DIY Window Screens
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- čas přidán 4. 08. 2018
- In this video I'll show you a DIY-friendly way to make attractive wood windows screens that fit perfectly on almost any older home. These simple style screens were popular from the mid-1800s up until the 1950s.
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This is one of the best instructional DIY videos I've seen. Thorough explanations, well staged and edited. Not having to watch paint dry=100 bonus points.
Folks, I just finished the first screen (of 13 more to) go using the exact instructions in this video and I was told that they look professional. Also, I'm not a carpenter. Amazing instructions, thank you!!!
Way to go Alex!
Good job boddy!!
I am going to try building this for a new customer on a house from the late 1800's. It would be a sin to install a modern screen on such an old, historic house. Thank you for taking the time to make this video!
Our house was built around the 1860's and I've wanted to do something like this for a while now. I'm glad that I'm not the only one who wants to keep things original in these beautiful historic homes.
Thank you so much for this video! I have minimal carpentry skills and this was so easy to follow. I am making screens for my 120 year old farmhouse. 7 down, 4 to go.
Awesome video, Having built windows and doors and cabinets for 50 years, sometimes I watch a video to see if someone has a trick for something like in this case stretching and stapling screen. I just want to add my thumbs up to an excellently produced how to video. Very efficient use of time, no wasting of viewers time. Everything well explained and demonstrated. Refreshing to see this quality of sharing. I already had made my frames using dominoes, but this method seemed fine and very accessible for normal folks with limited tools available. Nice details like suggestion to paint the hardware to match the frame or the trim.
Thanks so much for this video. I replaced all 13 screens on my 1910 bungalow this past summer. they look fantastic. Better than the old, slightly rusted screen material that was there probably since the 60s
I just had my mnd blown by seeing how those old pieces of hanging hardware are actually used. Great video. Might inspire me to try making some.
Ha ha! Glad to help!
My house is 220 years old and all the windows need repair. Thanks to your video I just fixed our bathroom window! Now, 31 more to go and we'll be done!
Go get ‘em!
I did not expect to find exactly what I needed - thank you! I have one (and only one) of these old screens. Guess I'd better get busy! Thanks, again.
Thanks mate. We don't have these in the UK. When I went to the USA I thought they were a bloody brilliant idea. I'll be following this to install my own, Maybe set off a trend :)
Thanks and perfectly timed for me, as I at the stage of painting my screen and was debating whether to screen each area of the door or do a complete cover all at once. You have helped in my decision. Many thanks for such a simple yet clear and informative video. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Just made two and they look great! Thank you! 6 more to go to complete the second floor.
This is great. I remember seeing these as a kid, can’t remember where 🤔, but I see them many times and this video is super simplistic, though I would’ve never though they would be so.
really nice to see some hand made wood work. Great work!
Great explanations and details. We wondered why there weren't any screens on our Craftsman style home. Now we know how and what to do. Can't wait to get started.
This is great but definitely not easy. I mean you make it look really easy but it's all about the space and tools. Great video
Thank you, very helpful and direct to the point instructions - easy to follow.
This video is exactly what i was looking for. Just bought a 103 year old craftsman home and the one thing it is lacking is screens. Now i got myself a good spring/summer project. Even all of my storm windows already use the exact hardware you recommend.
Awesome! Hope the project goes smoothly for you!
Looking back at this, i noticed a relief cut around the inside of the frame. Was that done with a router? I am looking to restore my storm windows as well and i need that relief to lay the glass into the frame, but i am a little unsure of how to do that and haven't found much information on how it's done elsewhere.
I have another video called DIY Storm Windows and that shows the process in detail. Feel free to check it out!
I'm going to be making some 8' screen windows for a customer's camp. Will be doing it very similar to this project.
I'm using this method on our screen porch. Thanks a lot for a great DIY solution!
Excellent video. Perfectly edited 100% useful information with no added fluff. Great job, super helpful.
I have family in Pakistan and you'd be surprised at how many houses in the villages that DONT have any screens on their windows or doors. The mosquitos can just come right in. I very much want to make screens for the windows and they aren't like American windows it's no casing no windows that open and shut. Its basically a hole in the wall with a solid shutter over it to open and close the window.. so a hanging screen like this would be absolutely perfect! Thank you so much!
I was not expecting such a simple and yet elegant screen (and as you said storm). We just purchased a 1954 home in WI with old fashion windows & storms, but not sure screens are in the garage attic. If no screens, will be building your version in a couple of months.
Awesome!
Great video. Nice and simple. Thanks
Thank you I thoroughly enjoyed your video. Your results look wonderful and professional
So simple very nice finished project..i think I will follow your method..thank you for the video..and taking the time to share your knowledge
Great tip on painting the hardware 2 colors to help it blend in
Those are beautiful
This is great! I love your videos, thanks for all of the helpful info.
You got it!
Great instruction video. thank you.
Perfectly done
Good stuff. Thanks for sharing.
Brilliant explained in easy step by step thank you
Well done!
thanks for the video, Ive been wanting to make some wood screens for my house.
Ive subscribed and clicked the bell, looking forward to more videos.
Glad to have you on board Christopher!
Cool! I'm gonna try when the material isn't so expensive. Great instructional
Amazing video
Looks nice!
Woah thanks man this is what I'm looking for
Thank you brother.. needed this 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🤙🏾
Great idea! Good alternative for expensive aluminium screens
Looks great!
Outstanding work and description! Looked very professional...
Nice job buddy!
This is where having a shop comes in handy…I don’t have a shop wish I had a shop.
I like this video. Thanks. Good work.
Brilliant! Thank you
Awesome video man.
I'm gonna have to use some different hardware for the top but this is great
I've started to make these screens for my 100 year old Dutch colonial house. They're beautiful and the video is super easy to follow! I wish there was a video for crank out casement windows too. I have 6 of them I would love to screen them as well. I know they would be interior screens, but a great video to follow like this would be amazing!
Great suggestion!
Perfect video! Exactly what I want my husband to see. I did this many years ago when I was a teen! Yes we stapled the screen and used trim board it’s not difficult to add or remove screening (which was the only part I was tasked with repairing) We didn’t have the KREG but I’ll be getting that. Like one comment said it takes time...anything worthwhile does. 😊THANK YOU!
So glad you found it helpful!
This is excellent! I need to make cat proof screens for my house. Thank you.
Good job i was searching and find this simple usefull and perfect
Had been looking at aluminum screen systems. They're probably faster to install but I like the look of removable wood screens. I'll be using this video as the guide to screen my deck.
Very useful thanks vato.
Thanks Very helpful
Very easy to follow
Best idea good work
Great job
Thanks!
Ang ganda
Good idea
awesome job, would you happen to have done an arched window?
Exactly what I've been looking for to make my 130 year house authentic *And replace some missing screens. thanks!
OMG! THAT IS FREAKING GENIUS!!!!!
Ang galing mo naman.sna magaya ko yan.
This is what I started today. Wooden casement windows, very simple, like a small door. Screen on inside. The window has a pushrod operator. Will make a little sliding door at the window lock. My plan is two cross pieces above and below lock then one vertical between them to make little square hole (5"). Put the screen on like video then cut out hole. Slide door over, unlock window, slide door closed, use pushrod at bottom to operate window, it has a knurled knob that tightens on the rod locking window in place. I've used HD screen kits, take out screen, open window, put screen back in but they kind of need too much maintenance and not everyone in household is gentle, if you know what I mean.
Nicely done and shown. Sadly, I don't have the room (shop), the tools, or the motivation to spend my limited money on my landlord's property. So I'll be building a very scaled down version for the 3 windows that need screens so I can open them in the heat of the summer.
A lot of window screens were made this way but staples will not hold on a screen door unless it is never used. The best method uses a kerf cut and a roller to secure the screen which is many times stronger than staples. Someone should do a video on this as it is almost a lost art and it works amazingly well. I'd make the video but you know, my back and all.
Nice job! I have hinged windows that push out and needed an idea for screens. I will try this on the inside of the house to see how it works. My other option is to to go side-hinge. Thanks
These are often installed in a similar fashion with only slight changes for our swing casements.
I have been watching tons of diy screen and I love this most but I don’t have any tools at all
Looking for guidance to make a medium size screen door for a local food pantry to keep the birds out. I'm going to use your model. Not sure about the wood or terminology in my country, but you have such clear instructions I will know what to look for when I go to the hardware store today. Thank you. I feel confident I can do it now.
Best one 👍🏻
Thank you!!
This is better than expected. I now have to figure out screen for our window that opens outward. 🤔
Consider magnetic window screen for that window. It easily comes off just enough so you can open the window and stick it back
Excellent work! Super helpful :) thank you!
Thanks Kirsten!
"You don't need any expensive woodworking tools..."
Proceeds to use table saws and whatnot...
@@JamesSimmons-gv4ow right? Also, I would honestly go for dove-tail joints: Having all those tools and not using them to their full potential would bother me.
lol... right-o !
Buying all those tools, and have the room, would surely make it cheaper to buy custom made screens and have someone install them? 🙄
That’s nice… I have a few old ones on my house like this I want to replace… have you done storm glass frames like this???
There's no drain cut at the bottom of the window screen frame which will cause the window sill to rot from rainwater.
I have to make one to fit inside the window hole (not sure how it's called) for a hut. I'll have to improvise how to make it sit there by itself, but overall I really like the way you did yours and I'll definitely steal some of your design. :)
Excelente trabajo💪😎
Estaría de lo mejor si apuntaras las medidas y tipo de madera 💪🤔
Gracias
Great video. Looks durable. Making some this weekend. Q: how to replace when the screen gets busted? pry off everything, resand and paint. and restaple I guess. (I have kids playing ball in back and that happens.)
Hi there, LOVE your video and have never used an oblique pocket jig. Can I ask how you know you’ve drilled deep enough without going through the other side? And also the brand of your jig please? Many thanks!
Can you use self tapping screws and drill directly to the window frame with these custom screens?
Can you show us how to make the routes?
I'm in the process of doing this now. But I'm using small hinges instead of hooks
Everything's so easy when you have unlimited budget!
I would have built these from gold if that was the case, but if you can figure out how make them with with a hand tool please go for it.
You say cypress, is there other woods that will work? I made one that ended up warping. I can't remember what kind of wood I used. Also I recommend painting all 4 sides of the screen molding as mine had to be replaced after the first rain.
It's better to put the 'hook and eye' on the side of the sill because it will have less contact with water when it rains, less likely to rot.
How awesome. Just what I need for my house, but I don’t have equipment for making them.
You can use some simpler tools if you need.
if you use aluminum screens do these trim as easy as the fiberglass after the molding goes over the staples?
You should use four hooks, nobody will ever think of cutting the screen if they want to break in. More secure👍
Great
It looks like there is a groove/stile that the moulding fits into (you can see it on the screen at 3:21) did you make that with a router?
Great idea! What was the final cost for the screen? Had to be better than buying the flemsy ones from big box.
Great video, how can we make a screen with a mesh which cannot be cut for safety from intruders. The readymade ones are extremely expensive. Also how to install it do that no crow bar or anything can uninstall or destroy it. Thanks in advance.
Simple drilled holes and wooden dowels with glue is a lot easier than pocket holes and sanding etc.
What's the tool u used to to hold the wood in boring the ends of the mortise?
Will the razor knife cut copper screening?
I know it's an older video, but how would you keep rainwater from building up at the inside sill? Drilling weep holes at the bottom?
How was the screen tightened?