Full instructions on how to make a light up vanity mirror from scratch. You can find these Hollywood style Lighted Vanity mirrors online for close to $500 USD! I managed to complete this project for about $150 USD. I saved some money by purchasing older bathroom light fixtures at a thrift store and removed the light fixtures to re-purpose them in my project. I used LED bulbs and added a dimmable light switch.
The completed size with frame is 42.5" wide x 30.5" high, with a depth of 2" (actual mirror is 32" wide x 24" high). The completed project weight is about 19.5 pounds.
If you have basic woodworking and electrical skills I would rate this at a skill level of a 3 out of 5 (1 easy, 5 expert). You will be wiring light fixtures with lamp cord and will need to follow electrical standards. I explained as much of the process within the instructions.
If you are not comfortable working with electrical wiring, get some help. Be safe!!
0:15 - Tools
0:18 - Supplies
0:35 - Step 1 Cut Frame
0:53 - Step 2 Cut for Light Switch
1:22 - Step 3 Cut for mirror channel
1:57 - Step 4 Attach frame with poket hole jig
3:52 - Step 5 Drill holds for light sockets
4:57 - Step 6 Attach edge trim (correction, 41” not 40”)
6:44 - Paint
6:58 - Step 7 Light socket bracket
8:58 - Step 7a Mount light fixtures to frame
11:15 - Step 7b Wiring lights
13:31 - Step 8 Install switch box
14:56 - Step 9 Wiring switch box
18:09 - Step 10 Installing Mirror and hanging brackets
20:14 - You did it! Now some bloopers 😂
Thanks for watching!
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5 сен 2024
