Making Wood Window Screen Frames

A center rail will stiffen the frame especially if the screen is large.

Making wood window screen frames.

Cut the window screen frame pieces. Prior to installing the screen place this length in the middle and between the two long frame pieces. Today i experimented with traditional joinery for making wooden window sashes. Assemble the window frame and use a router to cut a groove for the spline.

Cordless drill pre drill bit and screws. Tap a pin in the hole and the screen stays put the barbs of the pin locking it in place. The ends of the pins have. Diy wood frame window screen door style.

Now cut this length equal to the length of the two short frame pieces that you just cut. How to make a diy window screen. Paint the frame and install the window screen material. My website is http www bucklehurstleather co uk making traditional jointed window frames mostly using hand tools and a haunched mortise and tenon joint.

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. Include the angle of the window sill in your measurements since the screen frame will have to accommodate it. Trim paint of choice. Measure the window opening.

1 x 2 lumber cut to fit for support board and window screen frame. Measure the window opening for the screen on all four sides to within 1 32 inch. Install the wood window screen in the window opening. Hold a 12 inch piece of wood on the sill to extend its angle.

Use wood that doesn t mind wet weather. Drill a 1 4 inch hole through the frame of the screen and trim at the same time. Use a rafter square and a level to determine the angle. Kreg jig i have the k4 model 2 spring hinges.

Metal ruler and exacto knife.