» Plantation Shutter Plans

Let's face it, making a louvered shutter or door can be a complicated and tedious task. Just imagine fitting 25 or more little louvers into dadoes or rabbets! Painstaking. However, this plan provides a neat alternative idea on how to mass produce shutters like the ones pictured here production line style by using only a table saw or router.

The plan provides a jig idea, an explanation of the process, some photos to aid understanding, a few bonus tips about outdoor maintenence, and several designs which will show you how to build any size shutter or door for any application. Skill level is intermediate, but the process is easy enough to understand. Once you get a jig set up, it's smooth sailing.

» Ready-made Shutters - Home Depot

Ready to paint or stain! Here you will find shutters made of premium white pine. Mortise and tenon. Glued and nailed construction. Clear rails and stiles, no finger joints. Heavier frame construction, for longer lasting beauty. Cottage rail available. Choose from classic louver or raised panel designs.