Shutters

Our home in the country is quite private and so we do not have any window coverings.  My wife wants some simple shutters for the guest bathroom.  So I have started to experiment when I have some free shop time.

These are made of Spanish cedar with a single coat of Sikkens Cetol natural stain.   The joinery is mortise and tenon with the tenons being on the stiles.  I made the very simple panels using a 3/4″ straight bit so the panels would be flush with the frame.  I shaped the top rails and also gently scored the panels to add a little character.

For my next version I will cut slits in the panels to allow more light..

The ones below are made of pine and the panels are made using my panel router bit set.  I found these too tall, but otherwise would be suitable.  Quite simple to make.

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