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drummereef · 05/10/2012, 11:01 PM

Next, I gathered the materials to screen the frames. I used 1/4" clear mesh from BRS, .125 gauge black spine, and a spline roller.

First I cut the mesh material to a rough size leaving enough excess to be able to pull the mesh tight while seating the spline.

Starting in one corner, I used the grooved side of the roller to press the spline into the channel on the frame. Moving slowly I made sure to keep a straight line so the mesh would look even when stretched. After seating the spline I used the flat side of the roller to completely seat the spline into the channel.

Once I rolled out the entire length of frame I cut the end of the spline with a utility knife.

I then used a flat head screw driver to seat the end into the corner. The screwdriver also works well to tuck the spline into the corners where the roller can't get to.

Using a flat razor blade, I cut the excess mesh from the frame.

Finished panel.

Here's all 3 panels installed on the tank. All in all, the project was fairly simple but took a few days since I opted to paint the frames. I feel confident I won't have any more jumpers now that the tops are in place.

05/10/2012, 11:01 PM	#3743
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	Next, I gathered the materials to screen the frames. I used 1/4" clear mesh from BRS, .125 gauge black spine, and a spline roller. First I cut the mesh material to a rough size leaving enough excess to be able to pull the mesh tight while seating the spline. Starting in one corner, I used the grooved side of the roller to press the spline into the channel on the frame. Moving slowly I made sure to keep a straight line so the mesh would look even when stretched. After seating the spline I used the flat side of the roller to completely seat the spline into the channel. Once I rolled out the entire length of frame I cut the end of the spline with a utility knife. I then used a flat head screw driver to seat the end into the corner. The screwdriver also works well to tuck the spline into the corners where the roller can't get to. Using a flat razor blade, I cut the excess mesh from the frame. Finished panel. Here's all 3 panels installed on the tank. All in all, the project was fairly simple but took a few days since I opted to paint the frames. I feel confident I won't have any more jumpers now that the tops are in place. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system Last edited by Misled; 04/08/2018 at 08:54 PM.