83 Burro Cedar Screen Door

[Edward83burro]

We have been trying to figure out a way to keep the bugs out of our 83 Burro.

We tried the magnetic screens and kept tripping on them, so decided to build a door from scratch. I used cardboard to make the template- and then made everything out of cedar. (Aluminum screen makes it look vintage) I used tung oil for finish and it came out looking pretty decent. Took about 5 hours to build and cost around $50.00- it would have cost less if I had used pine or similar wood.

[sfoss]

Looks like it turned out really nice!

[Thomas G.]

Beautiful job.

Plus One for cardboard templates - they are under rated.

[Mike Magee]

Looks great! Cedar should last. I assume it swings inward?

[Donna D.]

Very nice Edward. Thanks for sharing the pictures. You'll inspire others!

[Amcarter]

Fantastic. I am far from putting on a screen door but when I do I will remember this one.

[james kent]

Lookin' good!

[Edward83burro]

Originally Posted by Mike Magee

Looks great! Cedar should last. I assume it swings inward?

The door is hinged on the left and swings inward, but works ok as the door is only 24 inches wide.

[freddo411]

Looks great. Thanks for sharing

Originally Posted by Edward83burro

We have been trying to figure out a way to keep the bugs out of our 83 Burro.

We tried the magnetic screens and kept tripping on them, so decided to build a door from scratch. I used cardboard to make the template- and then made everything out of cedar. (Aluminum screen makes it look vintage) I used tung oil for finish and it came out looking pretty decent. Took about 5 hours to build and cost around $50.00- it would have cost less if I had used pine or similar wood.

[DannyH]

Nice job, I like the wood look.

[Sue and Henry]

Great idea. I need something like that!