How do I make my own sliding door hardware?
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What do ou need? The frame?
I'm not sure you can unless you have a machine shop to fabricate metal.
Hi Julie, here's a tutorial. https://www.epbot.com/2013/03/make-your-own-sliding-barn-door-for.html
If cost is the issue I did manage to find some sliding door hardware on Amazon for only $70 that worked great. You can see more about that here: https://www.grandmashousediy.com/hanging-barn-door/
Most home improvement stores sell all the parts you would need to piece together your hardware.
This will take a bit of time to search for. Be sure to check around for kits first to see if they'll be less expensive than assembling all the parts yourself, unless you're looking for a specific custom look.