How to build 1862-style windows
In this short video, I outline the window building process, including joinery, assembly, glazing and painting.
The windows are for my boatbuilding workshop in Langeland, Denmark.
The sash corners use bridle joints, and the muntins (glazing bars) are assembled using mortise and tenon joints. All joints are mitered.
Although it's not historically correct, I opted to glue the joints. I think this will strengthen the windows and extend their lifespan by keeping water out of any cracks and crevices. The downside, of course, is that any future repairs will be trickier, although by no means impossible.
The glass used is restoration glass by the German manufacturer Schott. The glass is produced using the so-called "Fourcault process", which results in a slightly wavy glass that I think is appropriate for this type of building.
The windows are glazed using linseed oil putty and painted with linseed oil paint.
Although this is not boatbuilding, I hope you'll like the video!
- Mikkel