Making Traditional Wooden Window Frames

[@icespeckledhens]

When I was an apprentice joiner back in the early 60's we made hundreds of these windows by hand. I spent hours chopping out the mortices on an old Victorian mortice machine, probably Reynolds. It was not electric but powered by me pulling down on an arm, with a counterweight, to raise and lower the chisel. Its brings back memories of the guys I worked with, now probably all dead, the old ex prisoner of war hut we had for a workshop with less than flattering drawings by the German POW's of Winston Churchill on the walls

[@harryrogers]

+icespeckledhens Thats quite a scene you describe....I could almost be there!

[@icespeckledhens]

+Harry Rogers I suggest if you almost there that you opt for the summer months as there was not any heating.

[@harryrogers]

Hi deezynar - yep, I agree there is a balance to be struck - and that mortiser does save my joints! Thanks for your comments. Harry

[@deezynar]

Good work, Harry. The result looks very good. Don't worry about using machines, I question the sanity of those folks who insist on doing everything by hand.

[@DaveBardin]

Harry I loved the show. Your joinery is spot on. Well done and an excellent demonstration. You leave me smiling. We must get a shot of the frame in its final resting place.

[@harryrogers]

Hi Liam - I am just doing the last bit of stained glass for the big frame and then they will be ready for the shed extension that I hope to get done in the next couple of months all being well! Regards Harry

[@hopper1]

I have a double edged pull saw from Irwin. Rip teeth on one side, crosscut on the other. Every time I use it, without fail, the teeth that are facing up bite me. I also have a small Irwin pull saw and it is very handy, accurate and easy to use.

[@mckeon1960]

Just what i was looking for. Need to make windows for my little work shed, the originals broken. Thanks

[@harryrogers]

There is a film up on making the stained glass, and another to follow. Harry

[@MinHongJiwoodstudio]

hi..I made a wood window after watching your video. Thank you for being an inspiration to me.

[@harryrogers]

Great and thanks

[@harryrogers]

Hi - I wondered about the double tooth version, but given your advice i think I will make do with the single side - thanks for sharing your experience. Regards Harry

[@petertiffney7675]

realy good job there harry and very well made you have a real passion for what you do it shines through in your vidioes please keep them comming and who knows i may start to post some films of me making my walking sticks or restoring some old furniture

[@tonyarnold9784]

Hi Harry, I shall look into Rutlands. Many thanks and keep up the good work. I manage to salvage an old window today, rather than renew it. Cut out sections and replaced etc and used a lot of plastic padding. Wood from the skip and therefore no cost. Is for an outbuilding so will be fine. Looking good. Will make a new frame though for the garage. Thanks

[@harryrogers]

Thats good Tony - waste not want not!

[@tonyarnold9784]

Harry Rogers Quite. At the end of the day..if it looks good and lasts and costs nothing why not. Just unpacked and staring at my router...not having used one....

[@jamescook1364]

Very good job, the whole frame and stain glass look really good.

[@harryrogers]

Thanks very much James.

[@jackreeves3001]

Lovely video. Really enjoy all the varied things that you do. Thanks for sharing

[@harryrogers]

Thanks Jack.

[@RickMarshallMaps]

Very nice video Harry. Thanks for posting

[@harryrogers]

Thanks - these windows will be going into my shed extension!

[@johndudash2579]

Nice job,detailing precision.

[@harryrogers]

Thanks Peter - that is very kind.......sounds like you could do some great videos - I like the sound of something on sticks! I saw a stick maker at Weald Woodfair the other day. Harry

[@TheJoetuffguy]

Great video, great job Harry! I never thought to hand do the mortise and tenon. I’m going to give it a go :)

[@harryrogers]

Thats great...thanks

[@groundskeeper5292]

Nice joint. As always top rate craftsmanship from you. Thanks for another great video.

[@shellscripting9526]

very well organized material.thanks for sharing.

[@harryrogers]

+uber mensch Thanks

[@sarahdouglass1353]

Love this video, thanks! Your enthusiasm is very engaging : )

[@patterdalezipsuzilil]

I use a curvy chisel for the curvy bit

[@harryrogers]

Thanks Robin.

[@carolinelaferla558]

Thanks I have enjoyed watching your work it brilliant well done on the stained glass

[@bruceyarnall6620]

Do you have any suggestions or methods you use to attach the storm window over the existing exterior window? I have a wooden storm window I need to hang.

[@harryrogers]

Thanks for the compliments - I have to be honest and say that some of my joints were better than others!! Harry

[@ma-michael1558]

Harry, did you buy the mouldings and if so can you point me in the right direction...............Thanks very much and gr8 video.

[@hippychippie1]

An excellent lesson thank you Harry.

[@OllyParryJones]

A thought on your mortiser - I used to own a similar machine, branded as 'Fox' and sold by Rutlands. I upgraded it slightly by replacing the MDF(?) base with my own. This had two short lengths of T-track, running front to back, so that I could fit these 'guide wheels' (they look like skateboard wheels) that held the timber tight to the fence. Those also came from Rutlands, even though I cannot find them now or remember what they were called... I could show you a photo but I don't think KZbin/Google allows you to post links in comments?

[@harryrogers]

+Olly Parry-Jones Thanks Olly - sounds like a good fix for as my machine is a bit of a lightweight !

[@REDBULLHEADiphone]

2:22 - Yeah, is that what you call it ;) Thank you for the informative video.

[@Putnammj]

Thanks Harry sorry for multiple comments! Problem with iPhone app!

[@hedgetastic]

Fascinating & inspiring to watch

[@harryrogers]

+Alan Hedges Thanks Alan.

[@najdiy]

Very nice

[@whitacrebespoke]

I started with the same Mortiser 15 years ago for the money it’s a dam good tool but I wouldn’t go back to it now.

[@g1a2p3p4]

been expecting for a video like this. wish you could share also the process before and after. regards

[@harryrogers]

Hi Lenny - my bones need a break from too much hammering! regards Harry

[@erniezamora9509]

if I have my door frame and panel and if I usenthis method does my door sizes will decrease

[@harryrogers]

Thanks much appreciated Harry

[@davestalybridge]

Thank you for a lovely video

[@harryrogers]

Thankyou - good you liked the film

[@erniezamora9509]

nice video and nice window explanation I want to learn how to make a sliding window you dont have videos how to do it .sorry im starting working on wood and I really like it thanks ,,,take care

[@ernie_hudds]

what sort of router bits do you need to make the window profiles?

[@chipperkeithmgb]

It’s called a thumb nail bit

[@Putnammj]

Thanks Harry much appreciated. I am brand new to this can I ask where you buy your pine? Could I get it from B&Q for example?

[@harryrogers]

+Putnammj Possibly, though a joinery supplier might be a better bet for some first grade wood.

[@Putnammj]

Thanks Harry. I am brand new to this can I ask where you buy your pine. Could I get it from B&Q for example?

[@maikay1403]

Hello Harry, thank very much for showing how to put window traditional together, but at the end you didn't show how your lock the glass that you put on the window. I have an ideas but I just wanted to make sure it someone else is doing it. I am beginning wood working. Thank you and have a wonderful day. Mike (Thailand)

[@harryrogers]

maikay1403 hi I used a combination of rubber glazing bead...mastic and wooden batten over armoured glass.

[@JRMshadow260a]

would waxing the outside of the chisel bit help with extracting it?

[@harryrogers]

Yes it probably would but it would hinder the gluing....so a mixed blessing

[@JRMshadow260a]

I wasn't aware of that.. I'm new to woodworking past construction...

[@johnpowell5433]

Maybe turn the chisel through 90° so that the waste can exit into the mortise hole?

[@lennyf1957]

nice work Harry, but I’m quite surprised to see you use a power mortiser. You most always go for the traditional methods and tools.

[@eerbrev]

fascinating as always.

[@deedeediesel]

Thank you for this really helpful video.

[@harryrogers]

Pleased to help = thanks

[@LPadillaCR]

Great video! Cheers!

[@whitacrebespoke]

Did you buy the stock of the peg Harry, I’ve been restoring sash windows in Kent and timber merchant down there has all sash component mouldings in stock. You never see that up here in the midlands

[@harryrogers]

Yes MKSB Weald Kent

[@whitacrebespoke]

Harry Rogers must be a south east thing then.

[@joseespinozamere5307]

What's the name of the machine that makes the shrouds? plesae

[@tropifiori]

Harry, Nice video. You must show us more of the glasswork. Frank Virginia

[@Putnammj]

Hi Harry, great video. I am new to woodwork and had a question. Can I ask are you using pine for these? And how do you treat them for our British weather? Thanks Mark

[@harryrogers]

+Putnammj Hi Mark - Yes I am using joinery grade pine and I varnished them with exterior varnish. The downside of varnish is that the wood cannot breathe, but its had several coats and is UV stabilised so should last a good while.

[@B0M0A0K]

What sort of wood are you using to build the frames?

[@tonyarnold9784]

Enjoy your relaxed presentation. Quintessentially English..... Someone has asked before. Do you make your own molding and if so with a router? I want to make my own for framing paintings..any advice? Spent last 2 days renovating 3 windows and your video makes me confident to make my first window frame. Thanks...from Bath, UK

[@harryrogers]

Hi Tony - I was using prepared mouldings for this project. I have done picture frames with my own oak moulding made using a router set into a router table, cut the 45 degree angles with a table saw and glued the flat faces with ordinary wood glue clamped with framers corner clamps, and they still look good, so might be worth a try. Rutlands do some good value router bits.

[@wavehog05]

+Harry Rogers Thanks for the great video Harry! I saw someone else ask where you sourced the prepared mouldings. I may have overlooked your answer but could you recommend where we could find these? Thanks!

[@pabloroman9144]

Hi Wesley, I saw your question and I would recommend a solution easy for those that only have a table saw. It is based on a table saw moulding head set with the knife that suits your design. For instance, for the ovolo that the sash wood : corobcutters.com/414and12qtrrdmoldingknife.aspx Anyway, just an idea, in case it helps anybody.

[@mercantilist0]

You should move your table saw switch so you do not lean over the blade when turning saw on/

[@Merllynn1]

He was putting his dust extractor on you numpty ! The saw blade is not moving lol

[@christocr]

Ummm.... note carefully what came on when he flipped that switch. You need to be a bit more observant.

[@CC-jy4gr]

@@christocr word up

[@insonh21]

awesome video

[@rodneyrash]

thank you for making this video.

[@react1200]

Why not just dowel them together?

[@hawkesworth1712]

Good video but you really need to spend some time making your bench and that morticer a bit more solid. The movement in them is making your tools less efficient.

[@paweljaniak2382]

I am speechless 😶

[@bigjezzacorcs]

Nice video Harry. I use more basic techniques and can't justify the expense of extractors etc. Nice joints.

[@harryrogers]

Thanks - keeping it simple is what I like about the bodging aka green woodwork that I do and there is no dust with that!

[@bigjezzacorcs]

Harry Rogers I find that green is good for big oak beams and the like. More workable but will shrink. You don't use green to make your window frames do you? PS. I like the look of the pull saw you used. I use my elbows and shoulders too much at 52 and they ache like hell at times!

[@flutist218]

I love your accent.

[@imerbeser]

merci

[@lvd2001]

Nice White Short...:)

[@nateulmer]

secure the back of your work bench to your wall,you will thank yourself :)

[@chewbaka6394]

I've just lost the will to live!

[@tonybr2469]

Nah to much effort screws and glue last just as long in my opinion sorry

[@Putnammj]

Thanks Harry. I am brand new to this can I ask where you buy your pine. Could I get it from B&Q for example?

[@Putnammj]

Thanks Harry much appreciated. I am brand new to this can I ask where you buy your pine? Could I get it from B&Q for example?