DIY Barn Door Hardware from Washers - Easy and Inexpensive

How we make our own barn door hardware out of washers, flat bar, bolts and nuts. This is the least expensive and easiest way we know how to DIY Barn Door Hardware. For those of you asking for more detailed and condensed tutorial.

[CaptainObvious]

Great idea. I would recommend spending $5 on a couple of pulleys (metal or plastic clothesline pulleys) if you want your door to actually roll/slide. Just use the pulley wheels with the bolts and nuts instead of the stacked washers.

[nickviner]

Adding to my last comment Ana, I think this idea of yours is about the smartest thing I have ever seen on the net. Thanks

[SeareanMoon]

I love the barn door on there, gives it that something extra for character! lovely design and thanks for sharing!

[erichfunke]

LOVELY IDEA! You just inspired me - I've been struggling to figure out a low-cost hanging rail system. Thank you!

[kaycox]

WAY COOL....I just knew there had to be a nice, affordable way to get this hardware!  THANK YOU.

[janetrodgers]

Barn doors of that type aren't common in Northern Ireland. I've a space for a larder and on the other side my washing machine with dryer on top. It's built, since 2008, except for larder shelves and doors. I hadn't the funds to finish it, I'm almost there, so this method and your shopping list is just perfect, as it will be more economical and is just perfect! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[alohadakine]

Great video. Very straight forward and to the point. And you use quality materials to make it vs others that use laundry rollers. There is no door stop but that can be easily solved.

[maehay]

I can see how you could save a lot of money making your own barn door hardware! Thank you for sharing this beautiful barn door and how to make your own!

[sherinium]

Awesome. I was frustrated to make such of these wheels before i found this video. It took me many days by watching a lot of YouTube videos. No one can't solved me. Until i found you. Tanks so much Ana. I subscribed to you. Greetings from Indonesia

[KathyaKalinine]

BRILLIANT!!! Can’t wait to try this! Thank you for all your wonderful tutorials, Ana! 🤗🤗🤗

[BGP_]

Thank you for this video. Probably the easiest solution to barn door hardware I have seen yet on YouTube.

[AllyFlaisch]

Love it! You are the reason I started wood working a couple of years ago!

[aldo]

Great Job. Couple of suggestions for viewers: furniture bolts have a much lower head, for close tolerances. Jam Nuts are much lower profile than say Nylock Nuts. Again, if you want really tight clearance. CAREFULLY calculate length of total using washers, bar stock, and height of jam nut. When it is assembled there will be no exposed threads protruding from nut that could scratch cabinet face.

[wendysunstrider]

That is so ingenious! And thank you for explaining how it works. I wasn't sure how these types of doors stayed in place and where it rolled lol

[sharonhastings]

Takes a woman to do this. Most videos are more expensive and your explanation is easy to follow. Thank you

[brendaanne]

Thank you for the extra video for the door and the hardware!! THAT was a surprise!! 💞💞

[deej]

Wheels out of washers...uhhh mind blown! Awesome Ana.

[jimcoogan]

Great job explaining how to do it yourself. We will be building a few of these cabinets for our family.

[nickviner]

Thank you Ana. You have easily halved the trouble I was going to have with the welder and finding suitable sheaves etc. Super easy, video in just great.

[mummaboyz]

Great job. What a fantastic diy. That hardware is normally not cheap. I’m excited.