window screen replacement

Mike M · Dec 13, 2017

So do any of you have any tip or tricks of the trade to do this job and get the screen tight but not too tight. I did one the other day and learned to be more careful with the spline roller tool as I slipped and went right thru the edge of my new screen !
I'm trying to find some tips so it is not all trial and errors.

jacksun65 · Dec 13, 2017

Take a piece of particle board bigger than the screen put 4 screws in the inside corners and maybe 4 more in the center of the sides not to close but just touching.lay the screen over the frame try to get it flat no wrinkles. start on side roll away from you holding the handle angled away from you in the direction of travel. then just keep following it around don't try to make it tight putting the spline in will do that. also when you put the screen on try to make the lines in screen match frame. I used to make screens for a window factory did about 300 an hour.

tomturkey · Dec 13, 2017

I fixed some at home one time, lucky to get two of them done in an hour. lol gobble

johndeere720GA · Dec 13, 2017

Holy crap that is averaging 12 seconds per screen. Did you have to trim it as well or was that done by the next station?

Mike M · Dec 13, 2017

I'm thinking I now know who to invite over for Christmas dinner !

I'll have all the screens pulled out of the windows for when he arrives. LOL.

da.bees · Dec 13, 2017

Here's general tips and specifically addressing what caused your tool to cut through screen.Use the smooth/rounded wheel to push wire 75% of the way into groove on one side of frame then use grooved wheel to install spline. Cutting spline at corner after each side is installed help's prevent tearing in corners. Repeat for side 2-3-4 one side at a time. AFTER 4 sides are secure,trim overhanging screen. When pushing screen into groove,use 2 to 4 passes of wheel rather than a single pass.

Oregon Tractor Jack · Dec 13, 2017

Tried using the heavy duty screen on our sliding door to keep the cats and the dogs from tearing them up so bad. It took me two trips to the hardware store and two rolls of screen to get it done. The last time I did it correctly the first time. Not a fun job, but way cheaper than taking it to the glass place.

OTJ

GordoSD · Dec 13, 2017

I trashed all the screens here about 16 years ago. When you live out in the country, "fresh air" ain't so fresh. Full of odor, humidity, pollen, heat, cold. Just set the heat or ac and keep all the windows buttoned. If I build again I would not install any windows that opened. Just keep a few hammers handy for fire.

4play · Dec 13, 2017

(quoted from post at 22:28:09 12/13/17) I trashed all the screens here about 16 years ago. When you live out in the country, "fresh air" ain't so fresh. Full of odor, humidity, pollen, heat, cold. Just set the heat or ac and keep all the windows buttoned. If I build again I would not install any windows that opened. Just keep a few hammers handy for fire.

I get what you are saying about the "fresh air" but, do you ever go outside? :?

WGM · Dec 14, 2017

My tip would be take the frame to a real hardware store and let them install the new screen. Someone like Ace or Tru-Value. Not Menards, Home Depot or Lowes.

Mike M · Dec 15, 2017

In the end that is probably the "smart" thing to do. And may in the end cost less ?
But after all these years of fixing up old tractors and spending countless dollars on them "smart" is not an option ! LOL.
I'm a do-it-yourselfer for better or worse.

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