Abstract: A continuous cut slotted screen basket for removing contaminants from papermaking stock is disclosed. The screen basket has a wall member with first and second sides. Blind parallel first slots are cut into and are spaced across the first side. The first slots are continuous and are separated from the second side by webs of reduced wall thickness. Mutually spaced reinforcing elements are secured to the first side. The reinforcing elements extend transversely across the first slots and are spaced from the webs of reduced wall thickness. Continuous second slots are cut through the webs. The second slots are parallel to and communicate with respective first slots.