How to Make a DIY Folding Screen
Store exercise equipment behind this screen to keep them out of sight!
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I (Vicki) decided to make a folding screen after I observed my yoga ball and mat are always in plain sight when not in use. I thought with a screen, I could place these in a corner with the screen in front and not have to look at them during the week!
We used oak boards and hinges from The Home Depot. I found the vinyl fabric at a yard sale put on by a designer. I didn't think I'd find anything there, but I ended up getting my perfect living room rug, two lamps, and a $5.00 roll of vinyl! It was a good yard sale day!
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The frames are made from 1x2's (6 at 6' each for the sides) and 9 pieces of 1x3's cut to 12 7/8" which are the horizontal pieces. We marked all the horizontal pieces and cut them on the miter saw.
We made pocket holes in each of the 9 horizontal pieces using the Kreg Pocket Hole Jig. Each piece has four holes.
We squared everything up and secured the boards with pocket hole screws. Those long clamps helped to keep everything square while we put in the screws.
I cut out the corners so the wood corners would show. The arrow is so I was able to keep the vinyl all going in the same direction on all three pieces.
The upholstery stapler goes on a standard compressor hose. The DeWalt filled quickly and refilled in about 30 seconds. Hearing and eye protection is a must! Here's a link to an easier-to-use stapler.
We added hinges to connect the screen panels. Two panels are placed back to back for hinge placement and the other two are placed front to front for the second set of hinge placement.
The screen does a good job of hiding ugly exercise equipment!
I love the way this turned out and want to make more! The most challenging part of this project was figuring out how to position the hinges so the screen would fold correctly. Thankfully Steph has a screen at her house and we were able to use that one as a visual aid in helping with the hinge situation. Getting the placement of the hinges and screwing them in is definitely a two-person operation. Draft a buddy to help with this.
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nice job, and it would be nice to see this made with just regular tools
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I love it. Have to make this and thank you for the inspiration 😊
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If you don’t have a pocket hole jig, which I will guess most folks don’t, what do you suggest to be the best way to secure such light frames as to not split the wood, yet secure them firmly enough to stand up to repeated use? I would love to make or if these this weekend. Also, any suggestions as to the type and grade of wood that you would use.
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Cindy
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