Making Wooden Blinds Final

Build article: www.ibuildit.ca...
Assembling and installing the first set of blinds. Two more to build for the other windows, but I won't cover those in video.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Extremely professional looking. I bet you're very proud of these!

[@GarageWoodworks]

Very cool. My wife wants blinds for our entire house. I don't think I'll be showing her this video ;)

[@IBuildIt]

GarageWoodworks Thanks Brian. Think about how much fun it would be to make 30 sets of these from a nice hardwood, like cherry :D

[@sislertx]

Maybe you should and tell her if she does.all the tiny repetitive parts. ..ok....

[@carllubrin8518]

Haha I see what u did there lol

[@ScrapwoodCity]

They came out really nice! They move smoothly too! Awesome project really unique! Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@ericwright7643]

I apologize for the immaturity of the following comment... Reader be ware... Hey John, looks like you've got a bit of a curve in your screwing tool @ 4:35. It obviously gets the job done but I'm sure there is an added level of difficulty while using it.

[@zarinjanis]

Eric Wright Okay, did you try unplugging your computer and plugging it back again?

[@NickFerry]

I really enjoyed this series John - great Job!

[@IBuildIt]

Nick Ferry Thanks Nick. Some tedious parts, but they were fun to make.

[@BrunoBsso]

It's fantastic John, absolutely great work.

[@wxfield]

I had mini blinds in my shop. After a year of not paying any attention to them, I brushed into one while I was putting varnish on a project. *BIG* mistake. The dust fallout was unreal. I still hate myself for putting those blinds in.

[@Wordsnwood]

Good job, John. I do like the colour. Wait... The music! I get it!!!! :-)

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

They came out great John! I may have to go with something like this for my house, my three year old has wrecked the cheap mini blinds we have in our house now haha.

[@cakirsarp]

Hi John, great work and pretty informative too. Thanks for the quality content. One quick question as a woodworking newbie, how does the curtain cope against humidity (possibly against rain if I want to install it outdoors) without any finishing? What type of finishing is needed (if any) for installing this stuff outdoors? Cheers!

[@Sweepy372]

Grea Project! 7/64 inch holes...I can't say I envy you guys working with imperial units...

[@markmckeen262]

Hi John, thanks for the video. I appreciate your advice on just pushing forward and doing the tedious work. I think I often get defeated on a project before I get started because I start thinking about those boring tasks that need to be done.

[@hartyguyton3800]

it's marvelous!! Great Job Keep on! for sure i will make one in the way you did. thank you

[@coplandjason]

Great job, I came here looking for a "how-to" for making such blinds, yours look great!

[@Marian-cz]

🙏❤️ thanks my friend

[@PinHolePip]

What kind of glue were you using? Just kidding. Really impressive project. As much for the "tedious" side as anything. Good perspective about just digging into it.

[@MRrwmac]

Thank you for taking the time, effort and trouble to video this build. I know it probably tripled (or more) the time it would take to make them without video! I had been considering building some and your technique has demonstrated a great way to do them! Thanks again John!

[@BradleyMakesThings]

Really enjoyed this series, John! I like how you made these on the cheap - the new yankee workshop episode for shutters shows crazy custom molding cutters and stuff the make "DIY" blinds, haha! And love the rod on the side - really clean look!

[@MrEdsster]

Very classy, my dad had me and brothers help him tear down a dog food factory that was build in early 1900s . They were real 2x4. And square nails. Man what a project that was. He used an ads to make the main floor beams and we repurposed a lot of the 2x12s for the roof joices/rafters. The walls were made from 2x4s that were laid like bricks and glued and 16 penny nailed. Now that was tedious. Thanks for walking us thru the whole project I found it very interesting and maybe my next house I'll have the time to make something so beautiful. I was taught that raw wood is the most beautiful.

[@cejkwo100]

Those look great,I like the natural look also. I would still give them a coat of clear lacquer so the dust would blow of them easier.

[@Bunefoo401]

Just found this ... I don’t have all the tools to make these, but you certainly made a high end shutter. I wish I oculi replace all my level or mini blinds with shutters such as these, maybe with a wider slat for my house. Loved the video. Thank you for sharing

[@northcanuck4631]

I'm really glad you did this project as it's something I've been contemplating for some time now. Norm Abrams does a rendition on KZbin but your method with the knuckles seems more practical. Thanks for the inspiration as I'm trying to design a motorized version of blinds to work remotely in a skylight area.

[@JaimeDrewatWoodenU]

Beautiful. The wood grain color looks great with the rest of your shop components.

[@thevolpstar18]

Thats awesome! Came out great! Good Job!!

[@frankorona1]

Amazing and wonderful project, thanks for sharing.

[@3xpops]

Love your channel. You make the hard stuff look very doable for an average diyer. Putting this on my list for a winter project. Thanks

[@jasonhenley84]

John please make a smiley face with those bandsaw blades ,that already look like a face, because that's all I see when its in frame. :-)

[@johnzzhu]

Really cool John. Does it look good covering the drill bit cabinet?

[@EndofUSA]

Beautiful job!!! Nothing like a handcrafted louvers with a personal touch in them!!

[@SuperYtviewer]

Great work and workmanship. looking forward to the next idea->plan->video to come from your shop.

[@PaulMeyette]

They look great John. Great video series.

[@BillHantzopoulos]

Really nice blinds John. I enjoyed watching this build.

[@tjweim5785]

Well done, great results. I will take 3 pair, I will email you the sizes! j/k

[@Youplatecouk]

Darn it - it's passed midnight, I'm real tired. But I've just HAD to watch these videos. Great work!

[@BackyardWoodworking]

Really nice John. They look great.

[@sram993]

They look fantastic and seem to do the job very well! I love how perfectly square you always seem to get everything. Perfectly square and plumb blinds for matching window recesses. What craftsmanship!

[@shroboy07]

I like your stop motion and change in music.

[@sigung01]

Well I hope you don't think this comment is too irrelevant, but aside from the really great blinds that you made, the music is really great. I would venture to say that it's as memorable as you know who's music.

[@plemieux7237]

Very interesting. Just remember, when installing the screws: Screw them in, screw them down, but don't screw them up.

[@rockstopsthetraffic]

Those sexy louvers surely belong in the Louvre! Or is the smarmy accordion music getting to me?

[@DaveBardin]

Job well done on a custom fit. Impressive. Now get a hammer after that Robertson and straighten the crook out of it. jk

[@rogerk9050]

Very nicely done

[@IBuildIt]

Dave Bardin Thanks Dave. I actually did straighten the shaft on that screwdriver after I drove the first few screws and noticed it wobbling in the camera. Figured I'd never hear the end of it in the comments about using a bent screwdriver!

[@DaveBardin]

Dude its not a tool unless you use it. Good stuff. Carry on.

[@abelnieto432ify]

Great job John!!I absolutely love this series!!Can wait to try building a set aswell!!

[@marceaton3128]

I bought shutters from Lowes and what junk they are. May give this a try in the future. Thanks for the video John.

[@gregorylondos534]

Hello John, Nice Project... Can you please tell me why your "Blinds" are "Blinds" and not "Movable Shutters"...? Your Control Linkage happens to be on the side rather the middle of each Blade length...? I thought Blinds were connected by a Cord or string... Greg

[@NDCTV]

HI THERE. those blinds are fantastic. well done. good job.

[@johnhorsfall3281]

Great set of blinds John.mind if you come over and do my ones for me mate :o).Looking good

[@woodstoney]

At first I thought why not simply buy the blinds, but after some considerations like cost, fit, sizing and features, your build embodies the DIY concept. Your project was very nicely done and looks great! Good job John!!

[@Konek1123]

wrong reversal. the water or dust penetrate inside! come to think of it Sir.

[@ZenMasterChip]

Have you drawn plans for this, or do you just go with some numbers you scribbled down? It seems like I recall you gave numbers during the process. I'd like to try this myself.

[@JeSuisleseul]

شكرا جزيلا تستحق الثناء افضل عمل 😊😊😊😊😊

[@JDHood]

With so many parts that had to fit together well, there is a minefield of potential frustration with this project for a wood-butcher like me. However, you pulled it off, seemingly effortlessly and the blinds are *really* well done!! The only disappointment in this final video was with the music -- not a bad selection in my opinion -- but I just kept waiting for a half-tipsy Dean Martin to make a surprise appearance, complete with a cocktail and a lit smoke! Overall Awesome Job Sir!!

[@michaelpalmer5460]

It's called Rebate, not a Rabbit, They are little fury long hear creatures that run around the farmer fields eating grass all day long... Glue on butt joints! What your wife taught you your joinery skills!!! English Mik

[@krn14242]

John, great series. The blinds look beautiful. Great use of the word 'tedium'.

[@brainchatter2078]

Hi. Where did you get thw kuckles. Or did you make them.? Great video. Thank you

[@69virgin1966]

I really enjoyed watching this build. I think they turned out really good. Thanks for sharing Roy

[@redwood1957]

You cut the louvers to 3/8 inch. Then for the sake of it used a round over bit. So that saved buying the large bit Rockler sells for louvers? Would you think I could make 27 inch wide louvers as you did ?

[@PeterYee]

Great work! As you were making those knuckles, I was wondering if there was a good way to profile a long run of wood or hardboard and then cut the profile into slices. You might have to modify the shape slightly, but it might save some time...

[@specialks1953]

Good grief man, what the hell have you done to your hands? You are as bad as I am when it comes to taking care of yourself. I guess there isn't much hope for us bachelors. I hate gloves but I love playing with stuff that can damage me. lol

[@sachinakurdekar259]

*Fantastic Vedeo Sir But Half Information Main Panel is Open & Close Information Is Initiative*

[@aintgonnahappen]

Those turned out absolutely beautiful, John; better than I thought and I thought they would be nice as you were building them. Thanks for the upload.

[@sergiobotardo7951]

wonderfull work , congratulatons . Greetings from Brazil

[@AssociatedTechnology]

Beautiful, but I would buy shutters pre-made. I would have used a CNC because it would have saved a lot of time.

[@steviesgarageworkshop2392]

Awesome job John. I enjoyed the whole build series. They look great, and work great.

[@Lee-qp6gf]

Excellent project and they are perfect. Besides, they good with your vice.

[@mmanut]

Looks great. Looks good natural. Maybe a clear coat of boiled linseed oil. Perfect for killing light for making videos.

[@patricksimons560]

Those look excellent. How would you make them if you had a triangular shaped window?

[@irema2012]

Se saltó una parte muy importante del proyecto,que es cómo hizo las piezas que sostienen la varilla que abre la persiana.Donde pone los tornillos,aparecen en el video,pero no muestra la forma ni como las puso!!😞

[@sandrusco71]

just amazing the difference in light, even with the shutters open it cuts a lot of the light down. nice build and a good way to spend your time.

[@smjmisterj]

Really motivated to try this on a small project at first. Bu a comment. I have a 3D printer and to avoid all that small work on the end pieces Im going to get some wood filament and try to print them. Much less work

[@AmyAndrewAdventures]

Beautiful project! I like the music selection too! Thank you for making such great videos.

[@Nabokov50]

I've got only a scroll saw. Those knuckles would be very tedious.

[@mjb1964]

Great series and the results look awesome, John! I've got several of your projects on my 'must do' list, guess I'll have to add another one!

[@63256325N]

I see that you changed the little slat pieces to MDF, too much chip out with the plywood? Thanks for the video.

[@Shopbuilt]

Great series John!

[@IBuildIt]

Shop built Thanks!

[@MinHongJiwoodstudio]

hi..I made a Christmas Tree after watching your video. Thank you for being an inspiration to me.

[@Barrysworkshop]

Those turned out nice. If you enjoy the process of making things, it doesn't feel so tedious. Or so it seems to me, anyway.

[@prashaachar]

very nice.. I would apply this on my new house.. Thanks much

[@jonnymiskatonic]

Your little blurb of "That's it for this one, I hope you enjoyed it." I almost thought you were going to follow with "Thanks and bye-bye" Ala Jörg Sprave from the slingshot channel. Great work on the blinds though. I've priced out some DIY wood blinds like that, and they are not in the least cheap. What is the benefit of the knuckle though. Others that I've seen just have the ends pinned and then the adjusting rod in the center. attached with some simple U staples.

[@jackinthebox6143]

aren't you supposed to put the frame (stiles) joined with dowels cause you have an ugly screw head showing on your nice shutters

[@theabelone882]

not to judge but why put screws to put the frame together in my job we drill two holes and put wooden pins with wood glue and connect them and clamp them to dry ? idk everyone has there way of doing things

[@markvankoersveld5881]

Great set of vids as always and I really like the how smoothly they open and close.

[@JohnHarmon]

Now you need to get your CNC setup and crank out a set for the other window. :)

[@IBuildIt]

John Harmon - Cold Creek Works The other two sets are finished already, made in the same way as the first set. A bit of a lg getting this video done and posted. Still, I'll probably use the cnc for the knuckles on the sets I'll make for my house, but that still some time in the future.

[@alfa4646]

I just loooved! I wish I can do myself... Jwlouse 🙂

[@georgeharding6272]

I agree, leave the wood unfinished for a better look. That took a great deal of patience to construct. Nice.

[@kasidicoffin6859]

What if you made a ladder using the same concept as these blinds. So it was either a ladder or a slide?! Eh??

[@nadeemuk6194]

Very good and beautiful graphics

[@AustNRail]

Nice, from Sydney Australia

[@markkoons7488]

Look at that bench top! You've got some of the same crapola work habits I have.

[@sislertx]

egads....I now know why they are so expensive.

[@halcon86]

Great job. That's what M looking for.

[@mackshinoda9969]

i watch this in 2021 super nice and very good Sir!

[@1stage]

Those look great, John! Are you at a point yet where the Shapeoko would have made the knuckles easier to crank out? I'm curious if you've done any more with it since your initial frustration.

[@IBuildIt]

Sean Harrington Inventables sent out the new gshield and arduino, and that fixed the problem, but I haven't had a chance to finish it up yet. Be more about it in a week or so.

[@SethMesser]

just wow. now i know why "plantation" style shutters/blinds cost so much. so much work involved, but the end result is amazing. well done John Heisz. loved this series.

[@deejayduy]

that was a cool build but a lot of work.. a lot of time cutting and sanding but it was well worth it.. good job

[@MRrwmac]

John, I rolled back the time machine to watch your shutter build video that I had remembered you showing us so many years ago. I had forgotten how much of a kinder gentler John you were back then before soooo many rude commenters slanted your outlook on life and us. Haha I’m gonna be building my own shutter blinds and wanted to get help from the master craftsman I know and enjoy learning from. I was always impressed by your indoor shutter build. BTW, how are they holding up? Anything you would change? Thanks again!

[@shanebomb1860]

Wow

[@malmbergmorgan]

I like that you did it the right way and not the easy, some times i dont hurt to put two extra hours or so in to a project.

[@zapatainc123]

A lot of work. Very informative thanks.

[@ivecamperbuild_thomas4084]

What are the little peace’s on the side made from that you fitted the rod knuckles

[@servant74]

I love your work. ... Just a thought on the 'tedious small parts', doing a few by hand is great, but once you have a design that you like to reproduce, having your CNC do it, can help you a bit now, but a lot if you decide to make several. ... Just a thought.