Making Wood Window Screen Frames

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Making wood window screen frames.

Cordless drill pre drill bit and screws. Cut the window screen frame pieces. Measure the window opening for the screen on all four sides to within 1 32 inch. Kreg jig i have the k4 model 2 spring hinges.

Measure the window opening. Tap a pin in the hole and the screen stays put the barbs of the pin locking it in place. Use wood that doesn t mind wet weather. Now cut this length equal to the length of the two short frame pieces that you just cut.

Assemble the window frame and use a router to cut a groove for the spline. A center rail will stiffen the frame especially if the screen is large. Paint the frame and install the window screen material. How to make a diy window screen.

Metal ruler and exacto knife. The ends of the pins have. My website is http www bucklehurstleather co uk making traditional jointed window frames mostly using hand tools and a haunched mortise and tenon joint. Drill a 1 4 inch hole through the frame of the screen and trim at the same time.

Take a length of wood with a thickness that is equal to or less than that of the frame pieces that you have just cut. Pine will do nicely if it s kept painted. Today i experimented with traditional joinery for making wooden window sashes. Include the angle of the window sill in your measurements since the screen frame will have to accommodate it.

1 x 2 lumber cut to fit for support board and window screen frame. Hold a 12 inch piece of wood on the sill to extend its angle. Should you put one in align it with the lock rail on your window so it doesn t obscure the view. Install the wood window screen in the window opening.

Use a rafter square and a level to determine the angle.