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Marty's Musings
Marty's Musings Blogger Greensboro, NC on Jul 08, 2012
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Salvaged Window Table

#Bestof2012 #Recycle

My husband took a salvaged window and made it into a table for me! Room inside for storage or decorative items. He did an amazing job. No plans, just from his head!

Photos and story at http://www.martysmusings.net/2012/05/unbelie...

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    Cleaning the old window.
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    My husband took a salvaged window and made it into a table for me! Room inside for storage or decorative items. He did an amazing job. No plans just from h...
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  • Miriam I New York, NY
    How cool!
    on Jul 08, 2012 · Like 0
  • Thistlewood Grand Rivers, KY
    What a great idea! I added it to my clipboard! I have the perfect window for this!
    on Jul 08, 2012 · Like 1
  • Kimberlee Villa Rica, GA
    I have the old window and am waiting to make one of these myself! Thanks so much for sharing yours.
    on Jul 08, 2012 · Like 0
  • debbiedoo's Fort Mill, SC
    Very cool idea! I just love to repurpose!
    on Jul 08, 2012 · Like 0
  • Eclectically Vintage - Ke... New York, NY
    I just scooped up two old windows from the side of the road! I'd love this! And I'm adding it to my clipboard and pinning!
    on Jul 08, 2012 · Like 0
  • Susie M Saint George, UT
    I love this!
    on Jul 08, 2012 · Like 0
  • Deb G Yucca Valley, CA
    Would look good with my extra quilts in it!! Nice job, Marty's-hubby!!
    on Jul 08, 2012 · Like 1
  • Lynn L Rochelle, GA
    Love this idea!
    on Jul 08, 2012 · Like 0
  • Dee W Rock Creek, OH
    A really neat idea but I wonder about safety? I am not familiar with glazing-does this strengthen the glass so it is shatter resistant?
    on Jul 09, 2012 · Like 0
  • Jessica A Kingston, PA
    love this! where can I find these old windows and doors, i never seem to find them????? Help?????
    on Jul 10, 2012 · Like 0
  • Glenda B Maryville, TN
    Love it, love it, love it!
    on Jul 10, 2012 · Like 0
  • Judith A Hendersonville, TN
    love this
    on Jul 10, 2012 · Like 0
  • BONNIE J
    GRRREAT! LOOKS WONDERFUL IN YOUR ROOM.
    on Jul 10, 2012 · Like 0
  • Jenna, SAS Interiors Saratoga Springs, NY
    What a fabulous idea!
    on Jul 10, 2012 · Like 0
  • Donna M Austinburg, OH
    Awesome! Just awesome! Love it! Great job!!!!
    on Jul 10, 2012 · Like 0
  • BONNIE J
    GRRREAT! LOOKS WONDERFUL IN YOUR ROOM.
    on Jul 10, 2012 · Like 0
  • Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC
    Hubby here to respond to a couple posts. The safety issue is a legitimate concern, as it is with any glass table. However, manufactured glass tops use tempered glass designed to both strengthen the glass and affect the way the glass shatters if it breaks. Since my table is made with a standard window, the risk is higher. Throw in the fact that the original purpose was a vertical application (not horizontal) and that the glass becomes brittle with age, some thought should be given to ...»
    the amount of abuse the table will get. Glazing is just the product that holds each window pane in place...think clay that is rolled between the palms into a snake-like shape, then pushed into the wood that separates each pane to form a triangular seal. Technology now allows that to happen in a tube and application is with a calking gun. Brilliant!

    As for finding wood and windows, you can check your local Craigslist, or just scavenge around farms for abandoned structures. Sometimes you can pick up an old fence that is being replaced curbside. The windows are more difficult and may involve tracking someone down at a demolition site. Pallets are a good source, too, but can be difficult to break apart and still salvage the wood.

    Hope that helps and thanks for the questions!

    on Jul 11, 2012 · Like 1
  • Debbi Madisonville, KY
    I just got a great deal on 3 of these windows today! So gonna do this!
    on Mar 09, 2013 · Like 0
  • Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC
    Debbi I want to score some more windows, too! We're patiently waiting to find some on the curb!
    on Mar 11, 2013 · Like 0
  • Debbi Madisonville, KY
    Also want to try the faux window with window boxes.
    on Mar 11, 2013 · Like 0
  • Jeanette S Atlanta, GA
    I love this idea....but I too would be concerned with safety. I think It would look stunning made as a shadow box with shelves but not as a table unless the glass was swapped out or plexiglass was tacked on top.
    on Mar 12, 2013 · Like 0

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