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   Bioman | Jun 15, 2005 03:44pm | #1

   I would use cedar or redwood if I understand what your trying to do.

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   Pondfish | Jun 15, 2005 04:36pm | #2

   Since they are interior, poplar is fine. 

   Since they are casement windows and likely to be small, and since they are only holding screens, there's practically no weight for them to support.  Joints need not be extra strength.  You could probably get by with screwed and glued butt joints for this job, since you'll be painting over everything.  Just be sure to pre-drill holes, countersink for a plug, and Bob's your uncle.  If that option is too ugly for you to consider, then try simple lap joints cut on your tablesaw.

   Keep the posts coming, none are stupid or boring.

    

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   dukeone | Jun 15, 2005 04:48pm | #3

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   Pondfish | Jun 15, 2005 05:48pm | #4

   Bob's your uncle?

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   WillGeorge | Jun 15, 2005 06:20pm | #5

   with my seemingly stupid question...sorry..

   Geeee... Only stupid question is when the 'little lady' asks ya somethin' and ya say 'what?'

   I use poplar ALOT for many different things..

   If painted?.. I'd just use good old pine! .... Cheaper around here...

   Stain on poplar or pine is REALLY hard to do if you want to MATCH another wood finish... Your call..... But if sanded well, you can use a water based GEL stain... and get a pretty good finish and color match..

   You got hardwood trim? If so use the same type of hardwood.. BUT harder to work with... You never stated what tools you DO have...

   For a screen you do not need much strength at the joints so maybe just a mitered half lap?? Whatever... Joint/wood type could be a problem on the windows that 'see' the HOT sun during the day though.. But then again almost ANY wood would have that problem..

   Just me!

   Old or new windows? What Mfg.. If you know the brand they may have something that 'snaps' on made of aluminum OR FAUX wood... In color of your choice..

   
   

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   Edited 6/15/2005 11:26 am ET by Will George

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   alexpesta | Jun 15, 2005 08:11pm | #6

   thanks for the info.

   original 1920's windows...i've been told poplar is difficult to stain. someone suggested using a pretreatment that cuts some of the wood's oils and allows it to accept the stain a little better.

   i have no idea what the original hardwood trim is, but i started to strip some of the trim in an upstairs bedroom and believe it is pine...but that is painted. the woodwork on the casements and the jambs are stained.

   thanks again.

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   WillGeorge | Jun 15, 2005 08:24pm | #7

   i've been told poplar is difficult to stain.. I find ALL wood is but then again I hate doing it!

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   jackplane | Jun 15, 2005 09:38pm | #8

   Poplar is difficult to stain. I'd recommend pine,fir,maple,cherry, anything else.

    Standard hinges with removable pins work fine and don't require special tooling to install.