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   riverr1 | Sep 03, 2002 05:03pm | #1

   Will the mullions be functional or decorative?

   
   

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   Edited 9/3/2002 10:03:32 AM ET by Don C.

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   TOMASIN1 | Sep 03, 2002 06:07pm | #2

   They will hold small pieces of glass, so I guess the answer to your question is functional.

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   riverr1 | Sep 03, 2002 06:15pm | #3

   Functional mullions in windows are usually held together by brads with alignment maintained by molding profile. Caulk, which I doubt you will be using also plays a part in this when it comes to windows.

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   TOMASIN1 | Sep 03, 2002 06:38pm | #4

   Thanks for the help, brads could be used, possibly. The mullions I'll be making will be very simple, no profile. Do you think gluing them would be a mistake?

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   theRev | Sep 04, 2002 02:58am | #5

   Gluing is fine is you have a mechanical joint backing it up (half lap, etc.) I don't think I'd like to have just a glued butt joint holding in glass.

   Scott

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   LarryPile | Sep 04, 2002 03:11am | #6

   Hi Jake,

   I do lots of stained glass..and woodworking as well.  Stained glass is heavy and requires something other than glue for mullions....remember the glass is typically heavier (thicker, etc) and also usually has either lead "came" connecting various pieces (aka leaded glass) or glass heavy with copper foil and lead solder (aka "Tiffany style" glass)...both are heavy.

   I'm in agreement about routed rails/stiles that are attached via brads and glue.....the more "structure" the better.

   I saw an interesting way to attach mullions using square straight simple mullion design in a recent issue of one of the woodworking magazines...maybe AMERICAN Woodworker???  Check the last two months.  I haven't tried it and can't recommend it.

   You just don't want leaded glass (or plain, heavy, stained glass) to come crashing down onto a family member...potentially injurious and ruins good glasswork and woodwork....do it right the first time.

   If you need further advice about stained glass issues, e-mail me.  [email protected]

   Good luck!

   lp

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   JeffKurtz | Sep 07, 2002 03:13am | #7

   There's a good article in the August issue of Popular Woodworking by Glen Huey.  His method is simple and strong.  BTW, if you aren't familiar with Huey's work, check out his web site, Malcolm Huey and Son -  beautiful 18thC. reproductions.

   Jeff