Making Lap Siding

Adjust the depth of the bit to slightly more than half the thickness of the planking.

Making lap siding.

Place a piece of planking face. 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. That way when you install the boards you re left with a 1 4 in. Rough sawn lumber is a traditional siding material that remains a practical and affordable option for modern homeowners.

There should be a gap of about 1 2 an inch between the boards. How to make your own clap board siding step 1. The boards are fitted vertically on he walls. Choose straight 3 4 inch thick lumber that is free from open knots splits and checking.

For standard 3 4 inch planking. The rustic charm of 1 inch rough. Lap siding is extremely popular with several varieties of lap siding available. Tighten the chuck firmly to secure the bit.

Wide and the other at 3 4 in. Once the battens are securely on your house you can then start to fit the boards. Cut the boards to the right length and give them a coat of wood preservative. The siding on the house shown is a lap siding.

Another option for making shiplap yourself is to use a shiplap router bit set. 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. To make a more traditional shiplap joint simply cut one rabbet at 1 2 in. In this video i demonstrate how to make your own shiplap it suits well for the farmhouse rustic style of decorating.