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Project by Woodwrecker posted 215 days ago 685 views 0 times favorited 11 comments Add to Favorites Watch

Take two REALLLLLY old unframed mirrors abandoned at the curb crying out for rescue. Add some reclaimed oak for frames with nice plywood backing.
Cut miters, join pieces, sand, sand, sand, stain, ploy and voila, another 100 years of life.
Total project cost, at max 10 bucks.

-- Eric


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Karson

25873 posts in 1300 days


posted 215 days ago

Great recycle. Nice job on the frames.

-- 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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Grumpy

14950 posts in 751 days


posted 215 days ago

Great save Woodwrecker.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

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johnpoolesc

250 posts in 260 days


posted 215 days ago

sweet

-- It's not a sickness, i can stop buying tools anytime.

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a1Jim

17187 posts in 477 days


posted 215 days ago

You will have to change your name to woodsaver. Good save

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture ,maker, woodworking school, heirloomwoodshop.com

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Napaman

3492 posts in 977 days


posted 215 days ago

GREAT…I love the whole project…the photos look great too…very artistic putting mirrors in diff spots…

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

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Scott Bryan

20807 posts in 722 days


posted 215 days ago

I really enjoy seeing projects like this. Saving wood from being burned or turned into trash is a real winner in my book. And the frames look pretty good as well.

Nice job.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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AndyR

16 posts in 237 days


posted 215 days ago

Clever idea with the pocket screws—those will never come apart.
Nice work.

Andy

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sharad

721 posts in 704 days


posted 214 days ago

Very nice project indeed. The mirrors found their fate at last in a noble person. Thanks for giving various pictures of the mirrors and I appreciate putting trash into good use. God bless you.
Sharad

-- patanjali

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RRGR

28 posts in 234 days


posted 214 days ago

I love it when people reclaim the old stuff for continued use or even a brand new use. Good work.

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RobS

1244 posts in 1206 days


posted 214 days ago

Nice save. I’m a fan of reclaiming. You gotta love the small expenses too.

-- Rob (A) Waxahachie,TX

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PurpLev

2764 posts in 548 days


posted 214 days ago

nice weather!

I really like the idea of recliaming lumber, and materials, and bringing things back to life (even in a different form) – so much better than adding them to the landfill pile, where they are wasted, and add to the overall overhead in so many different ways.

and it even looks great!!!

nice find.

-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

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