Domi-Windows

[Hastings]

Greetings:

Recently someone asked about making windows with your Domino. Well I have just completed a double-hung sash window and casing for our bathroom. This was a replacement for one that was in very poor shape.

Attached are photos of the finished work illustrating how I used the Domino. Basically, I used two jig because the slots in the ends of the mullions had to be placed very accurately because they were only 5/8 wide. The second jig allowed me to place accurately the slots to take the mullions/muntins. I created the basic frame with two 8x50 dominoes at each corner. The process was the same as making any basic frame. I used Dominoes for the casing and to attach the outside bead.

The wood is spanish cedar. I will paint (automotive paint, two part, three steps - primer, base (color) and finally clear)then off to the glazier.

I took my time and it was not really that hard of a job - just need to be careful with measurements.

Regards, Hastings

 

[Dave Ronyak]

Hastings,

Very nicely done!  Thanks for sharing your methods of construction, including the jigs you built to precisely position the dominos in the profiled window components, and for sharing how you intend to paint them.  Please also post some photos of the painted and finished windows.

Why Spanish cedar?  I know of its common use for cigar boxes.  I have one small piece at my home and every time I pick it it, its pungent odor overwhelms me so I have decided it would not be wise for me to work with this otherwise attractive wood (which has a grain appearance similar to the particular type of Phillipine mahogany used for interior doors and trim in my house).

Dan Clark,

I think this man deserves one of your "two thumbs up" atta-boys!

Dave R

 

[Bru]

Thanks Hastings for sharing. Great to see what everyone can do with a Domino.

 

[Brice Burrell]

  Dave, spanish cedar will stand up to the weather and paints well and the b/f price isn't too bad. Spanish cedar is the only wood I'll use for exterior trim anymore.

  Hastings nice work.

 

[Dan Clark]

Here 'ya go - a well deserved:

Dan.

 

[Hastings]

Dave:

I used Spanish cedar for the exact reasons mentioned by Brice. I also think it makes sense to use the "best" wood you can afford for tasks where the labor hours exceed the wood used by a very wide margin. Why spend a lot of time on a piece of SYP?

Thank you for your kind comments. It has been a very satisfying project.

Hastings

 

[woodshopdemos]

Hastings,
  I very neat job and excellent tutorial. It is on my to-do list using the new CMT bit set for same. The jigs make all the difference don't they. Nice work.

 

[Dan Clermont]

That is a great job! I agree with Brice and Cedar is my choice as well for any window details I have had to replace

Dan Clermont

 

[Dave Ronyak]

  Dave, spanish cedar will stand up to the weather and paints well and the b/f price isn't too bad. Spanish cedar is the only wood I'll use for exterior trim anymore.

No quibble from me with any part of your statement, and those of others, especially the price compared to true mahogany.  I note that all of you are using it for exterior trim, and Hastings is going to seal it up well with a quality paint job, thereby keeping in the odor.  I might add that some other pieces of Spanish cedar that I have handled were not as pungent/acrid.  Nevertheless, I don't want to risk its odor when sanding trim in my house.  Outside would be fine.  I need to make some storm windows for my house and some wooden frames to overlay a few exposed aluminum framed thermopane windows that are otherwise in excellent condition.  And while typing this, I happened to click on the TV and what appears - This Old House and they are visiting a custom shop in New Orleans who is making doors of Spanish cedar!!  Is that coincidence or not?

Dave R.

 

[Eli]

yes, that would be a coincidence. ;D

nahce windurs Hastings.