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Hi All,
A little advice and help sought as usual.
I'd like to make some windows, wooden casement type jobbies. Ive been looking online but without much luck for detailed plans/blogs/posts etc of people which have done the same. I would like specifially information on types of timber used, glazing used, hardware used, plans etc etc etc
Ive found some joinery books on amazon which i have ordered.
Anybody else have any suggestions?
Cheers
Dave
A little advice and help sought as usual.
I'd like to make some windows, wooden casement type jobbies. Ive been looking online but without much luck for detailed plans/blogs/posts etc of people which have done the same. I would like specifially information on types of timber used, glazing used, hardware used, plans etc etc etc
Ive found some joinery books on amazon which i have ordered.
Anybody else have any suggestions?
Cheers
Dave
Simpo Two said:
Making windows! Blimey, we're not even allowed to fit them let alone make them...
You probably need to buy testing equipment to EU Directive 12384628346 and it will cost £3,000,000.
Or Option 2: JFDI!
JFDI is deffo the one for me. Can't see the difference between employing a joiner to fabricate some and me doing the same thing - provided some regs are complied with - emergency escape and glass safety requirements; which im looking into. You probably need to buy testing equipment to EU Directive 12384628346 and it will cost £3,000,000.
Or Option 2: JFDI!
Edited by Simpo Two on Thursday 30th December 21:48
Hi Chris,
Am currently attempting to buy various pieces of kit - Router + table, mortiser, bench saw. I think a planer/thicknesser is probably out of my reach both in cost and size terms at present. I have a fairly good collection of handtools already but still a few outstanding such as some good planes and spokeshaves. In that respect will probably try and buy as close to the size i require as possible.
If youve got any tools that you are getting rid of please do let me know! I'd also appreciate any advice as to the timber i should try and use + any other helpful advice.
I'm quite keen to see if i can develop the skills i have picked up already and those that i will gain through projects such as the windows to make some money. Have found working with wood (oooh err missus) to be very enjoyable and once i can get my finer skills honed i hope to be able to produce some quality workmanship. That said i have no "qualifications" in this area at all so everything is self learnt/taught and that which ive picked up from various sources.
cheers
d
Am currently attempting to buy various pieces of kit - Router + table, mortiser, bench saw. I think a planer/thicknesser is probably out of my reach both in cost and size terms at present. I have a fairly good collection of handtools already but still a few outstanding such as some good planes and spokeshaves. In that respect will probably try and buy as close to the size i require as possible.
If youve got any tools that you are getting rid of please do let me know! I'd also appreciate any advice as to the timber i should try and use + any other helpful advice.
I'm quite keen to see if i can develop the skills i have picked up already and those that i will gain through projects such as the windows to make some money. Have found working with wood (oooh err missus) to be very enjoyable and once i can get my finer skills honed i hope to be able to produce some quality workmanship. That said i have no "qualifications" in this area at all so everything is self learnt/taught and that which ive picked up from various sources.
cheers
d
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