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  1. 11th January 2012, 08:36 AM #1
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    Default A Wall Mirror

    The LOML asked for a wall mirror in our walk in wardrobe instead of the cheval mirror that she has been using - it takes up too much room.

    I found some suitable silky oak re-cycled from a friend's cupboard demolition.
    Here is the finished product.
    I have documented the steps in making this on my blog if anyone is interested.

    It was well received in time for her birthday. Phew!

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  3. 11th January 2012, 12:10 PM #2
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    Nice work SG

    more brownie points!
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    Great looking mirror SG, well done. I like it.
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    Tom very nice like the reflection.
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    Three good things about that one SG:
    1. You used recycled timber
    2. The grain in that SO is top notch
    3. You have done a bloody good job.
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    A true reflection of your talents Tom. (someone had to say it)
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    Thanks fellas.
    Much appreciated.
    We had a bloke at work who was called mirror. He was always going to look into it.
    That usually meant that nothing would be done and he hoped everyone would forget about it.
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    Well done.
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    I had a boss once that was WINDEX, Everything was CLEAR, THATS CLEAR, THIS IS CLEAR all day. And onother guy was 'merry go round', he'd always get back to you.

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    Thanks fellas.
    Much appreciated.
    We had a bloke at work who was called mirror. He was always going to look into it.
    That usually meant that nothing would be done and he hoped everyone would forget about it.
    Cheers
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    Now my question: what are the benefits and disadvantages of having the bottom rail go all the way across. I was going to make one but I was going to put the bottom rail inside the 2 side ones. My thought being the weight if the mirror may pull the mortice out over time, and if it was inside the 2 sides it can't do as much damage over time. Am I over thinking it?
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    Great job SG, as all the bretheren have said before, great Silky, recycled, very nice work and I love the steel embelishments

    Over thinking Fly Not sure what SG has done but I usualy put a ply back on my mirrors which I screw to all four sections of timber, this is an additional tie also. Not that I realy think it needs it.
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    OK, Thanks, I knew I'd get a good answer. I was going to put masonite behind my mirror but was going to put tags I could turn to get it in anfd out, but I like the screw it in idea better.
    Thanks again craw, Not craw Craw...
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    Great job SG, as all the bretheren have said before, great Silky, recycled, very nice work and I love the steel embelishments

    Over thinking Fly Not sure what SG has done but I usualy put a ply back on my mirrors which I screw to all four sections of timber, this is an additional tie also. Not that I realy think it needs it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by _fly_ View Post
    I had a boss once that was WINDEX, Everything was CLEAR, THATS CLEAR, THIS IS CLEAR all day. And onother guy was 'merry go round', he'd always get back to you.



    Now my question: what are the benefits and disadvantages of having the bottom rail go all the way across. I was going to make one but I was going to put the bottom rail inside the 2 side ones. My thought being the weight if the mirror may pull the mortice out over time, and if it was inside the 2 sides it can't do as much damage over time. Am I over thinking it?

    Thanks for the kind words everyone.
    Actually, I didn't consider your reasoning there fly - I would guess that your design would be stronger.
    Like CH, mine has a back on it. For what its worth, the blackwood plugs go through the tenon.
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