MIRROR

Use traditional details to create an instant

heirloom that will improve the view in any room

Craftsman-Style

By Willie Sandry

T

his mirror might be just

the thing to brighten up a

hallway, bedroom, or bath.

The design includes details I’ve

admired in my favorite Crafts-

man-style furniture: traditional

mortise-and-tenon joinery with

proud, exposed pegs, graceful

curves, shadow lines created by

offset connections, and decora-

tive inlay work. Building your

own version is a good opportu-

nity to work on your joinery and

template-routing skills, and try

out a router accessory designed

for making decorative inlays.

Resist the temptation to buy a

cheap, ⅛"-thick mirror for this

project. Thin, bargain-priced

mirrors are more prone to break-

age and distortion. Since mirror

thickness may vary, order yours

ahead of time so that it’s in hand

when you’re ready to rabbet

the frame.

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