Building Wooden Window Screens

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Building wooden window screens.

Kreg jig i have the k4 model 2 spring hinges. Attach screen frame fasteners to outside frame of window. Hold a 12 inch piece of wood on the sill to extend its angle. Build the screen the same dimensions so that it attaches directly over the trim.

Step 3 cut to length. Nail 1 4 to 1 2 from top of window on each side. Long leaf pine is the local wood that was used in that era. Measure the window how to make custom window screens with wooden frames measure sill angle.

Building the support board. Diy wood frame window screen door style. Cut the window screen frame pieces. Metal ruler and exacto knife.

How to make a diy window screen. Start with wood that s 3 4 inch thick. If you measure and come up with 32 x 60 then plan to make your screens 31 7 8 x 59 7 8 to ensure a good fit. Assemble the window frame and use a router to cut a groove for the spline.

You ll need 1 1 4 cut to the height of your window the 59 7 8 length from our previous example and 1 1 6 cut to the width of the window 31 7 8 minus 3 1 2. Install the wood window screen in the window opening. 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.

Measure the window opening for the screen on all four sides to within 1 32 inch. After complete assembly insert screw into inside of window sill. We use mahogany or reclaimed long leaf pine for the frame decorative pieces and inside screen molding. Rip a stack of pieces 1 1 2 to 2 inches in width to use as stock for the.

While the frame is in this clamped state i install the screen by stapling it across the top and bottom rails. Paint the frame and install the window screen material. Measure the window opening. No historic house is complete without beautiful hand crafted wooden screens and we make wood screens just like the original craftsmen did in the early 1900 s.

Crafted with mortise and tenon joints they are custom made to fit in your window frames whether for old or new windows. Insert loop latch into spline groove on bottom of screen frame.