How I built this stunning front door | No woodworking skills
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- Learn how to create a stunning panelled front door from scratch using minimal tools and budget-friendly materials, like an expert woodworker, adding a timeless period effect to your home's curb side appeal. Discover my secret hack for DIY enthusiasts with limited carpentry skills and basic tools, all while enjoying substantial cost savings compared to hiring a carpenter, joiner or woodworker.
In this comprehensive tutorial, I'll guide you through each step, from taking measurements to choosing timber and and assembling the door. I've got you covered with expert tips, trade secrets and a simplified tool list. I’ll show you how to choose high-quality lumber and timber, using basic tools to create a unique design, taking inspiration from the past. Follow my easy-to-understand instructions to measure, cut, assemble, and add decorative elements to your custom door. I'll even share tips for saving on hardware and a cost breakdown to showcase your incredible savings.
Once you've completed your beautiful front door, check out my other videos on preparing, painting, and adding hardware and for more self build and craft tutorials and DIY projects. Happy building!
Tools and materials I recommended in the video. Gorilla 5044360 Glue Wood Glue 1L
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STANLEY Folding Junior Work Bench Saw Horse Twin Pack, with Tray for Tools and Small Parts, STST1-70355, Black
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DEWALT DCF887N XR 18V 3 Speed BL Impact Driver Naked-Body ONLY, 18 W, 18 V, Multi, Bare Unit
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50mm self tapping self countersink screws
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Roxil Wood Filler (White) 220 cm³ Coverage - Premium Quality: Fully Stainable, Vacuum Packed, Low Hazard Formulation, Superior Moulding and Sanding Properties. Easier, Smoother, Kinder.
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Evolution Power Tools R210SMS+ Sliding Mitre Saw With Multi-Material Cutting, 45° Bevel, 50° Mitre, 230mm Slide, 1500 W, 230 V, Black
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This is my new favourite youtube channel! I'm a graduate mechanical engineer and looking to get in to property development doing as much myself as possible. Best believe I'll be watching every one of your videos over the next few days. Thanks in advance for the help!
Thanks for the kind comment. Really appreciate the support.
Did exactly this a year ago. Living in a conservation area we all have matching 100yr old doors. Mine was absolutely knackered. Trimmed by the previous owner it was now more wedge shaped then rectangle!
I bought a firedoor blank as you suggested, used all the original trim from the old door, routered a panelled door on the inside and added a new door frame.
Turned out an absolute treat.
Nice job! Just thought I'd mention to anyone reading, whilst Jerry has made a nice job of this door, to compare the prices of this and a solid Meranti joinery made door isn't really a fair comparison. It's a cost saving alternative to having a bespoke hardwood product, not really a replacement. The work that goes into setting out, cutting the profiles, cutting the wedged mortice and tenons etc is a real skill and takes years to learn and the end result reflects that. I find more and more people are assuming that traditionally made joinery products are becoming redundant now that it is possible to get a similar looking result as a DIY'er. Just mentioning this as quite often people see content like this and think us tradespeople are trying to rob them. The timber alone in the door the joiner quoted for will cost them more than this project. Great channel though Jerry, really enjoying the vids.
Yes, thanks for clarifying. The guy that gave me the quote for the door is a true craftsman and meranti is a more expensive wood as it’s a hardwood. I actually think, for a Northern European location, such as uk, redwood performs just fine, but it’s the work that goes into the joints, as you mention, on a bespoke door to stop the gaps opening up that takes the time. My solution is a poor man’s alternative. I should have made this clearer in the video, and that his price included labour, whereas mine is just materials. The main reason I did not go with his very reasonable quote is because, if you see in the video, his lead time was 6 months, which was a dealbreaker for me. I couldn’t find anyone else to do it, so this was my backup option .
Brilliant!
The door looks very nice, the color is very beautiful, I love it.
Thanks a lot.
Jerry, love your videos!! Picking up some helpful info 👍😁
Thanks a lot. Hope it can make your project a little easier
Good video my friend.
Thank you Clay. 🙂
Music is annoying and distracting. Especially since when you speak you semi whisper. The video, on the other hand, is awesome and the project is fantastic! Thank you 😊
Thanks for the feedback. I’m trying to get the balance right but it’s hard. For some of the bits… it just feels like some music is the right thing to do. I’ll try to get the volume right next time.
I would err on the side of the music volume being too kow. I also would not have any music while you are speaking. Use diy television shows as a guide. Zero music while talking. They only have music during a montage or when they speed up the monotonous parts etc. Keep in mind, people came to see your project, not hear music. So, if there isnt enough music, they can forgive that. If they can't hear you explain the topic that attracted them in the first place, that's a different story.
Ok. Thanks for your feedback