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Do It Yourself: Making A Hand Mirror

Knowing the many styles and makes that you have to choose from in a mirror before you go shopping is something that will help you make a decision. You know what is not there to choose from, and of course, you also know what is there. Knowing what you are looking for ahead of time is a time saver.

If you have a women in your life you know they spend a great deal of time in front of a mirror. It's just what women do! So why not consider making a beautiful hand mirror for your lady?

Follow these steps:

The Mirror - Go out and buy a 4 or 5 inch mirror. It will cost you about $6.00

The Frame

1. Using a band saw you'll need to cut 20mm timber into six segments.

2. You will need to use the disc sander on the ends of each segment to make sure they fit perfectly.

3. Now you need a flat surface. Split into two groups and then using a rub joint technique you need to glue the segments together. Make sure the glue penetrates into the wood fibers.

4. Once the glue has set you need to join the two groups using the same method. If you are really talented you could join all 6 pieces in one move but this method simplifies the process. You could also turn the frame from a solid piece of wood if you so desired.

5. Now you can set the frame to the side.

The Back

1. You need a piece of quarter sawn timber.

2. Cut the disk now attach with double sided tape to the face plate

3. Turn to 136mm

4. Dome the surface and turn a bead on the edge

5. Apply whatever finish you wish

Attaching The Back To The Frame

1. Hold the frame in your scroll chuck then turn the back part first

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