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Making a window frame

the culture of deference · 2019-12-31 14:18:04

I bought a 2nd hand triple glazed window and have removed glass. I need to build a smaller frame for the glass so that it fits with frame into 190cm x 50cm. What wood and joins should I use for frame. Glass is 180cm x 40cm and weights 10kg

31-12-2019 3:18pm

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I bought a 2nd hand triple glazed window and have removed glass. I need to build a smaller frame for the glass so that it fits with frame into 190cm x 50cm. What wood and joins should I use for frame.

Glass is 180cm x 40cm and weights 10kg

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traditional woods for window frames would include larch heartwood, scots pine (red deal) and heartwood of oak amongst others.
joints are usually mortice and tenon.
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#3 02-01-2020 11:35am

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Assuming you are going to paint it you will find Iroko the easiest to find.Not to be confused with Teak - some outlets sell it as ' Teak/ Iroko' :eek: Of course you will have to machine it unless you are getting it done by a joinery works.Scots pine was the traditional wood of the Georgians/Victorians.
Ideally you should use a mortise and tenon joint but I have seen finger joints milled on a spindle moulder used . If you have no other way then a glued half lap joint is perfectly strong.

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