Building a Sliding Window Frame: Tiny Timber Frame Workshop Pt. 10

The window frame begins by plowing a rabbet on the inside of the frame to hold the windows. The top and bottom of the frame are then grooved, which holds the track and allows the windows to slide. The frame is held together with drawbored bridle joints at each corner. Finally, the bottom of the frame is angled so water will run off during rain.
I was hoping to have the windows done in this video as well, but then project ended up being larger than I had originally anticipated. Stay tuned!
What’s in my Tool Chest:
Barr 1.5” Framing Chisel: rb.gy/tas3jq (affiliate link)
Lie Nielsen Chisels 1/4”, 1/2”, 1”: rb.gy/qvhydl
12” Starrett Combination Square: rb.gy/8pdhi4 (affiliate link)
Auriou 6” cranked drawknife: rb.gy/kxycaa (affiliate link)
Auriou 10” Rasp: rb.gy/cqdhdp (affiliate Link)
Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe: rb.gy/qecjqn (affiliate link)
DMT Dia-Sharp Diamond Stone: rb.gy/uxxche (affiliate link)
Waterstones 1000, 4000, 8000: rb.gy/jzv9rv (affiliate link
Veritas Dovetail Saw: rb.gy/kb4fg3 (affiliate link)
Veritas Carcass Saw: rb.gy/xx8fgp (affiliate link)
Lie-Nielsen Tenon Saw: rb.gy/c6igls
Lie-Nielsen Rip Panel Saw
Disston & Sons #16 Crosscut Panel Saw (antique)
Stanley #4 Smoothing Plane (antique)
Stanley #5 Jack Plane (antique)
Stanley Bedrock 608 Jointer Plane (antique)
Veritas Skew Rabbit Plane: rb.gy/k2nw9c
Veritas Small Plow Plane: rb.gy/etbsau
Lie-Nielsen Router Plane: rb.gy/l5namw
Stanley #92 12” Brace (antique)
Irwin Auger Bits (antique)
Chapters:
0:00 Stock Prep
2:33 Running the Rabbets
3:26 Cutting the Bridle Joints
7:49 Running Grooved Window Track
8:44 Shaping the Frame
10:33 Drawbore and Peg Making
12:21 Assembly and Test Fit

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

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[@myboatprojectaquaris]

You do a great job with your photography, sound, lighting, and editing. Oh yeah, and the wood working too! You make it al look easy.

[@arnomrnym6329]

ASMR, very relaxing. Thx. 👍🏾😎

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks, Arno!

[@abit2556]

Wow. Just wow. Your videos give me so much inspiration. So relaxing too

[@Blade1310]

These videos are way too short. Think I'm addicted!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

And here i’m worried about boring y’all to death!

[@Blade1310]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking Absolutely no chance of that. So relaxing, informative and hypnotic. Lovely skills. I just worry about how much it will end up costing! Good timber is very expensive here in England.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Definitely an issue I’m running into right now. I’m trying to think of some ways to fund the projects on this channel so I can keep the videos coming regularly.

[@KernelBill]

Let’s take a moment and appreciate the commitment to set up the camera shot *of throwing a piece of scrap into the bin*. Makes for relaxing viewing. Well done!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

haha, I later took that piece out of the trash because I just can’t seem to stop hoarding chunks of wood

[@wesleyofficer1237]

I was meaning to ask, are you the sole cameraman/editor? And I understand about hoarding "scraps" 😏 So I've taken a serious interest in timber framing a shop of my own sometime in the near future Lordwilling, and watching all you shop build videos (so far) has been a mix of education/inspiration/pure therapy. Can't wait to see more progress! Until then I'll watch anything else you have up to show my support, and appreciation. Well done👍🏻

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

@@wesleyofficer1237 Yup! I do all filming, editing, and woodworking on the channel. Basically, I shoot from one angle, do a bit of work, and move the camera to a new spot. Over and over and over… I’m glad the videos have been helpful! You should definitely give Timber Framing a go. It’s a lot of work, but when things come together it’s really satisfying. Thanks so much for the support. I really appreciate it!

[@michaelfelixb1316]

Perfekt 👏👍 das ist noch Handwerk 👌

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks, Michael!

[@paulmachak9853]

Excellent video. Super filmography. I appreciate not hearing music or narration. I am very glad to have found this site. Thank you.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks, Paul! Glad you’re here

[@jlmfoy365]

Wonderful to see great work done with hand tools. A real joy. Regards Jim UK.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks, Jim! Glad you enjoyed the video

[@jarlybobadilla2422]

Fantastic work!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@melefth]

This is great content--thanks so much! Shame it wasn't up five years ago, when I botched my way through a similar (smaller, bathroom) build. I made every mistake you could possibly make and am the better carpenter for it (but shame about the bathroom!!!). Keep it up, from Greece.

[@MS-watch-YT]

KZbin suggested your videos the other day. Since then I’ve watched them all from the beginning! The filming and editing is so good - looking forward to the next one.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

I’m honored! Glad to have you here

[@KDeichert98]

nice work! Such a relaxing video!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks, dude!

[@Imfdup]

Nice work, glad you included the drip edge! Lol

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Seemed like a good thing for an exterior window

[@zorroinhell5549]

Great dreaming young man.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks for watching!

[@guyvangenechten6484]

Very nice work!!!

[@shanek6582]

That’s awesome, you’ve really got some talent and taste!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks, Shane!

[@noahfreeman8115]

I literally check my feed daily for more Nic Taylor videos. Keep them coming!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

I’m honored, Noah! If you keep watching them, I’ll keep making them

[@TheOffGridHunter]

This channel should have way more subs. I am restoring an 1890 homestead cabin and could use help from a guy with your skills. I’m getting lots of good pointers. Hopefully will post first videos of it in spring of 2022

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks! Report back when your build starts, I’d love to check out the videos.

[@joshuahasson9687]

Incredible craftsmanship, Nic.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks!

[@KLIDIMARIA]

Clean,precise,and beautiful work !!!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks!

[@ikust007]

Good Sunday mate !

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

You too!

[@jacobroberts1434]

So mesmerizing Nic. You are super talented. Keep it up!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks, Jacob!

[@SimonLanz]

Beautiful! 👌😊

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@diegock1272]

Excellent job!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Glad you like it!

[@thomashverring9484]

Beautiful work as always!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks again!

[@threhane3492]

Wow! I just noticed how much your subscriber base has blown up. All of your amazing craftsmanship, and outstanding videography, has started to pay off. Congratulations! I’m really enjoying the variety of tasks and techniques that you’re employing in this project. I’d love to see a timber frame workbench project some time in the future (or maybe just a look at the key features of your bench that makes it suitable for timber framing). I know I’d learn a lot from that. Keep up the great work!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks! It’s been really awesome sharing the build with so many more folks lately. I like the idea of a workbench video! I’ll add that to the list of projects I have floating around in my head. Cheers!

[@ednolan9509]

that's tidy lad.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks, Ed!

[@maxweidacher9808]

Hello Nic, thanks for sharing all these videos. It's really a pleasure to see your humble way of doing things! I'm curious to follow the progess of construction. I am very fond of your workbench, it expresses what i stated above. Maybe you can do a video on your bench once. It appears to be quite essential! Do you have a reference to share? Keep the good work up!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks, Max! I built that workbench when I was learning to woodwork in an apartment in Seattle. It’s not pretty, but it’s served me well for years now. It’s based on Chris Schwarz’ plans here: www.popularwoodworking.com/article/knockdown-english-workbench/ Hopefully that helps!

[@HeartPumper]

Good to see you again! Great videos Nick. I'm totally jealous about that workshop 😉. Keep up great the job!!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

I’m really happy with how the workshop turned out. I really love that it’s so small. Makes me think hard about the tools I ‘need,’ as every inch is valuable.

[@HeartPumper]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking Ha, no wonder, I'd be proud as well!! It came out absolutely awesome!! Do you have special place (or maybe in your workshop somewhere) to air dry wood ?

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Currently, I just have logs all over the yard 😅 I’m hoping to build a simple storage area to the left of the shop sometime soon, though

[@man-qz8ki]

good job :)

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks!

[@stefanfrisk9598]

Love this content, instant sub for me - keep it up!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Awesome, thank you!

[@louisspataro278]

I recently quit my day job to "do something with wood." I have to say that your meticulous craftsmanship, while somewhat daunting, is an inspiration. Now all I have to do is figure out what to do with all that lumber I've cut up with my sawmill.... Keep up the good work.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Congrats on getting away from your job! Hopefully, you can focus on work that is more meaningful to you. Thanks for the kind words! Let me know what you end up doing with the lumber

[@shaungarbry88]

You make some great videos. I'm really enjoying watching you build your workshop; you are a very talented craftsman. Thank you for sharing this journey. I have noticed you have a Dutch tool chest. Why did you decide to go that route instead of an English one?

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks, Shaun! The tool chest was one of my first builds. At the time, I only had a few tools, so the size was perfect. The main reason I picked the dutch chest was because I loved that you could never set anything on top of it. Helps keep me from cluttering my small workspaces.

[@shaungarbry88]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking right on. That's a really good point.

[@user-jg4un4gp5k]

Unfortunately, it's very short video.(( Как всегда безупречно, Ник. Скажи, ты принципиально используешь только ручной инструмент? Это, безусловно, очень трудоемко, но смотреть приятно, да и душевнее.)

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks! I do prefer to use hand tools, I just find the work much more enjoyable (even though it takes longer. I’ll probably add a bandsaw to my shop sometime in the future. Just to help with longer rip cuts and resawing.

[@user-jg4un4gp5k]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking Thank you!

[@tonnysenioranthony4251]

A distant cousin of Harry Potter

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Haha, this is the first time I’ve heard this one

[@1punkmonkey]

Hi Nic, lovely work and video as always. Out of interest, are you going to glue the joints or is there no need with the tight fitting joints ?

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks, Ben! The tight joints and drawbored pegs should be plenty to hold the frame together. I didn’t want to use glue incase I need to replace a part in the future. Cheers!

[@1punkmonkey]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking Cool I thought so just wasn't sure in terms of waterproofing :) Cheers

[@UnQuestionableFilms]

What is that edge planer? Is that a combination plane?

[@greysonrennels6494]

7 weeks? How long?

[@ikust007]

Mate I am sorry : what to you mean by a Sliding window frame…?

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

ha, I probably should make that more clear. the window will open by sliding left to right within the frame

[@ikust007]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking ah!!! So funny ! This is something I wanted to do also. Just not 100% sure for now . Cheers mate !

[@sherrylkeith9695]

Hmmm... I finally followed Ann's advice and took Woodprix. It's great for beginners and has some advanced stuff too.

[@michaelintile7836]

It is not the right wood to use for windows / doors - it looks like the wood has grown about 10 mm a year. It gives far too low density - it will rot in 4-5 years. Poor growth conditions give the best window / door wood. And sorry I'm annoying, but you should not use nails in joints - the sinks / dovetails are made precisely because you lock them one way (horizontally) and can adjust it (vertically) with the bricks / wedges you put in when mounting frame.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Probably all very valid points, on your part. This project is one of those “make it up as I go” type projects. At the end of the day, I’m just using wood I have laying around and having a bit of fun. Cheers!