Making Lap Siding

Tighten the chuck firmly to secure the bit.

Making lap siding.

How to make your own clap board siding step 1. Choose straight 3 4 inch thick lumber that is free from open knots splits and checking. That way when you install the boards you re left with a 1 4 in. How to make siding from rough sawn lumber.

Another option for making shiplap yourself is to use a shiplap router bit set. Cut the boards to the right length and give them a coat of wood preservative. Lap siding is extremely popular with several varieties of lap siding available. In this video i demonstrate how to make your own shiplap it suits well for the farmhouse rustic style of decorating.

Unplug the router loosen the chuck and insert the rabbet bit. The rustic charm of 1 inch rough. The boards are fitted vertically on he walls. There should be a gap of about 1 2 an inch between the boards.

How to make shiplap siding 1. The siding on the house shown is a lap siding. Rough sawn lumber is a traditional siding material that remains a practical and affordable option for modern homeowners. 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.

For standard 3 4 inch planking. The materials also come in several grades and the grade of the siding shown is select knotty first step in horizontal installation of the lap siding shown begins with the bottom course with the channel facing up. Adjust the depth of the bit to slightly more than half the thickness of the planking. To make a more traditional shiplap joint simply cut one rabbet at 1 2 in.