Making Lap Siding

That way when you install the boards you re left with a 1 4 in.

Making lap siding.

For standard 3 4 inch planking. Unplug the router loosen the chuck and insert the rabbet bit. Once the battens are securely on your house you can then start to fit the boards. The siding on the house shown is a lap siding.

In this video i demonstrate how to make your own shiplap it suits well for the farmhouse rustic style of decorating. Another option for making shiplap yourself is to use a shiplap router bit set. The boards are fitted vertically on he walls. How to make your own clap board siding step 1.

Set your table saw blade as high as it will go at a 15 degree angle for 1 by 6 lumber or 10 degrees for 1 by 8. To make a more traditional shiplap joint simply cut one rabbet at 1 2 in. Tighten the chuck firmly to secure the bit. How to make siding from rough sawn lumber.

Wide and the other at 3 4 in. Rough sawn lumber is a traditional siding material that remains a practical and affordable option for modern homeowners. Place a piece of planking face. Cut the boards to the right length and give them a coat of wood preservative.

Adjust the depth of the bit to slightly more than half the thickness of the planking. How to make shiplap siding 1. There should be a gap of about 1 2 an inch between the boards. The rustic charm of 1 inch rough.