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Rolling Mirror Bathroom Wall Cabinet

Step-by-step build — 14 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Cut boards and Gooves

    • Following the cut diagram, use a Kreg Accu-Cut and circular saw or table saw to cut your box pieces to size from a 1 x 12 x 96" and a 1 x 6 x 36" board.
    • Cut two at 8-1/4" x 28" Cut two at 9" x 18-5/8" Cut one at 5-1/2" x 28" Grooves need to be cut into the top, bottom and sides to accommodate a 1/4" inset plywood panel. This can be done by taking multiple passes using the Kreg Accu-Cut guide track and a circular saw, on a table saw, or by using a router and 1/4" straight cutting bit.
    • Cut 1/4" x 1/4" grooves along the length of the side pieces, 3-1/4" from the front edge of the board.
    • Cut a 1/4" x 1/4" groove along the length of the top and bottom pieces, but stop 1/4" from either end. Do not cut through the ends of the board.
    Rolling Mirror Bathroom Wall Cabinet — step photo 4
  2. 2Assemble Mirror Frames

    • Cut 12 trapezoids from 1 x 4 boards, 30 degrees off of square, the longest side measuring 10-1/2". For each frame: Align 6 trapezoids in a hexagon shape.
    • Measure the exact length between two parallel pieces and cut a scrap piece of wood to fit between them.
    • Apply glue to all adjoining faces and clamp together to create a hexagon. Allow to dry overnight.
    Rolling Mirror Bathroom Wall Cabinet — step photo 5
  3. 3Cut Mirror Frames

    Using a router and circle jig, bandsaw, or jigsaw, cut a 3/4" wide ring with an outer diameter of 17" and an inner diameter of 15-1/2".

    Rolling Mirror Bathroom Wall Cabinet — step photo 6
  4. 4Cut Rabbet

    Use a router to cut a 3/8" wide by 1/4" deep rabbet on the inside rim of the mirror frame ring.

    Rolling Mirror Bathroom Wall Cabinet — step photo 7
  5. 5Add Mirror to Frame

    Sand and apply finish to both mirror frame rings and allow to dry. Inside each each frame, place a 16" diameter, 1/8" thick mirror within the rabbet. Secure in place using hot glue around edges.

    Rolling Mirror Bathroom Wall Cabinet — step photo 8
  6. 6Cut Plywood Panel

    Use a Kreg Accu-Cut track and circular saw to cut a 17-5/8" x 28-1/2" panel from 1/4" plywood or MDF. Measure 1-1/4" from both short sides and 1" from both long sides. Use a jigsaw to cut two, intersecting, 15" diameter circles.

    Rolling Mirror Bathroom Wall Cabinet — step photo 9
  7. 7Insert Panel Into Sides

    Slide the plywood panel into 1/4" grooves of side boards.

    Rolling Mirror Bathroom Wall Cabinet — step photo 10
  8. 8Insert Panel Into Top & Bottom

    Align the plywood panel inside the grooves of the top and bottom boards. Join top and bottom boards to sides using glue and 1-1/4" screws though 3/4" pocket holes.

    Rolling Mirror Bathroom Wall Cabinet — step photo 11
  9. 9Add Shelf

    On the inside of the box, align the shelf 8-1/4" from the bottom board. Secure in place using glue and 1-1/4" screws through 3/4" pocket holes. Sand and apply finish to cabinet box, unattached face frame pieces and center rails.

    Rolling Mirror Bathroom Wall Cabinet — step photo 12
  10. 10Place First Mirror

    Place first mirror flush against the front face of the plywood panel.

    Rolling Mirror Bathroom Wall Cabinet — step photo 13
  11. 11Add Center Rails

    Place 3/4" x 3/4" x 28" center rails against top and bottom boards, spaced 1-1/2" from the front edge. Secure in place using glue and 1-1/4" brads.

    Rolling Mirror Bathroom Wall Cabinet — step photo 14
  12. 12Place Second Mirror

    Place the second mirror in place in front of the center rails.

    Rolling Mirror Bathroom Wall Cabinet — step photo 15
  13. 13Attach Face Frames

    Add 1 x 2 x 28" face frames, flush to the front edges of top and bottom boards. Attach using wood glue and 1-1/4" brad nails through the face and ends.

    Rolling Mirror Bathroom Wall Cabinet — step photo 16
  14. 14Get More Tips and Tricks

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    Rolling Mirror Bathroom Wall Cabinet — step photo 17