One of my bedroom windows is in a 18 inch square sided recess - the
house wall are 30 inches plus thick.

We've tried a curtain pole on the room wall but we never really liked
it and have been keeping our eyes open for an alternative. While in
Germany this year, an old hotel had solved the similar problem with a
pair of ~8mm dia. stainless steel rods each a bit over half the window
in length. Each rod carried a curtain and was mounted on a simple
pivot at the side of the top of the window such that the curtains
could be rotated to be over the the window or hinged back against the
recess.

Does that description make sense ? How difficult it is to describe
something in words ! Anyone seen anything similar for sale anywhere ?

Thanks

Rob

On Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:52:32 -0800 (PST), robgraham
wrote:

One of my bedroom windows is in a 18 inch square sided recess - the
house wall are 30 inches plus thick.

We've tried a curtain pole on the room wall but we never really liked
it and have been keeping our eyes open for an alternative. While in
Germany this year, an old hotel had solved the similar problem with a
pair of ~8mm dia. stainless steel rods each a bit over half the window
in length. Each rod carried a curtain and was mounted on a simple
pivot at the side of the top of the window such that the curtains
could be rotated to be over the the window or hinged back against the
recess.

Does that description make sense ? How difficult it is to describe
something in words ! Anyone seen anything similar for sale anywhere ?

At one time you could get towel rails like that, but with multiple
'rods'.
If they're still available, you could perhaps modify a couple.

--
Frank Erskine

On 28 Nov, 10:52, robgraham wrote:
One of my bedroom windows is in a 18 inch square sided recess - the
house wall are 30 inches plus thick.

We've tried a curtain pole on the room wall but we never really liked
it and have been keeping our eyes open for an alternative. While in
Germany this year, an old hotel had solved the similar problem with a
pair of ~8mm dia. stainless steel rods each a bit over half the window
in length. Each rod carried a curtain and was mounted on a simple
pivot at the side of the top of the window such that the curtains
could be rotated to be over the the window or hinged back against the
recess.

Does that description make sense ? How difficult it is to describe
something in words ! Anyone seen anything similar for sale anywhere ?

Thanks

Rob

We got a local blacksmith to make one for us.

On 28 Nov, 11:27, Jonathan wrote:
On 28 Nov, 10:52, robgraham wrote:



One of my bedroom windows is in a 18 inch square sided recess - the
house wall are 30 inches plus thick.

We've tried a curtain pole on the room wall but we never really liked
it and have been keeping our eyes open for an alternative. While in
Germany this year, an old hotel had solved the similar problem with a
pair of ~8mm dia. stainless steel rods each a bit over half the window
in length. Each rod carried a curtain and was mounted on a simple
pivot at the side of the top of the window such that the curtains
could be rotated to be over the the window or hinged back against the
recess.

Does that description make sense ? How difficult it is to describe
something in words ! Anyone seen anything similar for sale anywhere ?

Thanks

Rob

We got a local blacksmith to make one for us.

Hmm - yes - and how many of them are there nowadays. But it is an
idea worth considering if I could find such a creature.

Rob

"Frank Erskine" wrote in message
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On Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:52:32 -0800 (PST), robgraham
wrote:

One of my bedroom windows is in a 18 inch square sided recess - the
house wall are 30 inches plus thick.

We've tried a curtain pole on the room wall but we never really liked
it and have been keeping our eyes open for an alternative. While in
Germany this year, an old hotel had solved the similar problem with a
pair of ~8mm dia. stainless steel rods each a bit over half the window
in length. Each rod carried a curtain and was mounted on a simple
pivot at the side of the top of the window such that the curtains
could be rotated to be over the the window or hinged back against the
recess.

Does that description make sense ? How difficult it is to describe
something in words ! Anyone seen anything similar for sale anywhere ?

At one time you could get towel rails like that, but with multiple
'rods'.
If they're still available, you could perhaps modify a couple.

--
Frank Erskine

We used to have them over the doors when rooms led straight onto the street.
Curtains kept out the draught but had to be moved to open the door. I'd have
thought they'd be obtainable still, from an ironmonger/hardware store.

Mary

Hmm - yes - and how many of them are there nowadays. But it is an
idea worth considering if I could find such a creature.

Rob

Have a look if there's a UK metalworking group on usenet. There's one
in US but I don't know about UK. If you can find one, a member would
almost certainly be able to make something.
Failing that, try a local small machine shop. The only one I know of
is in Wales unfortunately.

Of course, you could always make a wooden version.

John

On 28 Nov, 12:20, robgraham wrote:
On 28 Nov, 11:27, Jonathan wrote:



On 28 Nov, 10:52, robgraham wrote:

One of my bedroom windows is in a 18 inch square sided recess - the
house wall are 30 inches plus thick.

We've tried a curtain pole on the room wall but we never really liked
it and have been keeping our eyes open for an alternative. While in
Germany this year, an old hotel had solved the similar problem with a
pair of ~8mm dia. stainless steel rods each a bit over half the window
in length. Each rod carried a curtain and was mounted on a simple
pivot at the side of the top of the window such that the curtains
could be rotated to be over the the window or hinged back against the
recess.

Does that description make sense ? How difficult it is to describe
something in words ! Anyone seen anything similar for sale anywhere ?

Thanks

Rob

We got a local blacksmith to make one for us.

Hmm - yes - and how many of them are there nowadays. But it is an
idea worth considering if I could find such a creature.

Rob

Where do you live. I know of two fairly near to where I live in south
Warwickshire.

Jonathan

"Jonathan" wrote in message
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On 28 Nov, 12:20, robgraham wrote:
On 28 Nov, 11:27, Jonathan wrote:



On 28 Nov, 10:52, robgraham wrote:

One of my bedroom windows is in a 18 inch square sided recess - the
house wall are 30 inches plus thick.

We've tried a curtain pole on the room wall but we never really liked
it and have been keeping our eyes open for an alternative. While in
Germany this year, an old hotel had solved the similar problem with a
pair of ~8mm dia. stainless steel rods each a bit over half the
window
in length. Each rod carried a curtain and was mounted on a simple
pivot at the side of the top of the window such that the curtains
could be rotated to be over the the window or hinged back against the
recess.

Does that description make sense ? How difficult it is to describe
something in words ! Anyone seen anything similar for sale anywhere
?

Thanks

Rob

We got a local blacksmith to make one for us.

Hmm - yes - and how many of them are there nowadays. But it is an
idea worth considering if I could find such a creature.

Rob

Where do you live. I know of two fairly near to where I live in south
Warwickshire.

Jonathan

It is called a "Drapery Rod"

http://www.tracksandpoles.com/rod_dormer1.shtml

On 28 Nov, 15:18, "John" wrote:
"Jonathan" wrote in message

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On 28 Nov, 12:20, robgraham wrote:
On 28 Nov, 11:27, Jonathan wrote:

On 28 Nov, 10:52, robgraham wrote:

One of my bedroom windows is in a 18 inch square sided recess - the
house wall are 30 inches plus thick.

We've tried a curtain pole on the room wall but we never really liked
it and have been keeping our eyes open for an alternative. While in
Germany this year, an old hotel had solved the similar problem with a
pair of ~8mm dia. stainless steel rods each a bit over half the
window
in length. Each rod carried a curtain and was mounted on a simple
pivot at the side of the top of the window such that the curtains
could be rotated to be over the the window or hinged back against the
recess.

Does that description make sense ? How difficult it is to describe
something in words ! Anyone seen anything similar for sale anywhere
?

Thanks

Rob

We got a local blacksmith to make one for us.

Hmm - yes - and how many of them are there nowadays. But it is an
idea worth considering if I could find such a creature.

Rob

Where do you live. I know of two fairly near to where I live in south
Warwickshire.

Jonathan

It is called a "Drapery Rod"

http://www.tracksandpoles.com/rod_dormer1.shtml

Give that man a pint ! Well done. Much appreciated. We all have
little bits of information tucked away that qualify us as an anorak !
Really don't know why you would have this bit !!

Cheers and thanks

Rob

On 28 Nov, 15:18, "John" wrote:
"Jonathan" wrote in message

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On 28 Nov, 12:20, robgraham wrote:
On 28 Nov, 11:27, Jonathan wrote:

On 28 Nov, 10:52, robgraham wrote:

One of my bedroom windows is in a 18 inch square sided recess - the
house wall are 30 inches plus thick.

We've tried a curtain pole on the room wall but we never really liked
it and have been keeping our eyes open for an alternative. While in
Germany this year, an old hotel had solved the similar problem with a
pair of ~8mm dia. stainless steel rods each a bit over half the
window
in length. Each rod carried a curtain and was mounted on a simple
pivot at the side of the top of the window such that the curtains
could be rotated to be over the the window or hinged back against the
recess.

Does that description make sense ? How difficult it is to describe
something in words ! Anyone seen anything similar for sale anywhere
?

Thanks

Rob

We got a local blacksmith to make one for us.

Hmm - yes - and how many of them are there nowadays. But it is an
idea worth considering if I could find such a creature.

Rob

Where do you live. I know of two fairly near to where I live in south
Warwickshire.

Jonathan

It is called a "Drapery Rod"

http://www.tracksandpoles.com/rod_dormer1.shtml

Once you get a starter for 10 then you can go all the way. I'm not
finding a UK supplier but the US go in for them in a big way. This is
the sort of thing :-

http://campbellironworks.com/cranes.html

The price worries me a bit but I've emailed a local blacksmith to see
if he is interested and as long as he doesn't see the price, then I've
got something to show him!!

Rob

"robgraham" wrote in message
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On 28 Nov, 15:18, "John" wrote:
"Jonathan" wrote in message

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On 28 Nov, 12:20, robgraham wrote:
On 28 Nov, 11:27, Jonathan wrote:

On 28 Nov, 10:52, robgraham wrote:

One of my bedroom windows is in a 18 inch square sided recess -
the
house wall are 30 inches plus thick.

We've tried a curtain pole on the room wall but we never really
liked
it and have been keeping our eyes open for an alternative. While
in
Germany this year, an old hotel had solved the similar problem
with a
pair of ~8mm dia. stainless steel rods each a bit over half the
window
in length. Each rod carried a curtain and was mounted on a simple
pivot at the side of the top of the window such that the curtains
could be rotated to be over the the window or hinged back against
the
recess.

Does that description make sense ? How difficult it is to describe
something in words ! Anyone seen anything similar for sale
anywhere
?

Thanks

Rob

We got a local blacksmith to make one for us.

Hmm - yes - and how many of them are there nowadays. But it is an
idea worth considering if I could find such a creature.

Rob

Where do you live. I know of two fairly near to where I live in south
Warwickshire.

Jonathan

It is called a "Drapery Rod"

http://www.tracksandpoles.com/rod_dormer1.shtml

Once you get a starter for 10 then you can go all the way. I'm not
finding a UK supplier but the US go in for them in a big way. This is
the sort of thing :-

http://campbellironworks.com/cranes.html

The price worries me a bit but I've emailed a local blacksmith to see
if he is interested and as long as he doesn't see the price, then I've
got something to show him!!

Rob
I was looking for a solution once - and ended up being put off by the price.

Will get my anorak back on.

In article , john.plant90
@ntlworld.com says...
It is called a "Drapery Rod"

http://www.tracksandpoles.com/rod_dormer1.shtml

Grief - HOW MUCH! I'm glad I make so much stuff myself.
--
Skipweasel.
Never knowingly understood.

Skipweasel wrote:
In article , john.plant90
@ntlworld.com says...
It is called a "Drapery Rod"

http://www.tracksandpoles.com/rod_dormer1.shtml

Grief - HOW MUCH! I'm glad I make so much stuff myself.

Top one looks suspiciously like a bent piece of rebar painted black.


--
Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk
01634 717930
07850 597257

"The Medway Handyman" wrote in message
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Skipweasel wrote:
In article , john.plant90
@ntlworld.com says...
It is called a "Drapery Rod"

http://www.tracksandpoles.com/rod_dormer1.shtml

Grief - HOW MUCH! I'm glad I make so much stuff myself.

Top one looks suspiciously like a bent piece of rebar painted black.


--
Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk
01634 717930
07850 597257

There's a business opportunity then!

We get used to the low costs due to mass production. For small markets the
prices are very different. Just go into a good garden centre and see the
expensive useless crap they sell amongst the fancy goods.