Making Custom Wood Shutters 

The jigs really make it easy. It was a fun build!

We agree! Now you know that they are easy to make. Thanks for watching.

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That would help! Adam made more of these and said he put a piece of blue painters tape, from end to end in the middle of the rails and parallel to the stiles, to help hold the louvers. He found great success and ease with this method.

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@@rockler Thank you very mutch... have a nice Start of the week.... see you….

Basswood is the most common. It is light, soft, and easy to work with. It takes paint nicely as well. You can order basswood on our website. If you use our Shutter Design Wizard, it will calculate how much basswood will be needed for your shutters. In the inventory list generated, it will give you item numbers to order exactly what basswood you will need to build them. However, if you don't go that route, Poplar may be a good alternative.

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Don't see why you couldn't!

Hello, you can find everything you need in our design wizard on our website. Item numbers will be included on the last page of the plans that it generates for you. Here is the link with more info. - www.rockler.com/learn/complete-shutter-system - Thanks!

The metal hidden control arms are available on our website at - www.rockler.com/hidden-control-arm-for-shutter-louvers - Thanks!

@@rockler Fantastic, thank you so much for your time! Happy new year to you x

You're welcome! Happy new year to you too!

If you input your dimensions that you find by following our measuring guide - go.rockler.com/tech/44342measuringguide.pdf - into the design wizard - shutters.rockler.com/louver.cfc?method=start&louverType=m&louverSize=2 - the last pages will have an inventory list of all the jigs, and materials you will need to make the shutters. Note that the correct size drill bits are included with the jigs. Here is a list of other items used in the video, and to measure and drill with: Tape Measure - www.rockler.com/12-speed-mark-tape-measure Rockler height gauge: www.rockler.com/rockler-4-piece-digital-measuring-kit Crosscut Sled and Drop Off Platform - www.rockler.com/tablesaw-crosscut-sled-with-free-crosscut-sled-drop-off-platform-bdl Universal Fence Clamps - www.rockler.com/universal-fence-clamps Spring Loaded One Handed Bar Clamp - www.rockler.com/rockler-spring-loaded-one-handed-bar-clamps Festool TID 18V Impact Driver and T18 Drill/Driver 4.0Ah Combo Kit (576494) - www.rockler.com/festool-tid-18v-impact-driver-and-t18-drill-driver-4-0ah-combo-kit-576494-bdl Combination Square - www.rockler.com/igaging-12-combination-square XL Silicone Project Mat - www.rockler.com/rockler-silicone-project-mat-xl-23-x-30 Silicone Glue Brush Set for Dowel Joinery - www.rockler.com/rockler-silicone-glue-brush-set-for-dowel-joinery Hope that helps. Let us know if you have any other questions. Thanks!

@@rockler If i want a wider louvers (like 4"), is there any way to get measurements for that?

Our jigs and design wizard are only made for 1-1/4", 2-1/2", or 3-1/2" louvers. Also, our control arms won't work if you make a different size louver. Sorry about that.

Most home windows are made with UV protection. Between that, a good protective finish, and properly dried wood to start with, warping should be minimal, if at all.

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