Pocket Door Install + Jobsite Update (Off-Grid Build)

Back on the lodge project—this time working completely off generators in a brand-new community with no infrastructure yet. After recovering from a recent jobsite injury, it’s back to finishing up punch list items and installing the final pocket doors.

In this video:
– Step-by-step pocket door installation using soft-close hardware
– How to measure for proper door height and floor clearance
– Tips for aligning tracks, adjusting hangers, and dialing in soft-close mechanisms
– A clever trick using a biscuit joiner to cut the bottom guide groove
– Why bottom guides are essential for keeping doors stable and centered

Learn how to fine-tune soft open/close systems, avoid common install issues, and ensure everything is perfectly plumb and functional—even before final flooring is installed.

What’s next:
More trim work on this project plus an upcoming behind-the-scenes look at how raw lumber is turned into finished millwork—from log to final product.

Stay tuned for more real-world carpentry tips and jobsite insights.