Finally getting back to the wagon with longer days and less going on. Over the weekend I started the new window for the wagon door. The old one was a place-holder to get it out on the road (as are the other windows). Now I want to rebuild the whole door.
The frame being built. It is clamped to the work table to keep it rigid and prevent it from racking out of square.
Detail of how the frames cross and interlock. I have never made a window like this so this is what I came up with.
Holding the frames fast while the glue dries.
Flipped over and given a final sanding.
Getting a few coats of Cabot’s Spar Varnish for good measure.
Fitted with three types of glass; wavy clear, hammered clear, and red with a lot of break-up. The widow will be fitted into a frame (pre-hung) so that it can be removed entirely for repair or replacement of the door. More to come soon.
The rest of the Vardo build can still be found here (https://paleotool.wordpress.com/plans-projects-and-patterns/the-vardo/).
Preindustrial Craftsmanship 
Very nice! Can’t wait t see it on the vardo.
Looks Great! Im gonna cheat and get the peel off stained glass to put on my windows lol
I think I’m too old-fashioned for that.
Well…there’s something to be said for using colored plexi-glass (if that’s the peel-off kind deryk is referring to) where bumpy roads are a concern.
Quite true. Practicality may not be my strong suit. I did go with very small panes to minimize stress and make for easy repairs.
Nice. Now if the door elves would just come and finish refurbishing the door I started last year.
Those lazy elves never come to finish my projects either. Maybe I don’t leave out enough whiskey for them.