I haven't posted any projects in a while, most things I have done weren't really post worthy ... I am now engaged in making a "barndoor" for my daughter's kids.
This is being made out of big box yellow pine for the "interior" on which she wants to hang a full length mirror and old reclaimed long leaf pine shiplap for the "outside". The build itself isn't really difficult, just have to deal with the old wood and the many imbedded tacks used to tack up tar paper in years past.
My big concern on this project is WEIGHT! The door is 32"x83"x2.5" after all is said and done ... I did some research on the net regarding weight of wood and best I can figure this puppy will come it somewhere around 220#+ !I did some research on what the hardware of this type used to hang these doors can support and as best as I can determine around 250# is a typical limit. That's cutting it closer than I would like. I built one a while back for our house but it was cedar and not as heavy as this pine, particularly the old reclaimed stuff.
I used construction adhesive and 18 gauge nails to put things together. I will add some heavier re-enforcing screws where the door hardware rollers will attach to the door to help support the weight.
They want a moderately dark finish.
This is being made out of big box yellow pine for the "interior" on which she wants to hang a full length mirror and old reclaimed long leaf pine shiplap for the "outside". The build itself isn't really difficult, just have to deal with the old wood and the many imbedded tacks used to tack up tar paper in years past.
My big concern on this project is WEIGHT! The door is 32"x83"x2.5" after all is said and done ... I did some research on the net regarding weight of wood and best I can figure this puppy will come it somewhere around 220#+ !I did some research on what the hardware of this type used to hang these doors can support and as best as I can determine around 250# is a typical limit. That's cutting it closer than I would like. I built one a while back for our house but it was cedar and not as heavy as this pine, particularly the old reclaimed stuff.
I used construction adhesive and 18 gauge nails to put things together. I will add some heavier re-enforcing screws where the door hardware rollers will attach to the door to help support the weight.
They want a moderately dark finish.
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