finally getting to the screen part... I cut the front off my false bottom, cut my 3" pvc pillars and cut the front uprights of eggcrate.
now I am screening them up. I layed the eggcrate out on a piece of screen, cut the outline a little large, smothered the front of the eggcrate in silicone and set it down on top.
It may just be the brand of eggcrate that I bought, but there is one side that has wider edges than the other. like 1/16th inch vs 1/8 inch. realizing this is making this part go much easier.
if anyone else is a graphic design major.. this is the best use you will ever get out of your quark book...
I'll be back later for some more updates.