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Hi Chip,
Saw it on one of Norm’s shows…Butt 2 of the frames together. Raise opposite ends of each frame and set on a 2X4 scrap.
Next, roll screen material all the way across both frames and attach to the raised ends (with staples or spline). Then all you do is remove the 2X4 and let the raised ends down…this should make the screen nice and tight. Staple or spline the bottom of each frame and separate the frames by trimming the screen material.
Sides are stretched by hand.
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Hi Chip,
Saw it on one of Norm's shows...Butt 2 of the frames together. Raise opposite ends of each frame and set on a 2X4 scrap.
Next, roll screen material all the way across both frames and attach to the raised ends (with staples or spline). Then all you do is remove the 2X4 and let the raised ends down...this should make the screen nice and tight. Staple or spline the bottom of each frame and separate the frames by trimming the screen material.
Sides are stretched by hand.
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That was one of Norm's few good ideas. But I thought he used something lower than a 2x. For a 24" screen, wouldn't 1-1/2" of lift apply too much tension?
*Kevin and Ed,Many thanks for your replies. Yes, it's now all coming back to me. I think I also saw the technique you describe on one of Norm's shows. I'll give it a try. Thanks again.
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When attaching the screen to large wood screens I generally bow the frame down in the middle using clamps. Once the clamps are removed the screen remains nice and tight. However, I have a number of small screens (2'x2') to do and don't think this technique will work. I seem to remember a DIY show in which the problem of keeping the screening tight on small screens was solved by screening them as multiples but I don't remember exactly how it was done. Any suggestions?