Rockler Plantation Shutter jig

No one any experience of the shutter jigs?

Not to worry, I may buy them and let you know how they go.

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I have just finished using the Rockler shutter jig. Its works very well but you need to make sure the drill bit included are set up for the correct depth, because mine were when they arrived but it is an easy fix. As for the louvers I found it to be easier to just buy the louvers preshaped and Rockler sells these in 18” and 52” lengths (If I remember correctly). Just send me a PM if you have any other questions.

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No sperience here David. Good luck

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Yes I have the jig and it does work well. I am close enough to Rockler store so I took the 4 hour class and made a complete shutter while in the class. I have not started my home shutters yet but will in the next month

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I have used it for multiple sets of shutters, it works very well. Use the online measuring guide as well. Make sure when using the levolor bit (if that is what you use) use basswood. It cuts much better. I make my shutters out of poplar and my first set of levolors I used the same wood. I had a lot of tearout and it was a big pain. Also when milling your lumber cut everthing over sized and do not plane everything to the correct thickness at first. Cut it and plane it and then wait a few days for wood movement and then finish milling. I made this mistake on my first two sets and was able to compensate but it was a lesson learned.

I made 14 of these shutters using the Rockler jig.I made them of 1 1/8 cedar decking. I used their router bit to shape the louvres. I used 1/4” dowels for the louvres instead of their expensive plastic pins. Made a drill jig to drill holes for the dowels. I resawed the decking for the louvres and then planed them. Be prepared for monotonous work
I drilled over 1300 holes.

I purchased the system about a month ago with the intention of building shutters for the house. I have not had a chance to unbox it yet let alone utilize it. Life keeps getting in the way.

I made 14 of these shutters using the Rockler jig.I made them of 1 1/8 cedar decking. I used their router bit to shape the louvres. I used 1/4” dowels for the louvres instead of their expensive plastic pins. Made a drill jig to drill holes for the dowels. I resawed the decking for the louvres and then planed them. Be prepared for monotonous work
I drilled over 1300 holes.

- Harryn

The big question Harryn is would you do it again?

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I would do it again, but give myself plenty of time. it is very monotonous to keep at it.

Hmmm, not being a fan of monotony I have planned to purchase my shutters. However, what is y’alls opinion of the cost/benefit ratio? Can you save enough money to make the monotony worthwhile? It looks like if I purchase shutters for a 70”x80” window it is going to cost me around $1200. If I deduct 1/2 of that as “monotony expense” can I still come out ahead building my own?
Thanks in advance for your opinions and expertise!
Steve

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Hmmm, not being a fan of monotony I have planned to purchase my shutters. However, what is y alls opinion of the cost/benefit ratio? Can you save enough money to make the monotony worthwhile? It looks like if I purchase shutters for a 70”x80” window it is going to cost me around $1200. If I deduct 1/2 of that as “monotony expense” can I still come out ahead building my own?
Thanks in advance for your opinions and expertise!
Steve

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I did shutters for 3-36”x80” windows and 4-36”x65” windows and I only spent about $250 a window in materials

-- steve, simple and effective woodworking---etsy.com/shop/SussmanWoodworking--

Apologies for my delayed response to this one fellahs.

Anyway, having just read your responses, the information provided has been very useful and I will endevour to learn for your experiences.

Seeing as it has been a while since I posted I will a PM a few of you guys seeking some further assistance and guidance if you don’t mind?

Much appreciated.

David

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