First let me say I am not a woodworker, I am a carpenter by trade
I always wanted to learn woodworking but life gets in the way of my wants
I have just brought a 100 year old house that needs much work
The house has double-hung windows that are made out of heart pine
I have to rebuild the sash upper and lower on over 22 of them
The house is in Florida so wood choice is very important. I am looking at hardwoods
I want high quality windows that will last 100 years but using the new glaze panes
I know I am not going to go out and make my first sash tomorrow but I need a plan an outcome. I can develop my skills on pine then move on to the real thing.
Here are my questions
1.what hardwood will be the first and second choice?
2.What is the best corner joint? If mortise and tenon which one?
How about a “how to DVD or book or plans for windows??
Any and all help to point me in the right direction would be great.
I do not want to reinvent the wheel
I have gotten lots of advice from people who have never built a sash before.
I am looking for someone who has real hands on knowledge please!!
Thank you
I always wanted to learn woodworking but life gets in the way of my wants
I have just brought a 100 year old house that needs much work
The house has double-hung windows that are made out of heart pine
I have to rebuild the sash upper and lower on over 22 of them
The house is in Florida so wood choice is very important. I am looking at hardwoods
I want high quality windows that will last 100 years but using the new glaze panes
I know I am not going to go out and make my first sash tomorrow but I need a plan an outcome. I can develop my skills on pine then move on to the real thing.
Here are my questions
1.what hardwood will be the first and second choice?
2.What is the best corner joint? If mortise and tenon which one?
How about a “how to DVD or book or plans for windows??
Any and all help to point me in the right direction would be great.
I do not want to reinvent the wheel
I have gotten lots of advice from people who have never built a sash before.
I am looking for someone who has real hands on knowledge please!!
Thank you