How to make Plantation Shutters

[@lisaknight5787]

Well that confirms that then, I'll be buying mine ready made!

[@JanColdwater]

Right... what project can we do that will promote the most use of different kinds of tools for sale? He says, that’s cheaper... after you buy thousands in saws, drills and tools. Cheaper if you already have these tools & you would only have them if you did woodwork.

[@mattgrosse9036]

In defense he did say that the planer and router parts are not necessary but he likes to use them to give them a custom edge. So if you have the tools then use them if not there really isn’t a strong reason why you need to go buy them

[@nachocheez9]

@@mattgrosse9036 not to mention diy typically requires tools. Without some woodworking tools, people shouldn't be looking at diy woodworking projects lol

[@magenthirenjarbandhan1873]

Ditto

[@pandogstudios1512]

I laughed out loud when I read that. Just my thoughts. Yime to save up..

[@MLFranklin]

Really nice video. About 10 years ago it was a mystery and our only alternative was spending $1k per window at the local window shop. Now us DIY guys have great resources like your excellent video.

[@emrehanli]

$1K per window 10 years ago? Wow! Must be platinum shutters with diamonds on them...

[@MLFranklin]

@@emrehanli Seriousl, but they were not. I wound up lucking out and picking one up at a garage sale from someone in our development. It had the same width, but the height was wrong so I cut it down. But now I can make from scratch. Pretty cool.

[@ThisTall]

That video was very well done! I need to do exactly this project and I don’t think it was lacking anything needed to show me how to do it on my own.

[@wifiwizard]

I have to hand it to you. I would LOVE to do this however I have NO WHERE in a condo for a table saw, router stand, work bench or painting facility!! Great Video though

[@TheJustinLloyd]

I live in a 3 bedroom condo with a two car garage. For the first couple of years, before I took over the entire garage as my workshop, my woodworking "workshop" literally consisted of a metal shelving rack from CostCo that measures 48"x20"x72" and all of my tools which included track saw (you don't need a table saw), miter saw, benchtop router table, benchtop drill press, and a whole bunch of other stuff packed on to that metal shelving rack. I started with, and still use, a couple of Black & Decker Workmate 425 portable work benches. I started with cheap Craftsman tools, and slowly upgraded to Festool, and I chose Festool because their tools are designed for the mobile craftsman, e.g. people that need to haul an entire workshop to the client site, and also because of their superior dust control. When I was ready to work, I'd move the family car out of garage, drop some plastic painters sheets over the washer/dryer and other items in the garage, and get to woodworking. You don't need a big workshop to do some decent woodworking. My Father used to work in a small shed that you could touch all walls by stretching out your arms and turning in place. He did have a small, home built tablesaw, but only because track saws didn't exist back then.

[@naturallife5862]

Me too

[@christycooke791]

Rockler SHOULD sponsor the video! 😀I had never heard of them and WOW, what a cool system!!!!

[@TheGeekPub]

Rockler did wind up and support my channel later on! They rock!

[@estadounidensemexfortuna4481]

This is so awesome, guys I'm a female and well I believe you guys should have friends that have tools or go to your nearest home depot and rent the tools, shutters are so expensive.. totally worth it!

[@omcdocs5114]

Good stuff. Nice work on the shutters and video. Very professional. I ran into the same width limitation and appeal to Rockler to open up the design wizard for me. Hope they do it soon cas I don't want to build a spreadsheet with the same functionality in it... Seriously very good video! You make it look easy and for the novice, in the comments below, it is not. The jigs and advice you have given are spot on. I have over 50 of these to build for some high end rentals and I do them when I have time saving thousands and increasing the equity of the properties at the same time. Thx for the quality video!

[@theandroids]

If I had your workshop I would build my own too.

[@emrehanli]

Dude! I think your interpretation of DIY is a bit wild. This is pro work.

[@ammabarb7028]

Brilliantly fantastic i wished I live near you so you can probably help us and assist us building it. Its lovely. Thanks.

[@baadhabit]

Researching shutters for the bedroom I came across this video. I know it’s a few years old but Nice work. Too bad Rockler website limits the sizing to 24 inches wide. I guess they only do small windows. So I priced out 1 window (24 inches wide) and it was over $600. Wow

[@lizx8417]

Great job!! You did the window with perfection!! Congratulations. Here in Brazil I don't know if I could find the shutter system, but I will try to do a small shutter window to my bathroom without this.

[@montanag3169]

Could you put the rockler item numbers for the kit pls.

[@badkarma2202]

Mike, does the shutter hidden control arm jig come with the kit??

[@timothyeden9934]

Great video. What kind of acoustic insulation do these shutters provide?

[@dho]

man, this looks fantastic. i don't have any serious woodworking experience, is this too much for a first project to take on? i can spend a couple hundred on basic used tools, i don't mind that, but can someone tell me if i'm getting in over my head with this. i just have a room with ancient shutters that i'd like to refresh.

[@phillip104u]

do you have any videos on window trimming? Your trimming looks very good around your shutter window:-)

[@samroberts6193]

1/3rd of the cost for the shutter materials - how much to equip the home workshop required to build them?

[@TheGeekPub]

Man there is no telling. You could spend hundreds or tens of thousands.

[@itsjustnopinionok]

TheGeekPub lol.

[@trevorgurr7726]

Steven C Tools are an investment

[@phillip104u]

love that hidden control arm. Smart choice!

[@WorksforMe]

Do you think I can build the Stiles and Rails from pine, and the rest (control arm, louvers) from basswood. Once it is stained, shouldn't be able to tell a difference, right? Any other issues?

[@WorksforMe]

I meant painted, not stained, sorry.

[@TheGeekPub]

Pine has two major drawbacks compared to basswood. Weight and Warping.

[@WorksforMe]

Thanks. I have a Jointer and Planer so I was thinking of using Pine for the stiles and rails. I built an exterior barn door from Pine and hasn't warped after staining. The weight may not be an issue as the louvers are basswood and should be light. Plus pine saves me $$ on my first build (plan to build ~30 more if it looks good). I am using pocket holes to join the rails and stiles so I can always rework it. Those are just my thoughts.

[@WorksforMe]

Oh and one more question. What kind of paint did you use? Oil or latex? What hand held sprayer/compressor do you have?

[@WorksforMe]

nvm.. I read your article. Thanks!

[@JoseEspinoza-lc4vj]

Great job!! Thanks for info

[@WorksforMe]

What is the width of the window in your master? The rockler online system limits shutter width to 24 inches. I have a 70 inch wide window that I am not sure how to split. I would love to divide it into 2 like yours. Great video btw!!

[@TheGeekPub]

You can email the link and they will unlock it to make larger shutters.

[@WorksforMe]

wow.. only a pro would know that :) I was wondering if there was a technical limitation in going beyond 24 inches such as bow or sag due to the length.. BTW what is the length of those louvers in your master suite? just curious .. those look good without any sag.

[@TheGeekPub]

I've had not problems at all. They are 36" wide. I think they look a lot better than 4 smaller panels.

[@WorksforMe]

I see. Choosing 36" would result in a lot of waste as the standard length Rockler offers is 58", isn't that right? ... I guess you ended up using the 22" sections on another project perhaps.

[@TheGeekPub]

That's exactly what I did. I used the 22" leftovers on my other shutters.

[@henrylopez9815]

Great video. What size louvers did you use for kitchen and bedroom?

[@delegate104]

those are so very good looking windows and trim

[@isaacpeterson5280]

I noticed in the kitchen you used an inside mount, directly to the window casing. What mount did you use for the two large windows at the end? I have stucco walls with rounded corners on the window boxes. I'm thinking of using the inside mount Z frame, but am stuck on how to best miter and join the frame with tight corners. Any thoughts?

[@TheGeekPub]

I think you mean Laundry room, and yes inside mount. I did inside mount everywhere.

[@jehattaway]

Did the laundry room faucet conflict with the louver? Man that looked close.

[@TheGeekPub]

Yes, but just barely.

[@marianocastillo7347]

Quick question sir! The shutters in the master suite(the one shown towards end of video), what length size are the louvers on those?

[@user-np7pq2gy1v]

Great video. What color and type/ sheen paint did you use for the trim? Everyone loves the trim. We need your help. Obi Wan, you're our only hope. :)

[@TheGeekPub]

It's from Sherwin Williams called "Adaptive Shade".

[@user-np7pq2gy1v]

@@TheGeekPub Thank you!!!

[@BillypilgrimII]

"I cut all the louvers down to size" When did you make the louvers?

[@aliamr9257]

hi your videos is awesome can you write the tools you use in the description

[@scienceandmathszone5099]

I like your work

[@cory1641]

Thanks for the video. That jig sounds like a good deal, I'll check it out or if I have to make my own. Limited budget!

[@adrianstrud]

Hi, What type of paint did you use ?

[@TheGeekPub]

Regular old oil-based house paint from Sherwin Williams.

[@jaysonowen6014]

How would you recommend measuring for the double shutters like you shoe at the end of your video?

[@TheGeekPub]

The Rockler instructions explain all of this. Check their website for all the details.

[@lovebertierose]

I don't have all the equipment. Dang. I just have Miter and circular saw. so I can't plane or put design on them or round them. I guess I won't have sutters. Great video- they look good though.

[@AlexCastillo-sv8qk]

Could you please post a link to the doweling jig you used?

[@TheGeekPub]

All links in the description.

[@Hitngan]

most excellent, thx for sharing your knowledge

[@aquicktake]

Doesn't seem that Rockler sells the Louver Template Set anymore. They still sell the set for the hidden control arms but not for the louvers themselves. Shame.

[@WADYNASTY77]

Can someone please tell me what the hell could 36 people Not have liked about this video. Granted I don’t have half the shit he does in order to make these but if I did he basically walked you through everything! Someone always has to find negative in something. Any way great video

[@TheGeekPub]

Thanks for your kind comments!

[@philliptoone]

The annoying background music.

[@creativeguru4372]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@DailyOpinionsUSA]

You mentioned 1/3 the cost and it doesn't mean anything. It is appreciated that you tell audience how much it cost you in total and who cares about 1/3.

[@marianocastillo7347]

What kind of paint sprayer is that?

[@TheGeekPub]

Links in description.....

[@billvojtech5686]

Why not paint the pieces before final assembly?

[@TheGeekPub]

Hmmm.. glue doesn't stick to paint. And if you tape it off you will see gaps and have to touch that up and it will never look right. But I have better question: WHY would you paint them before assembly? Its not like its hard to paint when assembled.

[@billvojtech5686]

@@TheGeekPub fewer nooks and crannies to get paint into. Touch up after assembly.

[@zyra153]

Wish I had all the tools😅

[@Rayp1892]

Yeah can you do me a video of you doing all that without the Fancy a quick mhnt Fancy Acquirements . I got a plainer one that you hold in ya hand and move it along the wood takes more than a few secs .

[@otrocrimenquedara]

Qué bonitas!

[@senthilsaravana6636]

well done....

[@ronaldsheaks6852]

Pretty cool

[@RichardRecupero]

Nice!🙌

[@Forrestwilliam]

Ok sweet! So I jus need to buy $4700 in tools, and I can save 2/3 on each shutter!

[@Forrestwilliam]

Oh! But great job on the video! I don’t want to seem unappreciative

[@robclaggy8620]

You don't need 4700 in tools... maybe 500. And on a whole home project, 500 would be peanuts compared to your savings. But honestly, if you don't have the tools why the hell would you be watching a video on making stuff with tools channels????

[@Forrestwilliam]

I was watching to see what tools I would need to get the job done. Seriously though. How much money do you have in tools in this video?

[@robclaggy8620]

Forrest, this isn't my video. I was just making a point.

[@Forrestwilliam]

Me too!and by the way..that's 4k worth of tools he's using ;)

[@mibooth1852]

Excellent video on building plantation shutters, my only complaint is the back ground music is a bit too loud and overpowering your narration.

[@TheGeekPub]

Thanks, I've fixed this in my newer videos.

[@calebwillhelm2635]

Why take a quarter inch off both measurements

[@dcrosby386]

To leave room for the hinges and space to open

[@calebwillhelm2635]

@@dcrosby386hinges? They swing open?

[@TheGeekPub]

Exactly, to leave space for them to open.

[@WorksforMe]

Hi Mike. I finished making my shutters. I figured I would thank you. I made a video actually on the shutters (if you check my channel) with some tips and I have a verbal reference to this video actually..

[@TheGeekPub]

Thanks! I'll check it out!

[@WorksforMe]

cool. btw I live in dfw too. I am in the process of building a house on a acre+ lot and plan to have a shop outside my garage. I saw your videos on your setup and it seems perfect.

[@LuAn-su3xb]

The machinery and the energy used to produce a single shutter already pays for an entire set ready made from the shop. People definitely need to learn about basic cost X profit math

[@evir02w]

I like the Japanese work boots

[@TheGeekPub]

About as useful as your pompous comments huh?

[@TheKungFOOkid]

Lovely video

[@lazaruswoods6928]

Nice work, but above my talent level.

[@JacobKnightRiderShop]

You only need a shop with all the tools to cut wood, this dont look easy unless you have the skills and tools.

[@TheGeekPub]

Did you expect I had some magic way to do it with your kitchen knife and spatula?

[@JacobKnightRiderShop]

No but this is not easy at all. The time you spent sure you saved money, but labor is time and thats money as well.

[@TheGeekPub]

You bet, and at an average savings of $500 per shutter I saved over $7000 for a weekends worth of work.

[@JacobKnightRiderShop]

Be nice to one day be able to do such wood work, I have no experience in this. I can fiberglass, do body work, but wood work never tried it. To do list for sure.

[@MariaEngstrom]

I must ask... Are you related to The iBookGuy? You sound very alike, look alike and you have the very similar body language. :) Also, cool video! :)

[@TheGeekPub]

Maria Engström Yes. We are brothers. We are both insulted that you think we look alike though. ;-)

[@MariaEngstrom]

TheGeekPub Ah! Sorry then. Hehe! :] ;)

[@TheGeekPub]

Maria Engström Your comment was discussed in the latest video Pub Talk: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWmWgq2si66bp6s

[@MariaEngstrom]

Hehe! Cool! :o :)

[@lilianflynn1876]

I don't have the machines

[@IMCcanTWEESTED]

So much DIY always seems to require thousands of dollars worth of woodshop equipment and a wood shop.

[@TheGeekPub]

You could buy all the tools to build shutters for about $800.

[@danieloleary4370]

People! Seriously.....if you don't have any of these basic and typical woodworking tools already, why have you suddenly decided to build plantation shutters. If you don't have these tools and you don't do any DYI around the house ....so why plantation shutters and why now?

[@TheGeekPub]

Funny. I've so often thought the same. It's like watching a video on how to rebuild a car engine only to find out you need some specific tools for car engines and getting mad.

[@pigfigjig]

Legendo

[@steveroberts2982]

Me too

[@arzu163]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍

[@jonathanjones691]

my baby loves the background music, what is it please ?

[@chuserio2]

THIS VIDEO IS GREAT, HOWEVER, THE ONLY WAY TO SAVE MONEY IS TO OWN 5K WORTH OF TOOLS, NOT EVERYONE HAS THOSE.

[@TheGeekPub]

Welcome. You missed the point of the video entirely. Congratulations.

[@JN-ny8nf]

Video is helpful but after seeing all the supplies, which he ordered as a kit, then several tools to plain, trim etc. etc., I was right back to realizing I'd just have to buy shutters. Nothing's easy, but everything involved and needed here clearly doesn't give any advantage other than maybe self satisfaction.

[@TheGeekPub]

I don't understand your comment. If you don't have the tools why are you looking for videos on how to build them in the first place?

[@jerez911]

Interesting points ,if anyone else trying to find out modern woodworking plans try Jadonite Wood Blueprints Buddy (just google it ) ? I´ve heard some amazing things about it and my brother in law got great results with it.

[@srose40]

Yeah....everyone has a planer

[@TheGeekPub]

You can do this without one. Don't let the tools scare you.

[@dreamcatcher8233]

Seriously? There must be a simpler way. That's a lot of equipment necessary.

[@daleflaherty]

You clearly paid alot more than you should have buying from them instead of a timber yard

[@pandogstudios1512]

q

[@Kaodusanya]

WOW this is a big deal.

[@elmobolan4274]

I'm lost...