Mirror Frame Pt. 2: Rabbets, Clips, & Finish 

I just counted, I subscribe to over 30 woodworking channels on YT. I won't use names here but many of these are what I consider to be regular contributors to their channels - like once every week or so. Unfortunately at that pace they end up turning out, to put in nicely, less than inspiring work. This two part series from you is EXACTLY what I am looking for...how I want to spend my time learning and being inspired to get in my shop. I'm an AZ guy that is very appreciative of what you are doing. PLEASE keep it up!

well done Marc - it turned out beautifully

I'm amazed at how much detail you put into a seemingly simple project. It really sets your work apart. There is so much knowledge and experience packed into this 2 part series, THANK YOU for sharing!!

The project was cool, and more content on your free site is always appreciated. The star of the show, I feel, is the finish technique. Although I'm sure relatively few of us spray, the information concerning how glaze, stain, and especially lacquer works is invaluable. Listening to the old episodes of Wood Talk, you cover the different finishes fairly extensively, but it is nice to see it in action with the information at the same time. It's as valuable as an afternoon class at Woodcraft. I especially like the walkthrough process of the whole project, and especially the tips concerning planing across the grain, and creating the v-groove. Even though I may know these things because I've watched other shows, read magazine articles, or have actual experience in the matter, I watch your show on my living room television, and whatever poor sod is in the living room with me ends up watching it, too, and they begin to ask me questions about the techniques covered, and begin to understand that wood products aren't just formed from the ether, and appreciate the craft more. My kid has even started to show interest, mostly because of shows like yours that make woodworking seem cool. (The cool shirts, background props and the like definitely help) Fantastic offering, as always.

I really like how you use hand tools to compliment your power tools. I never really used my chisels (a crime I know) until I saw how to use them in your videos.

Marc, I believe you are the true Master at Instructional Video.....Awesome Dood, thank You :-)

Man, I can't believe how great of information you give in each sentence. Love your work, thanks so much for sharing what you know! Beautiful frame!

Man I missed this kind of video. Great work Marc and please keep them coming, we all appreciate it.

A lot of really great tips and tricks in this video, and the final product looks great. Thanks for sharing.

Awesome mirror and great information about the finish and spraying in general. Thanks Marc.

Marc, this was a great two part series with an absolutely out standing finished product.

thank you Mark

Marc, your mirror is fantastic. Great job.

Very nice job. Certainly learned something new.

The mirror frame looks elegant. Good job!!!

Absolutely beautiful Mark!!!

Looks great! I really learned a lot with the detailed videos on this project, so thank you for that!

Great job Marc! As always, very useful and informative video! Thanks.

Pretty darn sweet! Nice job!

Great mirror, looks great in the space!

Just plain beautiful!

So much useful information. Thank you!

keep on trucking !

great videos, I was recently given a large mirror and 2 smaller ones. I was trying to come up with a plan for them and you gave me great ideas. thanks

stunning peace as all away mark

I don't know why it took me a few months to subscribe to your channel, but I'm here now. Great job! Maple looks beautiful and I like the way you describe everything you do! Great videos man!

Very nice, Marc!

Very nice. Great job.

love how this turned out! its only a frame for a mirror but the way u made it is beautifully done! ..im sure ur bathroom appreciates it.;) its amazing how much dust/ flakes the router kicks out even w/ d/c hooked up! i love those counter sinks.just picked up the 9pc from rockler store thats in my area. definitely worth the buck$ they cost.

Great video! I love the tips about finishing. That is by far my worst skill in the shop and it scares me every time.

Really nice and great video!

I think I will give this a try. Thanks mark good instructions

You're an artist, man.

Nice work.

Very nice Mark Good looking for any home.

Hey Marc, just found your channel. We're new youtubers. Your mirror turned out great and I love those little clips - so cute. Look forward to seeing other videos.

Very nice

As always +1. Thank you.

Don't know if i can post image links here.. but the "remember to use the router in the right direction.." has a trick for people to rembember.. point your right hand thumb in the direction of the wood, and your index finger now points in the right direction.. Great project Marc Spagnuolo ! www.kregtool.com/files/newsletters/kregplus/Images/january14/rout-right-direction-img1-large.jpg

Woodworking with The Wood Whisperer woodwhisperer Love the Mirror and Finish. I've been really Busy with Demolishing a House beside of us, so I've not been around in awhile because of that. I've not even been out in the Workshop because of it either. I need to get back in the Chat with you guys. I also need to try and get this Scrollsaw Piece out to you, money been a little tight last few years.

Great! I'm gonna remember that finish recipe!

Awesome as always Mark, the only problem with 2 parters is waiting the week in between.

Marc, have you ever used alcohol to raise the grain. It dries much faster the water, and raises the grain as well. Nice job on the mirror finish.

congratulations.

Love it. Vary nice Mirror an craftsmanship. Time for me to get busy :)

Oh, man... so much information... so amazing! =)

Great job, I get inspired every time I watch one of your videos. Quick question did u not include the machining of the V-grooves or did I miss it?

Looks like it's just about time to replace the drawer fronts so they match the mirror exactly!

Thank you for sharing your expertise. I learn so much from your videos. How about a project using only hand tools?

Turned out beautiful! Will that trick using lacquer thinner work on a polyurethane finish?

Your videos are great. How important is the 1/4" plywood backer? Mirrors from frame shops often have cardboard backers.

I will be make it this

It was weird seeing myself in a wood whisperer video!

I notice it was exactly centered on the wall - is that intentional/ correct? But it’s beautiful - love the wood clips too

hello i am just getting into glue chipped glass gilding. and wanted to learn how to frame the glass. will this technique work. how thick can the glass be

Awesome series with incredible detail and very useful tips. I have one small question (maybe I missed it in the video), but did you do a finish on the backer board? I image that, with it being in a 'wet' environment, without a finish, it might swell up or otherwise cause trouble. Or did you use some sort of marine-grade plywood? I hope you keep doing these videos from time to time for those of us who have not (yet) subscribed to the guild.

what about, making top clasps thiner, and screwing them down with those hangers?

Cool frame Marc ;-) Curious why you chose lacquer rather than a water based finish?

Awesome job on a simple yet elegant design. Like to ask you, what is your HVLP and what nozzle/needle combo did you use to spray the lacquer? I have been spraying cabinet grade lacquer finishes here and there...and cannot seam to get that smooth flat, dimple-less finish with my Apollo-5. I even have a high solids cap as well. I'm close though. I'm not sure if I'm pushing too much pressure, not big enough needle, thinning out too much or not enough (usually 15~20% thinner)? Did you spray straight lacquer from the can? I also never tried the 80/20 thinning/finish step. Perhaps that might be all that I'm missing? Thanks again for doing these videos....keep up the great work!

This is really great. The wife and I are going to attempt something like this. Side question, where about are you in AZ? I'm in the west valley :). Happy woodworking!

Fantastic job. Curious though. Why use the wood tabs instead of using a point driver to keep in the mirror and backing ?

Question about the eagle clips: If someone were to bump into whatever you hang from the side, would it slip off of the clips? Not something you would have to worry about for your mirror of course.

When cleaning the mirror in the future, how do you keep the mirror from moving on the hanging clips? They look like they would slide. Love the look. Thanks

hi how did you get those space free joints?

Nice job. Could have eliminated the top two wood clips, two wood spacers, and two eagle clips, with 1 French cleat made from your scraps.

nice one, if you ever make a piano finish tutorial i will definitely watch it.

I wonder if Tradition Rules applied to that Drum off tshirt..

what pencil is that you are using?

Just out of curiosity what would you charge a customer if they came in and asked you to build one of these?

What did you spray on the wood before you applied the backing plates for the mirror mounts

Looks great! One concern - On the Eagle Clips, do they have some lateral movement stoppage? Like grooves? Otherwise, I feel like when you're cleaning the mirror, you could slide it right off of the clips with a heavy sideways wipe.

Nice! Just buy curiosity how come you dint use your MFK 700 for the small round over?

I can make mine so good

What countersink bit and collar are you using at 3:37?

depositing... crap, right into the finish

5:12, To see if we CAN'T come up with, or do you mean to see if we Can come up with?

Sure, there aren't many airborne bugs in Arizona, but it must be really annoying to sand through all of the scorpions and lizards that end up in the finish while it dries. How come you never show that step?

shame on you. Why is a plastic chest in your garden? should not be made of wood ??? ;-D aaaahhhmmm nice mirror frame

Very nice