Plantation Shutters

[SNight]

I want to make some plantation shutters but I am struggling to find anything in the way of hardware for keeping the louvres under tension. Has anyone made any of these before? And could they give some info on how to keep them under tension. From what I can find, most have some sort of pin that has adjustable tension. But I can not find anywhere that supply these. Thanks.

 

[laird]

Following the various links in ....... https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/good ... plantation shutters
.............may help.

 

[JFC]

http://www.woodworkuk.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3592
Or goodwoodworking issue 221 :wink:

 

[sometimewoodworker]

I want to make some plantation shutters but I am struggling to find anything in the way of hardware for keeping the louvres under tension. Has anyone made any of these before? And could they give some info on how to keep them under tension. From what I can find, most have some sort of pin that has adjustable tension. But I can not find anywhere that supply these. Thanks.

The method I have seen is to use a screw through the frame into a slat instead of a pin in one of the center slats.

 

[Tony Spear]

Or goodwoodworking issue 221 :wink:

I wonder who managed to get that published!

:mrgreen:

 

[RogerS]

Or goodwoodworking issue 221 :wink:

I wonder who managed to get that published!

:mrgreen:

The first of a series, so I hear :wink:

 

[Screw Loose]

http://www.woodworkuk.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3592
Or goodwoodworking issue 221 :wink:

Talk about blow your own trumpet :roll:

 

[Doug B]

http://www.woodworkuk.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3592
Or goodwoodworking issue 221 :wink:

Talk about blow your own trumpet :roll:

No one else will blow it for him :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[milkman]

use a threaded insert with a grub screw going through to rub against one of the shutter pins. Works a treat.

 

[misterfish]

http://www.woodworkuk.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3592
Or goodwoodworking issue 221 :wink:

Talk about blow your own trumpet :roll:

I think this shows exceptional self control - a whole 13 minutes (ish) before replying.

Mind you, when you see the results it it quite understandable (and fully justified) to publicise your efforts.

The only downside I've found is that SWMBO has 'suggested' a number of windows and french doors that would be enhanced by the addition of plantation shutters. As always, I think she's right!

Misterfish