I’m building four combination wood storm doors for a client; each door will have a separate screen and storm window. I could attach these inserts with simple turn buttons, but a more elegant solution would be to use the round locks mortised into the frame.
I have tried to attach a pic of what I am talking about here, but I don’t know if it will appear. Also, I notice it is a “gif” file, and I don’t know how to make it a jpeg.
Anyway, I have spent way too much time already combining through internet sources (including Blaine), and I can’t find a source for this hardware.
Anybody have a suggestion?
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How about a wooden solution, for absolute elegance?
Discs can be made of 1/4" thick material, and cut to resemble a D. They can then be housed in the same type mortise as the metal hardware, and fastened with a countersunk brass screw.
Loosen the screw, turn the disc so the flat chorded part lines flush to the edge, and out comes the screen, in goes the glazed sash.
Geez -- I never even though of that idea, which I like a lot. I do think metal hardware would be preferable , but I'm going to get out my big plug cutters tomorrow and give it a try. The only downside I can see is the discs might break apart in time. But I could easily run off some extras for the client.Thanks for your idea...........********************************************************
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John Wooden 1910-
Have you looked at H'A'FELE Hardware. They have knockdown fittings that are zinc die-cast with a nickel plating. They also have a "Giro-Bolt Lock" that is mortised into the stiles of your panels. This is galvanized steel so it will take some weather.
http://www.hafeleonline.com
900.423.3531
I tried to look through the Hafele web site, but it is pretty much impossible to find anything unless you know exactly what you are looking for.Could you give me a direct link to what you're talking about?Thanks.********************************************************
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John Wooden 1910-
The Catalogue # is 261.05.902 The Hafele website is huge.
Be sure to use resorcinal glue. It is a two part, catalyst and resin system. It is used by boat builders and has a good open time. We make ours 1 3/8" thick if the brickmold allows or we make a new jamb as well. What type of wood do you plan on using? Let us know how your project comes out.live, work, build, ...better with wood