Cutting down the standard screen

[Schtum]

I've just acquired another screen (thanks Rhisiart... ) with a view to cutting it down to make a small screen / instrument cowl for summer use. I know that some folks here have done this already so I'm looking for advice on what to do and how to do it.

I've got a dremel and access to oxy-acetyline gear to melt the edges if necessary. Any advice and pics much appreciated.

 

[Yellow Peril]

there was a whole thread on it in here somewhere, the cut down version ended up black looked very interesting

 

[Deleted account W]

I cut one down on my 1150.

I covered the area I was cutting with masking tape, marked the cut and then used a jigsaw with a scrolling blade (like the top one in the picture below). The tape stopped the foot of the saw scratching the screen

After I'd made the cut I used very fine wet & dry glass paper to smooth it. I tried using a Dremel but the cut wasn't as acurate.

 

[Schtum]

Thanks for that Kev.... I probably wouldn't have thought about using the jigsaw. I think I've got one of those blades from the last time I cut a hole in a worktop.

OK, so I'll tape it up with masking tape, mark out where I want to cut and attack it with the jigsaw. Then finish the edges with the dremel and maybe even a welding torch. If that doesn't produce a good finish I'll bung some screen edge trim on it.

Now I just need to decide on how high / low I want it......

 

[TheJoker]

Schtum, I did it on mine (Thread "Lower Screen" or something). Just go for it really Be careful not to slip with the Dremel. It's easier to be careful than to buff out the scratches hehe
I did mine "organically", i.e I cut a bit and then a bit more till I was happy. I then sanded the edges. I didn't bother with the finish that much, but it was good enough for me.

And, of course, you can always cut a bit more, rather than adding a bit more to it...

Oh, and we want pics of the results

 

[Schtum]

Schtum, I did it on mine (Thread "Lower Screen" or something)

Well remembered..... http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37147

Oh, and we want pics of the results

You would. It's just as well that I'm vain enough to provide them.