Posted by Gary Dodge on October 15, 2002 at 23:00:45:
In Reply to: Re: starting to build a window/to hang not install posted by jo on October 15, 2002 at 19:27:47:
Hi JO,
I have to get some basic info here.
First, from your question I can't tell if this is a description of a technique that you have tried before and had difficulties or just something you are going to try for the first time. If you have had difficulties let me know what the symptoms of the problem are.
Second, the description of how you are dealing with the border cames is unclear. First you need to decide what size came you are using around the panel. I'd recommend either a 3/8" or 1/2" came. Next, on your cartoon (layout drawing) you need to show this came. You need a line that represents the size of the entire panel to the outer edge of the border cames, another line that represents the heart of the border cames and although not required, I always add a line to represent the inside edge of the border cames. This is the edge of the visible glass. Any design that happens beyond this point is unseen. Helps make sure that things like the tips of leaves aren't cut off by accident.
I notice that you say the panel is to hang. If you plan to hang the panel it will need some type of frame that is stronger than the outside lead to hang from, preferably a wooden frame. Alternately, you could use a 1/2" brass came instead of a lead border came and hang the panel from it, but I'd still feel better with it in wood.
Gary D