I really like how they were able to return the doors physical integrity and still keep it mostly original. It still tells its lifes story

mid way through this video, I was like "did I click on the wrong video? where is the goddam door restoration?", oh never mind.

Great work. One step I would add, Before applying bondo, Apply wood petrifier, I was a Contractor in Seattle for over 20 years, its a great wood preserver and makes old, soft wood hard, also prevents future rot. Thanks for posting the video. Maybe Customers will start to understand how much actual work goes into these projects.

I love watching these videos. You not only see how things are repaired and learn how to do them for yourself but you also realise hwo much work goes into fixing things. Love the 'new' door!

Thank You for this post. Planning this exact fix on a 70-year-old door next weekend and doing some research. I will steal the trick with the router guide screwed onto the door - I didn't think of that.

Easy come, easy go..))) Respect for your working from Russia.

Very nice craftsmanship! And you didn’t ask for my opinion, but a cranky old carpenter taught me years ago the reason these old doors last as long as they do relies on drainage of the stile-to-rail connection; any moisture that gets into the joints between bottom rail, stiles and panels (and it will) drains out if the stiles (vertical members) run past the ends of the rails (horizontal members)... if the rails run past the ends of the stiles the drainage path is blocked, water can’t get out, rots the rail, stiles, panels faster than before... same with windows. That said, please keep the videos coming! Thx

I love watching these videos, not only so I can watch fine workmanship but so I can learn more techniques I can use with my power tools.

very good craftmanship, I think some people thumbs down because there is not enough explanation. Anyway, I gave my thumbs up.

I didn't even realize that you installed a temporary door until the very end. Very good work, and efficiently done too.

Linseed oil on the door parts before priming would assure a much longer life for old wood and new wood as well.

Hello John, Thank you for your video. The attention to detail is fantastic, hopefully, the door will last another 100 years. Brilliant job. Gordon, Halifax,UK

Amazing! This kind of skill and craftsmanship are very hard earned. Very good job. And on that note, I'll be leaving my original 130 yr old door that was once on our house, at the back of the garden shed, where I found it. This is way beyond my skill set.

things are so much better when ya got the right tools and your not drinking or on pot

Really nice work. Nice to see that there are still people who take pride in their work.

Poor postman he’ll give himself a sore back with that letter box.Great restoration.👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Not sure if yellow pine was a good choice for the repair, unless it was not intended as a 100 year repair.

I like how you can see them loading up the old door from inside the house.

Typical Boss turns up to help you put the letter plate into place 😂👍🏼 cheers boss I really needed your assistance with that! Nice job! Lovely door!

Грамотная работа и не только в плане работы с деревом и инструментом! Молодцы

I’m very lucky that my 200 year old front door is in as good condition now as when it was first made. Slow grown Baltic softwood is as good as any hardwood.

Man these guys move quick

Nice work but I fear that new pine you laminated on won't last very long. Couple of years and it'll be all chewed up.

0:23 feels like i'm getting my teeth drilled

The height of the letter box must give the mailman a bad back

Thanks man for not putting any music, and do your work lil slowly man, it's exhausting

You guys do good work. So many comments, here, about what you should’ve done. I think minimizing repair work on painted antiques is good, because you don’t know what condition the wood is under the paint, so sometimes out-of-site-out-of-mind is a wise thing. Also, not sanding it down completely preserves the amount of original wood still left in the door for the next repair “100 years” from now.

Glad you finally fixed that DAMN DOOR!

Came for 7:21 to 9:07. Thanks a bunch for the detailed view into the repair steps.

Meraviglioso restauro!!!! Saluti da Italia 🥰👍

this has got to be one of the most satisfying videos ive ever seen, watching a craftsman work and the time elapse was a great decision, i myself am restoring an 1894 victorian house and these types of skills are needed in my project, it was super cool to see this guy work

Сосбственно восстановления требовала только нижняя часть - там где повреждения от влаги и т.п., остальная часть в хорошем состоянии, да и собственно восстановления не увидел: где снятие старой краски со всей двери, ошкуривание сначала грубыми шкурками , затем мелкими, включая вручную, заделка трещин шпатлёвкой и покрытие антисептиком, с последующим грунтованием и покраской ?

Excellent and beautiful job on this door repair. I Love what you all do, fixing broken and making it work again.

UK health and safety would have a field day in this workshop, no riving knife on the bench saw and so much more. The end product looks fine, but laminating this way leaves end grain exposed on the sides, there is a reason doors are constructed in the way they are as it allows for unequal expansion and contraction, as soon as heat or moisture get to that bottom lamination it will expand across the width of the door and lock it into the jamb. This is a cosmetic repair rather than a restoration, there's a big difference in the two.

I have a 100 year old broom. Its had 5 new heads and 4 new handles

This speed is what my manager assumes is “minimum effort”

Good job, dunno if GREAT. These guys really know what they're doing but if you're going to take the effort to remove a 100 year old door and not completely restore it, it's just weird. More effort went into making the temp door than into the actual restoration. The old coat of paint was never removed, the trimmings were left with layers of plaster and old paint. It would've been nice to see a full restoration with the level of detail and efficacy these guys are clearly capable of. Cheers though!

Just an FYI. There is a new door hardware I invented that is the perfect answer for Antique Door repair. This solves the problem of loose door latches or deadbolts. No more glue, sticks, putty, or ugly metal sleeves that ruin the doors beauty. I hope many who watch your channel will know that this hardware is out there in the world. Maybe one day available at Home Depot. ReSecure Latch.

These guys work super duper fast, never seen this speed before.

Wow true craftsmanship!! You are a true craftsman and artist!!

Love it when they don’t talk nonsense and get to the point...too many self-impressed talkers out there🤗

Would have liked it when the used product type was listed and explained. Wood rot filler here and some kind of kit there. What are the considerations and choices and mostly why?

Maybe in another hundred, someone will find this door in need of more repair and fix her up again and note your nicely done work

Who can do it better than these guys? Great and professional job, guys!

Nice to see restoration rather than demolition 😎

Yes, the outcome is wonderful. I was surprised that the rest of the door was not strpped, though. Any particular reason?

Is this the door to the Leaky Cauldron? It looks a lot like the movie version. I know I'm a muggle; I just wanted a butter beer.

The refurbishing just of the bottom piece on the door. The way the groove was cut and the overall installation. Is damn fine sexy woodwork. I know its a simple thing to do. But when it is done correctly its just a nice sight to see.

I watch and watch and the main thing that makes me wonder is where is the threshold in this door? What happens when it rains on the street? Does water flow directly into the apartment? That is why these doors are damaged because water "attacks" them from bottom I would add a threshold and install seals around the door. This will mute the noise from street. Additionally: At 13:02 we can see where the elements are connected. This is unacceptable. Bunglers.

Fab. I would have left the brass polished - not painted.

Great work guys proper job 😎😎👍👍

Excellent restoration work .

Worth to watch amazing craftsmanship

Fantastic job, great attention to detail. I liked your minimalist approach to repairing! Does this door see daily use? I ask because that spaghetti of wires under the door seemed to make it hard to open, so I didn't know if they used it often.

Nice job. I have 17 old doors in my home (mostly French windows) which need a similar treatment. I'm thinking of buying all the tools for this project and doing it myself as it will be cheaper than hiring a professional for so many doors. Nice to see videos like this to get some ideas on how to do it properly. How much did your company charge for this job?

See that bloke that’s a craftsman beautiful work

Like these types of videos, good job guy's 👍

*To all those whining about the "level" of restoration; did you stop to read the videos title? It's NOT a door restoration; it's a repair.* Also, maybe thats all that the customer payed for b/c of cost?

Unfortunately, most people would replace this beautiful old craftsman-made door with a cheap, mass-produced piece of junk. The quality of old-growth wood was so much better than what's available now. It's no accident it has lasted this long.

That’s a lot of good labor

Like from Russia 🇷🇺👍

Nice job guys.

lovely work , I would use disposable brush for spreading glue evenly, and why didnt you clean the house numbers? I love the knob and rat flap , so old school.

This is the 2nd time i watched this......and again WOW

Nice job pal..👍😊

wow wow verry woodworking

beautiful craftsmanship

This video kind of remind me old Diresta videos! nice job!!😉

Nice job!

Masterful.

I've got a pair of completely one of a kind custom doors that came off of a church in Seattle, WA that I'd like to sell. The tops are curved but not round at all. The jambs are completely different than anything I've ever seen and I'm an old school door builder and installer. If you or anyone is interested in what I have than send me your contact info and I will send a few photos. The doors are in good shape except for a few pieces of moulding that have fallen off and a little sun damage on one side. Other than that, they are complete including the jamb. I'd like to keep the custom hinges and the mortise lock door handle that I will use on an Arts & Crafts door that I'll be making to replace this pair of doors. If interested, I live in Arlington, WA. Believe me when I say that these doors are very unique in every way and nothing remotely like it possibly exists I'm pretty sure.

I have concerns about the difference in dimensional stability of the scabbed piece vs it's attachment to the bottom of the door. Pretty sure they will expand and contract in different directions. Why not add to the bottom of the stiles separately in a manner keeping with the original/traditional construction methods? Less Bondo too ;)

Very awesome video on restoration on a front door

There's millions of 100 year old doors in perfect condition

Excellent craftsmanship 👍🏻

This is great. Thanks so much for making this video. I really needed to see the part starting at 7:00 ish about repairing the bottom of the door.....I had been wanting to get doors put back into the opening on our first floor between the front room and the dining room and just in the last few days realized the pair of doors were still in the house but had been redeployed by previous owners each to single openings elsewhere and one had been trimmed top and sides to fit one of the openings. I'm really hoping to be able to fix it and bring the pair back together to their original location. At least this is some inspiration!

I have a 180 year old ornate door which is a bit warped how do I go about straightening it out the wood is solid walnut. Any information would be appreciated.

Gracia por enseñar señor carpintero

رائع جميل إبداع و عمل أكثر من جيد ، أحسنتم عملاً

Very talented.

5:41 Now I know what Ben Burtt used to make the alarm sound on Leia's ship from A New Hope.

I noticed around the 2:15 mark use a combination of nails and screws, I’m just curious as to why? Great job by the way! You guys are so fortunate to have a shop with all the tools and everything.

Great job thanks 😊

Sei un vero artista, e un piacere vederti lavorare complimenti Se avessi bisogno verrei date a occhi chiusi. Peccato che non sei in Italia Bravissimo mi iscrivo sul tuo canale Ciao

Well, this is a different kind of woodworking video. Thanks, KZfaq Algorithm. Great work!

Incredible work, very well done !! I love this type of restoration; because I also do some jobs like that sometimes. I don't have this amazing machine but it always works out !! Congratulations.

С такими мастерами хрен поймёшь теперь, сколько двери лет на самом деле. :D

Looks like the gate to Man in Black facilities.

ну и на сколько такой реставрации хватит?

By gluing and screwing that bottom repair completely across, rather than to just the rail, aren't you concerned that the stiles will spilt and warp with humidity changes?

TOP REPAIR SQUARED OFF JOINTED AND LEVEL.

Nice job very common sense approach to the issues you encountered during the rebuild

Brilliant piece of restoration work

I love watching videos like this. you do very well

Polyester filler is not a good choice. It is hygroscopic. Should have used epoxy. The bottom of an exterior door is subject to a lot of weather exposure, as evidenced by the damage that needed to be repaired, so you should have used vertical grain veneer glued and coated with epoxy for maximum durability. Would have only cost $50 more.

A million times yes!

Their voices sound like little mice

Did you just painted over the old paint?!

Watching at 0.5x so I can keep up ! Amazing work

The tool they use around 0:37 to square of the round edge of the inset - what is that called? Looking for "square chisel" and similar only gave me attachments for power tools.