Building Wooden Window Screens

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

Building wooden window screens.

Cordless drill pre drill bit and screws. Metal ruler and exacto knife. 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. While the frame is in this clamped state i install the screen by stapling it across the top and bottom rails.

Nail 1 4 to 1 2 from top of window on each side. Kreg jig i have the k4 model 2 spring hinges. Rip a stack of pieces 1 1 2 to 2 inches in width to use as stock for the. Start with wood that s 3 4 inch thick.

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. Diy wood frame window screen door style. How to make a diy window screen. Measure the window opening for the screen on all four sides to within 1 32 inch.

Step 3 cut to length. 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. Include the angle of the window sill in your measurements since the screen frame will have to accommodate it. Cut the window screen frame pieces.

Build the screen the same dimensions so that it attaches directly over the trim. Paint the frame and install the window screen material. Insert loop latch into spline groove on bottom of screen frame. Attach screen frame fasteners to outside frame of window.

This trick is a straight forward and easy way to ensure that the screen is taught. 1 x 2 lumber cut to fit for support board and window screen frame. Measure the window how to make custom window screens with wooden frames measure sill angle. Crafted with mortise and tenon joints they are custom made to fit in your window frames whether for old or new windows.

After complete assembly insert screw into inside of window sill. Long leaf pine is the local wood that was used in that era. Building the support board. We use mahogany or reclaimed long leaf pine for the frame decorative pieces and inside screen molding.

Measure the window opening. Hold a 12 inch piece of wood on the sill to extend its angle.