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DIY'ers...

Home manufacture of Connecticut Screen Works® standard product line frame materials is not a substantial task. In fact, DIY'ers of average skill should have no trouble when utilizing proper tools and work environment.
 


Frame Panel Assembly...

Our recommended tool list and assembly procedure should accommodate most people. You may use any equipment, tool or process that you feel will work better or best fits your skill level.

Tools Required:

  • A Miter Saw suitable for cutting metals and properly equipped with a blade approved for aluminum cutting -or- a hack saw and miter box.
  • A work table or area that is at least as large as the largest panel to be assembled / screened
  • Screen material installation tool

Possible Additional Tools Required:

  • Power Drill
  • 1/8" Drill Bit(s)
  • 1/8" x 1/4" Rivets and Rivet Gun

PLEASE READ ALL STEPS LISTED PRIOR TO STARTING.

The following recommended instructions assume that you have properly planned your sizes and have received all required components. (Frame Materials, Corner Inserts, Screen Material, Spline, and Center Bar, Center Bar Clips, and Rivets (if needed)


 

 


Screen Material Installation...

If your Panel require a Center Divider, install prior to screen installation. Install screen material in a standard fashion. Watch your screen installation closely, if you install your screen material in an extremely tight fashion you will run the risk of "hour glassing" your frame during screen installation.


How to Order...

You may order raw materials as follows: