Louver Jig

**mike wacker** · 10-19-2009, 7:06 PM

Buddy of mine just asked me if I could make a custom louvered door (like window shutters) to replace one that got "busted" on his boat. So, any ideas where to buy or how to build a jig to route all those repeatatve slots?

**Troy Donson** · 10-19-2009, 8:38 PM

Hey Mike, Check the New Yankee Workshp for the Plantation Shutters - Item #0602 DVD. They should have all the plans for the jigs needed to make the louvers for your door project.

hope that helps,

Troy

**Fred Voorhees** · 10-19-2009, 8:38 PM

If the louvers don't need to be operable, Norm Abram has a jig on his website that you can build and make shutters with. I built it years ago and still have it lying around waiting for another turn to shine.

**mike wacker** · 10-19-2009, 10:19 PM

Thanks to both of you. Any hint as to where to find the non-operable jig on NYW site?

**Jamie Buxton** · 10-19-2009, 10:41 PM

You can use SMC's Search function to find threads with descriptions of several different louver jigs.

**John Gornall** · 10-19-2009, 11:15 PM

The Leigh FMT has accessory guides for cutting 45 degree louver slots.

**Earl Kelly** · 10-19-2009, 11:19 PM

Mike,

I made a jig yrs ago for some louver doors on a home office. I used the drill press and drilled indexed holes approx 1/2" apart and about 15-20" long on a 3/4" ply panel. I then made a holder/jig to fit my router and drilled and inserted thru dowels to locate the holder. Also the holder was set at about 30 or 45 degrees, I forget which.

I used a plunge router with a 3/8" bit, cut one mortise and move to the next set of holes and cut again. It goes pretty fast after you get the hang of it.

If I don't have it stored in the barn, I'll see if I can take a pic for you.

Earl