The window casing (millwork / molding) is the problem. I want to save it - one side is damaged, and would need replacing, but the rest just needs stripping and can be reused (after sealing). He says chuck it and buy new at Home Depot. I say it's vintage. He says it's cheap pine tract home stuff that was cranked out all through the 50s and is not worth saving. He says he can reproduce the profile. I say it's cheaper to strip. He says have you EVER stripped a window and do you know how much work this is?

So... 1950 window trim. Worth saving, or scrap it? Opinions?

I read recently that Dame Helen Mirren claims she enjoys darning her husband's socks. Not much economic sense, but it gets her endorphins pumping.

Thickness?
Width?

Even in 1950 some patterns were expensive.

If it is less than 3/4 inch thick at the thickest spot, and less than 4-5 inches wide it is probably still in production and can be easily replaced.

When you get trim that is multiple pieces, over 1 inch thick or 5 inches wide you get into some real money to replace it, but even patterns from the 1800s are still available (at a price).

When I could figure out how to post photos, I will do so. I can photograph the parts that are left in the garbage can.

I'm going to test strip some wood and see how difficult it is. I don't mind time-consuming tasks, and I would rather preserve the existing molding.

If it's factory painted, as it may have been at that date, it's very hard to strip. Trust me, I've tried!

KarinL