SAIL SHUTTERS

Back

These photos, taken in December 2000, show the stages that were needed to create a shutter. Many thanks to the willing trust members, who agreed to be photographed:

The shutter frames have been made by Derek.  The iron casting was done by Canlin Foundry, Langley Mill.

 

The canvas is cut to size. 

 

The canvas edges are neatened prior to being stitched to the shutter. 

The canvas is stitched to the shutter on the three metal sides. Vera (left) and Fred (right) are featured here stitching the canvas to the frame.

This picture features Joyce (left) and Paul (right).

The lower edge of the canvas is tacked to the wood with copper nails.

The finished sails are then stored ready to be painted with white "lead" paint.

There are a total of 21 shutters to each sail giving 126 in all. 134 shutters will be made, leaving 8 spare.

To view the list of sponsors click here.