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An oval hand mirror

Project by Bob #2 posted 314 days ago 593 views 2 times favorited 13 comments Add to Favorites Watch

I have been wanting to try one of these for a while now and got the first pattern off the paper in into wood today.
First thing to do is determine how much border you want to encircle the mirror and then cut and accurate pattern of the actual glass to serve as a template for your router inlay kit.

From mirror oval

I sticky back taped the mirror to bandsaw a piece of 1/4”MDF and trimmed it to the shape with a bearing guided router bit.

From mirror oval

Next step was to refine the mirror back template so the oval would line up with the axis of the handle.
Once the recess for the mirror was routed the body could be cut out on the bandsaw and refined

From mirror oval

The thickness sander brought us to the right thickness and refined the surfaces.
From mirror oval
A light skip around the router table witha round over bit and we are starting to see daylight.
From mirror oval

The mirror seems a good fit and the bezel looks relatively even round it.
From mirror oval

here’s the back with the mirror out on the side.
I am contemplating an inlay for the back to kind of dress it up a bit.

From mirror oval

... to be continued.

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner


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jim1953

1614 posts in 741 days


posted 314 days ago

Nice Job

-- Jim, Kentucky

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BarryW

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posted 314 days ago

The beauty who will hold that mirror is no doubt loved by the maker.

-- /\/\/\ BarryW /\/\/\ Stay so busy you don't have time to die.

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mrtrim

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posted 314 days ago

thanks bob , looks like a fun project to do . your doing a great job on the how to also . did you order the mirror somewhere ,or have it made local ?

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Bob #2

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posted 314 days ago

Barryw- Trying to get a head start on Valentines. ;-)

Mr Trim:
The mirror is availalble at lee Valley stores.

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

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CanadianWoodChuck

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posted 314 days ago

Nicely done – the inlay would add a nice touch.

-- Canadian Wood Chuck (Bruce)

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DAN

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posted 314 days ago

good looking mirror … i made one almost like it out of black cherry about 15 years ago and my wife still uses it everyday.

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

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dustygirl

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posted 314 days ago

Nice looking mirror Bob.I think the inlay to dress it up would be a great idea.

-- Dustygirl..Hastings,Ontario.. How much wood can 1 gal chuck if 1 gal can't cut wood?

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mrtrim

1698 posts in 779 days


posted 314 days ago

thanks for the link bob

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Karson

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posted 313 days ago

Great Job Bob. It’s looking nice.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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Douglas Bordner

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posted 313 days ago

Looking good, Bob. From the perspective of a heathen male in the Halls of Beauty, looks like you could use the hook as a back-scratcher.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

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Lee A. Jesberger

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posted 313 days ago

Hi Bob;

Be careful not to scare yourself while building this.

Whenever I build something with a mirror in it, I always manage to scare myself! lol

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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Bob #2

3055 posts in 920 days


posted 313 days ago

Douglas:
“looks like you could use the hook as a back-scratcher.”
or… <g> ...you could hang it from your belt!

Lee:
I had a couple of close calls yesterday do I took off my glasses. ;-)

Cheers
Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

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pokieone

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posted 313 days ago

Job well done!

-- I will not preach, nor will I be silent.

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