| Project by Greg Wurst | posted 468 days ago | 357 views | 1 time favorited | 6 comments |  |
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Built around (mostly) one piece of oak I had lying-around for years and an Ikea mirror. You can read the construction blog here:
http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/gwurst/blog/5182
The Ikea mirror I used is this one:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90049573
If you’re interested the Sketchup files and Excel material list can be had here:
http://cid-258899c12334cc4d.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Hall%20Mirror?uc=4
While much more challenging and frustrating than it should have been, I am satisfied and the wife likes it so that’s the most important thing! :)
-- You're a unique and special person, just like everyone else.
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trifern
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posted 468 days ago
Great looking mirror for the foyer. I have admired various mirrors similar to this at my favorite antique store. I guess I will have to make one. Thanks for sharing.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
Richforever
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posted 468 days ago
Wow! Love the flutes, arches, and bevels. Very well done!
What kind of joints did you use?
-- Rich, Seattle, WA
Greg Wurst
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posted 468 days ago
The main frame and top and bottom are attached with pocket screws and the other moldings are glued-on. I’m very fond of pocket screws for their ease and strength where they aren’t visible.
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Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 467 days ago
A great creation of an heirloom.
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Woodhacker
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posted 467 days ago
Very nice Greg. This looks great. I also love the fluting and the overall design.
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Greg Wurst
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posted 463 days ago
A little update here: My in laws requested a mirror so I went to Ikea to get another one. They have it there still, but no they ARE 47 1/4” long instead of the 47 3/4” I had. Apparently I got one of the last of an old stock that was 1/2” longer. As such, I’ve updated my Sketchup models and material lists to reflect the correct size. If you downloaded them before you may want to get the updated versions.
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