In today's episode we are going to build a simple little mirror frame. Grab your saw, grab your drill and LETS BUILD! Follow me on instagram @wildrosediy!
Nice. I'm making a mirror frame out of old barnwood, so no staining required. Thanks for the pocket hole idea. I wasn't sure how to join and was just going to pin nail it all to the wall like my barnwood trim is. Now I just have to find someone with one that I can borrow. Cool that you are also in the Calgary area and like good music ;)
I would say a half lap joint would be far stronger and you get a huge gluing surface. Plus its an easy joint, you can make the rails fit between the stiles like a true shaker style and not worry about the router hitting a pocket screw.
You could take the bulk of the rabbets out with a circular saw and a straight edge, then use a chisel to take out the corners where the saw blade can't reach without overcutting!
i always use 1-1/4" screws on lumber that is 3/4" thick.... be sure the pocket hole drilling jig is adjusted for 3/4" thickness... pratice with some scrap pieces while adjusting & run a screw in and join a scrap piece. make sure a screw dont poke thru your project....n old saying was ; the proof is in the pudding. good luck
Hi Elizabeth! These are the ones I picked up locally here in Canada. Any big box store will be able to point you in the right direction. Or search "Glazier Points" on amazon! www.homedepot.ca/product/paulin-glazier-point/1000164657
Lots of good advice here, but I question that saw-tooth picture hanger gizmo that you're expecting to support the weight of the mirror and frame long term. It's extra problematic because if/when it fails, most likely the mirror breaks when it hits the floor.
Because I did the main build a town over from where the actual mirror was, and I didn't want to take the risk my putting the mirror in the back of my truck. And if I needed to make any adjustments with a chisel, I could do it whenever as my girlfriend was not too worried about what the back looked like.
So cool ! Thank you ! You make me wanna gear up in all that fine equipment !
Nice. I'm making a mirror frame out of old barnwood, so no staining required. Thanks for the pocket hole idea. I wasn't sure how to join and was just going to pin nail it all to the wall like my barnwood trim is. Now I just have to find someone with one that I can borrow. Cool that you are also in the Calgary area and like good music ;)
Thanks man. I’m gonna borrow ur idea and frame mine tomorrow exactly the same.
Looks great
Thank you!!
I would say a half lap joint would be far stronger and you get a huge gluing surface. Plus its an easy joint, you can make the rails fit between the stiles like a true shaker style and not worry about the router hitting a pocket screw.
Hi! In the future, could you put a list of everything you use in your description? The mirror looks beautiful!! Thank you for the video.
Is that a actual heavy mirror?? or one of those flexible hang on the door mirrors??
How do you determine the measurements? I have two mirrors that are different sizes.
I like your electrician's torpedo level. I have one myself.
Thank you so much for inspiring me to build this.
I have a question, what can i do if i dont have a router?
You could take the bulk of the rabbets out with a circular saw and a straight edge, then use a chisel to take out the corners where the saw blade can't reach without overcutting!
Where do u get a mirror like that? One thats not the same price for a mirror already framed
This is fantastic. Where did you order your mirror my good man?
Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks my man
If you used miters on the joints you could rabbit everything and no need for the router ?
BROOOOOOOOOTHERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
@WildRoseDIY What size length pocket screws did you end up using to join the 1x4's ?
i always use 1-1/4" screws on lumber that is 3/4" thick.... be sure the pocket hole drilling jig is adjusted for 3/4" thickness... pratice with some scrap pieces while adjusting & run a screw in and join a scrap piece. make sure a screw dont poke thru your project....n old saying was ; the proof is in the pudding. good luck
quieter background music would be awesome.
Would dowels work for the joints, i don't have a kreg jig ?
Hell yeah! Dowel joinery would be great!
Thanks for the quick reply, looking to make this as a christmas gift.
@@jessicamorgan2928 YOU CAN DO IT JESSICA!! I have total faith in you
What size screws are you using? ty
What size mirror is this ?
can you put a link for the mirror clasps? brand and name etc?
Hi Elizabeth! These are the ones I picked up locally here in Canada. Any big box store will be able to point you in the right direction. Or search "Glazier Points" on amazon!
www.homedepot.ca/product/paulin-glazier-point/1000164657
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Lots of good advice here, but I question that saw-tooth picture hanger gizmo that you're expecting to support the weight of the mirror and frame long term. It's extra problematic because if/when it fails, most likely the mirror breaks when it hits the floor.
I used screws instead of the included nails and so far its still hanging there!
I used a French cleat when I hung my bathroom mirror. About as sturdy as it gets!
Agreed, not worth the rsik of 7 yrs bad luck!
Did you have to put that racking noise!
3:55 lies an evil bug
What are the dimensions of this mirror?
8:28 why would you wait until its finish to see if it actually fits?
Because I did the main build a town over from where the actual mirror was, and I didn't want to take the risk my putting the mirror in the back of my truck. And if I needed to make any adjustments with a chisel, I could do it whenever as my girlfriend was not too worried about what the back looked like.
@@wildrosediy7058 makes since.
What an awful bodged-up, cheap-jack job. Is that what you call safe? Stevie Wonder could've done better.
Hey man, I hope that whatever is going on in your life gets better.
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