Lid frame

[derpychicken777]

I have some mesh screen and im looking for something to make a frame for a lid out of. At first I thought to just use those thick metal wires that can bend, but after hearing about metal leeching im a bit worried to use it. Any ideas for someone with literally no tools of any kind? Maybe some plastic rods i can melt to "weld?"

 

[lapin]

Saint-Gobain ADFORS 5/16 in. x 84 in. White Aluminum Screen Frame Piece FSP8491-U - The Home Depot

Build your own window and door frames with the 5/16 in. x 84 in. Aluminum Screen Frame Piece. The aluminum is easy to cut to length and easy to assemble. Ideal for home DIY.

www.homedepot.com

Cut it at the store

 

[derpychicken777]

Saint-Gobain ADFORS 5/16 in. x 84 in. White Aluminum Screen Frame Piece FSP8491-U - The Home Depot

Build your own window and door frames with the 5/16 in. x 84 in. Aluminum Screen Frame Piece. The aluminum is easy to cut to length and easy to assemble. Ideal for home DIY.

www.homedepot.com

Cut it at the store

doesn't aluminum leech into the water?

 

[derpychicken777]

Also, I have a bowfront tank that also needs a lid, is there a way to get a frame to fit that as well?

 

[lapin]

doesn't aluminum leech into the water?

Yes.... but your frame is not in the water. You need to clean it 1 time a week like the rest of your tank.

Also, I have a bowfront tank that also needs a lid, is there a way to get a frame to fit that as well?

Not any ready to go kits I know of. You would have to ask an LFS that sells bowfronts.

 

[derpychicken777]

Yes....but your frame is not in the water. You need to clean it 1 time a week like the rest of your tank.

Not any ready to go kits I know of. You would have to ask an LFS that sells bowfronts.

Ah, alright, thanks. At worst I might just go with some wood to cut out and glue together, i dont need anything that looks good or complicated

 

[EricR]

Screen frame kits at Lowe's / Home Depot are pretty cheap and expected to be outdoors so should last a while.
Just cut sides to size, use the corners and rubber bead (that holds the screen on, in the frame grooves) from the kit, and use your mesh.

That's what I did (and many on here).