This step by step diy woodworking project is about vanity mirror table. If you want to learn more about building a simple vanity mirror for your bathroom, we recommend you to pay attention to the instructions described in the article. There are so many designs and plans to choose from when building projects for your bathroom, so make sure you take a look over the related woodworking projects that are featured on our site.
Before starting the actual construction project, we recommend you to plan everything, as to save money and to keep the costs under control. Adjust the size and the design of the wooden mirror frame to suit your needs. In addition, we recommend you to invest in high-quality materials, such as pine, redwood or cedar, as they have a nice finish and are highly durable, especially in a humid environment.
If you don’t have a rich expertise in woodworking field, you should ask a friend to give you a hand with the project. There are many things that you could go wrong, so make sure you plan everything and invest in quality materials. Select the lumber with attention, making sure the components are perfectly straight and in a very good condition. Use a carpentry square to check if the corners are right-angled. See all my Premium Plans in the Shop.
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Vanity mirror plans
Building a vanity mirror
Materials
- A – 2 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 35″ long SUPPORTS
- B – 2 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 28 1/2″ long SUPPORTS
- C – 2 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 25 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 46″ long FRAME
- D – 1 piece of 1/4″ mirror – 24″ x 35 1/2″ long MIRROR
- 1 piece of 1×3 lumber – 6 ft
- 1 piece of 1×6 lumber – 6 ft
- 2 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 8 ft
- 1 piece of 1/4″ mirror – 24″ x 35 1/2″
- 1 1/4″ screws
- glue, stain
- wood filler
Tools
- Safety gloves, glasses
- Miter saw, jigsaw
- Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
- Drill machinery and drill bits
Tips
- Apply several coats of wood stain to the wooden components
- Fill the holes with wood filler and smooth the surface
Time
- One Day
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Building a vanity mirror
Building the frame of the mirror
The first step of the woodworking project is to build the frame for the vanity. As you can easily notice in the diagram, we recommend you to use 1×3 lumber for the vertical components and 1×6 lumber for the horizontal components. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the vertical supports and secure them to the horizontal slats. Add glue to the joints and remove the excess with a damp cloth. Insert 1 1/4″ screws to enhance the bond of the components.
Building the frame
Use a router and a drill bit to make 1/4″ rabbets to the interior back face of the frame, as shown in the diagram. Work with attention, otherwise the mirror won’t fit into place properly.
Fitting the back supports
The next step of the project is to attach the 1×2 supports to the back of the wooden frame. Cut the components out of good quality lumber and lock them together with 1 1/4″ screws and pocket holes. After building the rectangular frame secure it to the vanity using glue and finishing nails. Leave no gaps between the components and clamp them thoroughly.
Fitting the mirror
Fit the mirror to the frame and lock it into place tightly using appropriate clips. Make sure there are no gaps between the mirror and the frame. Maker sure you adjust the size of the mirror according to the
Vanity mirror plans
Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. Fill the holes with wood filler and let it to dry out for several hours. Afterwards, smooth the wooden surface with fine-grit sandpaper and vacuum the residues.
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