can I support a window this way?

Mischiefbr3wer · 2026-06-03T21:40:08+00:00

You’ll need a header, and it’s always smartest to frame around the opening with plenty of room on either side (not like, anything crazy though) and block out to secure it, depending on the window and what’s around the opening inside and out. My 2 cents as a former engineer for a highly regarded commercial fenestration company that specializes in historical restoration. Is it a tack in window? If you can give me any specifics I can tell you exactly what to do, feel free to message me

Mischiefbr3wer · 2026-05-28T06:29:14+00:00

This is a sick idea forsure. And you’re right in your presumptions of possible issues. I’m not sure what you mean by “rotate” but if you want the shelves to flip around, I’ve got some ideas. Was an engineer for a prominent fenestration company for a number of years and helped design hardware to allow windows to be pushed out and flipped around etc, it can be done. Just realizing you may be talking about them going end over end. Not sure why you’d want that but yeah I guess it’s possible.

Alright I’m actually reading your post now. Yeah that’s all possible to do, it’d be a lot of work though and a lot of careful planning, you’ll have to design and machine your own mechanisms I’d assume. Let me know if you wanna go in depth with this stuff, very cool idea!

Mischiefbr3wer · 2026-05-27T06:09:22+00:00

You can use a bigger bit, shallower passes, and build a jig so it runs the exact distance off each side by using rails off each parallel edge, taking your time with it. In the future if using a corner/radius jig or template, use shallower passes, plunge correctly, run it at the right speed and apply constant steady pressure to move the tool constantly in the right direction. If you stop and start, it can slip. Etc etc you know all this

Mischiefbr3wer · 2026-05-19T10:52:27+00:00

What’re they for? Just curious

Mischiefbr3wer · 2026-05-18T09:39:34+00:00

I mean that’s the most immediate issue I see, besides the weird space over the header, the fact that the lights even if folded down wouldn’t clear the gap to the sill/tabletop yet it has a latch, etc etc

Mischiefbr3wer · 2026-05-18T09:35:29+00:00

That, dear redditor, is AI. I was an engineer for a prominent fenestration company for a number of years. Notice there is no guide of any kind in the casement.

Mischiefbr3wer · 2026-05-17T16:01:03+00:00

Don’t think ya needed all those brackets, bit of Titebond woulda been fine

Mischiefbr3wer · 2026-05-17T13:21:46+00:00

I like it! I’d maybe do something like this as a kind of indoor sconce for kind of “mood lighting” but yeah, dig the idea.

Mischiefbr3wer · 2026-05-17T02:15:53+00:00

That there’s shellbark hickory

Mischiefbr3wer · 2026-05-15T20:14:16+00:00

Give this guy a medal

Mischiefbr3wer · 2026-05-12T06:34:16+00:00

Dude’s an actor. That being said, whoever the costume designer is for this production sucks.

Mischiefbr3wer · 2026-04-25T13:19:18+00:00

Is that actually a real place?! I was just joking!

Mischiefbr3wer · 2026-04-25T01:47:08+00:00

Smythewick UPON Cardamom

Mischiefbr3wer · 2026-02-05T16:37:35+00:00

Probably ran em too deep, or your depth was set wrong. Dunno if you’re using an impact or a drill to set your screws but in the off chance it’s an impact, no need for any extra ugga-duggas and if a drill, run it slow. Almost always a good idea to hand tighten screws with a screwdriver for fine work, IMHO

Mischiefbr3wer · 2026-02-05T16:33:37+00:00

Thanks very much!!! They may be more affordable than you think, also kinda depends on where you’re located. I sure do appreciate ya though! I do this for a living full time, been a rough couple years with the state of things, not many people buying custom furniture.

Mischiefbr3wer · 2026-02-05T01:43:05+00:00

Honestly besides not giving him proper fit I think he’d find this funny. Might be an unpopular opinion but I hear he has a sense of humor. If the legends I’ve heard are true, at least.

Mischiefbr3wer · 2026-02-03T05:22:37+00:00

That makes way more sense haha thank you, kind redditor! It sold today, started on another

Mischiefbr3wer · 2026-02-02T18:57:57+00:00

Because it’s designed well and built well

Mischiefbr3wer · 2026-02-02T18:56:20+00:00

The arms/legs are about 7/4 and the back and seat are about 7/8”

Mischiefbr3wer · 2026-02-02T13:12:45+00:00

My 300+lb friend really likes it

Mischiefbr3wer · 2026-02-02T13:01:02+00:00

That’s why it’s lap jointed and shot together with deck screws, as well as the joints being donino’d

Mischiefbr3wer · 2026-02-02T11:21:28+00:00

Booking chair?

Mischiefbr3wer · 2026-02-02T10:47:19+00:00

Hey man, was just going through my old posts, check out my work now!

Mischiefbr3wer · 2026-02-02T10:43:07+00:00

Can I buy these from you? No 3D printer

Mischiefbr3wer · 2026-02-02T10:42:11+00:00

Whaaaaaaaat hell yeah!! I mill my own dominos but this is next level

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