Thanks Hubby has been saying "I'm gonna" (or as I put it "imina", lol) about this project for a few YEARS. Showed him this and it's getting done as we speak. 😘
Awesome, simple construction simple tools. I don’t have a wood shop, time or $$ for an expensive door. Just what I was looking for. A simple door for a simple guy with a simple home
Great video thanks. I know nothing about who so could please advise what was in those spray cans besides the paint one? I assume waterproofing and all but don't want to jump to conclusions. Thanks again.
I cant believe I didn't think to look this up until today. I modified a wood screen door from home depot to fit my door opening years ago, and I added to the door jamb jamb to use double action (saloon door hinges). I cant believe nobody else thinks of this, but I created a screen door you can walk out AND IN through just pushing with your shoulder, hip, arm or hand. You know, so you can walk IN the door with your hands full too. But, for the door to swing inward, you have to block out the hinge side of the door enough that the screen door can swing in without binding on the actual door. This means even the trimmable screen doors available have to be ripped down...and ripped down so much it makes them weak. Over time the way they are made, it started warping and sagging. Getting a custom screen door made is ridiculously expensive. Some people I approached never bothered to get back with me...they figured I would never pay that much I guess. Did you use the pocket hole jig only on that one spot because you had already assembled the piece above it? Looks like you were screwing in to the ends from the outside on most joints. That's what I would like to do, screw everything from the ends and probably use two screws at each joint, along with glue. The other thing is, the saloon hinges can only handle so much weight so keeping the door very light is important, otherwise I'd have to double up on the hinges (they only come in a pack of 2).
I like the door, how is or has it held up? I need a new one for my back porch, I don't like the ones at the big box stores, over 100 dollars and very cheaply made.
I made a screen door a year ago and still have to roll and attach the screening. I have everything. I just need to get it done. Watching this video made it look so easy. Thanks!
I'm in process of building your screen door--slightly modified. Your concept is really is easy and perfect for my newbie skill set. Used two 8 ft 2 x 4's because they cost less where I live than one 8 ft 2 x 6. Also I was able to get 1-1/8 inch wide strips instead of 1 inch, plus 6 full strips instead of 5, Made it entirely with pocket screws and no glue. Two screws per joint. Solid as a rock. Ready for screen and trim now. I see you cut your screen trim with a band saw. I'm too new at woodworking to understand why you used a band saw for your screen trim rather than a table saw. Is 1/4 inch too thin to cut safely on a table saw?
Well done. I have the same chore sitting on my "To Do" list. Curiosity question: For the hinges you used flat-head screws on the frame side and round-head on the door side. Was there a reason for that, beyond "that's what I had in the shop"?
thanks. exactly what I need. I have a small screen house I made for my plants. I think I can even do this. but I don't have a kreg pocket maker. great vid. what is that thingy on ur drill bit that makes those nice pockets for the screws? you put wood filler in them. I like that effect.
I have watched about 4 different videos on DIY screen door. Every single one of them features an excellent woodworker wearing sandals. Is there something about carpentry and sandals that I don't know about? Great video, and many thanks!
I do not. I just make videos of the stuff I make for our house. Any decent woodworker or general contractor should be able to make you one though. Just give them the dimensions you need and tell them how you want it. Hope that helps a bit.
Summers Woodworking lol. Sorry. I ripped them down to 1". So they ended up being 1.5x1. Very skinny for a door frame, but the idea was to see if I could make it out of a single 2x6.
Howdy - Thank you very much - I had the same idea but was going to use 2" X 4" rather than a 2" X 6". My idea requires two (2) 2" X 4". Yours is cheaper and looks great.
I suppose it could be modified to hold glass or plastic. The old screen door was very similar to this and we never had a problem in the winter. I understand the concern though.
drilling the pocket holes before the unit is partially assembled is a lot easier :) No doubt the screen started to sag within a year, what did you do to correct this, if anything.
I agree on the pocket holes beforehand, but they were never intended for this project. It was kind of an after thought. As far as the sag, we lived there for another 2 years before we moved and it never sagged, so it's hard to say.
First of all... wonky is one of my favorite words, so that made me smile. Second, I really have to go through the pile at Lowes or Menards to find them. Look at them from the end, all the way down the board. If you take your time you'll be able to find one.
Buy golly no it might not be perfect but it looks nice it's sturdy and you made it your self job well done and I'm sure it will open and close and keep the bug s out for along long time well done I am your newest subscriber Ed W, V, A thanks
Think I can make this without a drill? I don't have one but I really need a simple screen door for keeping mosquitoes and flies out and keep my cats inside. I wanna be able to make a very simple and basic one, as I never did any sort of carpentry in my entire life. Wish me luck!!
I like the fact that your video was very straight forward without a lot of chatter. Thank you.
Thanks
Hubby has been saying "I'm gonna" (or as I put it "imina", lol) about this project for a few YEARS.
Showed him this and it's getting done as we speak. 😘
That is awesome!
Awesome, simple construction simple tools. I don’t have a wood shop, time or $$ for an expensive door. Just what I was looking for. A simple door for a simple guy with a simple home
Exactly!! I’m in the same boat, lol😊
Exactly what I was looking for. It's going to be a pantry door. Simple and sweet. Thank you!!!!!
Really nicely done. I wish we could have the same!
That looked really decent....more than decent! Great Job!!!
Nice and easy. Great job! I think I can make one. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Philippines 🇵🇭
Great video thanks. I know nothing about who so could please advise what was in those spray cans besides the paint one? I assume waterproofing and all but don't want to jump to conclusions. Thanks again.
I’m going to make one this weekend! Thanks
You make it look so simple! Good deal and very inexpensive, too!
LOOKS GREAT. MANY THANKS!
I love projects like this, that you will end up using everyday. Nice door for under $6!
Me too. It's nice to get to actually use something you've made and do so everyday.
I cant believe I didn't think to look this up until today. I modified a wood screen door from home depot to fit my door opening years ago, and I added to the door jamb jamb to use double action (saloon door hinges). I cant believe nobody else thinks of this, but I created a screen door you can walk out AND IN through just pushing with your shoulder, hip, arm or hand. You know, so you can walk IN the door with your hands full too.
But, for the door to swing inward, you have to block out the hinge side of the door enough that the screen door can swing in without binding on the actual door. This means even the trimmable screen doors available have to be ripped down...and ripped down so much it makes them weak. Over time the way they are made, it started warping and sagging.
Getting a custom screen door made is ridiculously expensive. Some people I approached never bothered to get back with me...they figured I would never pay that much I guess.
Did you use the pocket hole jig only on that one spot because you had already assembled the piece above it? Looks like you were screwing in to the ends from the outside on most joints. That's what I would like to do, screw everything from the ends and probably use two screws at each joint, along with glue.
The other thing is, the saloon hinges can only handle so much weight so keeping the door very light is important, otherwise I'd have to double up on the hinges (they only come in a pack of 2).
Omg thank you so much! I feel like I can do this!
awesome video..very nice work...Would you mind sharing the list of materials ( type of screen etc) thanks.
I like the door, how is or has it held up? I need a new one for my back porch, I don't like the ones at the big box stores, over 100 dollars and very cheaply made.
Thanks for your helpful Info
It works. Great job. Thank you.
its very nice I love it will try todo mine like thst
Any issues with the wood warping?
I made a screen door a year ago and still have to roll and attach the screening. I have everything. I just need to get it done. Watching this video made it look so easy. Thanks!
Thanks for the vid I'm gonna be doing almost the same thing!👍👍👍
Terrific, thanks 🙏🏻👍🏻🙋🏻♂
Pretty slick. Nice video
What if you need to wash the screen to clean it, does the wood hold up?
how wide did you rip the boards
Nicely done ! I like it
Wow that's great nice job
I think it was really good
Nice, ill take 2 of those please...
I'm in process of building your screen door--slightly modified. Your concept is really is easy and perfect for my newbie skill set. Used two 8 ft 2 x 4's because they cost less where I live than one 8 ft 2 x 6. Also I was able to get 1-1/8 inch wide strips instead of 1 inch, plus 6 full strips instead of 5, Made it entirely with pocket screws and no glue. Two screws per joint. Solid as a rock. Ready for screen and trim now. I see you cut your screen trim with a band saw. I'm too new at woodworking to understand why you used a band saw for your screen trim rather than a table saw. Is 1/4 inch too thin to cut safely on a table saw?
That's awesome. Sounds like you are killing it. As for the band saw... no reason really. lol Glad this project was helpful to you.
Excellent!
Well done. I have the same chore sitting on my "To Do" list. Curiosity question: For the hinges you used flat-head screws on the frame side and round-head on the door side. Was there a reason for that, beyond "that's what I had in the shop"?
Thanks. You are exactly right. The old screws were rusted and rather than paint them, I just used what I had laying around.
Nice job! 👍
Thanks! 👍
Great job! You made it look so easy!!
Infinitely great
Great idea! Damn it looks like I have to get a table saw, this keeps coming up
thanks. exactly what I need. I have a small screen house I made for my plants. I think I can even do this. but I don't have a kreg pocket maker. great vid.
what is that thingy on ur drill bit that makes those nice pockets for the screws? you put wood filler in them. I like that effect.
The whole setup is the Kreg pocket hole jig. The bit comes with it.
I have watched about 4 different videos on DIY screen door. Every single one of them features an excellent woodworker wearing sandals. Is there something about carpentry and sandals that I don't know about? Great video, and many thanks!
Haha, maybe. Thanks for watching.
Wasn't Jesus a carpenter who wore sandals?
get a pair of sandals if you want to improve your skills...
Top job buddy
Like it. Thanks!
Was thinking of making one of these. Don’t have one of those saws though. You do make it look dead easy. Awesome job
Is it possible to build 4' x 8' removal patio screens out of wood, that are solid?
Sure. With the correct cross-bracing it should work just fine.
Nice but can you show me how if I only have an electric screwdriver, staple gun and hammer?
Why only the last vertical piece using pocket screws? Why not all the joints?
To be honest it has been a while since I made this. I'm sure I had a reason not to, but pocket screws definitely would have worked all the way around.
what kind of screws did you use to put it together
Do you do this as aside job? Want to replace door with screen door for my pantry, but hard to find one to fit 26x80 frame.
I do not. I just make videos of the stuff I make for our house. Any decent woodworker or general contractor should be able to make you one though. Just give them the dimensions you need and tell them how you want it. Hope that helps a bit.
Nice!!! I'm going to make at least 3 of these for my house. Thanks so much for the information!
You're welcome.
good job friend
Good Job!
was that 2"x2"?
The whole thing was made out of a single 8' 2x6.
+Waylight Creations yes I know but you didn't state the ripping dimension
Summers Woodworking lol. Sorry. I ripped them down to 1". So they ended up being 1.5x1. Very skinny for a door frame, but the idea was to see if I could make it out of a single 2x6.
Excellent! Please design a sliding one for the patio door! They're almost $200
it turned out great dude!!
Thanks.
It looks better than store bought!
You're too kind. It has its flaws, but it has worked very well thus far.
No one will tell. They'll look and just say, wow...you made that??
Good job man
Thanks.
I bet that one last a long time. well done.
Thanks. I hope so.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!
Howdy - Thank you very much - I had the same idea but was going to use 2" X 4" rather than a 2" X 6". My idea requires two (2) 2" X 4". Yours is cheaper and looks great.
Thanks a lot, man. It was a breeze to make and is still holding up strong.
Great job brother do u think glass frames could be fitted to it or not. the reason I ask is for winter
I suppose it could be modified to hold glass or plastic. The old screen door was very similar to this and we never had a problem in the winter. I understand the concern though.
+Waylight Creations ok thanx. yea the wind really blows thru in the winter
nice project
Thank you very much.
hhhhhhhhhh .. really this is the easiest screen door I have seen .. you are very good, i shall try this soon.
Great job!
Thanks
Very nice, thanks for the vid!
No problem. Thanks for watching.
I love it
My knees hurt just watching you. Turned out great.
Ha! My knees are so calloused it's like I have permanent knee pads. Thanks for watching and commenting, man.
Came out pretty good 🤓
Thanks, man.
Thanks.
excellent job! I was going to buy one but this is cheaper..... going to make one. thanks
Awesome.
drilling the pocket holes before the unit is partially assembled is a lot easier :)
No doubt the screen started to sag within a year, what did you do to correct this, if anything.
I agree on the pocket holes beforehand, but they were never intended for this project. It was kind of an after thought. As far as the sag, we lived there for another 2 years before we moved and it never sagged, so it's hard to say.
To me it's perfect.
I am 71 can you send me intstrution on how to do this for myself.
Perfect !
Where can you get a 2x6 that isn't all wonky?
First of all... wonky is one of my favorite words, so that made me smile. Second, I really have to go through the pile at Lowes or Menards to find them. Look at them from the end, all the way down the board. If you take your time you'll be able to find one.
Making this for my home shed office. Sick of having the door closed all summer.
Nice work bud! I actually just finished a screen door out of pallet wood. Maybe check it out?
Awesome. Will do.
Sweet! See ya there. :)
Thanks for checking me out bud. New sub here!
Buy golly no it might not be perfect but it looks nice it's sturdy and you made it your self job well done and I'm sure it will open and close and keep the bug s out for along long time well done I am your newest subscriber Ed W, V, A thanks
Thanks for following along. Glad you liked it.
Think I can make this without a drill? I don't have one but I really need a simple screen door for keeping mosquitoes and flies out and keep my cats inside. I wanna be able to make a very simple and basic one, as I never did any sort of carpentry in my entire life. Wish me luck!!
Plunger...I knew it, straight to the potty talk. ;-)
I'll like to keep the content a little edgy.
Good job but this is not a spray paint job-it's a brush-on job.
how come it seems so easy when someone who knows how to do it, does it ???????............
Why not talk us through it. Watching wood go threads is no value
Maybe to you
No tablesaw here.
Oh thanks for actually not showing us how to make it...jeesh
Unfinished project. Disappointing.
Hmmm... I finally followed Ann's advice and took Woodglut. It's great for beginners and has some advanced stuff too.