Custom built latice

[Randy Walker]

Custom built latice

Thought that I would share something that I have been working on for a few weeks. This is custom made lattice for a restaurant. I bought redwood 2x6s and planed then to 1.25” thick. Then I built a fixture to gang route the half moon shapes on each side. Next I cut the 2x6s down to 7/16” slats and routed half lap joints in each space between the half moons. With help the slats were laid out at a 45 degree angle on a large table then glued and nailed with a 23 gauge nails at every joint. After assembly the panels were cut to size then fitted into redwood frames. In total 43 panels were built using over 2500 ½” 23 gauge nails and just over a gallon of glue.

Randy Walker

[Lex Boegen]

That's a nice design. It's interesting how a slight scallop really changes the look. How did you control the spacing between the scallops and half-laps?

[Randy Walker]

Hi Lex
The process was pretty straight forward. I built a spacing fixture from plywood that held 6, 2x6s, and a bridge that held the router. I set the depth of the router bit and simply pushed it across the bridge then moved the bridge to the next space. After I completed one side I turned the boards over and routed the other side.
Here are some pictures to help explain the process.

Randy Walker

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