Thanks this just inspired me to design a door for my girlfriend said that she's been "honey doing", me about. And I am also going to float the two-legged pergola idea to her over her deck. THANKS 😊
I love the wood shutter look! 💖 However, I'm not quite sure why these types of videos only show non-working shutters.... I live in a coastal area and am prone to hurricanes and I believe it would only make sense to hang the shutters to actually work. By doing this, the home owner would be saving time, and would be prepared incase of a storm. Who wants to be rushing around fighting the crowd for plywood and trying to board up their windows, during a life threatening situation? *Just make the shutters to work from the beginning. 😃
This is a valuable addition to my woodwork collection czcams.com/users/postUgkxkNYRBJuiJ6EwD-tQSAlxg0eFKsnR2cgz I still will rate this woodwork plan as the best in my reference library. It always seem to stand out from the rest whenever you go through the library. This is a masterpiece.
Fantastic job on the shutters. Finally someone realizes they need to look architecturally functional for the window they are hung on, and the hardware definitely lends an authentic look.
Just a thought. Maybe add washers as spacers between the shutter and the brick. It’ll keep a small space for water to move freely, air to move and the shutters will last longer. That’s what I did anyways, seemed like a good plan to me. Great work!
This is a great tip. I added that to the website article. Feel free to comment on the article to give yourself credit. stoneandsons.net/diy-shutters/ The brick on my house is not flush, so I have gaps behind the shutters already, but I might go back and add washers just for more room to drain. Thanks again!
@@StoneandSonsWorkshop I love it when someone takes advice from others! So many people think their way is the only way and get all bent out of shape. Great project!
Nice project, Shawn. My wife and I been discussing changing out the vinyl shutters on our house and this exactly what we've been planning. Love the jig idea on the outfeed table.
Shawn, the house looks great. The shutters are really nice too. Board and batten shutters are timeless and give a nice custom look to most houses. Well done Sir! Well done!
Excellent video, very well explained and thank you very much for sharing those free plans, without your help my shutters wouldn't have look as good as they do, thanks again
Great job! They really look awesome. Just a tip tho, Minwax is an interior stain but could be used on a front door topped with helmsman poly. A better choice for shutters would be an exterior stain like Cabot. Exterior stains pretty much stain and seal in one step. 👌🏼😁
Cabot Stain and Seal has high UV protection. Another great option is from a company called C2 Paint. Also cedar wood would be more expensive but more impervious to the elements. There is a way to burn cedar wood and then stain. It's a Japanese technique called shou sugi ban and has beautiful results. CZcams has many examples of the technique.
Great! But I want mine to actually close to keep out heat and cold of Arizona desert. I’d like to have them split so I can open top or bottom. Would this mean reversing them so the horizontal wood pieces are outside and allow wood planking to close flat and tight to the window? Then the hardware would have to allow them to open out and lay flat against the exterior walls. In Europe shutters are on the outside for energy efficiency and in some English regency homes on the inside folding into the wall.
I think these look pretty, but I would be really disappointed I couldn’t close them when a hurricane rolled in. For 3% more effort the value would double if they were operable. Store shutters never fit your windows, and don’t have the hardware. Here though, we have custom cut to fit shutters, and real hardware, but they are still only decorative... IDK. This must be in an area that doesn’t get big storms I guess, and that wouldn’t be any use to them? 🤷🏻♀️ very petty though. Like window mascara.
Great video I’m getting ready to do this exact project in the next few weeks thanks for sharing I’d have to say I’m going to put my hinges on the horizontal board instead of where I saw them here though
Great video and straight forward design! I think the stain color looks great too! Wondering if you could share the paint color used on the brick and siding? Thanks!
Very helpful. Thanks. I am wondering why you went out of your way to make wooden shutters and instal the hardware to them… only to make them non functional‽ Why? Functional shutters not only have an actual raison d’être but also are more aesthetically pleasing on a façade, given the gap and shadow casting.
Good job - they look very nice. Will they hold up? Can you provide insights on what type of wood you used and your long-term maintenance thoughts to keep them looking like they do now?
Looks great! One question though. It appears you added some very nice operational hardware, any reason you decided to make the shutters non-operational?
Great vid, but I do have one small critique. I would have love to have seen an overall view from the standpoint from about about 25 feet or so at the end of the hanging.
I wanted to just highlight the shutter itself. This will be a series with other home improvement projects. I couldn’t show the house due to other projects happening on the front porch. The next video will show the front.
What type of wood did you use? It doesn't seem to be treated lumber. Will it hold up to heat and weather elements if not treated? Also, did you seal stain with a product, like a deck sealer? I am very interested but was thinking to use cedar fence post because cheaper and lightweight. But they definitely won't look as nice as your wood grain. (I have never commented before, so how will I know when you respond?)
I would like to know what type of would was used as well. It would take about $40 worth of 1 x 4 cedar for me to make one shutter for my house. It would get expensive quick. Just wondering what the alternatives there are to cedar.
I did on the last few. I had to go back and get those areas after I noticed it in my video. Lol. The wood is treated, so it would’ve been ok and those are under the porch. Plus you can’t see it in normal circumstances.
If you install shutters on a brick wall like in the video, would one drill into the bricks, or the mortar between the bricks? Would drilling into the brick cause cracks?
When I said that I posted online, I meant local sites. I've found that most people where I live would rather pay twice the price for half the quality as long as they can buy from a big box store or nationwide chain. They don't want to help support local businesses. For example...those 2x4 benches that Jay Bates made. The wood for those costs me $40. Throw in another $10 for pockethole screws, sandpaper and glue. The most I'll get from someone is $60 and most of the time they try to haggle me down to $50 or even $40. I've only managed to sell 4-5 in 2 years. I've stopped trying to make a buck from building. It's definitely not appreciated around here.
Better to make shutters that seal out the cold,not just protection from birds or person throwing stones. It doesn't show how to fit for hinges?! And why screw them in all corners,as that will look horrible when they're closed!!
If you are going to go through the effort of making nice shutters (which these are), and dress them up with nice hardware, why not make them functional? Maybe the customer didn't want that, but if you were building them for me, I'd want them functional. *Edit* I guess I should have read down first. Seems like there are a bunch of like minded folks here. Beautiful shutter, fantastic quality work, should have went all the way lol.
WEBSITE ARTICLE and FREE PLANS: stoneandsons.net/diy-shutters/
Thanks. I'll look into it.
Thanks this just inspired me to design a door for my girlfriend said that she's been "honey doing", me about. And I am also going to float the two-legged pergola idea to her over her deck. THANKS 😊
Fake functional is the worst
I love the wood shutter look! 💖
However, I'm not quite sure why these types of videos only show non-working shutters....
I live in a coastal area and am prone to hurricanes and I believe it would only make sense to hang the shutters to actually work.
By doing this, the home owner would be saving time, and would be prepared incase of a storm.
Who wants to be rushing around fighting the crowd for plywood and trying to board up their windows, during a life threatening situation?
*Just make the shutters to work from the beginning. 😃
It is not uncommon at all to hang shutters for decor/aesthetic purposes only.
@@wall_to_wall exactly even in coastal areas that get hurricanes.. real shutters are uncommon.
I wonder that myself. Why don't people just make them functional hurricane shutters.
Here's one I found:
czcams.com/video/3yzYFXOkgFo/video.html
This is a valuable addition to my woodwork collection czcams.com/users/postUgkxkNYRBJuiJ6EwD-tQSAlxg0eFKsnR2cgz I still will rate this woodwork plan as the best in my reference library. It always seem to stand out from the rest whenever you go through the library. This is a masterpiece.
Fantastic job on the shutters. Finally someone realizes they need to look architecturally functional for the window they are hung on, and the hardware definitely lends an authentic look.
Just a thought. Maybe add washers as spacers between the shutter and the brick. It’ll keep a small space for water to move freely, air to move and the shutters will last longer. That’s what I did anyways, seemed like a good plan to me. Great work!
This is a great tip. I added that to the website article. Feel free to comment on the article to give yourself credit. stoneandsons.net/diy-shutters/ The brick on my house is not flush, so I have gaps behind the shutters already, but I might go back and add washers just for more room to drain. Thanks again!
@@StoneandSonsWorkshop I love it when someone takes advice from others! So many people think their way is the only way and get all bent out of shape. Great project!
Wow very good tip man
Love the jig! All of it really. Thanks building some storm shutters w pallet wood I’m cutting up and the video was helpful!
Nice project, Shawn. My wife and I been discussing changing out the vinyl shutters on our house and this exactly what we've been planning. Love the jig idea on the outfeed table.
Great! Thanks!
The shutters you made and hung really dress up your house! I like them!
Shawn, the house looks great. The shutters are really nice too.
Board and batten shutters are timeless and give a nice custom look to most houses.
Well done Sir! Well done!
Thank you. Yeah, I like them just as well. Turned out looking great.
Great video! Definitely keeping these plans handy for when I'm ready to do new shutters.
You should do a custom DIY mailbox!
Looks good. The hardware really makes the difference. Great idea.
Yeah, I agree. The hardware does make a difference.
Nice job
Excellent video, very well explained and thank you very much for sharing those free plans, without your help my shutters wouldn't have look as good as they do, thanks again
Great video, those could easily be made into functional shutters. Which come in handy down here on the coast.
Thanks, Johnny!
Hey those look pretty nice, but I also looking for something that I can use during any weather event like a hurricane. BTW I live in Florida.
Great job! They really look awesome. Just a tip tho, Minwax is an interior stain but could be used on a front door topped with helmsman poly. A better choice for shutters would be an exterior stain like Cabot. Exterior stains pretty much stain and seal in one step. 👌🏼😁
You answer my question. I cant find a nice color on exterior stains Minwax has more colors to choose from.
Came out looking great, Shawn
Thanks Caleb!
everything looks great and is so awesome. Love the house and the new shutters up.
Very nice! Love the flow of the video, simple, to the point, well done. Great job, love the shutters. I need to find a place that needs some shutters.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
They look great and they're not a budget-buster that's what I like about it.
For sure. Thanks for watching.
Huge improvement! Looks good.
Thank you
Cabot Stain and Seal has high UV protection. Another great option is from a company called C2 Paint. Also cedar wood would be more expensive but more impervious to the elements. There is a way to burn cedar wood and then stain. It's a Japanese technique called shou sugi ban and has beautiful results. CZcams has many examples of the technique.
Great! But I want mine to actually close to keep out heat and cold of Arizona desert.
I’d like to have them split so I can open top or bottom. Would this mean reversing them so the horizontal wood pieces are outside and allow wood planking to close flat and tight to the window? Then the hardware would have to allow them to open out and lay flat against the exterior walls.
In Europe shutters are on the outside for energy efficiency and in some English regency homes on the inside folding into the wall.
just beautiful!
I think these look pretty, but I would be really disappointed I couldn’t close them when a hurricane rolled in. For 3% more effort the value would double if they were operable. Store shutters never fit your windows, and don’t have the hardware. Here though, we have custom cut to fit shutters, and real hardware, but they are still only decorative... IDK. This must be in an area that doesn’t get big storms I guess, and that wouldn’t be any use to them? 🤷🏻♀️ very petty though. Like window mascara.
You did a Great Job - don't you have to seal wood after staining for exterior weather?
This really looks nice!! Your whole house looks awesome! Great job!
Is there an updated link for this project please?
I love what you've done! These are beautiful. What are those curly holders & where can I find them at a good price?
Great video
I’m getting ready to do this exact project in the next few weeks thanks for sharing
I’d have to say I’m going to put my hinges on the horizontal board instead of where I saw them here though
They add a nice contrast to the house
I thought so, too. Thanks!
Great video and straight forward design! I think the stain color looks great too! Wondering if you could share the paint color used on the brick and siding? Thanks!
Thanks! The paint is Shoji White by Sherwin Williams
Nice looking shutters Shawn! Thanks for sharing the video.😎👍JP
As always, thanks for watching
You're very welcome Shawn! 😎
Looks nice and clean, but what's the point on making shutters that won't shut?
Looks great Shawn! Good work.
Thanks, I appreciate it.
Great straight-forward video. Are you using pressure treated pine? Considering building some to add some curb appeal to my home. Thanks!
Yes, treated pine.
They look awesome! How are they holding up with no protectant or sealant on them?
I stained them, but my plan is to let them age then seal.
But to answer your question... no problems so far.
Nice work Shawn! 👍👊
Thank you, Fred!
Very helpful. Thanks.
I am wondering why you went out of your way to make wooden shutters and instal the hardware to them… only to make them non functional‽ Why?
Functional shutters not only have an actual raison d’être but also are more aesthetically pleasing on a façade, given the gap and shadow casting.
Good job - they look very nice. Will they hold up? Can you provide insights on what type of wood you used and your long-term maintenance thoughts to keep them looking like they do now?
Thank you. I'm using treated pine, which I added to the website article. I'll apply stain as they weather if they start to look bad.
Looks great! One question though. It appears you added some very nice operational hardware, any reason you decided to make the shutters non-operational?
The hardware is not operational. Just for looks.
Agreed. Seems odd to add decorative hardware when the real stuff isn’t pricey and would make them actual shutters.
Quick win project that makes the wife happy.
Yes, for sure!
How about stepping back and get a photo from a distance
Great vid, but I do have one small critique. I would have love to have seen an overall view from the standpoint from about about 25 feet or so at the end of the hanging.
Great job! My wife and I are considering almost the exact same style custom shutter and outside brick color that you chose to go with on your house.
Love the shutters..Great job..Do you think theres a market for making these for customers? ty
Where can I purchase hardware?
Where did you get the hardware for the shutters?
Ended up finding them on amazon
Where's the final establishing shot? You don't show us what the house looks like with the new shutters
I wanted to just highlight the shutter itself. This will be a series with other home improvement projects. I couldn’t show the house due to other projects happening on the front porch. The next video will show the front.
I have vinyl siding. Do I screw the screws straight threw the front into the siding? Also what screws should I use? Thanks so much!
What type of wood did you use? It doesn't seem to be treated lumber. Will it hold up to heat and weather elements if not treated? Also, did you seal stain with a product, like a deck sealer? I am very interested but was thinking to use cedar fence post because cheaper and lightweight. But they definitely won't look as nice as your wood grain. (I have never commented before, so how will I know when you respond?)
I would like to know what type of would was used as well. It would take about $40 worth of 1 x 4 cedar for me to make one shutter for my house. It would get expensive quick. Just wondering what the alternatives there are to cedar.
Looks Great :) Great Job :)
What kind of stock did you use for the shutters?
What about shutters that open and close? New sub...do you know anyone that can do his work in Brentwood ca..
Is there a reason you didn't stain the shutter inside edges?
I did on the last few. I had to go back and get those areas after I noticed it in my video. Lol. The wood is treated, so it would’ve been ok and those are under the porch. Plus you can’t see it in normal circumstances.
If you install shutters on a brick wall like in the video, would one drill into the bricks, or the mortar between the bricks? Would drilling into the brick cause cracks?
Either way. Just make sure to use a hammer drill and good bit.
What's a good paint for brick and good video on preparation?
I was hoping they would be usable.
It’s not needed here where I live, but thanks for watching.
Your links aren't working!!
Beautiful shutters are they really functional as real shutters 🤔
So these shutters are only for show? They don't do anything?
Good job.
Made identical shutters a couple years ago.
Placed an ad online selling them. Not a single person contacted me :(
People around where I live and just folks I know were interested.
When I said that I posted online, I meant local sites.
I've found that most people where I live would rather pay twice the price for half the quality as long as they can buy from a big box store or nationwide chain.
They don't want to help support local businesses.
For example...those 2x4 benches that Jay Bates made. The wood for those costs me $40.
Throw in another $10 for pockethole screws, sandpaper and glue.
The most I'll get from someone is $60 and most of the time they try to haggle me down to $50 or even $40.
I've only managed to sell 4-5 in 2 years. I've stopped trying to make a buck from building.
It's definitely not appreciated around here.
How crappy do those shutters look after 4 years?
Can you make shutters that can shut
I probably could, but didn’t need to
Would be lovely if they actually worked! They look like they do. 👍
Didn't get to see good before & after pics
Treated wood?
!Chingon
Pretty pretty... you should have made them functional!
plan glider woodworking .
You are going to have a hell of a time covering your windows with those "shutters" after you screwed them in to the brick wall like that.
Faux shutters
Better to make shutters that seal out the cold,not just protection from birds or person throwing stones. It doesn't show how to fit for hinges?! And why screw them in all corners,as that will look horrible when they're closed!!
They look beautiful, but I don’t understand why American home use shutters for decoration.
Beautiful! Do you think a girl can do this? Lol
If you are going to go through the effort of making nice shutters (which these are), and dress them up with nice hardware, why not make them functional? Maybe the customer didn't want that, but if you were building them for me, I'd want them functional. *Edit* I guess I should have read down first. Seems like there are a bunch of like minded folks here. Beautiful shutter, fantastic quality work, should have went all the way lol.
In my first work I always used Woodglut plans.
I did something like this a month ago with plans from Woodglut.
Look good but serve no function. Even worse they’re made to look like they work with hinges and other hardware
Hoooold up, so americans use shutters as a decorative?
@@dropndeal no they dont
These are not functional shutters, they do not open or close.
That"s not a shutter. That's a waste of time to put up a lame decorarion.