Basswood Traditional or Plantation Shutter Slats-16" Length
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GRP31076_2
Save time and money by building your own Traditional or Plantation Shutters using our unfinished Basswood Shutter Slats! Available in three widths and two lengths; traditional comes in 1/4" thick x 1-1/4" wide x 16" length; plantation comes in 3/8" thick x 2-1/2" or 3-1/2" wide x 16" length (lengths are nominal). All stock comes ready to paint, stain, or clear coat. Ideal for fixed or movable traditional or plantation style shutters. Basswood is a stringy hardwood. To prevent your drill bit from getting bogged down when drilling through basswood, be sure to go slow enough for your drill bit to effectively clear wood chips.
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Good product and shipped on time
I ordered a couple of shutter slats that I could not find anywhere else. All other places wanted to sell you the entire shutter, and I just needed two slats. Product was exactly what I needed and was shipped very quickly. Very happy and will use
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Could have been wider
I rebuilt a shutter from 1959, the original slats are about 1/4" wider than yours, which are, 1/4" / 1-1/4" / 16." Other than the width, they're sharp cut, smooth and uniform. The gap is barely noticeable unless one really looks.
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What is the maximum width I can build my shutters to without sagging problems if I use 3 1/2" louvers?
Any plans of offering 4 1/2 wide slats anytime soon? Is there something inherently difficult with producing 4 1/2 slats? You can get DIY jigs for slats up to 3 1/2 inches and router bits but there is nothing available for 4 1/2 that I can find...
Can the shutters be painted?
BEST ANSWER: Yes shutters can be painted, however the hardest part of building the shutters was painting them (white.) Basswood is like a sponge. When primed the grain raises and you must sand again prior to final coat.
You may wish to have shutters painted by a professional and then install.
You may wish to have shutters painted by a professional and then install.
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- WILLIAM W on Nov 10, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 22, 2016
Can the shutters be painted/stained before assembly?
BEST ANSWER: While you could prefinish all the parts and then assemble them, there are a lot of pieces to a shutter and a lot of fitment to get them right.
You could, but I wouldn’t. Once the panel is assembled and operational, you only have one panel to hang and paint/stain; not 15+ pieces. I hope that helps; it is just my opinion.
You could, but I wouldn’t. Once the panel is assembled and operational, you only have one panel to hang and paint/stain; not 15+ pieces. I hope that helps; it is just my opinion.
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- Chris on Jan 11, 2018
- Purchased on May 3, 2016
How do I determine the number of slats required for my shutters? My windows are 33 1/2 inches, and plan to use 1 1/4 slats
BEST ANSWER: The Rockler Shutter Wizard is a great tool. Read all the related documents closely before ordering. We considered ordering the longer slats so evaluated both legnths to minimize waste and then ordered a few additional slats for safety. That worked well for us. (We're halfway through building 30 shutters, multiple sized windows.)
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- Walter on Nov 7, 2019
- Purchased on May 29, 2018
Can you please tell me what the thinnest and thickest measurements are along the 2 1/2 " direction? Thank you!
BEST ANSWER: I only have experience with the 3 1/2 size shutters, so I couldn't say on the 2 1/2 size. Sorry.
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- Michael R on Apr 27, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 11, 2016
Do you sell those little staples and eye screws to attach the louvre to the dowel ?
BEST ANSWER: yes, they have every thing you need build the louver shutters.
Wish you luck
Kermit
Wish you luck
Kermit
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- Kermit Y on Aug 22, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 8, 2014
Why does Rocklers plans only allow for maximum size of 24" shutters, can I build them for my 27" window opening?
BEST ANSWER: they told me it was because a of structural integrity. When I asked for specifics, they didn't respond. So I made the assumption it was around two elements, the hinges and the joinery assumed in their tool. I worked around this by using extra hinges or longer screws and using mortise and tenon. I have some 34 inch wide windows with single door shutters that look and work great. I have no concerns with the shutter itself and time will tell on the hinges but as I just went with surface hinges, replacing and relocation isn't a big deal.
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- Samuel J on Dec 18, 2015
- Purchased on Nov 2, 2014
I see plenty of 2 1/2" plantation shutter slats, but I need to replace some chewed 2 1/4" elliptical slats. Suggestions?
BEST ANSWER: You could make multiple passes on the Rockler shutter router bit until you get the width you want.
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- Garnet R on Jul 7, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 13, 2015
Do you have any longer slats than 16"?
BEST ANSWER: http://www.rockler.com/basswood-traditional-or-plantation-shutter-slats-58-length
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- Steve Staff on Jan 20, 2016
How can I build a frame work that will slip into my finished window and cover where the trim work used to be? Would the shutter close into the 1/4 over lap on each side of the window or would I add a stop to the frame? This way I could finish the shutter assy totally including stain and varnish and just insert it into the finished window opening. It would make life so much easier as I could confine myself to the shop with the finished window opening and no need to go back and forth into the house for each window. Thanks in advance for any clues you can give me.
Jim
Jim
BEST ANSWER: I built a standalone frame including trim that slips into the window hole opening. Attach the shutter frame to this standalone frame with hinges ... I prefer the ones with removable pins. You can build each frame in your shop. I attached each standalone frame to the window hole that it goes into with a few wood screws in a countersunk hole to hide the screws. You could even plug the countersunk holes if you like. I finished the trim around the standalone frame with some caulking. You'll never get the trim to look perfect against the wall.
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- Patrick C on Dec 18, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 16, 2015
What is the weight of each of the basswood 58"shutter?
BEST ANSWER: 2-1/2"x16" weighs 3oz. 2-1/2"x58" weighs 10.875 ozs. Hope this helps. Thanks Steve
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- Steve F on Apr 29, 2015
- Purchased on Oct 10, 2014
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