Each has a hole through one end where the rope passed thru.
Cast iron window sash weights.
We offer a range of window sash weights that can be installed alone or stacked including add on weights stackable iron weights stackable lead weights and stackable round weights.
The most common cast iron weights material is metal.
A 1 1 2 lb.
Those not of the typical cylindrical shape are more collectable.
When selecting weights remember although they can allow for smooth operating windows oversize weights can impede sash movement and cause the window to malfunction.
Primary or supplemental window weight.
The most popular color.
4 are slightly slimmer and lighter and 6 are heavier.
We manufacture four standard window weights.
Then the old sash weights will not be heavy enough to counterbalance the sash.
All are still rusty.
The sash weight attaches to the sash cord by running the cord through the hole in the weight and by tying a knot on the end of the cord.
Vintage window weights 10 5 cast iron.
Vintage window weights 10 5 cast iron.
Primary or supplemental window weight.
Well you re in luck because here they come.
I haven t tried to do anything with them so i don t know how they ll clean up.
There are 757 cast iron weights for sale on etsy and they cost 22 44 on average.
I saved 10 old iron window weights when we replaced the windows in our 100 year old house.
I m assuming they ll have to be painted.
This weight is for use with sash type windows which are counterbalanced by a weight sash pulley and sash cord.
Anyone ever done any projects with.
I have seen a fireplace andiron and grate made from old sash weights but for practical purposes if you can t sell them or use them as decorator pieces they re not anymore useful or valuable than any similarly shaped piece of cast iron.
That is a big bother.
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Custom weights are also available in steel where different diameter weights are required.
The knot is held in a cavity on the underside of the weight.
Some old window sash weights are collectable particularly those that have manufacturer s markings on them.