How to Make Your Own Barn Wood

Watch this video overview of how to make your own weathered barn wood:

Anchor the Boards

• Tack the board to sawhorses with 6d finish nails.
  • Pro tip: Clamps will get in the way of the grinding process, which is why we nail the boards to sawhorses.
  • Note: The steps shown here are to distress one side of the boards. If both sides of the boards will be visible, flip the board over and repeat the steps.

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