How to mount vertical movable/twistable slats/upright timber oregon lengths?

[jimbarry41]

Howdy, has anyone got ideas to mount vertical movable/twistable slats/upright timber oregon lengths. The instagram video ive screenshotted is the only thing of its type i've seen and its in Brazil...can't find any info. Who has an idea...prefrebly without building a frame. I've seen rivets used as pivot points but a frame was needed to keep it together.

TIA!!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7ANui4OyaA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

[jimbarry41]

I think I have found the simplest solution!!

Spring loaded bi-fold door pins!!!

 

 

[jimbarry41]

 

[jimbarry41]

I've added to the idea to make it very easy!  Im using these guys to mount the bottom of the slat. I just need a hole bigger than the pin to if freely rotates. Then use the spring loaded bi-fold pins to secure at the top.

Thanks to Noyade for the OG idea to use the connector cam pins in the plan too!~

[JacobZ]

Hi @jimbarry41,

That's honestly a fantastic solution, thank you for sharing it and thank you @Noyade for the inspiration.

Please keep us updated on how you go, I'm very excited to see the end product and how your solution goes.

Jacob

[Noyade]

I too look forward to seeing the finished product @jimbarry41 👍

One concern I had at the beginning was spacing - it would have to be perfect top and bottom? And the thicker the slats, would mean larger gaps between them when closed?

Cheers.

[jimbarry41]

Howdy! Well it's taken me awhile but im almost finished the "Twistable timber slat project"!

Pretty happy with it!

[JacobZ]

Hi @jimbarry41,

Thank you for sharing the update on your project.

It's come up a treat, you've done a great job that's added a very unique and functional feature to your home.

I can't tell from the photos, but have you put an oil on them?

If not, I think they'd look brilliant with a coat of Gilly's 100% Pure Tung Oil to protect and bring out the natural beauty of the timber.

Just a thought.

Regardless, congratulations on a successful project.

Jacob

[Dave-1]

Afternoon @jimbarry41 

They look great! How close are they to each other tolerance wise when theyare closed? 

Id be happy with it also

Dave