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Review on King & Charles Screen Roller Tool with Bearing - Spline Tool for Easy Screen Installation - Screen Repair Spline Roller for Doors and Windows by Paul Hyde

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Beaded edge too sharp cuts screen

I installed screens as a summer job many years ago. Back then, all screens were steel and this reel probably would have worked better. The modern screen roll I bought here on Amazon is fiberglass, the first one I rolled cut the screen like a knife. If I was really slow I could install it without cutting, but the edges of the roller are very sharp. I found my old cheap plastic roller and was able to work at full power again. .I've swapped about a dozen screens and the only one that cut me was this metal screen. The tool is well made and I can use it on some aluminum screens, but I don't recommend it for plastic or fiberglass.

Pros
  • High marks for grip and durability from testers
Cons
  • Not as thick as other alternatives