Making Wood Window Screen Frames

Pine will do nicely if it s kept painted.

Making wood window screen frames.

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. Assuming these are exterior screens there are several kinds of wood that will hold up well. Trim paint of choice. Measure the window opening.

Use wood that doesn t mind wet weather. 1 x 2 lumber cut to fit for support board and window screen frame. Cordless drill pre drill bit and screws. Hold a 12 inch piece of wood on the sill to extend its angle.

Prior to installing the screen place this length in the middle and between the two long frame pieces. Diy wood frame window screen door style. A center rail will stiffen the frame especially if the screen is large. Metal ruler and exacto knife.

Use a rafter square and a level to determine the angle. Install the wood window screen in the window opening. My website is http www bucklehurstleather co uk making traditional jointed window frames mostly using hand tools and a haunched mortise and tenon joint. Tap a pin in the hole and the screen stays put the barbs of the pin locking it in place.

Paint the frame and install the window screen material. Drill a 1 4 inch hole through the frame of the screen and trim at the same time. Kreg jig i have the k4 model 2 spring hinges. Measure the window opening for the screen on all four sides to within 1 32 inch.

How to make a diy window screen. Cut the window screen frame pieces. The ends of the pins have. Now cut this length equal to the length of the two short frame pieces that you just cut.

Today i experimented with traditional joinery for making wooden window sashes.