Sash Windows - journey into the unknown #3: Research, research, research - and other considerations

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This is part 3 in a 11 part series: Sash Windows - journey into the unknown

  1. Preface
  1. The die is cast
  2. Research, research, research - and other considerations
  3. Let the woodworking begin
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  1. Why didn't I think of that before #738 & #739

Of course, I'm not just going to make these windows straight off the bat. I have spent many hours looking into this project, looking at what tooling, hardware, timber, glass, adhesive, sealers, preservatives, paint are going to give me the best result I can achieve. 
So far in terms of tooling I've only had to buy a handful of router bits (including an 8mm spiral upcut bit which really is superb) and an 8mm router collet. I did treat myself to a new compressor off ebay so I can use my brad nailer. That had been sat in it's box unused for about 5 years, 65 quid, yes, get in there.
Apologies to anyone expecting some wood action, I am getting to it I promise.

I'll be checking in on you every once in a while.
Have you decided on the type of wood yet?
You still in England?  (I think it was?)

Figuring out how to do something you have never done is what makes a good challenge.

So, tell us about the basic requirements.

You mentioned double paned (good choice!). Are you going to get the panes made, with the desiccant filled separators, etc. or are you going to just go with singles and separate them with wood spacers?

A lot of "moving" parts so this will be interesting! I can appreciate you wanting this to last long enough to where you won't need to mess with it again 😀
Yes, following.

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