Making sash windows by hand
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- Опубліковано 6 гру 2021
- Joiner Sean talks through the process of creating an arched sash window box frame with sashes for a Georgian house in Spitalfields, London. Due to settlement over the years, the external window arches are slightly different between windows, so each one is measured and made individually. Find out more at Spitalfields1725.com
Every bit of work that Sean does on this project should be documented. Work of this standard on-site is credit to the man and his craft
I have been dreaming of learning to hand-make traditional double-hung windows for my home. It would be great if Sean would consider making a video series teaching the craft step by step in real time, from wood selection and prep, to cutting and shaping, to joinery and calculating dimensions, with all the tools needed to do it. I just can’t stand the mass produced stuff from Andersen, Pella, etc that don’t look good and cost a fortune. While there are many woodworking sites out there showing how to make workbenches, tool boxes and simple chairs, there are none offering tutorials on window-making.
Nice to see old school craftsmen still exist 👍👍👍
Could've watched for hours, craft like this all to easy gets forgotten and lost. Thanks for sharing 👍
Very interesting.. I work in Dalston doing joinery. Good to see a few old fashioned tip and tricks here. Love the sanding trick.
Wow, this guy is brilliant
I hope this carpenter has an apprentice. That his skills are passed on.
Irish, from up north somewhere, 👍🔨🇮🇪
Wonderful to see
Sean sounds like an Ulster man dont you think very skilled chippie me thinks great stuff
I've made quite a few of those in my time and in my opinion the usual modern habit of just using hardwood for the cill is a waste of time. The pulley stiles and the front facings should also be made of hardwood. It's not a big extra cost . Otherwise the pulley stiles will rot where they are let into the cill. Everything else can be made of softwood. The sashes can be taken out for repair and proper maintenance and if your inner facings or head lining are rotting it probably means the house is falling down.
Nice video,. How did the carpenter make the groves in the sash bars. Did he use a Trend router ? How did the carpenter cut the mortice/tenon joints e.g. which drill press ? Thanks.
yes, Shaun has a bench mounted mortice, good decision.......
What’s his number ? I need him! 🤞🏻💜