Making Wood Window Screen Frames

Metal ruler and exacto knife.

Making wood window screen frames.

Cut the window screen frame pieces. Now cut this length equal to the length of the two short frame pieces that you just cut. Tap a pin in the hole and the screen stays put the barbs of the pin locking it in place. Pine will do nicely if it s kept painted.

Use a rafter square and a level to determine the angle. Hold a 12 inch piece of wood on the sill to extend its angle. My website is http www bucklehurstleather co uk making traditional jointed window frames mostly using hand tools and a haunched mortise and tenon joint. How to make a diy window screen.

Use wood that doesn t mind wet weather. The ends of the pins have. Measure the window opening. Assuming these are exterior screens there are several kinds of wood that will hold up well.

Assemble the window frame and use a router to cut a groove for the spline. 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.

1 x 2 lumber cut to fit for support board and window screen frame. Drill a 1 4 inch hole through the frame of the screen and trim at the same time. Prior to installing the screen place this length in the middle and between the two long frame pieces. Measure the window opening for the screen on all four sides to within 1 32 inch.

Today i experimented with traditional joinery for making wooden window sashes. Diy wood frame window screen door style. Paint the frame and install the window screen material. Should you put one in align it with the lock rail on your window so it doesn t obscure the view.

Kreg jig i have the k4 model 2 spring hinges.