Historic HomeWorks Forum

johnleeke · Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 9:11 pm Post subject:

Steve:

Both good topics. I think showing how an old sash with a rotten joint, or a poor lower rail can be taken apart and a whole new rail, or rail & stile put in would be good.

This would make an exceptional demonstration because the sash could be taken apart, new parts put in, M&Ts repinned, to show the complete repair. Then you could put the old parts back in and repeat the demonstration, repeating as many times as you like, each time for a new crowd of on lookers--lots of repeating educational benefit for a one-time "setup" of making the demonstration sash.

Go ahead and write up a Title, and brief description, then choose your time slot and post it right here.

jade · Joined: 11 Feb 2005 Posts: 786 Location: Hawley MA

for the glazing demonstration, i will have on hand a number of multi-paned sash plus glass, sarco putty and a fletcher frame master for installing pins..i will demonstrate application of bedding putty, installation of glass with pins and tooling of the face putty...
...jade

WindowWoman · Joined: 14 Jan 2005 Posts: 49 Location: Topsfield, MA

I finally pulled out the complete schedule and figured out when might be a good time for Pat and I to do our demo

I'm thinking Saturday 1-2PM.

sswiat · Joined: 01 Sep 2004 Posts: 231 Location: Cambria, New York

Demo Schedule

Friday 3/9

Wood repairs - 12 - 1 PM (Can I sneak into Jades 11-2 block of time)

Weatherstripping 2-3 PM

Wood Repairs. Missing or damaged parts do not signify the end of a sash. See how missing or damaged wood can be replaced and bring new life to your window.

Weatherstripping. View the different materials and methods to weatherstip old windows. Materials from the quick DIY fix to the professional installation will be covered.

John, please review and give me your thoughts.

Steve

johnleeke · Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 9:54 am Post subject:

Good topics and material.

Excellent and concise descriptions.

On the schedule, I think it's OK to overlap demos works well, one advantagle is that the overlap can catch people's interest and hold them at our demonstrations a little longer--every minute they're watching how windows can be saved, they are not down the aisle buying replacement windows. The strategy of "stretching out" the schedule so that there is something going on throughout the day also "plays" well.

JamesMPatrick · Joined: 03 Dec 2006 Posts: 2 Location: Marblehead, MA

Between the flu and trying to make a living thereafter, I am way behind. I will be in touch with Alison immediately and cracking on our demo session.

johnleeke · Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 6:42 pm Post subject:

Pat:

Glad to hear you're recovering.

I just talked with Jade and she'll be taking over planning for the demonstrations, so get with her on it by messages here, email, etc.

take care, work safe and keep in touch.