Hi all.

This is the 1st time I've done anything like this so please bear with
me! One of the panes in our bathroom window is cracked and also the
wooden bead surrounds are rotting. I've got the replacement glass and
beading and think I know what I'm doing to replace the glass but I'm not
sure the best way to cut the 45 degree angles I'll require when I'm
cutting the replacement beading. Do I need to get a mitre saw? If I buy
a 'workmate' bench will that have something that will allow me to cut
the angle with my existing hand saw? I've resisted getting a work bench
until now (because we do as little DIY as possible) but maybe now's the
time?? Obviously if I could get away without buying a mitre saw that
would be good as money is pretty tight at the moment.

Any comments gratefully received,
Iain

You are right the easiest was to cut a mitre joint is with a mitre saw with 
its own set up jig.
You could always mark 45 degrees on both bits of timber and use filler for 
any inaccuracy.....cheaper for sure
but a mitre cutter will be best .
You can but the whole thing.saw and jig together....or just buy a mitre 
guide in plastic or hardwood........try B&Q( treat yourself to a fine bladed 
new saw while you are at it  ) a new saw will only cost you 6-7 pounds

good luck

Barry


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"Iain Robinson"  wrote in message 
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> Hi all.
>
> This is the 1st time I've done anything like this so please bear with
> me! One of the panes in our bathroom window is cracked and also the
> wooden bead surrounds are rotting. I've got the replacement glass and
> beading and think I know what I'm doing to replace the glass but I'm not
> sure the best way to cut the 45 degree angles I'll require when I'm
> cutting the replacement beading. Do I need to get a mitre saw? If I buy
> a 'workmate' bench will that have something that will allow me to cut
> the angle with my existing hand saw? I've resisted getting a work bench
> until now (because we do as little DIY as possible) but maybe now's the
> time?? Obviously if I could get away without buying a mitre saw that
> would be good as money is pretty tight at the moment.
>
> Any comments gratefully received,
> Iain 

I've used cheap old mitre boxes for years.   I normally put a bit of putty 
behind the beads when I put them in and it hides any inaccuracies in the 
cutting quite effectively.
-- 
Keith Willcocks
(If you can't laugh at life, it ain't worth living!)


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> You are right the easiest was to cut a mitre joint is with a mitre saw 
> with its own set up jig.
> You could always mark 45 degrees on both bits of timber and use filler for 
> any inaccuracy.....cheaper for sure
> but a mitre cutter will be best .
> You can but the whole thing.saw and jig together....or just buy a mitre 
> guide in plastic or hardwood........try B&Q( treat yourself to a fine 
> bladed new saw while you are at it  ) a new saw will only cost you 6-7 
> pounds
>
> good luck
>
> Barry
>
>
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> "Iain Robinson"  wrote in message 
> news:1125838680.2885.0@nnrp-t71-03.news.uk.clara.net...
>> Hi all.
>>
>> This is the 1st time I've done anything like this so please bear with
>> me! One of the panes in our bathroom window is cracked and also the
>> wooden bead surrounds are rotting. I've got the replacement glass and
>> beading and think I know what I'm doing to replace the glass but I'm not
>> sure the best way to cut the 45 degree angles I'll require when I'm
>> cutting the replacement beading. Do I need to get a mitre saw? If I buy
>> a 'workmate' bench will that have something that will allow me to cut
>> the angle with my existing hand saw? I've resisted getting a work bench
>> until now (because we do as little DIY as possible) but maybe now's the
>> time?? Obviously if I could get away without buying a mitre saw that
>> would be good as money is pretty tight at the moment.
>>
>> Any comments gratefully received,
>> Iain
>
> 

Keith Willcocks wrote:

> I've used cheap old mitre boxes for years.   I normally put a bit of putty 
> behind the beads when I put them in and it hides any inaccuracies in the 
> cutting quite effectively.


Thanks all - hiding inaccuracies with putty sounds like a good idea to 
me. Unless I win the lottery.

cheers
Iain

"Iain Robinson"  wrote in message
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> Keith Willcocks wrote:
> > I've used cheap old mitre boxes for years.   I normally put a bit of
putty
> > behind the beads when I put them in and it hides any inaccuracies in the
> > cutting quite effectively.
>
> Thanks all - hiding inaccuracies with putty sounds like a good idea to
> me. Unless I win the lottery.
>


So what will you hide them with if you win the lottery?

Steve

shazzbat wrote:

> "Iain Robinson"  wrote in message
> news:1125902135.37180.0@demeter.uk.clara.net...
> 
>>Keith Willcocks wrote:
>>
>>>I've used cheap old mitre boxes for years.   I normally put a bit of
> 
> putty
> 
>>>behind the beads when I put them in and it hides any inaccuracies in the
>>>cutting quite effectively.
>>
>>Thanks all - hiding inaccuracies with putty sounds like a good idea to
>>me. Unless I win the lottery.
>>
> 
> 
> So what will you hide them with if you win the lottery?
> 
> Steve
> 
> 


I'll have virgins melt pure Gold into the gaps. Or just get new windows.