wooden window frames.

[jos1]

i am looking for information of making wooden window frames. I can manage most thing in wood in my workshop but can't find 'plans' for wooden window frames. Web is not much help as almost every hit up with ''Window' and I know about operating systems.

[buildersmate]

You must have a lot of times on your hands or an exceptionally well-equipped workshop with all manner of routing equipment.

[teash]

I`ve got a cd somewhere called 'the ultimate woodwork plans cd' if my memory recalls theres about 6,000 projects so i`m pretty sure making frames will be amoungst them. Have a search on the web for that cd jos

[MustafaTickl]

There are so many different types of windows and frames with innovative mechanisms and intricate detailing that I doubt that you will find satisfactory information on the web. However, I always go here when I am stuck
http://www.buildingcentrebookshop.co.uk/tbc/re tailshop.asp?TAG=&CID=
and over many tens of years they have never failed to find whatever I have been looking for.

[jos1]

Thanks for the advice. I'll try the web again and yes buildersmate I do have lots of time on my hands as I have been retired for many years with a well equipped workshop. I have built a couple or racing dinghies and maintained an old wooden boat but never tried to make a new window frame for my house and I don't like PVC much

[johnnyedge]

Go for it Jos 1 but please remember that new windows now have to conform with shed loads of minium specs to comply with the new building regs. Check with your local building inspector before you start making them to see if they comply. Also, you will need to get a certificate from the building reg office to comply with part L of the new regs, this should cost about �55.oo. This is in case you sell your house at a later date and is mandatory.
Its a bit of a mind field now so take care.
Johnny edge.

[jos1]

Thank you Jonnyedge. Oh dear, but I am not surprised. I only need to make two windows so I'll do some checking before I cut wood. Thanks again to everyone

[buildersmate]

Its the depth of the rebate you would have to allow to get double-glazed units of adequate air separation in. Including ther glass, these things are about 30mm wide now.