Routing window glazing

[Naildrivingman]

I have about 40 storm windows to inspect and reglaze as needed.  Confronted with the traditional methods of removing putty glaze, I decided to try and use two 1x4 as a sled for my 1400 with a 1/2” top bearing pattern bit.  I set the bit about 3/32” above the glass and one edge of one of the boards slightly proud of the stiles, rails and mutton’s.

The method worked really well on the test light!  I did set the speed to 1.  I did not hit any glazing points, but I imagine I will need to be very conscious of them. The router left about 1/16” glazing on the glass and the wood.  I wasn’t really concerned about the residue on the wood and the residue on the glass popped right off with little effort.

I did search here, world wide waste and you tube. I only found a few references to trying this. I think it works great.

 

[tjbnwi]

Have you considered steam?

Tom

 

[Naildrivingman]

Have you considered steam?

Tom

I’m going to carry on with this method until/if I start breaking more than an acceptable number of lights. If that happens, then I will seek out other methods.

 

[Gargoo]

Caution ⚠ I do this for a living. Depending on the age of the window, the glazing could contain asbestos.
Grinding is not recommended.
  Tom, as usual is right! Many people could get a wealth of knowledge just by searching Tom's post history, really a wealth of knowledge. Kudos Tom!
  Other than steam, which keeps the glaze moist and helps prevent powdering especially if it's friable. I use the slide to paint Remover.

 

[tjbnwi]

Caution ⚠ I do this for a living. Depending on the age of the window, the glazing could contain asbestos.
Grinding is not recommended.
  Tom, as usual is right! Many people could get a wealth of knowledge just by searching Tom's post history, really a wealth of knowledge. Kudos Tom!
  Other than steam, which keeps the glaze moist and helps prevent powdering especially if it's friable. I use the slide to paint Remover.

What 'burb? I was born and raised (use the word loosely) in Chicago.

I've done a lot of work in the Barrington area.

I worked on the sister home to the Farris Bueller house. Ravinia was 1/2 mileish of blocks away.

Tom

 

[Michael Kellough]

Caution ⚠ I do this for a living. Depending on the age of the window, the glazing could contain asbestos.
Grinding is not recommended.
  Tom, as usual is right! Many people could get a wealth of knowledge just by searching Tom's post history, really a wealth of knowledge. Kudos Tom!
  Other than steam, which keeps the glaze moist and helps prevent powdering especially if it's friable. I use the slide to paint Remover.

Maybe there is a typo or something missing preventing me from understanding this?

 

[Roseland]

Festool used to offer a variant of the OF1010 for exactly this, the KF 5.  It differed from the regular 1010 only in having a different dust shroud, if I remember correctly.

I don’t know if you can still get the dust shroud as a spare part.

Andrew

 

[Bob D.]

Festool used to offer a variant of the OF1010 for exactly this, the KF 5.  It differed from the regular 1010 only in having a different dust shroud, if I remember correctly.

I don’t know if you can still get the dust shroud as a spare part.

Andrew

Is this the KF5 you speak of ?
https://sydneytools.com.au/product/festool-1010w-kf-heavy-duty-window-putty-router

How to cut out weather-beaten linseed oil putty beds with the putty router KF 5 EBQ.
https://festoolcdn.azureedge.net/pr...ment/c7e60452-e75f-11e4-80ca-005056b31774.pdf