How to Make a Decorative Window Panel Mirror
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This time we are making a 9 panel mirror, suitable for hanging in a hallway, an entrance way or any other place that you want to give the illusion of being slightly larger.
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One of the great features of mirrors is that they can make small areas appear larger. This makes them a great addition to small entrance ways, narrow hall ways or any other place that is confined. The version we made has 9 panels, so it resembles a only wooden window that someone has converted to mirrors. The one we made actually works a bit better than an old window frame because all the mirror panes are glued to a single backing sheet. This ensures all the mirrors are on the same plane so that when you look into the mirror it looks "normal", very often when you attach mirrors to an old window frame some of the mirrors are often out of align with other which gives the effect that they are not aligned .... and they aren't. This effect can be annoying to the user or view of the mirror. The way to solve the problem is putting all the mirrors on a single plane or sheet of plywood as I did.
Another trick is using dark colors for the frame, what this does is help to focus the looking into the mirrors rather than looking at the frame. Finishing the mirror with Osmo ensures a satin finish that does not distract from the purpose of the mirror ... a place to look into.
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What a beautiful finish! I think I will tackle this project, and hang it in our 1/2 bath. I just love how you explain the process, easy to understand, and not intimidating. Thank You! -Steven
@knecht105
8 жыл бұрын
+WigWagWorkshop No prob .. glad this was helpful, thanks for commenting
turned out great Colin................ look awesome in an entry way...................
@knecht105
8 жыл бұрын
+ITS A WOOD THING Thanks buddy ... appreciate your feedback
The mirror came out great, beautiful piece
@knecht105
8 жыл бұрын
+Roberts Projects Thanks for commenting
Nice project Colin. I especially like your videos where you have repetitive tasks, you show the first one regular speed so we can see the result then speed up the remaining duplicate tasks. We don't need to see anybody drilling 17 holes at regular speed. Thanks again
@knecht105
8 жыл бұрын
+Sebastopolmark Thanks buddy, I appreciate the feedback ... it's all helpful
Your project turned out very well. I really appreciate the detail you added describing how to cut the cross pieces. Thank you for your video
@knecht105
8 жыл бұрын
+Jb B Thanks for commenting JB
That finish looks great!
@knecht105
8 жыл бұрын
+FastEasySmartTOOL Yes, thanks, I was happy the way it turned out
Great job looks fantastic!!!
@knecht105
8 жыл бұрын
+takis kail Thank you
great job. looks fantastic
@knecht105
8 жыл бұрын
+Jason Topnik Thanks Jason
Great project, vey well done!!
@knecht105
8 жыл бұрын
+Francisco Corona Thank you Francisco
Fantástico muito bom parabéns!!!
@knecht105
8 жыл бұрын
+lucas regis cardoso Thanks for your comments
Great mirror Colin.
@knecht105
8 жыл бұрын
+The ShavingWood Workshop Thanks Tommy
That looks good. You can add a window anywhere in your house now!
@knecht105
8 жыл бұрын
+Wes Hamstra (Wes Hamstra Woodworking) lol ... good point, I never thought of it that way ... very true
Nice. really like it.
@knecht105
8 жыл бұрын
+Josue Abreu Thank you Josue
Nice mirror, Good for Tic-Tac-Toe. Thumbs up.
@knecht105
8 жыл бұрын
+PRIVATEO PRIVATEG LOL ... I guess it is, thanks for the tip :)
Very interesting work as usual all the best. km
@knecht105
8 жыл бұрын
+ka m Thanks
An excellent project Colin. I still can't convince stores to carry Ozmo. I would like to try it. Cheers Amigo ! Derek
@knecht105
8 жыл бұрын
+GiddyUp994 Hi Derek, it may have more to do with Osmo not opening up dealerships ... not sure, I do know you can get it from Amazon now, you might try that source
Hey Colin, Well done your project. Congrats. L.ZACCARO
@knecht105
8 жыл бұрын
+L ZACCARO Thanks buddy
Hi I just subscribed. I am a crafter with a miter box with saw. I would like to make a simple window frame / pane. A wood frame that only holds a pane of glass. What type of wood would you suggest? Should I use glue and my staple gun on the joints?
turned oit really nice colin! question: what size rabbitingģ bit do you use for frames.is it one size fits all kind of thing or does it depend on size of frame? thanks man!
@knecht105
8 жыл бұрын
+Joe basementwoodworking The rabbeting bit I used is one of those adjustable ones that you change bearings on for different widths, I think it was 1/4" that I used.
Great little project Colin and turned out great. Just wondering did you pick up the Osmo finishing product local or on line???
@knecht105
8 жыл бұрын
+Ron C I get mine locally but I see Amazon is carrying the product now too
Hehey, Osmo. They make a great floor oil wax, I use it on instruments sometimes.
@knecht105
8 жыл бұрын
+apinakapinastorba Yes, you are correct, I really like the finish that Osmo gives
Colin very nice but a prefere Danish oil my friend then finish it with sand and sealer
@knecht105
8 жыл бұрын
+Peter Haughton I used to use Danish oil ... it's a good product
Hey Colin, great videos. I have a question. What would you recommend for stains for a Winchester Shotgun I am restoring. I sanded the stock and forearm down, added glue to the cracks, now I need to stain it. What would be the best brand for that?
@knecht105
8 жыл бұрын
+Matthew George Hi Matthew, for coloring gun stocks I prefer to use a dye such as those sold by Lee Valley, but others sell them as well. When you say you added glue to the cracks, was this to done as a filler or did you use the glue then clamp the wood back together again? You will want to check your glue joints with some rubbing alcohol to make sure it has not glazed the wood because stains or dyes cannot penetrate glue. You may need to sand it down a wee bit in that area.
@matthewgeorge8258
8 жыл бұрын
I clamped the wood down after gluing the cracks down again. And yes I have sanded it and its as strong as an ox and smooth as can be
@matthewgeorge8258
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I will have to get ahold of some tomorrow
Nice job my friend as always
@knecht105
8 жыл бұрын
+Charlie Wood Thanks Charlie
Did your older videos have the halo theme as the intro for like 1 second?
@knecht105
8 жыл бұрын
+Colton Myskohlid Yes, I think they did, but we abandoned it when we heard a few comments then checked it out, sure sounded like it might have been
HAY BUDDY DO YOU HAVE A VIDEO ON DRILL SAFTEY TODAY I WAS DRILLING A 5 IN HOLE THROUGH MY 125 YEAR OLD HOUSE 8 INCH WHEN I WAS DRILLING I HIT A OLD NAIL AND BROAK MY WRIST NOT GOOD OUCH iT HAPPEN SO FAST WOW MABY YOU COULD PASS SOME GOOD INFO ON LKE YOU DO
@Techmatt167Official
8 жыл бұрын
Use a battery power d drill with a clutch and go slow.
@charliewood4158
8 жыл бұрын
+Techmatt167 Yes slow would have been better much better
@knecht105
8 жыл бұрын
+Charlie Wood Wow, yeah a 5 inch hole is big chunk to be hand drilling, as you say if you have a powerful drill, a hole that size can certainly do some damage. thanks for commenting and sorry to hear what happened.