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The original screens were completely falling out.
I resawed the screens from douglas fir beams as usual and then joined them with my domino. First project to test the capabilities. Very Cool.

Rabbeting the screens with a rabbet bit.

Some chisel help to square the corners.

The trim pieces were made by ripping on the bandsaw, planing to final width, and then running the roundovers.

Sanding the screens. The raking light helps with discovering and fixing sanding scratches.

Unfortunately the screens take over the entire shop when finishing.
Finish:
Prestain: Linseed Oil/ mineral spirits Wash
Stain: 2 Coats Early American Minwax
Top Coat: Marine Varnish
The screens are hung with storm sash hangers. They come in galvanized steel, but I painted them metalic bronze.
It is great to finish this project.
-- -John "Do I have to keep typing a smiley? Just assume it's a joke." www.flickr.com/photos/gizmodyne































15 comments so far
CharlieM1958
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posted 698 days ago
Nice recycling job!
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Grumpy
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posted 698 days ago
A lot of tricky work in that job. Well done. Nice use of recycled timber.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
rikkor
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posted 698 days ago
Dittos on the recycling. The screens look very nice.
Jiri Parkman
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posted 698 days ago
Nice wood and tricky job.
-- Jiri
cajunpen
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posted 697 days ago
I like it – cheap materials + good craftsmanship = high class project.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
miles125
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posted 697 days ago
Looking good Giz!
-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""
DrSawdust
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posted 697 days ago
Excellent work. I always enjoy the details that you provide all of us during your projects.
-- Making sawdust is what I do best
DAN
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posted 697 days ago
Great posting. Screens are something I need to put in my backporch. You did an exceptional job.
-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever
gizmodyne
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posted 697 days ago
Thanks all. The very fist screens I made were with pocket screws and pine, painted to match our windows. I recommend wood screens for their beauty to anyone with wood windows.
-- -John "Do I have to keep typing a smiley? Just assume it's a joke." www.flickr.com/photos/gizmodyne
Bob Babcock
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posted 697 days ago
Great stuff Giz….your making want to sell my house and jump in to a renovation. My wife says we have to wait until my youngest finishes her masters though…:( What…she can’t study with powertools screaming in the background? I told her the spring of 2009 she better be ready to pack.
-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org
gizmodyne
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posted 697 days ago
Bob…. Don’t you see? It’s a cautionary tale. You have to live in the dump while you fix it up. Still lots of houses in the neighborhood if you want to move out west.
-- -John "Do I have to keep typing a smiley? Just assume it's a joke." www.flickr.com/photos/gizmodyne
jockmike2
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posted 694 days ago
Way to recycle, I hate to see beautiful wood go to waste I have the town dump right behind my house and I’ve collected so much good lumber back there it just isn’t funny. Your on my A list Giz. mike
-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com
gizmodyne
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posted 682 days ago
Thanks Mike.
The wood is cheap too.
-- -John "Do I have to keep typing a smiley? Just assume it's a joke." www.flickr.com/photos/gizmodyne
GaryK
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posted 682 days ago
Great job John! I used Douglas Fir for things like that when I lived in California. Can’t get it here in Texas
as far as I know. SYP seems to be king here.
I used to live just down the 210 from you in Azusa. I do miss Tommy’s burgers, In-n-Out, Northwoods….
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
gizmodyne
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posted 682 days ago
Yep. It is a burger town.
-- -John "Do I have to keep typing a smiley? Just assume it's a joke." www.flickr.com/photos/gizmodyne