Several years ago at a wood carving show up in Dayton my wife bought a large piece of walnut measuring 11 3/8” x 72”. It’s been sitting in the basement ever since waiting for a project to utilize it. While I’m waiting for a day-off to finish my garden bench, I finally found a use for that board. We picked-up a large mirror at Ikea for $8 measuring 47 1/4” x 15 3/4”. So, I designed a hall mirror with that board in mind:
The entire mirror frame is made from that walnut board, with the exception of the French cleat for hanging which is 1/2” ply and the mirror backer board which is 1/4” hardboard. The mirror sits in a recess that will be routed-out and squared once the main frame is assembled. Here you can see the material list and board cutting diagram.
Butt joints, pocket holes, and glue should make this a fairly simple project. I just need to decide what kind of finish to give it.
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lew
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posted 509 days ago
Thanks for the post and inspiring me to learn to use Sketchup.
Lew
teenagewoodworker
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posted 508 days ago
looks like a great project. can’t wait to see it come together!
Todd A. Clippinger
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posted 508 days ago
I look forward to seeing this!
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thetimberkid
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posted 508 days ago
Nice project!
Thanks for the post
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Betsy
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posted 508 days ago
Greg – I’ve done that. Buy a board and leave it sit for years sometimes waiting for that right project to come along. I hope your’s works out well. Sure seems like you’ve got a good planned worked up.
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Greg Wurst
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posted 508 days ago
The grain on the wood should work with me here, so my biggest concern is not to botch any cuts since I only have the one board. I’d hate to have to go find another board and have it not match the rest of the project.
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Betsy
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posted 508 days ago
Or explain to the wife why you decided to add a maple trim piece!!!!!! Been there done that—(hummm not the wife part – the other part!)
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