Large Slider Doors

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I am a woodworker by trade and have tried my hand at welding over the last few years.  I love working with metal.  I don't know what it is...the noise, the weight, the mess.  Why do the sweat and filth give so much satisfaction after a project is complete?  I geek out on the weldingweb quite a bit, looking for fun projects or tips on works in progress.  Anyway, the wood shop I work for needed some large slider doors built to shelter a wood storage area.  Up until now this small timber frame addition has been covered with tarps for over three years.  We had a slow winter and the boss set me free to build some doors.  I really couldn't find anything on this site, or anywhere else for that matter, that I could apply to my situation.  Here is what I came up  with.  Don't rip too hard remember...I'm a woodworker!  I thought I would post some pics. I purchased some cast iron v-groove wheels from King Arch and made the hardware.  I used 1/4" x 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" angle iron and welded a 1" x 1" angle flipped upside down for the v-groove wheel to ride on.  Bolted the 1/4"  to the face of the timberframe and hoped for the best.  For the side door, to access long boards, I made a spring loaded latch.  I really had a great time designing this and I want to thank all you guys for your post and the inspiration! Attached Images
Reply:WOW. those are some nice doors man, could you post a close up pic of how you made your track. i like that design. looks all fancy and stuff.If you like my stuff you can find me on Facebook.  https://www.facebook.com/theangryanv...ngryanvilforge
Reply:Looks great! I would stain the wood a darker brown and paint the metal black. That would look sweet. Or even just the metal black. I like the true wood look. Clear lacquer would be nice on the wood.
Reply:great looking job , also looks like some nice scenery to boot.
Reply:Originally Posted by Swamp ratgreat looking job , also looks like some nice scenery to boot.
Reply:NOMADMAD-  I took another pic for you to get a better view of the track.  It made me realize the wheels are riding a little out of plumb.  Looks like with the nice weather I have a little more work to do (pro bono).  Built these doors in the mid freeze of JanuaryO2- Thanks man.  Think we might stain to match the rest of the building but I like the natural look of the ponderosa too.Swamp Rat-  I like the name.  I attached a couple photos from the mandatory ski the boss and I  had this morning.  That's the boss in the photo.  I got to go first! Attached Images