Woodworker's Journal fall-2008, страница 58

A Hall Mirror for Beginners

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By Simon watts

This mirror differs from the usual style because the glass is mounted on the front of the frame instead of being set in a groove or rabbet in back. This means you don't have to miter the corners of the frame at 45°— often a sore trial for the novice woodworker. Instead, the glass is held in place by small, L-shaped wooden retainers fastened to the stiles with brass screws. As a result, this is a great project for beginners ... it looks good and can be completed in a weekend with simple hand tools.

Choosing the Shape and Size

The first step in this project is to decide where your mirror is going to end up. Measure your space and then determine the overall size of the frame. (If you'd prefer not to make a custom size, follow the Material List dimensions on the facing page to build the mirror shown here.) A square

The author used lap-jointed corners secured with copper nails and set off by decorative copper diamonds— materials he had on hand.

58 A HALL MIRROR FOR BEGINNERS

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