Wood Venetian Blinds

[themistress666]

I have just purchased some Dark Oak Venetian Blinds, but they are slightly too wide for my windows, the next size down was too small.

Can anyone give me advice on the best tool to use to trim them down? ie: jigsaw, or manual plain old handsaw? Also for the metal fittings at the top, same saw? different saw?

I want to get this right as they were darn expensive and they will look great once fitted!

 

[masona]

Just done mine in the kitchen and I found it best to use a junior hacksaw by taking your time and I taped all the slats (right word ?) altogether and did it in one goes. A jigsaw will do a lot of damage and a bigger hacksaw just get jammed. A job you cannot afford to rush.

 

[themistress666]

Great stuff! Thanks!

 

[JamesG]

I was going to ask the same question so this has also helped me, thanks!!

On the subject of wooden venetian blinds where is the best place to purchase these? I've looked in Ikea, B&Q and few other local shops but I wondered if there was somewhere quite obvious that I had missed?

James

 

[masona]

Got mine in Argos !