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8th May 2020, 07:17 AM #1New Member
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Plantation Shutters
G'day All,
I am seeking advice on suitable timber species available in Australia to make Plantation Shutters and any other useful tips etc.
Thanks in Advance
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8th May 2020, 09:23 AM #2
You'd probably be well served with some Paulownia. It's nice and light, and is fairly commonly used to make them.
I'm looking to get into some myself in the next year or so - have you figured out where to get louvre bushings, arms and so on?
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8th May 2020, 09:49 AM #3
There are a few thread on here about timber and costs. One recent one is Timber for Plantation Shutters
Try the search box or look into the similar threads list at the end of this page.Franklin
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8th May 2020, 12:55 PM #4New Member
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Thanks for your reply, I will chase it down. Must say though have not heard of Paulownia before, will read up on it.
With regards to bushes arms etc, I am getting stuff out of the US - Rockler. I ordered some stuff over the Easter long
weekend I havnt recieved it yet but it is in Australia with the couriers.
Regards
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8th May 2020, 02:36 PM #5
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8th May 2020, 04:52 PM #6
Interesting, and thanks - I've had a look through there and am keen on some of their kit - especially some of the hidden control arms: Hidden Control Arms for Shutter System
They seem a bit long for overseas shipping, so I was curious as to whether you had successfully ordered any of those?
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9th May 2020, 10:08 PM #7Intermediate Member
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I made some about a year ago using the rockler system. Used tas oak and they turned out great but were a little heavy. If I were to make some more I would use western red cedar.
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10th May 2020, 10:56 AM #8New Member
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Thanks for your reply, couple of questions if you don't mind :
how did you find using the rockler system any tips
what aspect do your shutters have
did you make the frames out of Tassie Oak also
I think if i used cedar, i would use it for the shutters only and something a little harder wearing for the frame mine will be for sliding doors and large windows
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13th May 2020, 10:11 PM #9Intermediate Member
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I found using the rockler system quite easy. Read through the instructions carefully and take your time with the set up checking your measurements twice before starting. Also I studied youtube a bit before starting. You could use Tassie Oak for the frames its just that it makes the shutter a little heavy. I suppose it depends on the height of the shutters, mine were 1.8 mtrs and had a middle rail.
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13th May 2020, 11:05 PM #10
years ago when timber trade shows were still around I bought a box on plantation shutters, I think its still out in shed collecting quality dust. I am sure there was a video with it...before DVD days.
I would love to grow my own food, but I can not find bacon seeds
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14th May 2020, 02:04 AM #11SENIOR MEMBER
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I've got plantation shutter style sliding doors that came with the house (approx 18 years old now). The doors are Oregom/Douglas Fir as best as I can tell. And while they're not pristine, they're in good condition. The house was rented out for at least half of it's life, so they certainly haven't been babied either. My 2c would be you'll be fine with softer woods. Having them lighter is easier on the tracks and when I was painting the house, it was nice to pull off a full sized door and carry it around without busting a gut.
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