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.
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!!
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
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!
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!!!!!!
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.
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.
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.
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 UA-cam 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.
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.
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.
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!
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!!
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!
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
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.
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. ;-)
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.
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.
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.
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!!
What an amazing bit of craftsmanship. You are as patient as they come. Those blinds turned out perfectly
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
Beautiful job!!! Nothing like a handcrafted louvers with a personal touch in them!!
The finish product is great John. Looks great with the natural look. All that work and it shows in the finished product.
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!
Extremely professional looking. I bet you're very proud of these!
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
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Fantastic work. Great craftsmanship. If only I was this gifted I'd do my whole house.
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.
John, great series. The blinds look beautiful. Great use of the word 'tedium'.
Beautiful. The wood grain color looks great with the rest of your shop components.
I really enjoyed watching this build. I think they turned out really good.
Thanks for sharing
Roy
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.
These shutters are really cool - I never would have thought about having the rod on the right and left sides. Very unique.
They came out really nice! They move smoothly too! Awesome project really unique! Thanks for sharing it with us!
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!!!!!!
Looks Great John, your shop keeps getting better.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Those are just awesome. I love watching something functional come together. Tedious, yet simple. Great work!
It's fantastic John, absolutely great work.
The blinds are beautiful.
Really nice blinds John. I enjoyed watching this build.
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.
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 UA-cam 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.
Awesome job John. I enjoyed the whole build series. They look great, and work great.
The blinds turned out great, and they look very effective.
They look great and very functional! I didn't realize they would be hinged. I'll have to try this sometime. Thanks for sharing!
Great job, I came here looking for a "how-to" for making such blinds, yours look great!
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!
I really enjoyed watching these blinds being made. Great job.
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.
Great set of vids as always and I really like the how smoothly they open and close.
Grea Project!
7/64 inch holes...I can't say I envy you guys working with imperial units...
They really look great
I bought shutters from Lowes and what junk they are. May give this a try in the future. Thanks for the video John.
Nice work John. They came out beautifully.
Genius John. Looks great and i agree - keep them plain - fits in with everything else on the walls
Scott
They turned out great! I like the natural wood look, too.
Well done John!
we use the hinges to space the shutter from the frame when putting the frame comes out perfect
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.
I had never seen blinds with the rod on the side like that before. Has a nice clean look to it.
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.
They really look nice John, worth all the extra effort.
Excellent project and they are perfect. Besides, they good with your vice.
A very patient and skilled display. Well done.
Look and work beautifully. Well done
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!
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!!
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!
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
Amazing and wonderful project, thanks for sharing.
Really nice John. They look great.
Very good and beautiful graphics
Great job John!!I absolutely love this series!!Can wait to try building a set aswell!!
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.
I really enjoyed this series John - great Job!
Nick Ferry Thanks Nick. Some tedious parts, but they were fun to make.
wonderfull work , congratulatons . Greetings from Brazil
HI THERE. those blinds are fantastic. well done. good job.
Those are really super, I've never seen blinds like that before.
Best Wishes, Brendan.
baconsoda Thanks Brendan :)
Beautiful work
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. ;-)
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.
Looks great John
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.
They look great.
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.
They look great, I will be attempting them for my shop.
Those are fantastic! I love the shutters.
Darn it - it's passed midnight, I'm real tired. But I've just HAD to watch these videos. Great work!
They look very professional. Very sharp. Thanks.
They look great John. Great video series.
I call that plain and Fancy looks good without paint it fits your shop better with the grain showing.
They turned out really really nice.
Beautiful project! I like the music selection too! Thank you for making such great videos.
Look great, John.
Great work and workmanship. looking forward to the next idea->plan->video to come from your shop.
Looks nice, John. I've always called those types of window coverings shutters or louvers.
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.
They look great
Very impressed John! Been following your channels for a while now.. Really enjoyed this project...
They came out great John. That was a lot of work!
YOU are a friggin genius. I love those shutters!!
Very nice John, great videos, lots of information, seems to be a lot of ways to make shutters. I really like yours, again thanks.
They came out very nice
One of my favorite builds.
Just beautiful
very nice.. I would apply this on my new house.. Thanks much
Good Performance! I will try to do the same for my workshop!
Greetings from Bulgaria
Good job. Blind making does take a lot of patience.
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.