Build Wooden Window Screen Frame

Measure the size window.

Build wooden window screen frame.

How to make a diy window screen measure the window opening cut the window screen frame pieces assemble the window frame and use a router to cut a groove for the spline paint the frame and install the window screen material install the wood window screen in the window opening. Now build the wooden frame of our window screen. You have the ability to hide. The kit includes all parts needed to build your window screen except for tools.

To at least the height of your screen frame. Insert loop latch into spline groove on bottom of screen frame. Create a support board by cutting a 1 x 2 to the desired length. Nail 1 4 to 1 2 from top of window on each side.

Cut the rails to this length and cut the sill angle on the bottom rail. Attach screen frame fasteners to outside frame of window. How to make custom wooden screens for your house out of the woods. Pocket hole placement tip.

Nail 1 4 to 1 2 from top of window on each side. Test fit the bottom rail for the fit of the angle. Long leaf pine is the local wood that was used in that era. We use mahogany or reclaimed long leaf pine for the frame decorative pieces and inside screen molding.

On the table saw cut tenons on the end of each rail by removing a 1 inch wide and 1 4 inch deep piece of material on each face of the rail. This project is easy for any diy er or professional and doesn t take any previous experience. Add a few pocket holes along one side of the support board. Building the support board.

Wood window screens 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. Build the screen the same dimensions so that it. Measure the outside dimensions of the window trim.