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1910 craftsman remodel

Project by studie posted 41 days ago 812 views 2 times favorited 20 comments Add to Favorites Watch

This house in West Seattle was added on to with a two story addition. The double hung windows were made with recycled douglas fir but were poorly made. They didn’t fit well, the bottom of the lowers did not have the same angle as the sill and the meeting rails in the center did not have the proper angles as to close tightly just a 1/2” gap when shut! Every window had to be fixed for one reason or another. 28 windows in all! But I got them in great working order then installed the sills & casing to replicate the original part of the house.. 14 doors to be installed with trim as well. Plinth blocks at the base & classic cap at the top The owners have many fine antiques to complement the look and heritage of the house. I cut the top two panels out of these double swing doors then installed the 80 year old stained glass windows after soldering the many fractured joints, what a fun job and the owners have become great friends as well. The husband is having a surprise birthday party this saturday and I will give him a Fibonicci gauge that I have posted on this site. Correction, at the party Suzan informed me that the house was built in 1910!

-- $tudie


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a1Jim

16776 posts in 471 days


posted 40 days ago

OOO ahhh thats what I’m talking about . So nice lit looks wonderful great job.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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patron

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posted 40 days ago

excellent period work , my friend !

have fun at the party .

-- david ,new mexico ,allheart

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Beginningwoodworker

4170 posts in 567 days


posted 40 days ago

Nice work!

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

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CharlieM1958

7632 posts in 1113 days


posted 40 days ago

Spectacular! I love that style.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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Dan Hux

158 posts in 269 days


posted 40 days ago

looks like something out of Orvis magazine,, great work..

-- Dan Hux,,,,Raleigh, North Carolina

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Konquest

59 posts in 338 days


posted 40 days ago

He should be the one giving you the gift, man. wow.

-- "It's a good thing my woodworking is done afterhours so my 2 year old daughter can't hear the swearing."

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TopamaxSurvivor

3017 posts in 570 days


posted 40 days ago

Not much more I can say, it looks like a fantastic job!!

-- Debt is nothing more than the 21st Century's form of slavery.

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Richforever

339 posts in 615 days


posted 40 days ago

Amazing work! What kind of finish is on the double doors with the stained glass top? I really like the reddish color. I’m trying to figure out how to make this look on kitchen cabinets that I will be building.

-- Rich, Seattle, WA

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AJJ

11 posts in 43 days


posted 40 days ago

Fantastic, it is beautiful. I am a big fan of craftsman.

-- AJJ, Eugene OR

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missionworks

34 posts in 126 days


posted 40 days ago

Beautiful.

-- MW | www.MissionWorks.com

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ND2ELK

6189 posts in 668 days


posted 40 days ago

Outstanding work! Have never seen none better. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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Splinterman

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posted 40 days ago

Hey $tudie,
How sweet it is…...good job.

-- I will just keep doing it till I get it right.

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Vincent Nocito

152 posts in 258 days


posted 40 days ago

Very nice work. Very happy to see an old house renovated instead of tearing it down and building a Mc Mansion.

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mtkate

661 posts in 220 days


posted 40 days ago

I love it. It would look fantastic in my house.

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nmkidd

381 posts in 67 days


posted 40 days ago

Excellent restoration. Particularly like the stain glass doors. Party on Dude!!

-- Doug, New Mexico.......the only stupid question is one that is never asked!........don't fix it, if it ain't broke!

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BTKS

484 posts in 359 days


posted 40 days ago

Wow, great work and attention to detail. BTKS

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Greg

222 posts in 203 days


posted 40 days ago

A great accomplishment! A finely finished project is always good for your health. Keeps you smiling and happy.

-- Each and Every step of any project should be considered your masterpiece if you want the finished product to reflect the quality of your work. Greg Little

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ohwoodeye

88 posts in 48 days


posted 40 days ago

The wall colors, the furniture…....everything completments the woodworking so well.
Excellently done.
One sticking point. The owners have too many books. It’s a bit cluttered and distracting from the beauty of your bookshelves.

-- Mike, Waukesha, WI

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Bullgoose

53 posts in 288 days


posted 40 days ago

Absolutley gorgeous!

-- When I die I want to go like my grandfather did...peaceful, in his sleep...not screaming like the passengers in his car.

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studie

97 posts in 41 days


posted 38 days ago

Thanks all for posting. Always a joy to produce wood craft in any shape or form. This kind is my bread & butter tho. Hope to move up or at least to move on to fine wood working like you!

-- $tudie

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