How To Build a Mirror Frame / Simple Woodworking

How To Build a Large Mirror Frame 1simple Woodworking Project
Hi guys in today's video I thought I would share how to build this simple mirror frame. If you have an old mirror sitting around at home this project is perfect!
You can make your own entryway mirror, bathroom mirror, any kind of mirror would work with this project and it only costed me around $7.00 for this one, which is 36" wide and 28" tall.

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Hope you all enjoy this project!!

[bruceduncan]

Really like the frame, better than the ones I have done in the past. Two thoughts though. First, when sanding, avoid doing the joint edges (where the 45 degree joints meet). If your saw cuts a true 45, then any sanding will change that, making a rough looking joint. Second, when you cut out the notch/groove for the mirror to sit in, I would do a double cut, rather than have to do the chisel work. It's cleaner and quicker. I know this is not designer piece, but well finished will look good in most settings. Keep up the good work!

[kevinbrister]

Nice job! Fyi the method you used to chisel the rest of the groove would be easier if you lower the table saw blade to the thickness of the mirror and run the board through it would have a much cleaner cut and alot faster.

[Fish-xkgj]

This is what we call an actual frame 🎉👏

[Indyjeeplover]

Would you PLEASE roll your thumb under the palm of your hand when cutting a miter. I was given that hint by a wood working teacher that had half a thumb.

You could have saved time by using the the fence and setting the saw blade shallow to clean the scrap out of the rabbet

I’d glue the joints so they don’t move with humidity

Finished project looked fantastic

[mattluongo]

very nice. I tried the same notch method with a circular saw. It did not go well.

[youmas]

Omg!
That red stain on your table freaked me out when you were using the chisel!!
I thought you cut your fingers! 😂😂😂
Thank you for the video! 😁 👍🏼

[c-rod]

Exactly what i was looking for. Thank you so much

[Giovanni]

Thank you Christy for showing me how to do that I was on a customer's home that I did a complete renovation and she had asked me to make one for her bathroom and your video was the 1st 1 that came up and I am so happy that you showed me I hope you have a beautiful day in a happy New Year

[chanared]

Nice simple method to make a very cool mirror frame - I will be using this method to make mine....thank you!

[tdz]

Nice work! I like the hand chiseling. You could have run those boards on the saw instead but would be less fun 😉

[jillb]

That turned out so nice!!! I love your projects!!!!

[SUNNYD]

Currently doing my bathroom. Framing a mirror similar size form part of this project. as the mirror got some blemishes around the edges. I were not very sure how to proceed. Tried getting frame moulding but none available for a mirror of that size at local DIY. Thanks to this video, I know how to proceed frame the mirror now.. 5*.

[AereForst]

Great work. You could also use a router to make that groove

[patstrawhouse]

Nice project. I think you could have simplified the cutting of the groove for the mirror by running 2 passes on your table saw, instead of cutting the groove & chiseling.

[angeliquehernandez]

This is exactly what I needed! Unfortunately when I tried the link to download the plans it didn’t work, I think I might be able to figure it out from here though :)
Thank you so much for this detailed video!

[SheWritesHerJourney_]

HGTV, you're needed!!!
Amazing!!

[dianamccullough]

Christy Thank you. I love that mirror. Lucky sister in law. You are so talented ♡♡

[kellyhlad]

I was unable to access the web site link you left for the plans, also what hook appliance do you use in the back to support the weight of the mirror and frame. Thank you

[axklbs]

nice work but I have a simple question.. Where did the dust go when you was sanding??

[dumbangel]

Nice! Just what I was looking for. Unfortunately, I don't have a table saw. Can't fit it in my one bed condo, lol!