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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!

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

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excellent period work , my friend !

have fun at the party .
 

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Spectacular! I love that style.
 

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

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

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

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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.
 

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

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

God Bless
tom
 

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

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

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Wow, great work and attention to detail. BTKS
 

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

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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.
 

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Absolutley gorgeous!
 

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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!
 
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