I need a "Norm Abrams" type woodworker ...

Steve · 2003-08-18T14:43:51+00:00

My house has wood framed single hung windows. There is a bay window in the dining area. The company that made the windows is out of business and theirdesign didn't seem to consider that rain and snow would run down the outerglass and seep into the lower sash piece. One of the sash bottoms has bowed andis starting to split. Based on experience (in a prior life) it seemed to bean easy job to make a replacement piece. There are no non-standard or custom cuts andthe design is pretty straightforward and seems to require only common tooling.I removed the sash and disassembled the frame so I could take the bowed andsplitting lower piece to a local "Norm Abrams" type woodworker and have onemade. Problem is, there doesn't seem to be a local "Norm Abrams" anywherein my local area. I've called or visited every "cabinet maker" I could find butapparently the title "cabinet maker" now means ... I can order cabinets for you, but notactually make anything.I went to the local woodworker's supply and they couldn't point me toanyone who could help either. This is not a complicated job. If it were metal and Ihad a milling machine with common tooling I could make one out of steel in about 3 hours.I would be happy to ship the piece to you if you would make me a newunbowed and unsplit one. I really hate to replace an entire bay window to solvethis problem.Since I discovered this problem I have "sealed" the glass to the sash onall the wooden windows with a really nice "plasticized" latex paint.If anyone out there can and will help I would really appreciate it.To reply by email delete "_nospam" from the email address

Aug 18, 2003 23 Replies

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TrentÂ© 22 years ago

Notice he didn't say, 'Look under millwright'!! lol

He's dead, you know! Ask him about THAT one!! lol

Have a nice week...

Trent

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BinaryBillTheSailor 22 years ago

So we can assume that when you are looking for a restaurant, you look under "chefs"?

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Ann G 22 years ago

Seems like a very knowledgable group. Thanks for the tip Edwin!

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TrentÂ© 22 years ago

Try a local lumber yard, Steve. They may or may not be able to do it for you...but they can probably steer you to someone who can.

Cabinet makers...as the name implies...are pretty much a specialty trade now.

This is not an intricate job. Its even something you might enjoy doing yourself. It could be the start of a fun hobby for you.

Good luck.

Have a nice week...

Trent

Cat...the OTHER white meat!

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