Reproduction Sash Shop.... Now this is a collection of machines!

[Dev Emch]

Just came upon this web site. This feller makes reproduction vintage sash and has a nice shop full of tools to do it. Very nice set up. Enjoy.

http://www.smithrestorationsash.com/aboutus.html

[Craig Stueve]

Dave you are right indeed about his tools. They all look to be in excellent shape and very well cared for.

Craig

[Reg Mitchell]

WOW Dev....nice looking stuff...thanks

[lou sansone]

I have actually talked to this gent, and he is a real nice guy. He does excellent work. In the north east there are many antique homes that need custom sash if they want to remain true to the period. I have made several windows frames ( using pattern grade mahogany) for my c 1730 home and will be starting on getting a set of tooling to remake all of my sash out of pattern grade mahogany as well. It is hard to believe, but my home has over 500 individual panes of glass ( 6"x8")! Smith Sash is one stop shopping and makes frames the way they should be ( all pegged )

lou

[Tim Morton]

Maybe one day if his business takes off he might be able to afford some new tools instead of all those old fashioned ones.

[Keith Starosta]

I especially like the briquettor! I've never seen this set-up before, but it makes a ton of sense. Pretty cool.

- Keith

[Seth Poorman]

Yes I really liked the Oliver tablesaw, I had a chance to buy one once ,
Better add that Oliver to my "want" list........

[Jim Becker]

Very kewel, Dev. Thanks for posting. And I also agree that they have the "ultimate" in dust/chip collection given they turn it into energy!

[Marty Walsh]

Dev,

Thanks for sharing that site. That's some impressive iron for sure!!

One thing I noticed is that's got to be an awful lot of weight, and it all sits on a wooden floor. I wonder if that's flooring over a slab, or some sort of wooden structure...(thinking back to my questions about a wooden floor for my new shop...)

- Marty -

[Jeff Horton]

Now you just had to post that! Had to clean the drool off my keyboard before I could reply.

[Brett Baldwin]

Now there is a YANKEE. Using the tool that works best and not wasting any more than necessary. That briquetter is a great idea for a production shop. All that saw dust/chips go right back into keeping the shop toasty warm. A way to use every board-foot you buy. Good for him.