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I’ve had this fascination with tree branches and antler motiffs lately. This is a window i made for my place. Its actually a “faux” window since where i wanted to put it has a closet on the other side of the wall. Its a true divided lite and is all made from Spanish cedar.

I have ideas for a door running around in my head!

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""


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Bob Babcock

1807 posts in 626 days


posted 545 days ago

What a great window miles…just beautiful….did you cut the glass yourself or have it cut.

LOL…I just commented on your poplar board….would make a great door….wouldn’t want to paint it though obviously.

You just added to my projects to do someday list. I really like it. Thanks for sharing.

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

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miles125

996 posts in 546 days


posted 545 days ago

Bob, its just 1/8” dsb glass so was not difficult to cut. Although there does seem to be about a 100% waste factor on glass when cutting for something like this!

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""

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WayneC

5684 posts in 637 days


posted 545 days ago

I like this window alot. Thanks for sharing.

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

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Phil Brown

218 posts in 598 days


posted 545 days ago

Its very eye catching. We have an end wall of a bathroom that could use a faux window like that so nobody could see in. Looks great.

-- Phil Brown, Ontario

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cajunpen

5345 posts in 606 days


posted 545 days ago

So….your window has come out of the closet. Very nice project – thanks for the inspiration.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

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MsDebbieP

12282 posts in 701 days


posted 545 days ago

this is magnificent.
What a great idea and it look so…. earthy, tantalizing.. intriguing,
LOVE it

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Don

2586 posts in 717 days


posted 545 days ago

Nice work, Miles, and very creative.

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.canterburybaptist.org/

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Bob #2

2101 posts in 562 days


posted 545 days ago

I luv it! – very creative.
Makes me want to go to the woodshop.

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

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miles125

996 posts in 546 days


posted 545 days ago

Thanks for all the nice compliments. Also thanks for all of you providing such a friendly atmosphere for woodworkers to congregate.

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""

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PanamaJack

4452 posts in 617 days


posted 545 days ago

Just a great piece of woodworking art, Miles!

Ideas for doors, running around in the head?? Watch out for Brain Splinters!

-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,

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jockmike2

4506 posts in 787 days


posted 545 days ago

Very nice Miles, Did you cut that out on a sroll saw? or carve it? It has a Ogden Nash kinda look. Beautiful. jockmike

-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com

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miles125

996 posts in 546 days


posted 545 days ago

Mike, each piece is like a typical window muntin with joints where they intersect, so its basically all cut on the bandsaw. Then i used a router with a bearing to rabbet out the back for the glass and put the profile on the front. Just have to be careful about where you put brads in the joints or you’ll make a mess of ya router bits.

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""

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Karson

14323 posts in 940 days


posted 544 days ago

That is a great project. Did you put a night light behind it so show light to the outside?

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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dennis mitchell

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posted 544 days ago

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miles125

996 posts in 546 days


posted 544 days ago

Karson, seeing that the window is on my front porch it did cross my mind as a great place for a security camera. Hey Dennis thanks. Thats some very nice work on your website.

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""

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TreeBones

1469 posts in 563 days


posted 544 days ago

Very cool! I wish I had that kind of artistic creativity.

-- Ron, Twain Harte, Ca. Portable on site Sawmill Service http://westcoastlands.net/Sawmill.html http://westcoastlands.net/SawBucks2/phpBB3

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Mark A. DeCou

1365 posts in 946 days


posted 543 days ago

I like the concept.

-- Mark DeCou - Kansas Flint Hill's Artisan

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oscorner

4573 posts in 851 days


posted 543 days ago

Great looking window. Too bad it couldn’t be functional as well.

-- Jesus is Lord!

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BlueStingrayBoots

329 posts in 542 days


posted 540 days ago

That looks elegant! Definatly on my to do list.

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