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 ;)
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
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 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.
