Woodworker's Journal 1984-8-3, страница 37

Graceful curves and crisp undulating lines are combined to create this especially attractive hand mirror—one that will make a much appreciated gift for someone special. It's surprisingly easy to make, in fact, we think even beginning carvers will find it an enjoyable undertaking. And to save time and energy, we've worked out a method that uses the router to remove a considerable amount of waste stock.

For stock we selected 1 in. thick curly maple, a close-

grained wood that carves well. Mahogany and cherry are other good choices. Oak can also be used, although it has a tendency to splinter.

To detail the construction process, we've included 32 step-by-step photographs that take you from cutting the stock to applying the final finish. We made a total of three mirrors, with the last one taking only about six hours from start to finish. (continued on next page)

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Hand Mirror