How Narrowboat Windows and Portholes Are Made! - Ep. 24
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- Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
- We went to Caldwell's Glass in Wigan to find out more about the windows we are having installed onto our new Narrowboat, Silver Fox, and how they're manufactured.
Sorry about the noisy video, the factory was very noisy! I've added subtitles if they make it easier to watch.
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The bonded windows are definitely the ones I would choose as well for my boat, and its great that you chose them as well, its been great seeing the process on which the windows were made.
It goes to shw how much human manual work goes into the making of the windows, something that I guess doesnt get appreciated that much or seen for that matter and its been a delight to see the process from the beginning to end with having your windows made.
3:54 was definitely Shaun's lottery "release the balls moment" bless him
The falling glass moment was breath stopping, but you know the man knew what he was doing, he will have been doing it for ages and the surface at first glance is very deceiving too, it looks totally solid but has some very interesting hidden features.
I think we have a small theme as well here for Colin with his toblerone mentions - great choice in chocolate by the way.
I loved what barry said about the windows that they can be easily replaced and a new one sent out to you in the post, that is pretty good really.
Also that with the windows being able to be removed completely for emergcny exits etc it does make alot of sense when you think about it should that particular situation have ever arised, its forward thinking as a backup in case the fore and aft exits are unreachable especially in rapid situations....
A HUGE THANKS to Barry for making this possible for the guys as well and for letting us take a look into the behind the scenes of window making for a narrowboat.
Thank you, Kaiden. Glad you enjoyed this one. The people at Caldwell are awesome xx
I love the process of the windows being made. A credit to that company for excellent product. And I love how you and Shaun are excited about everything about the window making process. 😊
Our pleasure!
The finished windows are stunning. You chose very well. Another excellent informative and well made vlog. Thank you.
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Mozzie netting? I seem to remember billions of midges near the canals. Love this channel - so refreshing xxx
Hi Kate. Definitely on our list. I'm trying to think of ways that make it easy, the least visible and most effective! Thanks for your lovely comment :) xx
Some real skills on display at that factory
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I spent 20 years in the aerospace industry building airplane parts…this episode is very interesting to me and I really appreciate you guys sharing it…thank you
Susan
Thank you so much xxx
That Glass Work is incredible 😃
It really is!
Wow, what a great vlog! I wouldn't say that cutting the glass was easy, I think the expert handling just makes it look so! So excited for you both! Thanks to Caldwells for letting you film their production and share it with us! I really, really loved it! 👏🤗
Thank you, Erica. They make it look well easy, but the results are stunning. Thanks for commenting 👍🏻
Thanks for letting us see that really fascinating process. I never cease to be amazed by modern processes. There are some very clever people around. I remember as a picture framer having to handle large sheets of 2mm glass and I was always relieved to get the sheets cut into smaller peices without any costly accidents.
You two suddenly reminded me of Doddy's Diddy Men! ;D
Hi John 👋🏻
It’s great, yeah? I couldn’t believe how it wasn’t smashing everywhere 😂
That is some proper British craftsmanship. Impressive 👍
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Watching the glass cutting was amazing!
Yeah, we loved it there!
Fascinating video as always Colin and Shaun, so fascinating to see the window process from start to finish, I actually thought the glass would smash when it was dropped into that table.
Great video! It’s good to see our process from a different perspective. Hope you enjoyed your visit to Caldwells😁
Brilliant video - nice to see they've got you linked on their site - nice PR for both of you. It always amazes me that companies can make a living from what I have perceived as niche markets: Narrowboats and horseboxes! Plus I always wonder how people think 'I think I'll make windows for boats and horseboxes' and know they'll make a living. Love it!!!!!
They do really well and have done a lot of innovating. Great team! x
That was brill, slowly working my way thorough the videos after seeing you with Martin Zero.
Cool! Thanks, Rick 👍🏻
Ooooh those windows are lovely! It was fascinating to see them being made. Thank you for sharing your day with us x
Thank you Mandy! We can’t wait to see them on the boat 👍🏻
Brilliant to see the engineering involved producing the windows. What a great design for the new portholes. Another informative and well produced vlog, greatly appreciate the time and effort you take to make these.
Thank you, David. It was fascinating watching the process from start to finish.
Factual and fascinating. I’ll now be able to look at all narrowboat windows in a totally different light 😊
It was ace! Thanks for the comment Catherine 👍🏻
Flipping that pane of glass onto the wooden base was a moment 😱
I know, right!
You are so great at explaining how things get made! ❤
I love watching this sort of thing. Sad old engineer in me I suppose.
Those windows are going to look great in Silver Fox. Can't wait to see them all done!
Hey Andy! I don't think it's sad at all. Yeah, those bonded windows looked so damn cool! Can't wait :)
I imagine them being able to post out a spare glazed pane came in useful when you had your window smashed!!
What a fab video and documentary about how these windows are made, im slowly working through your entire back catalogue of videos while i wait for new ones to be released each Friday. Great content well done!!
Yes! Thank you!
great vid - all this education really works - can see why things cost a lot - so much work - real artists - thks guys
Thanks for commenting, Mark. Yeah, I can’t believe how much work goes into those windows
I am amazed! That was just so interesting to see the CAD Cutter knock out those window pieces from that big sheet of glass. Damn, how come that didn't break? If you or I had done that it would be smithereens and star in the bloopers section. In a past life (1995), I did a short stint as a CAD Kitchen designer and we had a CAD cutter for the doors etc. Came from Italy and was amazing to watch, a stinker to program. All done in DOS. Sigh. Had never seen the process to produce those awesome windows, just blew me away. They show just so much style. A bit like you lads really LOL
Yeah, I was 100% sure that glass was going to break 😂
I love how you guys are taking thru the process off different parts being made. To me that's something new. Any time a Dr. Who reference is made is a good thing. The bloke did look like a blue sontaren. Good day from across the water
Hey Rusty. Thank you! Shaun is the Doctor Who geek of the two of us :)
Thought I had watched all the vlogs, but somehow managed to miss this one, great job as ever
As a proud WIganer how had I never heard of King Dick, holding my head in shame
Thanks for being so informative
Haha! Welcome
loved that Shaun and Colin - how you kept a straight face talking about King Dick of Wigan i'll never know
Hey, Antony! It took a few takes 😂
A mix of new and old machines to build your boat. Some surprisingly old.
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Thank you guys for the very interesting episode. The boat’s going to look great!
Thanks, Jay. We’re loving the journey. Thanks for commenting 👍🏻
Love vlogs like this! Very professional editing..
Thanks, Andrew 👍🏻
That was really interesting and a new aspect of narrow boating , thanks for the share :)
Thank you for your lovely comment 👍🏻
That was really fascinating - thanks for that. 💕🐾
Our pleasure!
Aaaagh that huge piece of glass being dropped on to the wooden board made me tense up! Amazing how it didn’t break!
Gets me every time I watch it 😳
The reason why that huge piece of glass didn't break when it fell was because it didn't fall on to just a hard surface it actually fell onto a little cloud of air which cushioned the fall to where the glass would not break until they wanted it to. The table in which the glass fell onto is actually a airtable much like you would find in an arcade game called air hockey game.
Top quality vlog , you do proper informative content ,this one is as good as How its made on the telly well done .
Awww, thanks, Richard! Lovely to hear from you :)
Amazing .... top quality can’t wait to see them fitted . How exciting !
They were amazing, Catherine! 🤩
Awesome looking Windows, they will look pretty spiffy on Narrowboat Silver Fox , :-)
Thanks, George. We’re hoping they do. Really impressed with the quality and workmanship 👍🏻
Never thought i'd find windows so interesting! :)
I know, right?
They are going to look fantastic fitted. Love them. X
Buy our house. You know you want to 😘
Hahaha errrm no thank you. Your house is gorgeous but North Lincs all the way for us I'm afraid xxx
That was excellent. I’m really enjoying your videos. Thanks.
Thank you, Sylvia. Always nice to hear your feedback 😘 Glad you enjoyed the vlog 👍🏻
Wow! Your windows are bloody lush.....you are increasing our build costs with your good ideas and great taste in windows 😂😂
Hey, Joy & Martin! Yeah, we love them! Ha ha. Thanks for the nice comment 👍🏻
This is so interesting. A fantastic vlog
Thank you so much!
Another very informative video guys
Glad you enjoyed it
Really interest9jg. Thanks guys.
Our pleasure!
Excellent video, great to see the process. Great choice guys
Thanks, Kevin. Yeah, we love them!
Beautiful work!
Thanks, John!
Some of the things that you guys are having on your boat are great! Even though the sound was pretty good, the subtitles helped :-)
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Really interesting, your boat is going to look amazing! Love the music!! Thanku!🐱🐶🐱
Thank you, Sherri!
That was well timed. We are just about to replace our windows. Thanks guys.
It was fascinating! Great workmanship and a family firm for 30 years.
A few years back I had a Liverpudlian boyfriend. We took a trip to Glasgow to visit my relatives. On the way back we had to take a bus out of Wigan. It was stuffy and airtight. I had to fight against having a panic attack. From then on when we had to do something we didn't like, we would comment, "I'd rather be on a bus to Wigan." It was funny at the time.
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Really cool to watch the process. Being an old machinist myself I’m surprised so many did not wear earplugs or other ear protection.
Thanks
Very interesting vlog - thanks
Thank you, Martin 👍🏻
Great vid. Thanks for the inside look into the process!
The really important question, though, is... what are you going to do for bungs?
Ahhhhhh keep watching, they're in future videos xx
have to say lads there very nice, luck boys, and they can come out completely as well thats very cool.keep up the good work.
Cheers, Ray xx
Great Vlog again.
Thanks, Andy 👍🏻
very interesting, thank you sirs.
Bloody nice windows! 👍
Aren't they! x
Fantastic vlog as usual. But is it me or does the sound keep cutting out in the window factory?
There was an issue with the backing music that resulted in that sound cutting out. Unfortunately we can't change it now, sorry about that! x
Thanks. Another great, interesting vlog. A practical consideration: when you say ‘toughened glass’ does that mean it’s security glass - in other words hard (or harder) for a burglar or a vandal to smash? Is that level of security something you’ve considered or are windows somewhat standardized nowadays (I genuinely don’t know!)? Thank you.
Just toughened glass. Not security specific.
Thank you very much...now I'm craving a Toblerone! 😂
Mmmmmm... So am I again now 😂
My Mother Florence Was Born In Wigan in 1918! I have never been but hope to one day and find where her house was. 🤗☮️&❤️
WOW you should take a visit x
Very interesting.
Oh Wow! Technology these days is fantastic. In scary way it was quite therapeutic watching how the staff deal with the cutting etc. Those windows are stunning. Don’t they do double glazed ones in those designs? I did see others on their display rack that were double glazed. Top quality once again. 👍
Hi Gary. Yeah, great to see it all being made. They do double glazed units but we don’t want double glazing on the boat
Foxes Afloat.....Mmmm! Ok. Lol...just wandered. 👍😊
Why don’t you want double glazing? Seems an odd choice?
Double glazing on a boat doesn’t really reduce as much noise as they do in a house. The cost and installation differences don’t make any financial sense. Also, they don’t reduce humidity in the boat. They may reduce condensation on the windows (a little), but the moisture has to go somewhere, so it just enters the carpet, bedding etc. The cost is also silly! That’s why you don’t see many boats with double glazing.
@@FoxesAfloat Ah. I was more thinking about the insulation properties of better windows. You have that lovely layer of foam sprayed in under the wall and roof boards, but they you have a single layer of glass radiating all your heat out in to the winter.
Looks like you've got some Stunning looking windows there guys...They have a really sleek look, What colour will the boat be painted (or is it secret...lol) looking forward to the addition of bungs to them portholes, is there a bung vlog on the way ??
Just out of interest do you have a launch date/venue in mind or is it to far away to predict.
Take care guys,
regards Steve
Hi Steve! The colour of the boat is in the name of it (Silver Fox) 😉 No launch date yet, but looking at early 2019. I think Shaun could do an hour of bungs videos 😂
oops....he's me thinking the name was a reference to Shaun's hair colour...haha (sorry) look forward to watching the rest of the Silver Fox build vlogs.
If/as and when you guys ever get over near the Anderton lift or around Mid-Cheshire give me a shout and i'll pop over and introduce myself.
All the best..
Local Fella Will do! 👍🏻
Great vlog guys. We are really enjoying your boat journey looking forward to seeing the boat when finished. Thanks for taking the time to share.
Thank you, Annie 😊 It’s getting exciting.
Really enjoy your videos. Are you guys getting in the way of the boat builders or do you go after hours?
We always get in the way 😂
Interesting video
Bung those portholes boys
Great video, something a bit different
Thank you, Stephen 👍🏻
What size windows did you go for??
Watch the vlogs and see 👍🏻
Any sentence that starts “Wigan comedy legend”, and doesn’t end “George Formby”... well, that’s a bit suspect to me!
Are the double glass?
Nope, don't need double glazing in a narrowboat 👍🏻
Wigan Casino .. that was where I worshiped to the Gods of Northern Soul.
what does the tattoo on your arm says?
Which one?
both
I need to get tested you just describe me to t
Love this video it's so fascinating to see how port holes are made....brill
Glad you enjoyed it