Turning a demolished subfloor into a functional sliding barn door
In short: Watch how Charlie Silva transforms discarded old-growth pine timbers into a custom pantry door. This project demonstrates the practical artistry of salvaging high-quality materials from a home's demolition to create something new.
The project begins with the discovery of old-growth pine timbers hidden beneath a dining room subfloor during a demolition. Rather than discarding the wood, Charlie Silva repurposes the material into a sliding barn-style door for a pantry.
The woodworking process involves several critical steps: removing original cut nails, planing the boards, and cleaning the edges using a jointer. The boards are then glued together and cut to length before the top and bottom rails are attached to complete the structure.
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