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Arthur had made a mirror for one daughter
It was quite big. So the other daughter also
wanted a large one. Problem was there was
not any planks that same size with burr/burl
So I split this offcut and faced the natural edge
inwards, that gives an amazing sense of depth.
So one 24” x 7” plank and she got a big mirror
Sibling Rivalry. LoL
It is finished with a fair few coats of Danish Oil
jamie
-- Who is the happiest of men? He who values the merits of others, and in their pleasure takes joy, even as though 'twere his own. --Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Don W
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#1 posted 246 days ago
I like it. I like the live edge pointed in. Nice Jamie
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#2 posted 246 days ago
Nice work Jamie. Love the whole look.
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#3 posted 246 days ago
Nice Going Jamie, a Pretty Mirror and Sibling Tranquility, Well Done!!
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#4 posted 246 days ago
Very, very nice in both design and craft.
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Kevin
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#5 posted 246 days ago
Its beautiful, having the live edge facing in really turned out great.
-- Measure twice, cut once, then rout a whole bunch
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#6 posted 246 days ago
I also love the live edge facing towards the inside. It give it a beautiful and natural ‘feel’. This is a lovely piece, Jaime. You did a great job on it.
Sheila :)
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AKSteve
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#7 posted 246 days ago
That is beautiful ! great work.
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#8 posted 246 days ago
I think that first daughter will be very jealous.
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Brit
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#9 posted 246 days ago
Great stuff Jamie. What type of joinery are you using for the frame?
-- Andy -- Old Chinese proverb say: If you think something can't be done, don't interrupt man who is doing it.
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#10 posted 246 days ago
I love the style. are these through tenons ?
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Jamie Speirs
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#11 posted 246 days ago
Thanks everyone
The joints are just lap
It was intended to be through tenon
honest :)
With putting the natural edge to the inside
this was going to be messy as was timber the
same thickness. So The Natural is 1 1/4” and
the square is 3/4”. That way it let the natural
carry through and was a lot easier.
jamie
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#12 posted 245 days ago
nice job jamie, i like natural edge work.
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#13 posted 245 days ago
Really nice, I love the natural look to this. Thanks for sharing it!
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#14 posted 245 days ago
Very nice rustic look to this Jamie. Lucky girl.
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#15 posted 245 days ago
Nice rustic mirror, Jamie!!!!!!!!..............................Jim
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