How to Build a Screen Door

Supplies You Will Need

Tools You Will Need

• Pipe or bar clamps,
  for assembling door; you’ll need six, each longer than door is wide
• Spline roller,
  to install rubber spline that holds screen taut
• Utility knife,
  for trimming excess screen
• Drill/driver
• 1/4-inch-diameter drill bit,
  for boring dowel holes
• 9/16-inch spade bit,
  for drilling latchset spindle hole
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Sharp chisel,
  to trim tenons, if necessary, to fit into mortises
• Hand plane,
  to trim door to fit opening
• Hammer