This hand mirror is cut using the re-stack method. This allows the pieces to all fit perfectly. There are other ways to do this but I like this method best.
I am also using an acrylic mirror for this project. You can purchase the mirror at this link. The mirror cuts easily and can be used for many different projects. It's a fun material to work with.
A quick note about yesterdays Paper Card pattern. The instructions for cutting the card are included in the pattern book. I was trying to cut down on the size of the email newsletter and the blog post by only putting the instruction in the file. This turned out to cause lot's of email asking how to cut the project. Lesson learned. I will go back to putting the instruction in the post. This makes for some long posts but I think it keeps the confusion down.
A second quick note about the laser hole finder video I did yesterday. The lasers that I used from Amazon quickly went out of stock after the post went out. If you want to build the project then you will have to watch for the laser to come back in stock or source another laser. There are a few on Amazon.
Back to todays project.
You will need two 1/4" thick boards large enough for the pattern. We will also use the acrylic mirror linked above.
Start by stacking the front board with the acrylic mirror.
Us enough blue painters tape to hold the stack securely.
Our first cut will be the interior opening of the mirror. Drill the starter hone right on the line in a corner like pictured above. We want this hole to not be visible in the finished project. I used a #57 micro bit. Use the smallest bit you have.
I am using a #1 scroll reverse blade. We want to use a small blade so the parts will fit back together well.
In the picture above you see the mirror section we cut out. Set it aside and leave the protective cover on until we are ready to glue it in place.
Remove the remaining mirror from the stack and complete the remaining interior cuts.
There are few interior cuts so this is a pretty easy project to make.
Now we will re-stack the front and back boards to make our profile cut.
Use the blue painter's tape around the edges to make the new stack.
Cut the profile of the mirror from the stack.
Now we can open the stack and have two identical sized pieces. This will make assembly much easier because there will be very little sanding.
Here are the pieces all cut and because of the re-stacking technique, they are all a perfect fit.
Glue the front and back together using lots of clamps.
Do your finish sanding making sure the mirror is comfortable in the hand. Get a good round over of the edges on the handle.
I used spray lacquer for my finish. Use your prefered finish.
Two part epoxy is the best choice to secure the acrylic mirror to the wood. We don't want it to fall out.
Make sure you mix the epoxy well. I stir for at least 120 seconds.
Insert the mirror and clean the surface.
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You may have noticed that I had the end date wrong on the contest entry form. It has been corrected. The giveaway officially ends March 31, 2018, at midnight eastern time.
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