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- Thu Oct 31, 2019 2:27 pm
- Forum: Craftsman's Guild
- Topic: Diamond pane sash construction details?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1053
- Thu Oct 31, 2019 2:25 pm
- Forum: Craftsman's Guild
- Topic: Replicating that dark shellac look
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4427
Re: Replicating that dark shellac look
Hi, Garnet shellac from shellacshack is my go-to finish also. You can darken it further by adding transtint dyes or powdered wood dye (alcohol-type). My preference is to add age to a new shellac finish with a toner coat of Java (color) gel stain, which simulates old crud/environmental dirt perfectly...
- Tue Oct 29, 2019 2:52 pm
- Forum: Craftsman's Guild
- Topic: Window sash tooling
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1923
Re: Window sash tooling
From a preservation POV, it is acceptable to allow new replacements to vary subtly from the originals. The detail of the exact molding profile is one such variance.
I have been using antique planes whenever necessary to do precise window copies. There are always molding planes for sale on ebay.
Casey
I have been using antique planes whenever necessary to do precise window copies. There are always molding planes for sale on ebay.
Casey
- Tue Oct 29, 2019 2:46 pm
- Forum: Craftsman's Guild
- Topic: Diamond pane sash construction details?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1053
Re: Diamond pane sash construction details?
Years ago I saw the following technique and made myself learn how to hand cut them. These could be adapted for corners other than 90 degrees. I think the joint into the sash frame could be done similarly. It would also be stabilized with some tiny brads/pins. Use stainless fasteners if you can get t...
- Thu Sep 05, 2019 6:19 pm
- Forum: Craftsman's Guild
- Topic: door hardware restoration
- Replies: 6
- Views: 872
Re: door hardware restoration
Hi, The white knob plate was introduced in the 1870's. The "PUSH" plate is AEsthetic movement solid brass/bronze from 1880 on, and the egg&dart door plates are from around 1900, and they are pressed steel with an oxidized copper finish one of which has washed/worn off (the light color ...
- Mon Aug 05, 2019 11:06 am
- Forum: Craftsman's Guild
- Topic: Restoring Exterior Face - 1899 Brick Home
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1103
Re: Restoring Exterior Face - 1899 Brick Home
Hi, I would call it a neo-classical palazzo style. Recreating the balustrade is a noble impulse, but the maintenance headache if it were rendered in present-day quality of wood is unthinkable.I'd literally look into materials such as cast concrete or Foam/Fypon elements if they could be found of sui...
- Mon Aug 05, 2019 11:00 am
- Forum: Craftsman's Guild
- Topic: Tricks for Removing Old Glazing?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1216
Re: Tricks for Removing Old Glazing?
A few years ago I stumbled into a new technique for removing putty, and it seemed to work well on the 1860's sash we were removing/reglazing. The windows were on a street and extremely grimy, so I started washing them with hot water and detergent. I noticed that when I applied the heat gun to begin ...
- Fri Jul 26, 2019 8:36 pm
- Forum: Antiques Emporium
- Topic: What is this?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1672
Re: What is this?
awomanwithahammer wrote:You and me both, Ron! I knew someone on here would have an answer. Casey, did you just recognize it from experience, or did you do research?
As a frequent customer of hardwood dealers, I have seen them used all the time, when they count up my order.
- Tue Jul 23, 2019 3:17 pm
- Forum: Antiques Emporium
- Topic: What is this?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1672
Re: What is this?
Board-foot measuring stick for a hardwood lumber merchant
- Sat Jun 29, 2019 1:28 am
- Forum: Craftsman's Guild
- Topic: New shellac slippery, old shellac isn't
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1269
Re: New shellac slippery, old shellac isn't
Your premixed canned amber shellac is 50% wax. Use dewaxed shellac for floors.Clear dewaxed applied over what you've got shouldn't change the color, just the slipperiness.