Building HUGE barn doors for my workshop!

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Off Grid Bruce

Off Grid Bruce

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This week I build my large.... actually massive barn doors out of box steel for my workshop with large access door built into the door. I also make some cool levers to operate the bolt locks for the doors
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We are- a family of four,
Mum- Annie,
Dad-Bruce
Two children Elsie and Betsy
One dog - Doug
2 Cats - McTat and Ash
2 Pygmy Goats - Treasure and Bell
and we decided to trade our busy life as home and business owners to chase the dream we’ve harboured for 10years.
How did we get here
After years of saying one day, we finally realised that these opportunities don’t just land in your lap and if we seriously wanted to make a difference to the Earth then we were going to have to stop talking about it and do it!
We sold all our stuff, got rid of the mortgage, sold our camper conversion business and landed in a dream come true. After traveling in our van we settled here in the west of Ireland. A place that has always been special to us. Annie is half Irish and since we met 12 years ago and she took me to meet her family i fell in love with Ireland too.
Now we’ve made this dream a reality there is no stopping us! our plan is to work hard, meet new people and learn new skills that will guide us on our journey of permaculture and creating a way of life that sings to us. One where we aren’t bound to the banks, working every hour and outsourcing all of our needs. A simple way of life, with connection to ourselves, each other, the earth and our community.
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@amyhoffman5839
@amyhoffman5839 Рік тому
Amazing!!!
@buffplums
@buffplums 3 місяці тому
Wow love the door securing mechanism that’s a great job! ❤
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce 2 місяці тому
Thanks it came out well in the end
@UnderTheHoodShow
@UnderTheHoodShow 2 місяці тому
Thanks for the video. Great ideas for our shop doors.
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce 2 місяці тому
Good luck with your build
@elwood212
@elwood212 Рік тому
Wow I never considered using my circ saw to cut sheet metal. AWSOME 👍🙏🇦🇺
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
It’s a special blade but cuts so much cleaner and straighter than anything else I have tried
@johnmurphy8319
@johnmurphy8319 Рік тому
Saw a beehive in the back round, now thats a journey 🐝 have been keeping bees for years and today I saw a Queen coming back from her mating flight for the first time ever, every day is a learning day, great job on the doors by the way and the whole shed,, luv your channel and enthusiasm,,
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks John. I kept bees for a few years before living in the van and someone has offered me a nuc of bees so will be getting back into it again soon 😊
@johnmurphy8319
@johnmurphy8319 Рік тому
@@OffGridBruce Nice one, looking forward to the videos 👍 you might get stung on camera 😊
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
@@johnmurphy8319 I reckon that’s a definite 😂
@scottsorby7966
@scottsorby7966 3 місяці тому
New subscriber from Scotland, I just found your channel and absolutely love your locking lever solution for the large doors
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce 3 місяці тому
Thanks for subscribing. The lever works perfect :)
@terrygauvin3961
@terrygauvin3961 Рік тому
HALLO from Canada 🇨🇦 love your videos super interesting Thanks 😊 great job 👏
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Hey Terry thanks very much 🙏
@acelticmiscellany
@acelticmiscellany Рік тому
Wow mate, good work
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks 🙏
@TerryTerryTerry
@TerryTerryTerry Рік тому
Looking great - keep on trucking - am enjoying your growth.
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks Terry it was great fun making the doors
@sudhirnaik4751
@sudhirnaik4751 Рік тому
You have inspired me on to plan to do what you have done, I will build a barn workshop for my tools, tractor etc next year.
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
I wish you the best of luck with your project
@tiffcat1100
@tiffcat1100 Рік тому
Wow, super impressive! 💖😊💖
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks 🙏
@davidosullivan3432
@davidosullivan3432 Рік тому
you should be proud of that
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks David
@loosefish5246
@loosefish5246 Рік тому
Well done Bruce. It looks great. I'm glad you invested in some goggles too. I shelved my camper van conversion idea for now due to financial restraints, but if i come into some money, my project is back on and perhaps you could build it in your new shed.
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks. Well I’m here if you do want a conversion doing. Can always do it in stages if you want
@kateburk2168
@kateburk2168 Рік тому
Am really impressed at how nice your doors came out. They look like they'll do the intended job of keeping people & weather out.👍
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks Kate I was pleased how they came out in the end 😊
@lazycarper7925
@lazycarper7925 Рік тому
your skill level is of the chart, that was a pro welders /steel builders standard of work ,
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks mate I feel like I was getting better towards the end. I was a bit rusty to begin with
@robscoble1579
@robscoble1579 Рік тому
Wow, you've upped your game to a whole other level now, well done sir 👏👏👏
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks Rob. They were fun to make
@allonesame6467
@allonesame6467 Рік тому
Awesome barn doors!
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks very much 🙏
@johnmooney3258
@johnmooney3258 Рік тому
Great job altogether bruce.very talented man.your doing a great job, with all your projects.
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks John 🙏
@michaelmcclafferty3346
@michaelmcclafferty3346 Рік тому
Great job Bruce. Well done, you are a multi- skilled man.
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks Michael. I was happy how they turned out
@ruairithomson6915
@ruairithomson6915 Рік тому
Nice job. Its a great feeling to be able to pull the doors closed behind you when hiding in your sanctuary. I mean doing those essential repairs
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Totally! It’s a milestone for the to do list
@tmyersf4
@tmyersf4 Рік тому
Nice job on the doors. Been stick welding only a short time myself. Biggest headache is burning holes through the material but I notice your stock was nice and thick. Also those scaffolding towers are very handy. Must get one somewhere.
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
I had to weld my van back together with an arc welder after crashing it and that metal was very thin. I found it very difficult and admire anyone who can stick weld. The box I had was 3mm. The scaffolding was quikstage 2nd hand stuff. It’s brilliant and got wheels for it afterwards
@RustyRoseAdventures
@RustyRoseAdventures Рік тому
Nice work Bruce 👌
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks very much 🙏
@Grumpy-Pants
@Grumpy-Pants Рік тому
The doors turned out awesome!
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
I was happy how they came out in the end
@irishcottagerenovation9900
@irishcottagerenovation9900 Рік тому
Really enjoyed watching this video, would love to have a smaller version of your barn to store my willow as my stone barn is wrong humidity. I love the way you made doors and the mechanics behind the easy way to open the spring bolts. You must be well happy with it.
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
I am super happy to have them done. They have been on my to do list for a while now
@tiffcat1100
@tiffcat1100 Рік тому
Wow for the little trolley! 💖😊💖
@davidfennell5124
@davidfennell5124 Рік тому
Workshop doors look fantastic Bruce and you are closing in on 10,000 subs. Well deserved man 👍
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Ah thanks David. Will be amazing to hit 10k
@deranocasper
@deranocasper Рік тому
Hello Bruce some job on the garage doors and the trolley very handy 😉👋 will you be building a ramp for getting in grand work shop with insulated roof 👌 i like these we projects keeps it interesting your a man of many talents 👍
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Hey Stephen. I will be getting Annie’s dad Rory to do the ramp as he is the concrete master so I will be the assistant learning on the job. It was satisfying getting that one off the list
@Marie-yx5ie
@Marie-yx5ie Рік тому
Wow Bruce, stand back, stand back take a pat on the back. Well done to you 👏👏👏you have done an amazing job 👍😉🇮🇪🍀
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks Marie. It did feel good to get it done :)
@johnoleary528
@johnoleary528 Рік тому
Impressive job building the trolley.
@RegNarnoc21
@RegNarnoc21 Рік тому
Great job on the door off grid Bruce.🤗
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks Ger 🙏
@johnoleary528
@johnoleary528 Рік тому
Amazed at your skills when watching these doors being built.
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks John. I enjoyed making them. A few little hits to finish off and they will be great
@carolleslie9739
@carolleslie9739 Рік тому
That’s a nice 👍🏽 job. Keep on building your homestead
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks Carol 🙏
@artifactartstudio107
@artifactartstudio107 Рік тому
Wow! Excellent build. Great video footage of the process. That’s a ton of work. Thanks!
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks very much 🙏
@declanoc
@declanoc Рік тому
fair play Bruce, great work
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks Declan 🙏
@paulchadwick4907
@paulchadwick4907 Рік тому
Excellent doors , very impressive build , the opening, closing mechanism is pretty awesome. Frame looks good in red . You should be very pleased with yourself 👍💯✅🙂
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks Paul I was pretty happy how they came out in the end. I liked the red too
@Corfine
@Corfine Рік тому
BQ have steel to buy tube and plate if you only need to buy small amounts but some companies want sell only three hundred worth
@eternallight7
@eternallight7 Рік тому
I know nothing about welding other than I used to work with many welders and ran their safety checks, but I’d have backed that van a bit nearer to the building and saved my legs. Lol. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 doors are great by the way. 👍
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
I’d say I failed some of those safety checks :)
@makingstuffwales
@makingstuffwales Рік тому
Amazing work! I'm so impressed. Fancy a trip to Wales to help me make mine?
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Haha a little far for me to come :)
@makingstuffwales
@makingstuffwales Рік тому
@@OffGridBruce shame, worth a try😉🤣 Keep up the great work you're an inspiring family x
@MrMarketboy
@MrMarketboy Рік тому
I am impressed as always and especially with the door locks/bolt mechanism you made, keep going!
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks Paul. It went better than I had hoped :)
@dcht88
@dcht88 Рік тому
Great job, well done
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks 🙏
@johnkelly5700
@johnkelly5700 Рік тому
Great work. Love the opening mechanism. You can turn your hand to anything
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks John 🙏
@livingoffgridinscotland
@livingoffgridinscotland Рік тому
Nice doors!
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks mate
@patrickbobbett6358
@patrickbobbett6358 Рік тому
Fantastic work … liked the smaller insert door. Might be worth having a reciever to hold the doors open when windy. Some accidents occur with large doors in windy conduitions and so sliding doors another option. Thank you for the video …
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Yes I think I will add something like that. Thanks for watching 😊
@MsDoobly
@MsDoobly Рік тому
How are the spuds doing, were the lazy beds a success?
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
They are doing great!
@gillianbrewer9607
@gillianbrewer9607 Рік тому
Well done from NZ. You will need lights come winter.
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
I need them now :) no windows yet
@tiarnanvanderbrun8260
@tiarnanvanderbrun8260 Рік тому
Nice one Bruce, doors came out great. I saw a comment above about a beehive, that would make a great addition to the channel and the property, exciting prospect for the future!
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Yes. I kept bees for a few years a while ago and someone has offered me a nuc of bees so going to have another go :)
@Corfine
@Corfine Рік тому
Curran sawmill co.Galway have machine for making wooden flooring
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
That’s good to know thanks
@phirst55
@phirst55 Рік тому
Looking good Bruce,, I just hope you able to close them when the wind is blowing a gale,,, could be an interesting battle,, 😉
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Haha I have thought that. The big doors will be closed most of the time unless I’m bringing a vehicle in but I’d say I’d be thrown into my polytunnel on a stormy day if I wasn’t careful 😂
@dabruscar
@dabruscar Рік тому
Nice job onntge shed doors mate.cool latch system.
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks Tim
@markdijon9471
@markdijon9471 Рік тому
nicely done
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks 🙏
@anthonytodd3408
@anthonytodd3408 Рік тому
Absolutely fab job, 👍 well done. Tony UK
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks Tony 🙏
@Peterharte73
@Peterharte73 Рік тому
Handyman eh great job
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks Peter
@russellwardle7261
@russellwardle7261 Рік тому
great job bruce.
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thanks Russell
@kevinmartin5960
@kevinmartin5960 Рік тому
Great work, impressive for one man, well most of the time. I hope you don’t mind me asking, what did you pay for the structural steel for the workshop and who did you buy it from?
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
I can’t remember exactly I think the steels were about 2k but would be a bit cheaper if you fabricated them yourself. That’s what I’ll do if I extend it
@ElisandeWalters
@ElisandeWalters Рік тому
impressive work
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Thank you
@Inspiringeverydaymum
@Inspiringeverydaymum Рік тому
Amazing, where about are you in UK?
@declanoc
@declanoc Рік тому
They are just west of wales, Saorstát Éireann
@Inspiringeverydaymum
@Inspiringeverydaymum Рік тому
@@declanoc thanks 😊
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Co Clare
@Miszaq
@Miszaq 4 місяці тому
what are dimensions and thickness of tubes used in this doors?
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce 4 місяці тому
25mm x 25mm box 2.5mm thick if I remember right
@CORRIGEEN71
@CORRIGEEN71 Рік тому
Super job any idea how much that shed cost approx need to build something simular
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
It’s hard to cost exactly as I have done it in stops and starts. The slab was about 1k the frame about 2.5k the insulated roof (2nds from Laois) about 1k and the rest of the cladding about 2k including the doors. Hope that helps. I should find all my receipts to figure it out exactly
@tinyhouseonwheelsireland
@tinyhouseonwheelsireland Рік тому
Hello Bruce, is that welding plant any good? would you recommend it
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
Hi. Yes I would. I have used them before which is why I bought it. I called the guy who bought my business off me to ask if it’s still doing well and after a couple of years pretty heavy use it’s still going well. Also they have a very good warranty and Siemens electronics
@tinyhouseonwheelsireland
@tinyhouseonwheelsireland Рік тому
@@OffGridBruce Thanks for that, I'm just about to buy one and the choice is over whelming, I'm setting up my own homestead out in the west and a welder is a must, keep up the good work!
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce Рік тому
@@tinyhouseonwheelsireland ah good luck with it. I can honestly say I’m well impressed with it
@illuminati184
@illuminati184 6 місяців тому
Total cost??
@OffGridBruce
@OffGridBruce 6 місяців тому
Hard one I can’t remember exactly. Not much for the metal. A couple of spring locks and I already had the cladding
@Corfine
@Corfine Рік тому
BQ Galway have steel tube metal small amounts to buy check on web site builders metal €35 metal company in Galway only sell two hundred euro worth buckleys one hundred
@samklin7470
@samklin7470 Рік тому
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@donnahall3884 Рік тому
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