tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post507426759259492732..comments2024-03-27T22:01:59.919-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: Dutch Doors for the Goat BarnLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-52558965042392445032018-04-19T10:42:45.365-04:002018-04-19T10:42:45.365-04:00Beautiful doors! Great job...I wish I knew how to...Beautiful doors! Great job...I wish I knew how to build things...it's on my list but there's so much on my list! LOL!Sam I Am......https://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-62912010694018604322018-04-13T22:02:43.649-04:002018-04-13T22:02:43.649-04:00Chris, thanks! Yes, there is a lot of anxiety ever...Chris, thanks! Yes, there is a lot of anxiety every time he uses the saw, but he says he just focuses on what needs to be done. He's finding ways to compensate for what his hand can't do in hopes that as it continues to heal he will be able to do more. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-4190610101873015052018-04-13T21:35:56.467-04:002018-04-13T21:35:56.467-04:00Those are some well made doors. And so versatile. ...Those are some well made doors. And so versatile. It's great to see Dan, able to handle the electric saw again. I can imagine his anxiety. But still, when job needs to be done, you get in, and do it. I hope the rest of the build goes, without incident.Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-24050706319416195002018-04-13T06:13:09.252-04:002018-04-13T06:13:09.252-04:00M.K., at the rate we're going, that "next...M.K., at the rate we're going, that "next" may be awhile! :)<br /><br />Nancy, thanks! I think not having a lot of extra money lends it self for learning to be practical, and it's a skill I'm thankful for. :)<br /><br />Phil, I know what you mean about the saw! How annoying about your door though. I didn't realize raccoons would do that, but it's good to know. Keeping things safe is important.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-5566310747505931522018-04-13T00:56:27.738-04:002018-04-13T00:56:27.738-04:00Beautiful door. Now I have the inspiration to star...Beautiful door. Now I have the inspiration to start a new door for the barn. The racoons have eaten through the top left corner. But when I see your husband with that saw, all I want to say is "take it easy!"The Wykeham Observerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04223636697571715201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-85430367120663225182018-04-12T21:27:17.042-04:002018-04-12T21:27:17.042-04:00Hi, I like your barn doors. Great idea to be able...Hi, I like your barn doors. Great idea to be able to just open the top. I like how you are practical with using wood also. Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-49655234422771906062018-04-12T18:54:21.642-04:002018-04-12T18:54:21.642-04:00Oh, PLEASE come to my barn next!!! :)Oh, PLEASE come to my barn next!!! :)M.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-39480596163741601232018-04-11T21:06:54.824-04:002018-04-11T21:06:54.824-04:00Rain, thanks! Doors always lend a finished air. :)...Rain, thanks! Doors always lend a finished air. :)<br /><br />Jewlz, I was hoping the photos would tell the story for you. And yes, it does seem like Dan's injury was an odd answer to a prayer. Or maybe a benefit. SS starts this month and we've been discussing a potential budget. It will mean some adjustments, but without having to be over the road, we'll save on some expenses as well. <br /><br />Sue, thanks! Yes, he's foraging ahead and learning how to compensate. But he's still improving and hopefully this will help.<br /><br />Ed, thanks! Seems as though our local offerings are pretty limited as I've not seen this particular latch before. Good site and good prices. Free shipping never hurts my feelings either!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-77838949259301446152018-04-11T13:51:46.071-04:002018-04-11T13:51:46.071-04:00Leigh - Here is a link to ones similar to what we ...Leigh - Here is a link to ones similar to what we use.<br /><br />https://hdsupplysolutions.com/shop/p/heavy-duty-gate-latch-p905311<br /><br />We buy them at a local hardware store in bulk. I'm not sure what they are called. Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-38110259522413149492018-04-11T13:06:40.300-04:002018-04-11T13:06:40.300-04:00What a gorgeous door!! Glad to see Dan is gettin...What a gorgeous door!! Glad to see Dan is getting better use of his hand. Florida Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788091314337673170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-43373690642285420502018-04-11T13:01:12.541-04:002018-04-11T13:01:12.541-04:00Glad you did a post on doors- looks so easy when I...Glad you did a post on doors- looks so easy when I read about it :). I've been working on "barn door" style barn doors- but will try a dutch door soon, on a smaller opening.<br />A random thought I had re: Dan's healing at home. I remember your prayers that a way for him to be home with you would open up. Is even this 'negative' really just an answered prayer? Dunno. Carry on the good work!jewlzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13388035539612539051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-44287857425344967022018-04-11T12:54:31.453-04:002018-04-11T12:54:31.453-04:00Leigh!! That looks so fabulous, congrats to Dan on...Leigh!! That looks so fabulous, congrats to Dan on the great job!!! :)Rain https://www.blogger.com/profile/14377719049819222133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-71396626435797092962018-04-11T11:04:31.000-04:002018-04-11T11:04:31.000-04:00Weavinfool, thanks! Dan's hand has come a long...Weavinfool, thanks! Dan's hand has come a long way although he gets impatient with the healing progress. He's learned how to compensate for not being able to use those two fingers, but by the end of the day his hand is usually hurting pretty badly. Still, feeling useful and making progress on our projects is worth it to him. <br /><br />Quinn, wow, I'm sorry to hear that! I agree it's annoying, but can't say our non-professionally built ones won't have problems down the road. At least we can look to ourselves and say " we shoulda." Much more frustrating to pay someone for the product as well as the problems.<br /><br />Susan, thanks! We're really looking forward to the whole thing being done. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-51144822474090411482018-04-11T10:41:00.465-04:002018-04-11T10:41:00.465-04:00Wonderful job! It's so important to have good...Wonderful job! It's so important to have good doors and gates!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-45880796718439558552018-04-11T10:38:34.926-04:002018-04-11T10:38:34.926-04:00Oh, I am a bit envious! In less than one year afte...Oh, I am a bit envious! In less than one year after construction, not ONE of the four bottom doors on my goat barn would line up and close. I'm going to have to take down all the "professionally built" ones and start over, VERY annoying and expensive, A door that won't close properly is a jaw-tightener Every Single Day. But it hasn't been tackled yet because there are always more "must do" things on top of the list. Plus, that "expensive" thing. Grrrrr.Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-54183638405951343642018-04-11T10:38:04.337-04:002018-04-11T10:38:04.337-04:00The hand healing must be going well if Dan can do ...The hand healing must be going well if Dan can do all that work on doors. Congratulations on your regimen. <br />That door looks great.weavinfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02479719533728863947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-16304953080666922612018-04-11T10:27:24.216-04:002018-04-11T10:27:24.216-04:00Ed, that sounds like an excellent door latch. I ha...Ed, that sounds like an excellent door latch. I have to say that so far we haven't been satisfied with any of the ones we've tried. It's hard to figit with a latch with only one hand, which is usually the case. I'll have to see if I can find the kind you mention. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-80372383615845348462018-04-11T09:13:44.321-04:002018-04-11T09:13:44.321-04:00Made lots of similar doors back in the day when we...Made lots of similar doors back in the day when we raised hogs. The only differences are that we had 'Z' shaped stiffeners and not 'X' shaped and our latches were of the kind you could push shut with one hand or bump with your heel on the way out and get them to latch. The latch mechanism was on the door frame and not on the door itself. The door just had a pin sticking out.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-49522257175193044762018-04-11T08:50:52.281-04:002018-04-11T08:50:52.281-04:00Gorges, Michelle, and Weekend-Windup, thanks! We&#...Gorges, Michelle, and Weekend-Windup, thanks! We're happy with it. :)<br /><br />Kristina, interesting that it was missing the bottom half. I'm guessing you got quite a few serviceable years from it after your repairs. But even the hardware is still useful! That's as it should be. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-34276922272857287442018-04-11T08:12:45.344-04:002018-04-11T08:12:45.344-04:00When we had the big barn still standing, and used ...When we had the big barn still standing, and used it for the goats, it was missing the bottom half of the door. We re-built it, and in fact, I'm heading out next week, to take the hardware off the door to recycle. The door is in shambles now.Pioneer Woman at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-51916648209572361632018-04-11T02:01:47.667-04:002018-04-11T02:01:47.667-04:00You have done a great job. It looks good:)You have done a great job. It looks good:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-31185575937697527952018-04-11T01:27:32.600-04:002018-04-11T01:27:32.600-04:00As always, beautiful work!As always, beautiful work!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-23668909857615630182018-04-11T01:11:03.242-04:002018-04-11T01:11:03.242-04:00Good job!Good job!Gorges Smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777621500611603786noreply@blogger.com