Box sash windows

[Jim mcgrath]

Does anyone know where I could find a book or dvd on how to construct box sash windows. There doesn’t seem to be much info on the internet.
I saw a sliding window the other day, that uses springs instead of weights. I would settle for a book on how to make these if that’s all that is available.
Thanks.

 

[Jacob]

Does anyone know where I could find a book or dvd on how to construct box sash windows. There doesn’t seem to be much info on the internet.
I saw a sliding window the other day, that uses springs instead of weights. I would settle for a book on how to make these if that’s all that is available.
Thanks.

SPAB is one source of info. https://www.spab.org.uk/
and the Scottish equivalent https://www.shbt.org.uk/
Old joinery books are good; best is "Building Construction" W B Mckay
Best source of all is to take out a window and pull it apart to see how it's done.

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[Ollie78]

Do not use the spiral balances.
There is some reference in modern practical joinery by Ellis.
The constriction is actually fairly simple and varies in detail by period and region.
As said above , copy an existing one.

 

[niall Y]

I would echo @Jacob and say W B McKay The section on Joinery is available as a separate book. The relevant bit is Chapter 10, on Cased Frame Windows.

 

[Doug71]

Bradshaw Joinery did a full series on making one, I haven't watched it but he knows his stuff and generally gives good advice.

 

[johnnyb]

I echo Jacob but suggest window and doormaking republished by lost art press. Why do you fancy learning to make one? This may help to pinpoint what's Best.