tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25028240491587184672024-02-06T18:37:57.535-08:00DIY Sliding Sash WindowsLooking for information and details on how to build your own Box sash windows? So was I. Intend the blog to build in to the resource I was looking for. I'll be recording the build of my first window and attempting to give some useful details. I might even publish complete plans when I've proved the design. Comment and let me know if you'd like any specific details or you can think of easier ways of doing things.Andy iDoStuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09604966138985182061noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502824049158718467.post-71279310054379948322010-05-14T06:10:00.000-07:002010-05-14T06:42:24.510-07:00Some Progress on the Sash Window PlansMy Appologies if you're waiting for progress on the plans for the sash windows. I've been distracted yet again, slowing me down but now I'm back on to it.<br /><div></div><div>I've just completed a short <a href="http://www.idostuff.co.uk/sections/DIY/Sash%20Windows/Sash%20History%201.html">analysis of the historical influences on the design of sash windows</a>. Its the kind of background that helps shape some of the detail decisions I've had to make.</div><div> </div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 529px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 193px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.idostuff.co.uk/Images/Windows/sash%20window%20montage.jpg" /><br /><div>If you're interested to see where I'm coming from <a href="http://www.idostuff.co.uk/sections/DIY/Sash%20Windows/Sash%20History%201.html">have a look here</a>.</div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div>Feel free to leave me comments, knowing folks are interested helps me focus. </div><div></div><div></div><div>And, if you're up to speed with all this tinterweb stuff, the more who are keen, the more pressure on me to get cracking.<br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br /><a class="addthis_button" href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&username=xa-4bed3d3f37b84827"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px" alt="Bookmark and Share" src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" width="125" height="16" /></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=xa-4bed3d3f37b84827"></script><br /><br /><br />or share it from the <a href="http://www.idostuff.co.uk/sections/DIY/Sash%20Windows/Sash%20History%201.html">web page </a></div><div></div><div></div><div>Cheers, Andy<br /><!-- AddThis Button END --></div>Andy iDoStuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09604966138985182061noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502824049158718467.post-37774602672832410522009-11-23T14:21:00.000-08:002009-11-23T14:36:33.723-08:00Beginners Guide to Buying and Preparing TimberIn answer to one of the questions I've been asked, here's a Guide to buying Timber and preparing it for woodworking, carpentry and joinery.<br /><br />It's written for a beginner like I was but it covers everthing that confused me at the time.<br /><br />What's redwood U/S?<br />How to buy the right wood for the job?<br />How long do I acclimatise it for?<br /><br />If you're starting out on a project like making your own windows it could well be worth reading.<br /><br /><guide,><a href="http://www.idostuff.co.uk/sections/DIY/Beginners%20Guide%20to%20Wood.html">How to, Beginners Guide to Buying and Preparing Timber<br /></a><br />Hope its useful.Andy iDoStuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09604966138985182061noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502824049158718467.post-40099284808371336202009-10-30T10:45:00.000-07:002010-07-16T02:26:49.648-07:00Box Sliding Sash Window Plans and Construction detailsThe first of my box sliding sash windows has now been installed for 10 months. It's still looking good and functioning well. The seals are keeping it <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">draught</span> proofed, there are no signs of any joint movement or wear and the double glazed units are performing as they should.<br /><br />The only slight problem has been a sash cord stretching so one of the weight touches the bottom of box. I just need to move the knot up a bit.<br /><br /><strong>Details and Construction of DG Timber Box Sliding Sash Window plans to Download?</strong><br /><br />It's now on my list to build the rest. Before I do, I will review the construction details and amend the plans if I can think of any better ways to do things. I'll write up and draw all the construction details, including measurements and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">installation</span>. I'll also detail the manufacturing using basic workshop tools.<br /><br />I plan to make all the details available as an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">ebook</span>, available for a small charge. If you are interested please leave a comment to give me the motivation to crack on.<br /><br />The sums seem to add up if you have the knowledge, skills and time. A bespoke bought window would cost <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">around</span> £1000 each and a home made window around £300. I've justified <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">equipping</span> my workshop/garage with part of the savings I'll be making. If I could have bought the plans a year ago I would have.<br /><br />Let me know what you think.Andy iDoStuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09604966138985182061noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502824049158718467.post-67159389700739395472009-09-24T07:50:00.000-07:002009-09-24T08:09:26.874-07:00Sash Weight pocket cutting<div>I've just been having a conversation on a forum about the best way to cut out the pockets for the weights. A specialist chisel was mentioned but most folks make saw cut. I ground down an old chisel and did a quick test. <div></div><div>Here's the result..</div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 371px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385049443185076578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdInzHdRfV-xxVkmSMksxcINA6-EZJ8IRnHA4S9DEQHVCXTfZE5WMQXkxOA26fqgixOTxSsFA4F4aLc20CLjrvWy1yqDraKQbtw2dhvzFuL_9Ngog31YTWdNXGPlrkOX5KVC2H3i6h054/s400/9201+Weight+pocket+chisel.jpg" /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385049434677239426" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nZ5GzKBIja4/SruJ7fva3oI/AAAAAAAAAuI/yyflJyCFCZQ/s400/9202+Weight+pocket+cutout.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385049422957287890" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nZ5GzKBIja4/SruJ60FKmdI/AAAAAAAAAuA/jqd5cuQf9k0/s400/9200+Weight+pocket+cut.jpg" /><br />I'll try a slightly thinner blade and witha bit of practice it will be real time saver.<br /><br /><div>The problem I originally had can be seen here <a href="http://slidingsash.blogspot.com/2008/11/big-mistake.html">http://slidingsash.blogspot.com/2008/11/big-mistake.html</a></div></div>Andy iDoStuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09604966138985182061noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502824049158718467.post-57182183649620472092009-01-02T11:19:00.000-08:002009-01-02T11:34:20.381-08:00Window ONE Fitted and Working well<div><div>So the first window is fitted and working <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">nicely</span>. A few glitches and mistakes along the way, all part of the learning process. I'm chuffed with the result and so is Wendy.</div><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286778898415949922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 294px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLXks3pMGKQ2BTXk6KM-n6oW4-E5L8261Zs146iwZiuZ5d5p_FHTvZBsZI-2iFvobePmWNRTnlqDfVftV2wzRzkSfCwBjYlznm2SnjbgNirjPke8wHgkWUQ-BuM7iO234_snbsaWhT4tE/s400/9135+outside+fitted.jpg" border="0" /></div></div><br /><p>Apart from top of the outside lining being too close to the brick arch. I think the proportion work well.</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286779668964320466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4knvsnphpZJYKLPXAIA83HpEXvUbAEzal-7y46N1Ty8MgwDMiM6AvFkYxNZVnwcsbgrir_qIYgaip-xCxl2NWK6oh4X9eDVpuLlKc45NGhOMh8Kcp4h_G23722lZ41v_lvI01rRQxwtk/s400/9132+inside+fitted.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p>Inside it looks great and the double glazing doesn't distract at all. </p><p>I'll be re-working some of the design details with the benefit of hindsight. I'll also be monitoring the performance of this one for few months to see if there s anything else that can be tweaked.</p><p>My intention is then to detail the design and plans fully. Check everything by building the others. Then if all goes well making the plans available to purchase as an e-book or what ever they are called.</p><p>If anyone is interested email me or leave a comment any feedback will be <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">gratefully</span> received. </p>Andy iDoStuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09604966138985182061noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502824049158718467.post-29079739981208677332009-01-02T11:01:00.000-08:002009-01-02T11:19:20.394-08:00Fitting the sashes<div><div><div><div>I was glad I had practiced this as time was running out, it was getting colder and I just heard the weather <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">forecast</span> for up to 60 mph winds and heavy rain.</div><br /><div>The cords feed over the pulleys and then the top sash is lifted so the weight can be attached.</div><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286774550169420930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtyHhFY8eHoqfttkoewmNnsyf_AnBN2x2p_W-Na_ic8YzDihni-OGVNpVjRkR9Cs2-va0LhKg6zP4tKUaiZMCW7uRY0Jf4AwHSU7TDAbXwvxp-FOyKyq2LDKbASUQoF5KbNE-dMxAQ60A/s400/9130+propped+top+sash.jpg" border="0" /></div></div><br /><br /><p>The Lead weights first as they have a hole running all the way through then the iron weight tied on so so it just clears the bottom of the box.</p><p>The parting bead can then be driven in. I had <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">pre</span>-painted these and it was a good tight fit. May be too tight if I ever have to remove them.</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286775753905690914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 272px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhbahpMrNkXNnE5nK-VOuTg1Yg3YszLtt4eAFtr-AZDm2s4qhLuW7S0ipPCAFwO6jAMeyedrVEif1XgJwA8ZNF8xIsSfny_YrA5YPK88AAZK_dZregK-JNJOvl38LWJL4JEN25en7lbKI/s400/9130+parting+bead.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p>The bottom sash goes in exactly like the top sash. Just in time as the rain started coming down.<br /></p><p></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286776407885580978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nZ5GzKBIja4/SV5nIebvirI/AAAAAAAAAfg/BwC5pVjCvc8/s400/9130+both+sashes+in.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p>Next day I fitted the pocket covers and Staff beads. Then another few days latter I finish it off with some architrave.</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286777556405519490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSHm-MXopxKTPYXmY9mYRbVseCJEi5FKEDFoqrhID7DT4LG8tnZNNZkiPK3Up7AphdvyqYtsWcJxaZVA5UrNqhID_pd7i7mgo5pNWVXI_h9Pq0pulOk4D42Z4ngglnGSb0QsjlGJT7QGM/s400/9133+inside+staffs.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p></p></div></div>Andy iDoStuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09604966138985182061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502824049158718467.post-7298200952579138912009-01-02T10:49:00.000-08:002009-01-02T11:01:18.512-08:00Fitting the New Frame<div><div>The frame eventually jiggled in quite nicely.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286771162398866130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9nXhHOMUOtjeSMR0xaKxQizdzZ6JJHMnhYFpwQgv2fSdj_ig82VbEnAu1s4zIXQaE23ZBD6Bx2nXRcHzhTFHACZQIpX0ODR1s6i2cJdvquX6FUDzQby_ymne2QX7GYlEr5Rp2_ieawGI/s400/9127+Fitted+frame.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div>To lift the frame up from the stone <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">cill</span> I fitted a piece of squashed copper pipe under it. This went to about 35mm of the front edge. Just behind the drip groove. I sealed it with silicone later on. The idea behind this came after seeing Zinc strips under old window allowing the timber window to move with expansion and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">contraction</span> whilst maintaining a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">seal</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">upstand</span> on the stone <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">cill</span>.</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286772737528739490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifjDqZzDGZqWhYPI1oc2z4oOmRSnC6-TeOg4bhG4GSbtZL8e00yl5eWbC1WKFExgmcQFqZTnCU85YtrRVYQG45_9rzoEeIzrABA16vcMI2H9KZn6jgAVh7DD061pQqAiVT7KKvhXUblYw/s400/9128+copper+lift+strip.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>The whole frame is held in with four screws fitted at angles through the each corner into the brick work.</div></div>Andy iDoStuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09604966138985182061noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502824049158718467.post-19093781531218293602009-01-02T10:40:00.000-08:002009-01-02T10:51:33.684-08:00Taking the old window outWith a full day allocated for the job and assistance from Dave on hand we went past the point of no return and ripped the old window out.<br /><br />Leaving us with the reveal looking like this.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286768900644752914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEa9GnZvvS-G6HdDL-1_zL6V6lOi5X_X1kkF867oyI_qxK6DNlwVdtq5eQibR0zvm3-z0BVoIKsn4wKEh8SyWBAWUyi9iLGXTxRHAL06_yfbr7cI69eTcxwJkxPrcmFw0gqWg7W8o_EN4/s400/9122+reveal+1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286769109669316994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdUIBqtIkLlSTDJsW56CYWprbDTABzhXy3DAEz_2UQgO2PWss1SJi0L2iJsSGjL6YZYZt4zbAryo0mbNylQkByfvMl7Bq6l3veV639i4uCzX9RmZq2_yIeWTSrYYj1Wh8pa87YSZYlX6s/s400/9123+reveal+2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286769255688769474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nZ5GzKBIja4/SV5goKbJD8I/AAAAAAAAAew/npYZjXgYYqY/s400/9124+reveal+3.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>After about an hour <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">chiseling</span> the brick work to get rid of the high spots the frame would just <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">squeeze</span> in.</p><p></p>Andy iDoStuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09604966138985182061noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502824049158718467.post-45693019196462544972009-01-02T10:34:00.000-08:002009-01-02T10:40:22.221-08:00Trimming it down<div><br /></div><br /><div>It was going to be tight fit. To give me an extra 6mm on the width I took the cover off one of the weight boxes, planed the rebate off and fitted some breathable membrane (roofing felt) on instead.</div><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286767362845598546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nZ5GzKBIja4/SV5e5_CKY1I/AAAAAAAAAeQ/jtsJrYQ5tnA/s400/9125+width+adjustment.jpg" border="0" />The top needed trimming as well. It's designed to allow for a bit trimming but I ended up having to trim more than I'd planned for.</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286767962425414466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPcELJIxSgkeSYMJrk5V8e-w4VpeZ-AVeTJm-qHgEQIGB8D-3jySPgAYrWai0waAx3nRMh6JXiX1zyKcDY-rWcAwicFTER9Mak39p7THFQ_-l06Keiw02qEIY5xgQUBxGSbsegezwMJ6U/s400/9126+height+adjustment.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p><br /></p><br /><div></div>Andy iDoStuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09604966138985182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502824049158718467.post-25936969572582182452009-01-02T10:20:00.000-08:002009-01-02T10:33:07.159-08:00Then It Went HORRIBLY WRONGI <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">nearly</span> cried after I just checked the size of the old window to see how much plaster I'd have to take off.<br /><br /><br />The new window was too small, how can that be? what went wrong? How could I possibly recover from this.<br /><br /><br />I tracked the problem to the spreadsheet I had done to work out the dimensions. I found I had subtracted the size of the outer lining lining lip instead of adding it, resulting in the window being 80mm too narrow and 40m too short. OH S*#T.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />After I'd calmed down I checked the other window sizes and Lady Luck came to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">visit</span>. It should fit in one of the other rooms. A tight fit and a little too high but workable. Phew!<br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286765681836968402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiMQcQE8gzzn_jJ8sNEuU3hSycR7oqKooPS0O_9c27vA2IQcgQkUbFk3Vyvsuo5XSVb_uNFHXl5ZcTQIYdbtuV5nUCQh4AINmCnFro5VWrTZDGgqa0AfzWUX_X2ic-c6BSyd_qnRM7C3M/s400/9121+Itll+fit.jpg" border="0" />I did a little investigating with a crow bar to get the exact sizes of the brick work.</p><p><br /></p>Andy iDoStuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09604966138985182061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502824049158718467.post-51603225393650314302009-01-02T09:31:00.000-08:002009-01-02T10:33:45.049-08:00Getting ready to install<div><div>With the new lead weights collected I was ready for installation - Almost.</div><div><br /><div>The Lead bought in one meter lengths need cutting down to the right size. The circular saw cuts it nicely. I also cleaned up and painted another 4 iron weights.</div><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286752490305885506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQqI1IIztiXepXfJW2vLZakGS5OaMtCMAbfDLD8owZD61opdlJybv22r8jDfYAPnwKkXYjyulmfoL9JLkPRjmpcaGBsg3w2LiwwPGzBH0ZccSXplEN4ftLnAqjIQsv62OXZdVcvnBbRDc/s400/9118+new+weights.jpg" border="0" /></div></div><br /><p>The weights dividers fitted in...<br /></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286760626140653474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy6lHyz65fvwu9odJqii9hEgq5o4cubEGl96zX-e21AE_IzznfSSiSdB07FX5Z59Tn7gqZrmZRzamHCGdummdmWHxavi2M4GWyRLvH7N7q8leShiOaMfUHzCvxDP3Qi_mYIxjibChI-RU/s400/9119+weights+divider.jpg" border="0" />And the back of the weight boxes fitted. Made from 6mm ply.</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286761162338091986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCKUeAvFPVRbTKqljqNrY55VofXLXIYNeaAmnIpq9helWPFazQujfLyB7millzsgxg5ORBEJznJHDa0ca8aHl6T3jcp9YHa2LLK3vaFAzdfc-NdkNPq3U6Lq-Pw0RpBdtgBN4ppo-dxz8/s400/9117+box+back.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><p>I then did a trial fitting of one sash to make sure the weight would fit and to practice the procedure. To do this I fitted the cords using 25mm no.6 screws, 4 off on each cord.</p><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286761940315872258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nZ5GzKBIja4/SV5Z-WiVHAI/AAAAAAAAAd4/aoF0kl_MtTE/s400/91191+cord+fitting.jpg" border="0" />With everything ready it was time to start ripping out the old window.<br /></p><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286762681131007650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nZ5GzKBIja4/SV5apeSa_qI/AAAAAAAAAeA/x-cebvUoVvY/s400/9120+wrong+window.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><p></p></div>Andy iDoStuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09604966138985182061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502824049158718467.post-50377327953556632232008-12-10T03:36:00.000-08:002008-12-10T03:44:17.165-08:00Finished PaintingIt's taken me near enough a week to finish painting the sashes. I can only do one side at a time, it takes at least 24 hrs to dry and its had an additional 3 coats. I'm now happy with the finish.<br /><br />I'm not certain about the putty used to fill the screw holes, it had skinned over but was still soft underneath. As a result sanding it flat wasn't very practical. However I got them fairly flat and it's something I can redo after the window is fitted.<br /><br />When the lead arrives, I'll be ready to fit it. It's going to be tight getting it done before Christmas!Andy iDoStuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09604966138985182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502824049158718467.post-27698938853976845372008-12-10T03:11:00.000-08:002008-12-10T03:36:10.522-08:00Weight built up - slight problemDam - worth a try on to plan B<br /><br /><br /><br />I cleaned up eight of the cast iron weights and gave them a coat of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">hammerite</span></span>. After much thinking about ways of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">connecting</span></span> them, articulated so I could feed them in pairs into the pockets, I came up with this solution.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278118957386606082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2LmDKlFd7O6349ZQsAWuZIvdui4LylPyy2DHlLTRnqHqZE6jTetNzCw-DOjo8s18rexK5ffBA7z3O0i3UTrdM9wZkt4oW5-6nm86LVPBRmbzZTWn075xW_p21tRK2Q76Gj1LQ63q2byw/s400/9116+weight+built+up.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><p>A length of stainless steel cable loops through the hole in the top weight down to the second weight. Both ends are clamped <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">using</span> a 12mm bolt with 2 holes drilled through, a washer and nut.</p><p>I had to keep the total length, after re-measuring, within 750mm to get full movement of the sashes. I just managed this, but realised I'd have to be really accurate <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">tying</span> it on to the sash cord. </p><p>I had calculated the weight of the sashes and set about adding squashed lead pipe to make up the weight. Easy enough to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">wind</span> around but it took ages to mange to solder tack the spiral together. It was a cold night and iron took the heat away. </p><p>Disaster - I checked actual weight of the sashes using bathroom scales and I was short by 2kg on the made-up weights. More procrastination, I couldn't add enough extra weight without either increasing the width, or adding to the length. So it was back to the calculator and Plan B.</p><p>I'll use one cast iron weight and one proper (bought) lead weight. So not a total <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">catastrophe</span> as using the iron will reduce the lead I need to buy by half. I also think the ones I've made up will suit one of the slightly narrower window.</p><p>I've now ordered the lead and will be picking it up next week.</p><p></p>Andy iDoStuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09604966138985182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502824049158718467.post-32876786754154083412008-12-05T07:56:00.000-08:002008-12-05T08:07:03.886-08:00Shiny bits-hardware , note on paintAfter another coat, Its not as glossy as the previous. I'm wondering if I laid it on too thick, I'll make sure I go really thin on the sashes and see what <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">difference</span> it makes.<br /><br />But it's good enough, especially as the inside parts will have a final coat after its all fitted.<br /><br />To free up some space in the front room, with Christmas coming and trees going up, I fitted the pulleys. A good tap in fit. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">mmm</span> shiny bits. Now its residing on the landing.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276337139404689714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi55S5VHARbXIYEHMm4ZKDHrCsSUUBSoL8H1Q_2LjThAMTTtbBf3rCJKxcdLp1Ro5W72PAVCfRwRRnKPeT8IcfmcHTSaIU8tnnzjTeyOggwKZ-HhgCz4aCJ1AomMW79xhk-YgJyFrlSMSM/s400/9115+shiny+bits.jpg" border="0" /><br />I've now got the sashes to paint and weight to sort out. Maybe I'll finish for Christmas?Andy iDoStuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09604966138985182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502824049158718467.post-18514933131906980052008-12-05T06:47:00.000-08:002008-12-05T08:17:28.575-08:00Glazing the sashesThis is the interface between old joinery with up to date <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">fenstration</span> (glazing)<br /><br /><div>I picked up the Double Glazed, after a slight delay - I've ended up with two <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">toughened</span> units for the price of one. On close inspection the two panes of glass aren't perfectly aligned and the edge spacer, being a flexible foam, isn't perfectly straight. I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">don't</span> know what tolerances are usual so I'm not going to gripe about it. The edges are sealed with a hot melt black, slightly tacky stuff. This is uneven on the edges of the glass and compound the slight miss alignment of the two pieces. For the other windows I'll ask if they will pay a little more <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">attention</span> to this.</div><div></div><div>The sealed units fit in the sashes, resting on 5mm deep bridge packers to maintain ventilation <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">around</span> all the edges This should prevent any moisture from attacking the edge <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">sealant</span>.<br /><br /></div><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276322217900534258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDIfTV3GopX2Naqco3YCbolv0V7otDCv7WO7WWhQVlJRbk6Gs7kRkgrESj1KSY2tmjuHWJlcSjfpbP7d297mm9jKiM2fGEeswyxbqiUMsOmtLXyQW4-mskINkznZPjoerf07J8sH_Tp4c/s400/9111+bridge+spacers.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>The packers I bought are 24mm, the rebate is 28mm so I cut little tabs in edges so the packers will sit in the middle.<br /></div><div>I'd ordered the units 10mm under the sash rebate sizes. The sashes are about +/- 0.5mm and the glazing (due to the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">misalignment</span> and edge seal build up) are about <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">up to</span> + 1.5. So I had to sand down some of the packers to get neat tight fit without <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">distorting</span> the timber of the sash.</div><br /><div>Next the adhesive backed <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">EPDM</span> seals are fitted.</div><br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276324084051166802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKs8j4vzXeiFnqTHTK8xiISbhqlQFM0dkDSMxTmCinKvhDx8UIioiBVtAtB5PNz4qKD_M7AVftKe_btYATbcjlUrsknkJHUGvZKv3k0crkpRPLcbmxjx5TY81Fx4T4tECytMGc5fKpANQ/s400/9112+seals.jpg" border="0" /><br />The bottom seals extend <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">horizontally</span> and the side pieces end butt up to them.<br /><br />After tinkering with all packers I was happy to screw the beading/clamp on.<br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276324992034837842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBAYxoxBLHNqsFWd-CupH2TiMhzwuCe2O8zNSXx7cUSXLjv1YbiVjBsmOQdNx3KMsQi46gEQeciBtVcYwUg85GZ9KvjKoXnMbAx-LZ_i16NCwCrRW5OuiT4gDRDASYAmRdAgHIH8n_82M/s400/9113+screwed+sash.jpg" border="0" />Note: I had counter bored the holes a few mm to much, the head sank a bit more than I expected.</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276325616234988770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8CwbrQwTF4at0crok6OGl1lWkuD5ZPP1QzwRMPXsxbzdOckQ0XH5FMghL1VItVDfGDIZSX8GuAQgAyTh9EtkQUypgVJAC6PIMKF1OVzaPMqLdE4ORw4Cv2GJuUYFWBBE1CXCQ8J8QhWg/s400/9114+comp+sash.jpg" border="0" /><br />I'm generally happy with the result. The glass held firmly, the seals are well compressed, it looks neat and nothing like a plastic <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">DG</span> window.<br /><br />The only thing that bugs me is all the screw holes that need filling. It does mean I can dissemble the sashes if or when the units eventually fail. However I keep pondering if there could be a more <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">elegant</span> solution, possibly using the mechanical <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">strength</span> of the actual units ????<br /><br />Last bit of glazing is to put a bead of silicone around. I choose only to do the outside, I'll wait and see if there is any need to do the inside. In the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">spirit</span> of experimentation I did one with no masking, point proved, I can't gun and tool neatly without have to scrape loads off the glass and frame. The other one I spent 5 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">mins</span> masking up and did a much neater job.<br /><br />USE : Low modulus - Natural cure , this is flexible, and doesn't have the solvents that react badly with Sealed units and glass coatings.<br /><br />The stuff I found is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">labeled</span> as a frame <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">sealant</span>, not glazing <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">sealant</span>.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276330309210092946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJh4DA52qp0e1SCLtxw4665tNptF0YurcuYXNRHEWZVyCakMrFCa69qU00Xlq6HBp_IVRrWMWM62VlcJPPN0ky_NXEpkfHXS0mfbm6l2mMo-C4TLsXIhww1rnzohCB_QI0N-oGD7SlEVg/s400/9114+silicone.jpg" border="0" />This pic shows the silicone with a layer of paint on it. Can also see the silicone bead doesn't fill the flat on top of the bevel.<br /><br />Note: Consider adjusting the design bevel. Reducing the flat and the over-all sash thickness. </p><p>Also prior to painting I've filled the screw hole with linseed putty. I'm not sure about this but it's reccomended by the paint manufacturer so I'm trying it.</p><p><br /><br /><br /><br /> </p><div></div>Andy iDoStuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09604966138985182061noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502824049158718467.post-22285716307492661542008-12-01T06:43:00.000-08:002008-12-01T06:53:55.740-08:00Weights - cheap option<div><div>I was ready to order the lead but had a quick look on ebay. I found an auction on with 24 hrs to go for an assortment of 10 cast iron weights, for pick up close to home. So I put a bid in and won for £2.50 - what a bargin. He had a load more when I went to collect so bought the lot for £20.</div><br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274833417114614658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDZuc_oLjhFGSMzIdRJcm1-Zp2AyhQMYu0EYwICtN_2C4TNRwk-VfeZgXNkC3LlGCRKl9s-J0dJfwUrdx7hwQOkgUvQYZaOd8UuCQ9k8eBUa37oYccXM3UqiYLKOgsxVReITNwTawzLU8/s400/9109+weights.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>It will not be a perfect solution as the weights are oly about the right size for single glazing. I've worked out that if the weights are less than 800mm I'll get full movement of the sashes. So I can hang one under another and wrap some scrap lead pipe around them to get enough mass.</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274834754752386914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 336px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nZ5GzKBIja4/STP6Qx3ml2I/AAAAAAAAAcQ/7lH-YCcGv0Q/s400/9110+weights+one.jpg" border="0" />If this works out I'll have saved about £300.<br /><div></div></div>Andy iDoStuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09604966138985182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502824049158718467.post-76381871437129400832008-12-01T06:19:00.000-08:002008-12-01T06:43:28.637-08:00Linseed Oil painting<div><div> </div><div>The main drawback with linseed oil paints seems to be the drying time required. 24 hours at 20 -25 degrees centigrade. With the weather as it is this means I've <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">abandened</span> the workshop and taken over the front room.</div><br /><div>The first coat is of raw linseed oil, applied hot, 60deg. I decanted some in to tin and warmed it with a hot air gun, it only takes a couple of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">mins</span> to get it up to temperature. It's brushed in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">vigerously</span> in a thin coat. I ran over it with the hot air gun as well to aid it soaking in.</div><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274827908955001890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUia3WjCHLAXanoeEEMJDujuSDWdSiyq2DPE8b0TeSHo7GfgBmG48a5KIQZDyAhUmVyDB-NOCL9Rn6tjOuK4ikn-ADZrt1Y08497QI58qzavgCVtb62s7N_H48e5V4x__VKRlewbllpWI/s400/9105+first+coat.jpg" border="0" />It's lovely stuff to use, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">pleasent</span> smell and doesn't matter if you get it on your hands. The only problem was, due to slippy hands I dropped the tin. Small panic, but most landed on the news paper.</p><div>It took three days to dry, at and average temperature of 18 degrees. So a can't get away with not turning the central heating on, we normally rely solely on the wood burner in the dinning room.</div><br /><div>Next step - Shellac on the glazing rebates and knots. Easy, Quick job.</div><br /><div>The first coat of paint is worked in well and thin as with the raw oil</div><div> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274830078243021282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisA6Rw6oE8wpNrrpEI8743tZ7NaC1lBAjteaL0H7PBiEcyEKuCK2B-iG5y7qNATg15J2N-GtloT204bKpy745LZ2TAZ5wZhmgvk08x6t4C9ed-NkrLqMJZot250HYYpoKsFw5_v3QesF8/s400/9106+second+coat.jpg" border="0" /> This dried within 36 hours after I closed the door and put the heating on.<br /><br /><p>The first coat covers well and dried to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">matt</span> finish</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274830641524323442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOVEDw8OLcLVxAHHn734Nr73-x_wJc8fQvlBYvbKwdzKXbvL4ahyphenhyphenXcQa7WnKfc7CB2MsADijeDpvU6Pltk6BWapTmbYBLaK-4haYJoNS2PmE-uSOdVzKGxJM-jgc1mH1f78N_k8NkyLfE/s400/9107+second+coat+close.jpg" border="0" /><br /></p><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Untill</span> I've got the glass fitted I can't do anything else with the sashes but I can with the frame.</div><br /><div>A light sanding of the frame and filling screw holes with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">puty</span>, followed by another coat. A patchy gloss is developing,<br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274831693774636978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsE8XpTGqNzKYSXmUvk0PX5sQQ9bFahgZ-yB4nuzetqUfgukdsHZCzscHow75xmuQPDJ5MjYVl9ONQs2dhPwU2YcDdUY10sEQzkXJr5U4ORDodjgtC9FVdr74EcfZFdiXlLwVNBEojPeA/s400/9108+third+coat+close.jpg" border="0" />I think the third coat will give a lovely finish.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Andy iDoStuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09604966138985182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502824049158718467.post-22778332576631931142008-11-25T07:17:00.000-08:002008-11-25T07:22:48.387-08:00Glazing OrderedI've been and ordered the sealed units today from a local company "Pro-Glass Glazing Services"<br />These will be with foam type warm edge spacer and hot melt sealed, one toughened one standard, with pilkington K.<br /><br />Total price now with only 15% VAT - £114.12Andy iDoStuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09604966138985182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502824049158718467.post-83698030910068477512008-11-24T11:30:00.000-08:002008-11-24T11:37:27.224-08:00The final straightWith all the wood working done all I've got to do know is:<br /><br />1. One coat of raw linseed oil<br />2. Shellac on the glazing rebates<br />3. Order, and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">fit</span> the glazing<br />4. Silicon on top of the seals?<br />5. Paint first coat<br />6. Paint second coat<br />7. Order and collect lead or steel<br />8. Take out the old window<br />9. Fit the new one, that should be fun.<br />10. Paint third coat<br />11. Plaster up<br />12. Architrave<br />13. Decorate.<br />14. Have a beer or two to celebrate<br />15. Start on the others<br /><br />Now there's a plan........Andy iDoStuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09604966138985182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502824049158718467.post-26360667360992581812008-11-24T11:23:00.000-08:002008-11-24T11:30:06.573-08:00Last bits for the frameAll that remains is to cut the parting beads and staff beads.<br /><br />I cut out a radius on the bottom of parting beads to ensure water wont lodge behind them.<br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272308108053577010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 264px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFeZf9DJ4zpqtQM69M_EWXgRTuZP_CSNLmVDmCR1yml6ZnvQ7Hursr2MEKGmtQ3eE9p5vkpSZmjN48AtmFzRDIff3RTngo8lTlR1BgOTYkpiBSl83jMlEB8ODsNmnux9_1j5aW88SHkZs/s400/9104+parting+bead+cut.jpg" border="0" /></p>The staff beads are mitered. As my compound miter saw, compounds and miters as it likes I set the cross slide on the router at 45 and trimmed the ends to get them bang on.Andy iDoStuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09604966138985182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502824049158718467.post-9602553724277693402008-11-24T11:11:00.000-08:002008-11-24T11:20:52.512-08:00Glueing up the frameAs I'm using fast PU glue I had to think this through and make sure everything was ready to hand. Even with preparation in place I wasn't confident about doing it all at once.<br /><div></div><br /><div>So I glued up the boxes first and using grease proof paper again I screwed the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">cill</span> and top rail on to make sure it was all square.</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272305114461839058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinEVZCZDM7wWCHG4luvPwuGZyWL5d0Qyg4cZbxoUnmXNOCGQOIR24ndJo8b4SuGCQwqZ6qv_ndvOjsMv2JlAP47bStPC6yJ8a7zS06BBXjk-NGKsRMtW5eLoza6bpqBARE6gjm7szozzM/s400/9103+glueing+up+the+frame.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>When this had hardened up I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">took</span> the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">cill</span> back off removed the grease proof glued it and re-screwed it. The same with the top rail. And later I did the top inner and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">outer</span>. It all worked well with only a little <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">fettling</span> with the plane to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">flatten</span> a couple of the joints.</div><div> </div><div> </div>Andy iDoStuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09604966138985182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502824049158718467.post-70599023617946182582008-11-24T10:28:00.000-08:002008-11-24T11:21:30.985-08:00Clamp / Glazing BeadsBut first - <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">don't</span> forget the parting bead cut out on the meeting rail. Top Sash and bottom sash clamping bead/meeting rail. Should look like this.<br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272294298875982258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOlvpx1t4g_rLcDWqb2aFt_spgGluiudZPqGmHpEHhgo6jtL9Rak3LejirIidUrRQoGqUsGFflKaNnor4rBMou1XTLbWyKosa8ddz4s1iidrg68-JA91Oh6Wk6LwiV3xXoQsvAVWEqDvk/s400/99+parting+bead+cut+out.jpg" border="0" /><br />After carefully marking out avoiding the vent holes, I drilled and counter sunk the clamp/beads </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272301568074680610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nZ5GzKBIja4/SSr6V6HTiSI/AAAAAAAAAak/gYqgor4hJH8/s400/9100+hole+mark+and+drill.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p>I came to the conclusion that gluing the clamping/glazing beads together would be a good idea. It'll be <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">easier</span> to paint, it shouldn't show up a join after painting, the seals will be easier to fit. so I glued and assembled them on to sashes with some grease proof paper in between to stop them sticking. </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272301720603251154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6rMFDrp_cWvRISLAz_SF0f8zB5ZkbvdKXoFlA8N8bkq6GZUexPRcMXBm8MJhu2Cv6AvZZaDUlSTdY4ho1rPpvrnwLTF4GhVbd2NMgbJiAR7tBvJvq8LJnfWO61RF1H9GlMY9sN1CB_5M/s400/9101+clamp+glue.jpg" border="0" /><br />After <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">fettling</span> with the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">smoothing</span> plane and some light sanding the sashes are ready for painting.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272302414085579778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJrIUB6q6FG04EVj8MDRnBMar47OE_NGc02yAazYtndSlCTHgR1RtkrT-PEyWhQeRNWuy1njGH4rUR-Wcropxj3aupmhEZyGymhD4Em6lcIckwoYrWGf79JBQ6V1qw0F8UsdYV0XbRBpM/s400/9102+finished+sashes.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Andy iDoStuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09604966138985182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502824049158718467.post-70731015818418737832008-11-24T09:52:00.000-08:002008-11-24T10:28:20.770-08:00Seals experiments<div><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div><div><div>This is an area I pondered quite a bit. Originally I was going to use sticky both sides glazing tape. having bought some I decided it didn't have enough give in it to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">accommodate</span> any movement and would be pig to fit. Hence to order for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">EPDM</span> (foam rubbery) seals, after I'd tested some with linseed oil on them. Compression of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">EPDM</span> was the next thing I had to figure out.<br /><br /></div><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272288056971406514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhUnuhDWuOm3AMU2LDtw5fB9RcpbeXPvdN5rOu6m-qb-7twKvib6rhOqQhxRDpE-cy0Ugd-xIHeGf69xCg_Q4FJvc4xY3g4sReA_XR5J_K16FRW1KQM766Gljk7i8d8iDImmlN3agzhp0/s400/95+glazing+1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>As can be seen on the mock up the idea is the inside face of the sash is screwed on to the main sash, holding the glass in place and compressing the seals. The downside to this is the counter sunk screw holes will need filling, but its a compromise I decided to make. </div><br /><div>I made up a mock 24mm glazing unit a tested the 3mm <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">EPDM</span> seals I had bought. you can also see the 5mm bridge spacer I'll be using to keep an air space around the unit.</div><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272288541643615618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nZ5GzKBIja4/SSrufq4HrYI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/Y14CNiSkGC0/s400/95+glazing+2.jpg" border="0" /><br /></div></div></div><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272289006989794946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWtIpihY-4NOtfue_HdhXTAP2SqwI3Q8wDryN_uNaPGz_xTfxUgzqbhNMzHdngisKd12juiCUJMGvQxjxM8NGGvN2cMCJBQTXgQJCYFp9OQNCl1jB7Fr3rRmogcCKbegUQ4y6wgr5szfs/s400/96+3mm+seal.jpg" border="0" />I wasn't happy with amount of compression on the seals, only squashed from 3mm to 2mm. The ridges on seals were only just compressed. So another order this time for 4mm.</p><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272289826193529122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJuAx4mYy3Gf0H9cBmUL-fCU9NK0Pzw6G1q8TT6atJs4M5RrEvLhl775S3-qeeMml6jhSIbSrKqIQXO4f6IerM73Rs3cTLxdv5hyphenhyphenvZFQvCd-oerXhe-U7ahP6cfEW9lHgifY9suv3bqho/s400/97+4mm+seal.jpg" border="0" />This worked out much better, all the ridges are almost completely squashed and the glass is held firmly. I think this should hold the rain out for a good while.</p><br /><p>I then did a little experiment to see how muck clamping pressure is needed to compress the seals this much, so I could be happy with the screw spacing.</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272290884335234418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNJN9ZbJDX-YAeVFs5XLuxjXiuMx_Dq6HsuNaJBjfKQknZ9b4XtjU1XFRwxaMkZa7Od-zrxXeNob6gagVHPoAPhMrBvbxOLRP5byql2MoFA703RcTx-EQE8G6PbQWU8wK8VKI3YSxUss8/s400/98+pressure+testing.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p>This showed me that a 200mm length of 4mm seal needs 15kg applied to compress it to 2mm.<br />I should think this won't be a problem to achieve with 1 1/2 no. 6 <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">screws</span> at 150mm spacing. The clamping wood is 15mm so I shouldn't think it will <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">distort</span>.</p><p><br /> </p><br /><br /><p></p>Andy iDoStuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09604966138985182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502824049158718467.post-1935274566644083552008-11-24T09:47:00.000-08:002008-11-24T09:51:14.256-08:00Cill rebate for backing coverThis would have been easier before assembly as well. A rebate in the end of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">cill</span> to take the backing cover of the weight box.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272282608188699650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUAFbQFE8sCeCCV5fOtGKPlKbUlGrc9v10gHu9K78IhAE6Lon_C9NW0MB-jGFQcJFmFk7K60xMym5yWdjdCKO16rlhCW1z09jbKH0x5x64nLWdwlL0EO4KWBocm5NH9wMYis4BTOtsxk0/s400/94+cill+rebate.jpg" border="0" /><br />As it was it didn't take long with a chisel, I could have use the router, but at this point hitting something with a mallet felt good.Andy iDoStuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09604966138985182061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502824049158718467.post-72205860273693274372008-11-24T09:33:00.000-08:002009-09-24T08:12:24.461-07:00BIG MistakeI went ahead and glued the frame up!<br /><br /><div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272280765435446482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGZVZv0dt3DjbwYWxeSB2CgpwEfJbuUhCM7MpIL5Phqv3NvXQJYA06YavF9eZsEd5ORSdSv8kL7q11Xmt-peXPuf-hobUZvTjdaX_jrIWh4duO73DrYI7OaJEpA1CMg2xE6kTOeVE3trg/s400/92+weight+pocket+mistake.jpg" /><br /><div>Can you spot the mistake?</div><br /><div>I hadn't cut the weight pocket out... <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">doh</span>!</div><br /><div>The pockets need an arrow shape at the top and and a stepped cut at the bottom. Not easy if I hadn't glued up the frame, but I should have been able to do it with a tenon saw and the long cut down the parting bead rebate with a jigsaw.</div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272280912885512546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpKGMyZrmohmXuD8ssW_4ff9_lCJMo_bcd_WbkWG5uiqjuPVFQXLXv7jz8TDzMvRRVj-tqcPswfm_Njkdjd08kUAeozgUDr_hCjmwlr5dkckGjM6TC3UdMkwNuBpoW1NByLhuopvjyboU/s400/93+weight+pocket.jpg" /><br /><div>The first one I tried with a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">dremel</span>, hence the burning. The second I used the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">dremel</span> to cut a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Stanley</span> knife blade in to a makeshift saw blade which was a little easier. After the cuts are made a tap with the mallet splits the between the stepped cuts. Giving a pocket cover that only needs one screw to hold it in place.</div><div> </div><div>Update on cutting pockets here <a href="http://slidingsash.blogspot.com/2009/09/sash-weight-pocket-cutting.html">Sash Weight pocket cutting</a> </div></div>Andy iDoStuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09604966138985182061noreply@blogger.com0