Date:         Fri, 17 Nov 95 18:33 CST
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From:         EF0JPB1@mvs.cso.niu.edu
Subject:      tips on assembling wing windows for a splittie

>From: Matthew Henricks <mjhenks@ENGR.CSULB.EDU>
>Subject: tips on assembling wing windows for a splittie

>has anyone out there done this latly?  i am trying to use
>new WCM glass to frame rubber, but am having a heck of a
>time getting it to seat the last 1/4 inch.  it will not
>budge.  also, how do you go about trimming the excess rubber
>of behind the water catch.  any ideas would be greatly
>apreciated.
>thanks and God Bless
>matt

Matt,

When I have seen it done, the window frame has been set in a
vice (with wood contacting the frame and glass) and as the
vice is tightened, the glass/rubber is squeezed into
position.  I assume a similar wood clamp configuration would
replace a table-mounted vice.  Whatever method, the rubber
should be well lubricated and all pressure should be
distributed evenly over the edge of the glass.

As for trimming *back there* you should be able to position
the rubber so that (at least at that point) trimming is
unnecessary as you squeeze the glass/rubber into place.

Any other ideas anyone?

-Jim Bryant