Building Wooden Window Screens

After complete assembly insert screw into inside of window sill.

Building wooden window screens.

Crafted with mortise and tenon joints they are custom made to fit in your window frames whether for old or new windows. Rip a stack of pieces 1 1 2 to 2 inches in width to use as stock for the. Measure the window how to make custom window screens with wooden frames measure sill angle. Assemble the window frame and use a router to cut a groove for the spline.

Building the support board. 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. Diy wood frame window screen door style.

Insert loop latch into spline groove on bottom of screen frame. 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. Cut the window screen frame pieces. Measure the window opening.

It consists of setting the ends of the screen on boards about an inch high and then clamping the unit in the middle. Build the screen the same dimensions so that it attaches directly over the trim. 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.

Attach screen frame fasteners to outside frame of window. Measure the window opening for the screen on all four sides to within 1 32 inch. 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. We use mahogany or reclaimed long leaf pine for the frame decorative pieces and inside screen molding.

While the frame is in this clamped state i install the screen by stapling it across the top and bottom rails. Step 3 cut to length. Install the wood window screen in the window opening. This trick is a straight forward and easy way to ensure that the screen is taught.

Long leaf pine is the local wood that was used in that era. Trim paint of choice. How to make a diy window screen. Metal ruler and exacto knife.

Kreg jig i have the k4 model 2 spring hinges. Cordless drill pre drill bit and screws.