What can I use instead of a spline roller?

  1. Substitute a flat head screwdriver instead of spline roller tool to seat spline in the frame channel; however, a screwdriver may make the project longer and more challenging.
  2. Spline comes in different diameters. If replacing, buy the correct width by taking a piece of the old spline to the store.

How do you use a rolling tool on a monitor?

Move the roller along the spline, forcing the screen and spline into the frame channel. As you go, you can tug gently on the edge of the loose screen (ahead of the roller), so it stays flat, but do not pull it tight; the action of pushing the screen into the channel will tighten it as you move around the frame.

What is a screen mouse?

Screen Mouse. The Phifer Screen Mouse is an innovative new tool for installing insect screening. The spline feeds through the roller to quick screen installation. The ergonomic design cuts repair time in half.

How tight should screen spline be?

You want spline to be bigger than the actual opening so it fits snug and doesnt blow out during wind or light pressue. When using Pet Screen, Suntex or other thicker materials than standard fiberglass screen . 005-. 010 larger is prefered.

Can I reuse screen spline?

To remove the damaged screen, pry up one end of the spline with a screwdriver and pull the spline out of the groove in the frame. Unless the spline breaks, it can be reused. New spline costs about $2 a roll, but be sure that it has the same diameter as the original.

How do I know what size spline I need?

Selecting Screening & Spline to Use with Common Frames: What Size Screen Spline Do I Need?

  1. Measure the spline groove on the screen frame.
  2. The spline size should match the spline groove width when using standard fiberglass or aluminum screening or when repairing a damaged screen with the same material.

How do you get rid of brittle spline?

To do this, place the tip of a screwdriver into the underside of your spline. Use some force to lift the spline, pushing it up out of the spline groove. Push out as much as you can, then grab the spline and pull it out of the groove.

How do I know what size spline I have?

Use a tape measure to find the diameter of your spline if it’s intact. Lay the screen spline on a flat surface and position the tape measure across 1 end of the spline to find the diameter, or width, of the spline. Measure from 1 side of the spline to the other, and write down the number.

What is the most common screen spline size?

18×14, 20×20 fiberglass are most typical and Tuff Screen & Tuff Screen No-See-Um are also used and will work nicely with Flat Spline. Round Spline is most typical across the USA.