Making A Custom Mirror Frame

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  • Moving forward with the bathroom finishing work, I need to get the mirror frame made that matches the vanity. The overall size of the mirror with the frame is 35.5 inches wide and 33.5 inches tall and it was designed to match the width of the vanity.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 142

  • @Inski584
    @Inski584 7 років тому +7

    Looks fantastic,I really like the dark stain.

  • @jimhester2004
    @jimhester2004 7 років тому

    A lot of good info. Especially about putting the keyhole slots in the side rails and taping the screws in for marking the holes. Thanks.

  • @BronkBuilt
    @BronkBuilt 7 років тому

    +1 on the tip for finding the correct location for screws to hang from a key hole. Thanks!

  • @Dingbat217
    @Dingbat217 7 років тому +47

    That looks great John!
    Thanks for the tip with the screw in the key-slot, that's pretty clever I think. :-)

  • @bernarrcoletta7419
    @bernarrcoletta7419 7 років тому +3

    BLUE OYSTER CULT! FTW! I have tickets for their concert in January.

  • @jiml5274
    @jiml5274 7 років тому

    Great looking job John. And, as always, educational for us learners. Thanks

  • @In_Case_Im_Fake
    @In_Case_Im_Fake 5 років тому

    Cool man. You're nonchalant attitude and subdued confidence gave me the motivation I need to do the exact same project.

  • @patrickmegan8224
    @patrickmegan8224 7 років тому

    Amazing how good a bit of plywood can look. BTW your rock t-shirt collection is impressive!

  • @baconsoda
    @baconsoda 7 років тому

    Good job. Thanks for the screw as a marking gauge tip.

  • @LuisMartinez-mm7gy
    @LuisMartinez-mm7gy 3 роки тому

    Very nicely done

  • @Grant_S_M
    @Grant_S_M 7 років тому +1

    The thumbnail looks like the beginning of an SNL Stuart Smalley skit :) The bathroom is coming along great!

  • @BillHantzopoulos
    @BillHantzopoulos 7 років тому

    Looks damn good is how it looks! Could've used this video series about 3 months ago. Would've made my life much easier.

  • @KimmieB.
    @KimmieB. 6 років тому

    Omg I need to fine a man just like you John lol.. I just came across all you’re channels and I’m just in heaven watching you build. You are so talented! I love to DIY with wood and make things but I have no instruction other than videos which is not bad by any means. I just would love to have a man that I could build things with and learn from and of course it’s always fun to have company ( well sometimes ) it definitely is my therapeutic time that’s for sure lol.. Anyways I just wanted to introduce myself and thank you for sharing such great, well informed videos. I will continue having marathons on you’re channel for inspiration and techniques 😘 your admirer Kimberly hahaha

  • @capitancaveman4959
    @capitancaveman4959 7 років тому +20

    Howz it look?
    It looks bloody perfect mate 👍

  • @Captainwonderlad
    @Captainwonderlad 7 років тому

    I like the flow of this video.

  • @Blazer19742002
    @Blazer19742002 7 років тому

    Looks great John. Tfs.

  • @s_brinkmeyer7882
    @s_brinkmeyer7882 7 років тому

    Looks really nice.

  • @johnthompson3462
    @johnthompson3462 7 років тому +3

    Great idea with the screws.What ratio do you use when mixing stain and poly?

  • @martijnbeulens2241
    @martijnbeulens2241 7 років тому

    You ask "How does that look?". Wel sir fantastic is the right word here.

  • @lakebum6211
    @lakebum6211 7 років тому

    Looks good to me. If I was an inspector, I'd buy it.

  • @jimsjacob
    @jimsjacob 7 років тому

    Very well done!

  • @almagill
    @almagill 7 років тому

    How's that look? Damned spot on, John!!

  • @FarazBeg
    @FarazBeg 5 років тому

    If you had the mirror before making the frame, would it better to just use a jigsaw to cut the frame rectangle right from the sheet?

  • @obieewon
    @obieewon 7 років тому

    Plywood frame looks great

  • @paulmunro3050
    @paulmunro3050 7 років тому

    nice keyhole pre drill tip, thank you

  • @Estebancillo44
    @Estebancillo44 7 років тому

    the look at the finish hahaha, nice project

  • @stevenw354
    @stevenw354 4 роки тому

    awesome screw marking trick. worth watching just for that. I don't have all the tools that you have.

  • @ignaciobalais5394
    @ignaciobalais5394 5 років тому

    That screw tip is cool. I don’t need a wire and a hook

  • @shrike6259
    @shrike6259 7 років тому

    looks like veneered particle board ?

  • @mihaipopescu5304
    @mihaipopescu5304 7 років тому

    It looks like plywood but it seems to be "PAL" (in my country or particle board in different areas) , any way doesn't matter the material the frame looks 10+ (or A+) i liked the trick with the miters ;). Keep up the good job and good health John :)

    • @andrewcady9443
      @andrewcady9443 7 років тому

      It's called "particleboard core plywood" in USA/CA. The outer plies are real wood veneer.

    • @mihaipopescu5304
      @mihaipopescu5304 7 років тому

      in my country i don't think that the outer plies are from real wood ;)) .... because in my country (Ro) we can buy pfl, hdf etc. that have one face looks like wood but it's not made from real wood.... but this is a topic for another day ;))

  • @Kristopher520
    @Kristopher520 5 років тому

    Did you ever make the drawers?

  • @anatoliyefimov4984
    @anatoliyefimov4984 Рік тому

    what's the construction adhesive brand you used in this video? I'm in the process of building a mirror frame myself and hadn't thought of using adhesive to secure the mirror...

  • @tamicrawford2069
    @tamicrawford2069 3 роки тому

    also is that oak plywood?

  • @Derpherppington
    @Derpherppington Рік тому

    Kind of impressive how he have his hands hugging the blade. I don’t trust my half ass used table saw that’s missing half of the parts that much yet.

  • @andrewcady9443
    @andrewcady9443 7 років тому

    Nice t-shirts.

  • @HamidA-to8vy
    @HamidA-to8vy 6 років тому

    How is that look? mean you or the mirror ;-) you are the best budget utuber

  • @erlandsteenberg5408
    @erlandsteenberg5408 7 років тому

    Amazing beautiful paint stain you have there, what is it and what color? Very nice work John:)

  • @daifeichu
    @daifeichu 7 років тому

    Nice mirror.

  • @vincentdimaggio5627
    @vincentdimaggio5627 7 років тому

    Looks great John. Is the spray finish the danish oil that you mix up?

  • @markodelac1528
    @markodelac1528 7 років тому

    Great!

  • @kenk2345
    @kenk2345 7 років тому

    When miter cutting finish wood like your mirror frame...do you angle the miter saw in (just a few degrees), to insure the "tightness" of the exposed miter fit?

  • @coalitionofrob436
    @coalitionofrob436 7 років тому

    I love that shirt!!!!!!!

  • @that_guy_right_there_2945
    @that_guy_right_there_2945 5 років тому

    how thick is the mirror?

  • @electricroundup8300
    @electricroundup8300 7 років тому

    Great Video John........Question, How did you achieve level on that mirror install, great eye or is that corner plumb enough? Anybody? Thumbs Up again John

  • @mikethompson6713
    @mikethompson6713 7 років тому

    Nice shirt too.

  • @63256325N
    @63256325N 7 років тому

    Thanks fore the video.

  • @WilliamTythas
    @WilliamTythas 7 років тому +1

    enjoyed the Video .. Now on to the comments looking for the "Push-Stick People" - HAHA

  • @timmorrish4702
    @timmorrish4702 7 років тому

    You said Gun and Joints in the same video! It's getting flagged!
    Bathroom is lookin good

  • @Troupster
    @Troupster 7 років тому

    Sometimes you think oh man, here goes John, what's he going to mess up this time, but no, he makes a beautiful mirror that reminds you that you aren't good at anything. 🙁

  • @OldAndGettingOlder
    @OldAndGettingOlder 7 років тому

    Great ending.

  • @marokg
    @marokg 7 років тому

    thats not melamine?

  • @kathrynnewton8721
    @kathrynnewton8721 4 роки тому

    Great! Did you mow the lawn in the meanwhile - sorry! 😅

  • @grahamblackmore6169
    @grahamblackmore6169 7 років тому +1

    Hope that chip-board is moisture-resistant

    • @KipdoesStuff
      @KipdoesStuff 5 років тому

      Plywood and even if it was chip board, you must have missed the part where he gave it 4 coats of finish.

  • @jacksat2252
    @jacksat2252 7 років тому

    Looks beautiful ,nice frame ,pity of the ugly poster in it.
    Ohhhh sorry it's a mirror.
    Nice,it is a beauty ,hehe.

  • @DarinWixon
    @DarinWixon 7 років тому

    Good t-shirt: "Nobody Cares That You're Offended"

  • @platto2895
    @platto2895 2 роки тому

    A rabbit is a furry thing. It's a re bate. there is no B in the word.

  • @DIYHGP
    @DIYHGP 7 років тому +3

    Please use a push stick, you scare me every time your hands are that close of the saw

    • @KipdoesStuff
      @KipdoesStuff 5 років тому

      Those of us with control and the awareness of where our hands and fingers are, don't use a push stick on every cut.

  • @rjperkins365
    @rjperkins365 7 років тому

    I'm sure you get asked a million times but I don't get paid to go through your comments. Do you like the plastic and kiss are the metal and gives that flare out .

    • @jeremyspecce
      @jeremyspecce 7 років тому +1

      I get the feeling he gets asked that less than you think. In fact, this is probably the first time that "question" has ever been asked.

  • @IBuildItHome
    @IBuildItHome  7 років тому +12

    Moving forward with the bathroom finishing work, I need to get the mirror frame made that matches the vanity. The overall size of the mirror with the frame is 35.5 inches wide and 33.5 inches tall and it was designed to match the width of the vanity.
    Here are some ways that you can help support the work I do in making these videos:
    Plans for sale: www.ibuildit.ca/plans.html
    Patreon: www.patreon.com/user?u=865843&ty=h
    Website: www.ibuildit.ca/
    Facebook: facebook.com/I-Build-It-258048014240900/
    Instagram: instagram.com/i_build_it.ca/
    Google+: plus.google.com/u/0/b/107142665853474113931/

    • @McAVITYourWay.
      @McAVITYourWay. 7 років тому

      That raised eyebrow though......The names Bond.......UniBond

  • @woodywoodworkerfuller9921
    @woodywoodworkerfuller9921 7 років тому +8

    Looks great. You da man.
    One question. How is the material you used considered plywood ???? Looks liked veneered particle board. You are usually specific and to the point, what gives ?? Are you calling it plywood because it does have veneer and you are considering those the plies ?? Just curious. Love the channels. Keep up the good work.

  • @Wordsnwood
    @Wordsnwood 7 років тому +10

    @12:43 ... one of my regrets in life is never being able to master the "raise one eyebrow" thing... Sigh.
    Great looking frame. Nice tip with the keyhole technique.

    • @IBuildItHome
      @IBuildItHome  7 років тому +9

      Eyebrow raising 101 was the first compulsory course in the "Learning To Be An Asshole" certificate program. I aced it :)

    • @Blazer19742002
      @Blazer19742002 7 років тому

      Cracks me up every time he does that. lol

    • @shrike6259
      @shrike6259 7 років тому +1

      don't tell me you can't move your ears or nostrils either ?

  • @VampireOnline
    @VampireOnline 7 років тому +8

    John I'm really like the sped up video with the normal talking. That just feels like the prefect balance of the two. Get the information and get to see you do most of the work!

    • @crackspider101
      @crackspider101 5 років тому

      Yeah this was a really well-produced video

  • @docp62
    @docp62 7 років тому +6

    Looks Awesome. Economical plywood + great skill = excellent result

  • @garymccoy2888
    @garymccoy2888 7 років тому +4

    John handles a table saw like the pro that he is...drives the safety police nuts...👍👍👍

  • @photog1529
    @photog1529 7 років тому +3

    Nice finishing work...I also like the "No one cares that you're offended" T-shirt.

  • @AtticusDraco
    @AtticusDraco 7 років тому +2

    I commend you on not breaking the mirror
    especially during the an unwrapping of it
    whew

  • @pamdavis6604
    @pamdavis6604 3 роки тому +1

    Dude you are amazing ❤️Just joined your channel. ❤️

  • @cobberpete1
    @cobberpete1 7 років тому +1

    How many times are you going to have to explain the 'Plywood' definition????
    Ditto comments below. Great tip on the key hole and screw/tape location.
    Don't worry, you don't offend me. :) :) :)

  • @stv_w6482
    @stv_w6482 9 місяців тому

    What is the mathematical equation for determining the length of each side when using miter cuts? And, how wide are your rabbets?

  • @ghshomeimprovements
    @ghshomeimprovements 4 роки тому

    Looks good but don’t cut corners with that construction adhesive you are better then that. Sure you will never see it but still finish it the way it should be

  • @Mooniebagswell
    @Mooniebagswell Рік тому

    How do you know how deep you want your rabbit so that the mirror is snug.
    Do you first see how thin the mirror is ?

  • @GypsyinAus
    @GypsyinAus 9 місяців тому

    How come I can’t see how you made the lip where mirror sits

  • @toke29
    @toke29 7 років тому +1

    Nice job on the mirror John. Plus nice mitres on Mitre saw. I like the tip on the Key hole slots and the tip of putting finish on the mitres . There was many more tips in this video.

    • @BabaLuzer
      @BabaLuzer 7 років тому

      Greg Tokley I agree... So many useful tips. I wouldn't have thought of adding extra stain/poly to the miter joints.

  • @mrgodBG
    @mrgodBG 7 років тому

    i like your t-shirt

  • @ko6128
    @ko6128 4 роки тому

    Anyone with blue oyster cult shirt is ok with me

  • @TheLawnSensei
    @TheLawnSensei 4 роки тому

    Nicely done!

  • @GrigorSimeonov
    @GrigorSimeonov 7 років тому

    sorry, what router bit did you use for the screw slot?

  • @tamicrawford2069
    @tamicrawford2069 3 роки тому

    What size bit did you use in the joiner?

  • @kayBTR
    @kayBTR 2 роки тому

    I love the t-shirt message.

  • @dbassett74
    @dbassett74 4 роки тому

    What type of wood?

  • @mariusvasile4131
    @mariusvasile4131 5 років тому

    Like the Shirt!

  • @MrBez007
    @MrBez007 7 років тому

    great job

  • @unsunghero72
    @unsunghero72 7 років тому

    Very nice!

  • @staratmidnight7
    @staratmidnight7 7 років тому

    An honest question, from someone with limited construction experience who would like to learn from a greybeard: when you're working on a site, and there's the plywood type you used here, as well as the type that laypeople think of when they hear the word "plywood," how would you distinguish between the two? I.e., the foreman says 'Grab me a sheet of plywood,' how do you know exactly what he wants? I'm assuming the two types aren't interchangeable in their use. Thanks for the great videos; I learn a lot from your work.

  • @terryannanderson8812
    @terryannanderson8812 7 років тому

    Very nice

  • @WoodUCreate
    @WoodUCreate 7 років тому

    I had the same task to do about a year ago on a rental. The mirror was larger, and set on a landscape plane. But because I was concerned about it staying on the wall, I purchased some special mirror adhesive guaranteed not to affect the mirror. Basically stuck the mirror on the wall and then used a frame I built, mitered and doweled to stick that on the wall.
    Oh, the frame you can buy at your big box, was just simple pine they had routed a nice profile on. I had to cut the rabbit for the mirror of course. Stained it similar in color to yours, but the width of it just a bit narrower.
    Hopefully it doesn't get broken, it will be difficult to fix. I love to see these types of videos, gives me more confidence that I'm doing things right (I hope anyways).

  • @ray73864
    @ray73864 7 років тому

    When I got a rod for in the kitchen for hanging things like utensils, etc... up from IKEA, in the instructions they specifically said to use that same method as you used with the screw in the keyhole, that way you could accurately locate where they should go. Simply put a level on it, then push a bit to mark the hole in the wall.
    It's very nice to see others confirm that that is a good way of doing it, certainly beats having to do all the measuring (besides getting the height off the ground correct).

  • @steverochon1620
    @steverochon1620 7 років тому

    Any concerns about the moisture in the BR compromising the adhesive? I've used silicone to make 10 mirrors over the years, but the glass folks feel I need a back to protect the adhesion if it's going in a bathroom.

  • @Abbzidaill
    @Abbzidaill 6 років тому

    Please tell me that shirt is your merch! If not you should totally have some, I’m sure most of us would enjoy repping you!! Watched every single video you’ve made😊👍🏻

  • @ulisese6274
    @ulisese6274 6 років тому

    @12:23 i couldnt help up to respond "out of where your ass!?!?!?" lol just an open window i had to close..he left it wide open lol..nice vid tho im going yo make one for a 7fy long mirror i found just outside on curtb alert!

  • @patmash
    @patmash 6 років тому

    Looks GREAT!!! forget new, will refurbish my existing medicine cabinet. Thanks john.

  • @ignaciobalais5394
    @ignaciobalais5394 5 років тому

    I like it. I learned a lot from you making this mirror framed that I’m going to include in my powder room project for my son condo unit. Rather than buying the finished expensive mirror frame from a furniture shop

  • @Wen6543
    @Wen6543 7 років тому

    Beautiful frame, and i never thought of the tip of 10:30, nice, thanks again Mr. Heisz, we never stop learning from you.

  • @tpobrienjr
    @tpobrienjr 7 років тому

    Thanks for the tip on locating the tops of the keyholes. I would have used dowel centers, but your method is much better.

  • @diggler306
    @diggler306 7 років тому

    Great looking frame John! You were different in this video.... not sure how, but it was pleasant to watch.

  • @briannewton3535
    @briannewton3535 4 роки тому

    Love the idea of bedding the mirror with construction adhesive. I am gonna be doing a larger mirror, so may add mechanical fixings too.

  • @BabaLuzer
    @BabaLuzer 7 років тому

    Fantastic work as usual. Thanks for the tip about cutting two pieces at once for the miter. I've never been able to get mine to line up as nice as that. ☺

  • @krizm
    @krizm 7 років тому

    whats ur top three favorite bands

  • @DarinWixon
    @DarinWixon 7 років тому

    Great looking mirror frame. Also - very clever way of marking the location for the screws.

  • @leonardoremis
    @leonardoremis 7 років тому

    Very nice t-shirt dude! Haha. The frame looks great, congrats!!