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10 thoughts on “Info”

  1. Hello,
    I’m in Camden—and in desperate need to have 4 beautiful casement windows partially re-glazed/repaired before winter…
    I don’t know if you are restoring or only consulting at this point. If that isn’t something that you can do—could you recommend someone locally?
    Thank you,
    Laura Amey

  2. Hello John,
    I have a small house built in 1942 with the beautiful original windows. I am planning on having them repaired, updating the glass, screens and whatevers needed. Do you have names of quality people or companies in Cincinnati that you recommend?

  3. Hello, and Thank You John,
    I’ve been getting some helpful info from this site and decided to learn more, and more often. Our Home was built about 1860 but far too many so-called contractors had their way with it. Now that I’m on the job a lot will be brought back, wherever feasible. Has an attached outhouse, first one in Bennington. (A 4-holer!) I’m also trying to save an Grand old Carriage Barn for a friend in Old Bennington, VT. I’m sure to need a lot of help there. Your expertise and website will definitely help.

  4. Viewing a previous entry it appeared to be a new question rather than a “reply” (as I understand the word) so I’ll use this space for a question. Subject: removing 160 yr old paint
    Buildings on my family ranch were build around the 1850-1860’s. Attempts to remove old paint:on floors,woodwork,even furniture go well until I get to the original coat; then if using paint remover the original paint becomes a gum and will not separate from the wood. If using an electrical sander the original paint sorta’ melts, quickly clogs the abrasives, and becomes rock hard. Plain historic interest: what is it? More practical question: How do I deal with it (now trying to strip some floors)?
    Thanks in advance (and apologies if I am in the wrong space)
    Herb Roche

    1. Hi Dave, I’d say you are definitely on the right track. Try all your methods and materials out on one window, complete, to see how they work. On the next window use a sharp carbide vacuum scraper instead of chemical stripper. One vacuum scraper name is Viper. Connect it up to a HEPA vacuum that will catch all the tiny lead-containing particles. Compare the vacuum scraper method with the chemical method to decide how to do the rest of the windows.
      For my latest info on window work go to the forum at http://www.SaveAmericasWindows.com

    2. Herb, hard to tell what they might have used out on the ranch back in the day. Could be anything. I’ve heard of homemade recipes with ox blood, lime, linseed oil and asphaltum.
      Once you get down to the gum, let it be until it hardens up as much as it will, then use a carbide scraper with a fresh blade.

  5. Good Morning,
    I live in an 1840’s revival located on the south shore in Massachusetts. The 4 front columns are 2 Stories high and are in desperate need of attention. Anyone that you would suggest I reach out to? It seems that many of our local carpenters are very busy and are not interested in this project at this time. The front porch needs work as well. Should I have a structural engineer access?
    Thank you!

  6. Hello I am a graduate student doing research on craft learning. I saw an interview online where you described internet video apprenticing in Flashmeeting some years ago. Are you still doing this kind of instruction? If so, how much? If not, can you say why you are no longer doing it? Thanks!!!

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