Re: wooden window screens

Thanks for your response. I have a table saw, compound miter saw and a scroll saw in addition to jig saw and circular saw. I am a beginner at carpentry projects but looking forward to trying this.

 

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Of the tools you have, you will use the tablesaw. You only need the miter saw if you choose to miter the corners. I would use fiberglass screening and .125" (1/8") rubber spline -- these are the easiest to work with.

Use 1X2's for the perimeter of the frame. Cut a dado that is a blade width side, an 1/8" deep, about 1/4" to 3/8" in from one edge of the 1X2. (This is done on the 2" side of the 1X2.) You will spline the screening material into that dado once the frame is put together. You can either butt joint or miter the corners. Glue them together, and you might want to use 1-1/2" corner brackets to strengthen them. Otherwise, run a 2-1/2" to 3" wood screw in from the side at each corner. If the windows are tall, add a 1X1 or 1X2 stretcher across the center of the frame to keep the sides from bending in when you spline in the screening. Again, screw it in from the side and glue the joint.

Frames are made. Spline the screening in, and mount the screens in teh window they were made to fit.

 

Thanks for your help - I really appreciate it.

Joan B