This is actually exactly what I plan on making and had in mind. Excellent video. I basically plan on copying this!

I wish I could have those skills and tools. Thanks for the lesson.

Amazing job! So happy I found this video.

Good looking

Well done on those doors.

@DakotaBusy

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

They came out great! Getting ready to build a set for my closet was curious if anyone else has done it lol this answered that question!

@DakotaBusy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hope your closet doors turn out great. Soooo, how many Tarantulas do you have?

super helpful, thank you!!

Exactly what I'm looking for.

nice. just what i was looking for.

I enjoyed that, thank you. Also subbed you've got a nice big table saw...endless possibilities,great workmanship

Lot of work, but with the cost of bifolds in the store, it's well worth it! Cost me $400 to buy them for my closet and they're cheap as heck. Why are they so expensive anyways?

Nice work!

@DakotaBusy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven!

This is AWESOME!! Definitely subbed!👏😬

@DakotaBusy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sarah!

Subscribed man, I love the idea of the bi fold garage door

subbed. get some rest. Thanks for the video!

I subscribed

Subbed...Hope your brother is feeling better.

@DakotaBusy

5 жыл бұрын

Lol. Thanks for subscribing! He is slowly getting better.

So i did 😊 subs already

I want to screen in my carport area using old timber doors, for some privacy in our entertainment area, hope it works...I have a vision😊

Thanks for the video, this is just what I need for a small 1 room guest cabin I'm building with tiny bathroom. I'd love your opinion, sir. Or anyone out out in youtube land who wants to chime in-- I'm building this as a bathroom door, 32 x 75 rough opening. I have some of the material on hand- plenty of good 1x4... BUT do you think it would be worth the extra effort to build this a little beefier, say by ripping a 2x4 down to 1" x 2.5" and then going with 3/8 ply? Would it do a better job of keeping the bathroom sounds out of the living/sleeping area? I'm gonna go for as tight a seal as I can, but I know there will be some gap due to the design. Looking forward to putting your knowledge to use.

@DakotaBusy

3 жыл бұрын

I would think a little beefier would help with blocking sounds. The bi-fold hardware should have no problems handling that.

These turned out amazing!!! Roughly what could I expect to pay for a set like this to be built?

@DakotaBusy

5 жыл бұрын

First off, thank you for watching our video! Your looking at around $30-40 for the wood and then whatever hardware you want to go with. I used some of the old existing hardware to make it cheaper. You can buy kits that will have all the mounting hardware for around $20 per side. Those kits do not include handles for the doors or the hinges, so those you can buy separate for pretty cheap if you don't re-use the old ones. I think my hinges were like $3 for a pair and my handles were around $2 each. And then of course whatever color paint or stain you want to use. :) Minus the time waiting for wood glue and paint to dry.. I think they took me about 3-4 hrs to do.

@DakotaBusy - this is very informative video. Could you share some more details on doors attachment to the track. Are these doors hanging by the top track or you also had to put something in the bottom of the doors as well.

@DakotaBusy

4 жыл бұрын

The tops of the doors with the side closest to the wall is a pin going into the track to hold the door in place(the pin is spring loaded so you can lift up for removal of the door or for doing adjustments). The hardware for the top of the door that would be closest to the other bifold door if you have two like I had, is a plastic wheel that slides in the track when you open the door. For the bottom I only had hardware on the side closest to the door, and it is a pin hardware that attaches to the floor. It has a wheel that you can spin to adjust the door height. I can put a link to hardware that is similar on amazon below the video. Thanks for watching our video!

@DakotaBusy

4 жыл бұрын

The link has been posted. Thanks again!

Interesting way to handle the trim on frame.

Can you make outdoor glass/lexan bifold doors or is it possible to use old balcony doors to make it?

@DakotaBusy

3 жыл бұрын

If the doors happen to fit the opening, and if you are able to attach the bi fold door hardware, then yes.

Could this be adapted so that all four panels open to one side? Great job.

@DakotaBusy

5 ай бұрын

I would think you could do that. Just have to make sure your pivoting hardware is secured well to handle the extra weight of all four panels.

Awesome video but the saw dust on the carpet is killing me!! LOL

@DakotaBusy

4 жыл бұрын

Samantha Dechaume, lol. Just close your eyes during that part of the video. 😊. Thanks for checking out our video!

I’m not able to finish the video at this exact moment, but this looks incredible!!! Would I be able to replace sliding doors with folding doors? Thanks in advance!

@DakotaBusy

3 жыл бұрын

You should be able to, you will just need to swap out the hardware.

@spookyhamilton2732

3 жыл бұрын

DakotaBusy thanks so much! This video was so helpful and amazing so I subbed! Thanks again!

How did you produce the tongue on the board using the table saw? I couldn’t understand from the video how you could produce the tounge? can you explain?

@DakotaBusy

3 жыл бұрын

Just like making the groove, except for instead of taking material away from the middle of the board, take away from the sides. Have the fence set up to take a blades worth from the outside edge, rip it and then flip it to get the other outside edge. Then move the fence to cut another layer, rip and flip again. Continue that process until it fits into the tongue.

Great looking and informative on how to build. I want mine to open into the room(bathroom in this case), so I would just put the hinges on the opposite side of the door. Correct? Also, my overall width will only be 28", so I do 2 doors at about -14" each.

@DakotaBusy

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, just put the hinges on the opposite side. Good luck Gary and thanks for checking out our video!

@garyp1945ify

4 жыл бұрын

@@DakotaBusy thanks, and since my opening HAD an existing standard door, I'd remove the stop, clean it up, etc. right? Or can I just leave it on and fit into the opening?

@DakotaBusy

4 жыл бұрын

I’d try to install it leaving everything as is first. If you don’t like the looks, then remove it.

@garyp1945ify

4 жыл бұрын

Wondering if it would be better to use 2 x 3(1.5 x 2.5) rip it down to correct thickness, and use that?

@DakotaBusy

4 жыл бұрын

To rip the 2x3 down to a 1x3?

Can you explain how you came up with your dimensions? Do you subtract anything from the opening...etc?? THANKS!!

@DakotaBusy

3 жыл бұрын

Once I bought my hardware, I was able to get a rough idea on how much to subtract from the height and width. Then I took off a 1/4” for in between the two doors. As long as you don’t cut off too much, you can always shave off some as needed. Find your sweet spot and then do your finish work of stain or paint.

@noelargo6192

3 жыл бұрын

@@DakotaBusy Thank you so much!

Do you happen to have a list of wood (amount and size needed. I’m looking to do this this weekend!

@DakotaBusy

3 жыл бұрын

It will all really depend on the size of the opening for your closest/pantry and the look that you like. I used 1x4’s and ripped them to the size I liked. You will have to send me a pic when you are done.

My closet opening is a weird measurement something like 44 1/2” wide should I make the bifold doors a total of 22” 11” each section or give more room making them 21 3/4” per side 10 7/8” each ? Thanks

@DakotaBusy

2 жыл бұрын

Without being there to see it, I’d go with the 22” (11” each section). You can always shave off a little bit later if you need. Once you have the fit dialed in how you like it, then you can take it apart, paint, stain, barn style it, or whatever cool finish you want to do. :)

Just did

Can you do these doors for exterior?.

@DakotaBusy

5 жыл бұрын

If you had a good protective finish perhaps and I would go with a different species of wood if you did try it. Cedar would last longer in the elements.

Is the middle piece notched on the top and the bottom? I’m thinking yes but just checking. And did you end up ripping the boards to 3 inches? Oh and how much do you think they weigh? What is the hardware rated for? Sorry lots of questions.

@DakotaBusy

Жыл бұрын

Notched for sliding that plywood in the middle? Yes, I notched the top and bottom along with the middle vertical boards. Yes it was a 3” rip. I think they are lighter then my original bi-fold doors. So basic hardware will be fine.

SMART DESIGN BUT DO YOU GIVE BUY LINK FOR THE ROTATING SCREW, CHANNELS AND HINGES.

@DakotaBusy

4 жыл бұрын

You can go to your local hardware store and probably find the hardware needed. I picked up the supplies at Home Depot. Here is a link from amazon that has similar hardware from what I used in a 4 door bifold kit. You should be able to find and buy things separate if needed as well. www.amazon.com/dp/B002KFZYDQ/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_7ESxDbXNJYQEP

Can you show how you cut the miters? I suck at those. My math. It is not strong

@DakotaBusy

Жыл бұрын

Just cut your boards with 45° cuts on both sides, a little longer than you need.. like a inch or so. Then slowly cut a little at a time until you like your fit. I’d rather make a few tiny cuts and get it perfect. Cutting a scrap piece with a 45° to help get the first board going will help as well.

Do you have a plan list?

@mmenard0313

4 жыл бұрын

It'd be awesome for a newbie to see what the product/price list is.

@DakotaBusy

4 жыл бұрын

I just measured the raw opening of the closet, then minus 1” on the top to allow for the channel, and 1/2” on the bottom to allow for the bottom hardware. As for the side measurements, I took off about 1/4” per door panel to allow for hardware and small gap next to the wall. You can always cut more off after you test fit. From there you can follow what I did in the video. I will try to find my sketch I did with the cut list.

ha! didnt even open 'em up at the end, like being told there in fact is no dessert

@DakotaBusy

3 жыл бұрын

Lol. Sorry. And now I want cheese cake for some reason...thanks a lot!

I liked; but one need to have the type of equipment you do to create any miracle. I was hoping a DIY using basic tools.

why dont you show how to do the coner joints holes ?

@DakotaBusy

7 ай бұрын

Joints were just glued. No holes were drilled or screwed.

I can't. I tried, but I can't watch it. I can't hear your voice, but the background music comes through fine.

may I suggest - get a microphone. or boost the dB in post. I have my Mac at 100% in a quiet office, can hardly hear you. good visual content though. thank you.

@DakotaBusy

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry Nathan, I did try to crank it up when I edited the video. I will definitely have to invest in a mic. Thanks for checking out the video!

I don't have a table saw

Would be a great video but the sound was lousy.

@DakotaBusy

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry about the sound quality.

Very bad sound quality. Fab vid though. U made it look so easy.

@DakotaBusy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Lisa! Yeah, I’m working on getting better video editing software and microphones. I apologize for the crude audio.

To bad it's not done in the metric system

I don't know why Americans don't just use millimetres. Pure insanity haha

@DakotaBusy

2 жыл бұрын

Lol. I hear ya

saw dust and carpets don't go together

@DakotaBusy

4 жыл бұрын

Lol. No they don’t, but it actually vacuumed up pretty easy. Thanks for checking out our video!

Sound my man; sound????? Where is it?

@DakotaBusy

5 жыл бұрын

There should be sound for the video. I just played it to check and I could hear audio.

I'm a 30+ year professional home builder and have the following comments about your video. 1) waaaayyy too much filming of endless end cuts and manufacturing of tongues and grooves. Film one and skip the rest. 2) did you ever have a table saw rip a chunk of wood out of your hand and drive it into an adjacent wall? That's just what you are asking for by trying to cut the end tongues on the small pieces freehand. Plus the possibility of getting your hand pulled into the blade. DON'T DO IT THAT WAY !!! Use the mitre guide attachment if you don't want to take the time to change to dado blades. With the number you are making, it's probably worth the time. 3) Very nice original drawing and concepttion 4) nice contraption to hold the 1/4" overlays on the panel, great workmanship. 4) sort of a Max Spaulding Special (hack job) in notching out the door to fit over the trim. Cut the trim and do it properly. 5) Shouldn't hold the drill motor freehand to drill the holes for the pivot pins. 6) you didn't mention that the 1/4" panels shouldn't be glued into the tongues, they should be just dry-fit, so the wood, which will inevitably shrink and swell, will have room to move, and not warp your doors. Overall, nice video, just some gentle criticisms for your next project. Keep the ideas coming, son, you are doing well. And stop the begging for subscribers, if you make good videos they will come.

@DakotaBusy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video Larry!

@njione

3 жыл бұрын

Well someone like me who's never done it before needs to know precision cutting and exactly where and what to do so it was helpful to me thank you anyway

@DakotaBusy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Angela

how to make bifold doors....NOPE you need a table saw to do this project!

@DakotaBusy

4 жыл бұрын

Well get yourself a table saw! :)

@jeaninetungsten8865

4 жыл бұрын

@@DakotaBusy yeah totally, with all that money and space I don't have.

Dude the measurements are only specific to you. Get to the point. I dont need to watch you cutt wood.