw often. Can't beat the power and the height of the cut.
Wow, thank you!
Your level of craftsmanship never ceases to amaze and inspire me. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you.
@@MikeFarringtonbe honest, it’s really the apprentice doing the bulk of the work.
Ha! Every time I watch one of his videos, my first thought is, "my tools aren't calibrated accurately enough". So I run out to the shop with the square, and start checking everything and calibrating...
I came to the comments section to say exactly this. The attention to detail is extremely obvious in the results.
@@locke3141 Ha! You caught me.
It's great to see another video of yours! You are unbelievably talented. I've been woodworking for 50 years and I always learn something from your videos. Thank you for that!!!!
Thank you, that is a very kind compliment.
That lubricity shot of the stile just sliding down those rail tenons was totally lubricious. Keep em coming, my favorite woodworker on TH-cam by far!
Thank you very much.
THIS MAN TUCKED IN HIS WOOD WITH A HEATED BLANKET 🎉🙏🏻
Gotta do it.
This is just plane ol kick ass Woodworking content. Its got it all Vacuum bagging, shop sawn veneer, big M&T joinery. Door building is so cool they came out freaking beautiful. Now I wanna get in my shop and build us a new entry way door 😂
Thank you very much. Yup, door building is super fun.
Thanks for the information on the steps to build a door , that will be one of my spring projects,
have the tools and the shop , been a furniture builder for 38 year's and this door faces the East
and will get lots of direct sunlight.
Good stuff. Let me know how it goes.
I ran across this video by accident, and I must say your teaching, the quality of the video, and craftsmanship are outstanding! Thank you for the time and effort you are investing in your videos.
Thank you.
Definitely looking forward to the next one. I’m very curious to see your hardware choices and installation. As a high school woodworking teacher, this is my favorite woodworking TH-cam channel. Thanks for your excellent work!
Thank you very much. Great to hear there are still high school woodworking programs. I am in the process of editing the next video now.
Might be the best voice in woodworking. Golden pipes. Very calming! And the work is amazing, too.
Thank you very much.
Very cool! I worked in a custom door shop for 5 years, I never made my own core though! The front shop had a finger jointer and an rf gluer, they made all the pine block core. One thing we did for knotts on alder and cherry, we used coffee grounds mixed with a clear glue, I don't actually remember the glue now! But it really made a natural appearance to the knot
Cool tip. Thank you.
Thank you for explaining what and why you do steps. The discussion of stability and strength is often not covered as people focus on showcasing their 'skill".
Thank you. All this skill in the world won't keep bad parts flat.
Finally a good video of a professionally made door. Great content mate! Cheers and thanks for sharing.
Thank you.
An American with a sliding tablesaw, that actually builds stuff. how do you not have a ton more subscribers!
Thank you.
I loved your video, I don't have the sophisticated machines you use, but the most interesting thing is the process and technique of achieving a light and excellently constructed piece, I hope to reach that level one day, greetings
Thank you very much!
My absolute favorite style of door. Thank you Mr. Farrington for filming this process!!
You are very welcome
So amazing to watch someone else do something that I’d never ever want to do. Looks so painstakingly time consuming.
Yeah, it takes a lot of time for sure.
I found a guy that builds door the correct way! Way to go man!
Thank you.
"I don't have the necessary equipment to run around with my hair on fire."
Same, my friend. Same. That gave me a good laugh.
Haha. Good to hear you liked it.
you know technically the saying is just "run around with my hair on fire". It doesn't specify where the hair is located, so unless there is some serous time being spent manscaping there is likely some hair somewhere that could be on fire. 😁
@@andrewr2650 "Nope. I'm out." -- every straight fireman who shows up
@@andrewr2650 Haha. Good point, I'm showing my bias.
Same here as well. My go-to statement: "If I had hair, I'd be pulling it out." Rock on.
Stunning door! The client must be thrilled to have this on their home! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and talent!
Thank you very much.
Love seeing the entire process of this door. I really want to do this and thought it would be way too complicated. But I think I’m able to. Just gonna be a little hard with just a table saw 😆
Thank you very much. This project would be doable with a Table saw, small joiner, planer, and router for sure.
Such a pleasure to watch your posts. Great craftwork 🎉 I am sure the shop apprentice will keep you in check and be ready for the day that he will start taking over your tools and machines!
Thank you.
Wow, what a treat. Looking forward to Part 2. So nice that the apprentice likes to pop in after school.
Thank you. I'll have it ready soon. Yeah, it's a treat to be there when he comes home.
I’ve been hoping to see a comprehensive craftsman door video for a long time. This one is superb! Thanks as always for continuing to share this content. Looking forward to part 2
Thank you. Stay tuned for the next one.
Well done sir, turned out beautifully. You make it look easy.. always appreciate the tips tricks and explanations, it really does help a hobbyist like me. You belong on This Old House!
Thank you! Cheers!
Amazing Door, even without it complete yet. Looks like a lot of work, but well worth it!!! Love the humorous bits. Truly, next level craftsmanship.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice to have you back with this project, Mike. I look forward to the second episode.
Thank you very much.
This is the first time I have had a suggestion for your content. Well worth the watch. You have a nice shop with lots of tools that have left me in aw. Great job on explaining why you did the different things. I didn't know that the core was a different wood in exterior doors. I'm subscribed
Thank you very much. The core can be the same lumber or different, maybe factors will determine that decision. In this case, it was to reduce weight, and cost, white oak is very expensive around here.
@MikeFarrington I am trying to put together a small shop in my garage to start doing some woodworking. I'm disabled and on a fixed income. Doing it one tool at a time, used or new. I want to build small stuff that goes along with my wife's air plant business. Someday, I would like to build us two different bedroom sets so we can hand them down someday to our 2 adult children. Maybe build some things for the grandchildren, too. Thank you for your great instruction
Not just great woodworking , but a great teaching style too! Super nice work all the way around!!
Thank you very much.
The good ole stave core door. This is how doors use to be made and they would last forever. Great job as always. Awesome shop.
Thanks 👍
Outstanding craftsmanship! Mad respect for your skills and your amazing tool collection!
Thank you very much!
Craftsman Door Proper! Absolutely Stylish door that will never go out of style, Thanks for Sharing.
Thanks for watching!
My wife ask me replace our entry door and your video is just in time - thank you Mike.
Thank you. Time to get working.
Your work is always on point and your pro tips are always appreciated but that piston fit come on how satisfying was that to watch I think I got goosebumps. Well done sir see you on the next one
Thank you very much.
Wow! From my 60 in. TV, I'm pretty sure that your machines are wonderfully tuned. It would awesome to learn your tips of setting those tools.
Thank you. That is a neat idea, maybe a tool setup video.
The methodic pace with which you construct your project is stunning. Your work is beyond the woodworking stage, easily into the art form range. Your attention to detail - I am certain - is greatly appreciated by your customers. Doubtless you've heard this, but your voice is definitely "Golden Mike" quality (pun intended). If you need time off from woodworking, try doing some voice-overs
Thank you very much!
Wow! The algo served me a new, relevant, and above all awesome channel. That never happens!
Ha! They get it right once in a while.
Great video thank you! You have a great understanding of wood and its properties and how to build an excellent door. I only have one suggestion and that would be to prefinish the door panels before glue up so that when they shrink they won't expose unfinished wood. Prefinishing the panels also helps prevent the panel from being glued by fnnish into the dados.
Thank you. That is a good idea.
Love door projects like this. I only wish the video was longer. Great job, it looks fantastic
Thank you very much.
Man, this is next level! Your work is stunning, and you have an incredible shop! So many amazing tools I wish I had, but it's equally fun to watch your process and work out how I'd achieve similar results with what I have. I find it so beneficial to see these specialized production tools doing their thing, as it gives insight into the process from a new perspective, so thank you for taking the time to document all this!
Oh, and not enough people build doors from scratch, let alone exterior doors, so kudos! In an attempt to save money, I tried building a couple doors. I learned a lot, but I still had to go buy doors... LOL
Subscribed!
Making and properly installing a door, is a difficult thing. A true test of carpentry skills in my opinion.
Awesome video as always Mike!! I know you’re experimenting to improve your videos, but please don’t remove the humor! You keep it real for us “amateur woodworkers”. I never feel intimidated by your video content and it inspires me to work towards your level of expertise!
Thank you. I appreciate the input. I'm just trying to get a little more juice out of my videos.
Man oh Man Mike!!! They both look great. I had NO idea what was happening most of the video but, I know I enjoyed it Bud LOL!! Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!
Oh & the time stamp on the glue ups = mind blown!!! It da simple things....
Thanks Mike! Yeah, sometimes is the littlest things that are the coolest.
Hey Mike, wieder ein richtig cooles Video von dir! Ich freu mich auf das nächste!👍✌
Thank you.
More great informative craftsmanship from a top quality craftsman , keep the videos coming 👍 👌
Thank you.
Just incredible. Top 1 woodworking channel.
Thank you very much.
Outstanding! Not many TH-cam woodworkers can get away with appropriately using the word ‘lubricity’. Nicely done!!
Ha! Thank you.
I would enjoy watching this man build a popsicle house. Great video as always my friend. Stunningly beautiful doors!
Thank you very much.
I ordered my "More marking is better than less marking" T-shirt. Thanks so much for the entertainment.
Haha! love it.
Love the commentary about tools. It was cool to see a mortiser sharpened
Thank you.
Watching the piece slide down into place was satisfying!
Thank you.
The only problem I have with you Mike is that your videos are too far apart, like Christmas and Thanksgiving. However - just like my favorite holidays - your videos are well worth the wait. This video was no exception, it was a wonderful treat to share with my son. Thank you very much.
You have a shop full of beautiful machinery and you sure know how to use them. Unlike others you have a radial arm saw and you use your bandsaw for ripping. Good for you - you are a smart man.
Keep up the great work you are loved at my house.
Art & Joshua from Ohio
Thank you very much. I have considered growing my channel on several occasions. Each time I am somehow reminded that I am in no way in charge of my channel. So, I'll keep it small and enjoy making videos when I can.
I have door making on my wanna-do list for sure.
Tons of fun. Get to it.
Now I know what I’m doing on my house, outstanding work, as usual, thanks for the inspiration!
8600 ft above Boulder!
Cool. Sounds like you are in a beautiful area. I'm way out east.
Your shop and equipment are life goals. I'm so jealous
Thank you. I have been at this a long time. I couldn't afford to go buy my tools today, its taken 25 years of collecting.
You have a very nice workshop, very spacious and clean, comfortable for creativity
Thank you. I am very fortunate to have my shop.
Wow that looks great. I'm making new interior doors for my house now, good to watch your video for tips and to realise I've made them strong enough to be exterior grade. :D
Thank you. Yeah, I build interior doors with biscuits, so if you are using M+T, you're good to go.
Dunno how I missed this by 2 days but you have the mantle of best woodworker on the planet no question pedulla studios close 2nd 😂
Thank you, that is a very high compliment. I do know that I agree, Pedulla is very very good.
It's great to see u back. I've always enjoyed your content.
Glad to hear it!
Nice work. That heated blanket dial brought back some memories.
Haha, yeah that thing is like 20 years old.
Another excellent and informative project. Thanks Mike, can't wait for the next episodes.
Thank you very much.
Nice matching screen/storm door. Always a pleasure.
Thanks again!
Great work once again Mike, I graduated from pipe clamps to Bessey's many years ago but totally agree that they still have a place in the shop, especially when you get in the 8' range. I also like your clamp bench, maybe it could have a "shout out" in an upcoming video ?
Thank you. Yeah, I have bought nicer clamps over the years, but I keep plenty of pipe clamps just incase, especially for the longer projects.
Absolutely amazing build. Such a joy to watch u work man. Great job.
Thank you.
Excellent work, Mike! The doors look awesome! Thank you for the detailed video.
Thank you.
You had my subscription at, “it’s in the bone”. Splinters are the only bummer of wood working.
Ha! Great movie. Welcome aboard.
Excellent work, as always, Mike. When can we expect to see part two? I’ve built all of the doors for my own home thus far, and made the “mistake” of watching this video when my wife was around. Now she’d like me to follow suit and build an entry cherry door like the one you’ve built. Looking forward to that build now. Thanks for sharing your work.
I'm a couple weeks away from round 2. Sorry to add to the to do list.
Looking forward to seeing it. Hopefully my project comes out half as nice as yours. All of your videos have been inspiration for me and my work. Keep on posting.
Love the color contrast with the customer door/trim.
Thank you.
Absolutely superb work and information in the narration! Also, love the Zelda shirt!
Thank you kindly!
… Mike, you’re my hero - and the fact that I share your name; is about as close as I’m going to get to that skill level!!
Also, where’s the Bike these days???
Hmm. Good point, we need some more moto photos.
I second Robert's comment! I have not found many exterior door videos, now I can try one!
Thank you. Let me know how it goes.
Thanks for the instructions, been thinking about building my own Door for the front of the house
but it faces the East and gets lots of direct sunlight until around 1:00pm each day, I've got to yet research a good finish to stand up to our changing Temps ( Michigan , Lower part of the lower
peninsula) Thinking about White Oak. 38 year furniture builder.
White oak is a good place to start. Also, just plan to refinish the door every couple years. If the door gets lots of exposure, it will need the maintenance.
Quality stuff Mike! Camera work and jokes are world class
Thank you.
Is that a DIY vacuum bagger? First time I saw one of your videos. Awesome content. I didn't get bored one time. Thank you Mike!
Thank you. That is a polyurethane bag. I don't remember who I bought it from, but its commercially available.
Wow. That white oak is stunning.
Thank you.
Great work, I am glad to see other people build in this fashion, sometimes we are stuck in our little bubble and wonder what others are doing. Out of curiosity, I am wondering how your panels are “air thigh” and how your jambs and threshold are dealt with for weatherstripping.
I use a bulb into kerf weather stripping. I will show that in the next video. As to panels being air tight, I guess they are not, but I have them fitting pretty tight in the grooves, so there is much room for exchange.
Thank you for a great channel. I saw your kumiko video at a friends and was so impressed I immediately looked you up. I look forward to learning from you.
Thank you so much!
Rad design, I’m a big fan of arts and crafts style
Me too. Its timeless.
2:22 That many parallel clamps is impressive and are worth more than my last car 😂
Thank you. More than my car as well.
Excellent work and content Mike. Thanks for putting these videos together.
My pleasure!
What a great looking door, Mike. Awesome job all around.
Thanks 👍
Your shop is a land of dream for me.
Thank you very much. Me too.
I'd be happy to someday have half your woodworking skill and a third of your dry humor. The dad jokes and craftsmanship never disappoint
Thank you very much.
I've been waiting for this one....LOVE IT MIKE! I was out in Denver area for vacation a few weeks back and was driving down 25 and thought of you....(not stocking...just saying)
Thank you very much. Next time stop by.
Love the Ford E-Series bench in the shop. I've got one of those in my shop as well.
Thank you. Good stuff.
I like how you used the domino to make the shelf and didnt use it on the joinery for the door. 😊
I think the domino is strong enough for the shelf and not strong enough for the door.
Nice work. All process thought through and worked with care and precision. Even threw in slick and thought out balled joke! I really want to attempt on of these. I don't have the your expanse of shop equipment, but feel I can make it happen. I've thought of joining a maker space shop for access to a few things for projects. Then cancel when I don't need it. Join again if I do until I get the space/funds for things.
The makers spaces can be really awesome. If you have one close to you, go that way.
WOW, what an education in door construction. I thought I knew how to make a door but I was wrong. The door you made is magnificent. I expect it will outlive the house. Question: do you have a video on the build of the dust collection hood on your table saw? Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
Thank you very much. Yes, have a look around on my channel. I have a dust collection hood video.
Hey welcome back. Can’t wait to watch it after work.
Good stuff. Let me know what you think.
Mike, you're the funniest woodworker on YT IMO. Also very good/talented though.
Thank you very much.
Absolutely beautiful Mike. Thank you for this video. I strive to make items the same caliber
Thank you very much.
Thank you for showing us how you buit this door. The shop apprentice will soon be designing and building too.
Thank you. He is getting big for sure.
Really looking forward to seeing how you install the glass.
Thank you. I will cover that in the next one.
Pipe clamps and the PC-100 router take me right back to my Dads shop .
Great to see the shop apprentice still thinks you're cool.
Good stuff. Yeah, I think I have a few more years of cool dad status.
Mike, as you're an absolute wizard of tips and tricks, this one may come as no news to you...but just in case. A variation on your two step cut to help with tear-out on the grooves. Run the first shallow pass as a climb cut. Then run the cut to full depth in the conventional direction. This has gotten me out of trouble rebating some particularly poorly behaved wood. And the climb cut will be nothing but fun with your slick looking power feeder!
Yeah, I could have just climb cut the whole deal. I was trying to show an approach that would work with a router table.
Looking forward to watching this. My front door is junk, and new solid wood doors are crazy-expensive! $1,500+ from what I've seen. I assume it would be much cheaper to build my own, but I guess it depends on the type/cut of wood recommended for a solid door that won't warp.
Around here, I couldn't buy a solid wood entry door for 1500. I would have probably gone that way for that price. Around here more like 4-6k. This has been a fun project though.
You truly are a craftsman.
Thank you.
Love seeing you work! How long did these doors take overall?
Would you ever do a video of how you got your start and what training you did?
Thank you. This is a month-ish project, plus or minus a little.