For the rollers i used a 2 and 1 3 8 hole saw.
How to cut out door on side of barn.
7 1x6x8 pine boards.
You will need 1 4 thick.
To make the rollers i drew out a shape i liked on 1 4 plywood for the hangers.
At same time i also cut the channel for the bottom since the barn door kit comes with the floor guide.
Once your circles are cut out you can glue them together.
Then use the same method to create angled grooves along the inside of the hinge spot.
Instead of buying barn door hardware i decided to make it myself out of wood.
Deep by 1 in.
How to cut through metal siding to install a door.
1 1x6x4 pine boards.
I drilled out 4 2 holes and 4 1 3 8 holes.
This is just a 1 4 in.
Let s start with our plywood.
How to turn your hollow core door into a barn door.
Cut for the bottom pieces of the door.
First cut the horizontal boards to fit the width of your door.
Homeowners may opt to install a new door in a new location for numerous reasons.
There are two pocket screws per each side of the board.
So today i m sharing a diy barn door building plan and 5 lessons i learned installing one.
3 1x8x6 pine boards.
If you are converting a standard door to a barn door i d recommend routering a groove in the bottom of the door rather than letting it swing free.
My pantry door is pretty narrow at 24 so i didn t cut my plywood very wide.
Diy sliding barn door hack.
We are using 1 4 craft boards.
Using a utility knife trace along the outline to create small groves then make a cut on the front or back side of the door indicating the mortise s depth.
We did build a diy barn door and i learned a lot that i could not have anticipated prior to installing my first barn door.
Make sure you have your measurements ready.
For door you will need.
Metal siding covers the surface of many homes and outbuildings.
Make your cuts.
I cut these out in my scroll saw.
This keeps the door from swinging in and out as it rolls and possibly damaging the door or baseboards or wall.
These are generally found in the same section as pine boards at the hardware store.