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Chopstick mirror
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Build this Asian-inspired design with wedged tenons
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By Ken Tunnard, photos by Christopher Campbell, illustration by Len Churchill
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Tight, neat joinery is showcased in this project. You'll create a custom mixture of finishes for it
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Dry-fit the wedges and mark their final length. They should be 1/4" shorter than the stiles at the top and bottom. Fashion a rounded arc on both ends of each wedge.
Disassemble the mirror parts and create a keyhole slot in the back for hanging. Chamfer all of the edges.
Finish by sanding all disassembled parts using 120- then 150- and finally 180-grit sandpaper. Remove dust, then wipe on a coat of oil-varnish blend composed of equal parts varathane, boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits. Strain them through a paint filter into a common container. Let the finish remain wet on the wood surface for at least five minutes, adding more liquid to any areas that dry out during that time. Wipe off all excess finish before it becomes tacky, and let the project sit overnight. Sand the surface lightly with 400-grit sandpaper, then apply a second coat of oil/varnish. Let the finish cure for 24 hours, then assemble the frame with the mirror in place. Hang it up, and there you are.
| You Will Need | | Part | Size | Qty. | | Stiles | 15/16" x 1 1/4" x 18" | 2 | | Rails | 13/16" x 2" x 10" | 2 | | Chopsticks | 1/4"-thick x 1/2"-wide x 17" | 2 | | Mirror | 3mm x 6 9/16" x 13" (custom cut) | 1 |
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