Making Wooden Blinds Final

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

[@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.

[@craigpereira6381]

The finish product is great John. Looks great with the natural look. All that work and it shows in the finished product.

[@hudzeegaming]

What an amazing bit of craftsmanship. You are as patient as they come. Those blinds turned out perfectly

[@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

[@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!!

[@peterbrownwastaken]

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

[@KW_FlyFishing]

Fantastic work. Great craftsmanship. If only I was this gifted I'd do my whole house.

[@seths8968]

I really like how efficient your shop set up is. Excellent video series. Gives the pertinent information while not being overly dogmatic about the approach. Thank you

[@EndofUSA]

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

[@GeneJordan]

It may seem tedious, but every time you look at, open, or close those blinds, you'll appreciate the work you've done. Skill+Time+Hard Work = Creating Value.

[@ckookla]

Been looking for plans for these, and held off. Now that u have made them for us all to use ur plans, I can finally make them!! Ur plans are always extremely well thought out and have helped me more than u know out in my shop! Thanks for your time and effort in the woodworking world!!!!!!

[@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

[@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!

[@lkhfun6575]

I really like the rod that opens the blinds on the side instead of in the middle. It does not detract from the clean lines of the blinds and frame. Nice work.

[@billfromelma]

Hey John these really came out great! Better than any store bought this would be a great winter time project. The other great part is that someone could pick their favorite wood type to use, and get fancy with inlays or beaded edges. Nice job.

[@3Godfree]

Looks Great John, your shop keeps getting better.

[@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!

[@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.

[@krn14242]

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

[@locoformotos]

Hi John, thank you for this series and for showing us this build. I have some blinds to make for the house and will definitely be using your method, I really like the style of the finished blinds. All the best to you, Tim.

[@passionwoodworking9223]

The blinds came out beautifully John! All that tedious work paid off! Just goes to show that if you take your time with a project it will come out great.

[@singJJBplay]

I haven't even watched the video yet and I'm already excited to see the results! It could be the awesome coffee I just had, but I think it's the anticipation of seeing the results of this cool project. I've really enjoyed this series, John! Clicking play in 3-2-1...woooo!

[@singJJBplay]

Well that was definitely worth the watch! I try to never think about the tedium of repetetive jobs, I like getting into a groove and just try to make everything consistent when doing repeat operations. Put some music on and just go! Again, great series, I really enjoyed it. Thanks for all the effort of shooting, editing and posting, John. All the best. Josh

[@ScrapwoodCity]

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

[@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.

[@JaimeDrewatWoodenU]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@frankingram3382]

This has been a good series and a large learning curve for me. Thanks for sharing John, you do excellent work and I always enjoy your videos.

[@assistenciaadministrativa2120]

I always accompany your videos here of Brazil. I loved this project. Another perfect job. I'll make one for my daughter's room. Congratulations.

[@BillHantzopoulos]

Really nice blinds John. I enjoyed watching this build.

[@liveinmyamerica]

They really look nice John, worth all the extra effort.

[@CharlesLi1]

Wow those look sharp! Definitely the right choice with the bare finish. Enjoyed the series thanks.

[@SachiWI]

These shutters are really cool - I never would have thought about having the rod on the right and left sides. Very unique.

[@TheOomgosh]

Those are just awesome. I love watching something functional come together. Tedious, yet simple. Great work!

[@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.

[@jim_no_rulers]

They look great and very functional! I didn't realize they would be hinged. I'll have to try this sometime. Thanks for sharing!

[@StoneandSonsWorkshop]

They turned out great! I like the natural wood look, too.

[@datadev1]

Nice work John. They came out beautifully.

[@AllBlacksRWC2011]

Brilliant! Thank you for that. Yours is the 6th video series I've looked at on how to build these shutters, but it is by far the best. It's elegant, practical, and doesn't require a fortune invested in specialist tools and/or kitsets. OK, maybe doing the knuckles is a bit of a chore but I can live with that if it means I can avoid the outrageous cost of buying custom made ones. Thank you, Sir. Liked and subscribed. Now to start checking out what other videos you've posted. ;-)

[@steviesgarageworkshop2392]

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

[@baconsoda]

Those are really super, I've never seen blinds like that before. Best Wishes, Brendan.

[@IBuildIt]

baconsoda Thanks Brendan :)

[@krtwood]

I had never seen blinds with the rod on the side like that before. Has a nice clean look to it.

[@IBuildIt]

krtwood Thanks. As far as I know, these are my 'invention', since I've not seen any like this either. I made them before with the rod in the middle (use Norm Abram's method to attach the rod to the slats with staples), but I like this method a lot better.

[@leapinglemurcraftworks6426]

Genius John. Looks great and i agree - keep them plain - fits in with everything else on the walls Scott

[@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.

[@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!

[@itsame1277]

A very patient and skilled display. Well done.

[@bosshogg6]

The blinds turned out great, and they look very effective.

[@karanadon137]

I really enjoyed watching these blinds being made. Great job.

[@Sweepy372]

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

[@NickFerry]

I really enjoyed this series John - great Job!

[@IBuildIt]

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

[@ridervectors314]

Those look and function great. Another good project out of you, sir. It is a very ambitious project, for sure, but it looks like a very rewarding one at this stage.

[@BrunoBsso]

It's fantastic John, absolutely great work.

[@markvankoersveld5881]

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

[@mcneile3]

Awesome job John. Great project. I have a project on the list that will require a set of these. I will post on your site when they are done in the future.

[@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!!

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

They came out great John. That was a lot of work!

[@garydelder]

Very nice John, great videos, lots of information, seems to be a lot of ways to make shutters. I really like yours, again thanks.

[@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.

[@mikemorris2068]

They look very professional. Very sharp. Thanks.

[@theabelone882]

we use the hinges to space the shutter from the frame when putting the frame comes out perfect

[@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.

[@justwondering5540]

I call that plain and Fancy looks good without paint it fits your shop better with the grain showing.

[@fabricioqui]

Very impressed John! Been following your channels for a while now.. Really enjoyed this project...

[@frankorona1]

Amazing and wonderful project, thanks for sharing.

[@WV591]

Good job. Blind making does take a lot of patience.

[@BackyardWoodworking]

Really nice John. They look great.

[@jo1984hann]

Great job!!! I really enjoy every of your wooden projects! Nice greetings from Austria John

[@MoseleyHall4946]

Excellent series. Should save me a lot of money.

[@abelnieto432ify]

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

[@davidkuhns8389]

Those are fantastic! I love the shutters.

[@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.

[@jeffmykytiuk5642]

YOU are a friggin genius. I love those shutters!!

[@theabelone882]

they came out nice man good job I never seen shutters build that way

[@coplandjason]

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

[@marceaton3128]

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

[@Lee-qp6gf]

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

[@deanjohnson9572]

They look great, I will be attempting them for my shop.

[@kevinromania]

Best music so far on one of you're vids, got a real French cafe feeling going there :)

[@OgnianBorisov]

Good Performance! I will try to do the same for my workshop! Greetings from Bulgaria

[@ChrisGeddes13]

Those came out Awesome! Very nice work!

[@SuperYtviewer]

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

[@rogerherrick8323]

Very good videos. Really enjoyed the process. Love to see efforts like this really work.

[@DaryaSaidPhotography]

I think I would be able to make them, however I don't have all the tools that I need to use. They look great. Well done.

[@AmyAndrewAdventures]

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

[@Youplatecouk]

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

[@chyrice3787]

Very good!!!! I’m gonna make some just like them. I don’t have all the equipment u have but I can work around that. Ty. Love the video

[@PaulMeyette]

They look great John. Great video series.

[@MinHongJiwoodstudio]

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

[@kingalphadogg]

Excellent craftsmanship!!

[@teachwren]

Those look great. I love that design: especially the lack of strings. I like the natural look, but you might want to pull a Steve and paint them purple.

[@RetroVintageItems27]

Looks nice, John. I've always called those types of window coverings shutters or louvers.

[@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.

[@sergiobotardo7951]

wonderfull work , congratulatons . Greetings from Brazil

[@windyboy78]

Cheers John -what a great project, and well explained. They look awesome!

[@janedowellaful]

love it how thick are the strips

[@Garry_G]

Well done John!

[@1969elder]

I like your design. Tedious (but all blinds are tedious) yet simple. Love the layout of them. If I show my wife she's going to want some in the dining room, but white ones. Aside from paint any ideas on finishes for them to be an ivory white? I can stain the rest of the rooms and she would be fine. (Just worried about paint hindering performance) Thanks and love your work sir.

[@IBuildIt]

rob elder Painting all of the parts before final assembly works best.

[@chickenguru4]

Look and work beautifully. Well done

[@JoeRadman]

Well done - great job - they look fantastic.