Before putting it back on the frame, I sewed the ribbon on the sides at the top, bottom and middle, by folding the ribbon in half and stitching it down to create tabs to tie it to the sides of the frame.Īs for the projector, we looked at several before deciding on this Movie Projector we found on Amazon(that’s an affiliate link). Sewing it just a tiny bit small means the screen will stretch out nicely and help against wrinkles. I put it onto the frame, then measured where it needed to be hemmed on the bottom, then took it back off the frame and ran another pocket for the bottom. I used the top hem and turned it down one fold, then ran a stitch close to the edge to make a pocket for the top of the frame. The sheet is the screen part, and it’s fairly easy to install.
Before you drive it into the ground, be sure to sew your sheet. We drilled holes in the pipe at an angle towards the center to help the stakes get enough stability to hold up. The 7 ft pieces go at the top and bottom, the 3 ft pieces are the legs, the 2 ft pieces are the “feet” that holds it all up. Using the graphic above, assemble the frame. I tried multiple types, but this kind will hold the weight and be stable enough to hold up well over and over again. NOTE: If you use less than 1 1/2 inch it will not be very stable.
Cut the first two pieces so you get a 7 ft piece and then a 3 ft piece.Start by cutting the PVC pipe in these measurements: compound miter saw (or handsaw to cut pipe).6 pieces of 3/4 grosgrain ribbon, 18 inches long each.8 – 10 inch spikes (found in nail section).4 – T fittings (that fit 1 1/2 inch pipe).2 – 45% elbows (that fit 1 1/2 inch pipe).4 – ten ft long pieces of 1 1/2 inch pvc pipe.
#HOW TO MAKE A HOMEMADE PIPE SCREEN PLUS#
The entire screen cost around $50, so this plus the projector may have been one of the best Father’s Day gifts we’ve ever thought of. Want to make your own DIY outdoor movie screen? This project is super simple – and the best part is that it all comes apart for storage in minutes. So we decided that we wanted to bring the fun home – so not only could we watch one whenever we want, but we can also invite over friends and family to join in on the fun. But it’s always best to err on the slightly bigger side as you can bend the excess screen up or trim the edges to make it fit snuggly into your piece.Going to the drive-in movie is always such a blast – but our closest one is quite a bit away. Of course, what size you buy depends on the size of your bowl. As far as metal, stainless steel and brass are likely your best bet. That’s much longer than your metal/alloy screens if you take care of them properly. If you don’t break them, glass or ceramic screens (typically more expensive) like the daisy style can last years. If you can afford to buy weed, you can probably afford a couple of extra bucks a year to do it right.Įxperiment with metal and glass screens. Though tempting, making your own screen may be either ineffective, toxic, or just plain disgusting. However, we feel like legit screens are so cheap that you’d have to have a compelling reason to make your own. Many have tried DIY methods like repurposing faucet screens or window screens. No one wants to deal with unclogging shitty pipes anyway. The more that stuff builds up, the less effective and hygienic your pipe will be. Screens also minimize the amount of dottle, or clumpy wet weed remains from clogging the bowl or interior of your pipe.
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