Wall-Mounted Mirror

Cut a Bottom Rail to length from a 1x6 board, as shown in the cutting diagram. Then, with your pocket hole jig set up for 3/4" material, drill pocket holes in the back face of the Bottom Rail, as shown.

Cut a Top Rail to length from a 1x4 board, as shown in the cutting diagram. Then, with your pocket hole jig set up for 3/4" material, drill pocket holes in the back face of the Top Rail, as shown.

Cut two Side Stiles to length from a 1x4 board, as shown in the cutting diagram. Then, with your pocket hole jig set up for 3/4" material, drill pocket holes in the back face of the Side Stiles, as shown.

Cut one Cap and one Ledge to length from a 1x2 board, as shown in the cutting diagram. Then sand all the parts you’ve made to prepare them for assembly.

Cut one Cap and one Ledge to length from a 1x2 board, as shown in the cutting diagram. With the parts complete, you can assemble the frame using 1 1/4" fine-thread pocket-hole screws. Note that the Cap and Ledge sit flush with the Rails and Stiles in back, and that the Cap and Ledge also overhang equally on both ends.

• Cut one Top Glass Stop, one Bottom Glass Stop, and two Side Glass Stops to length from a 1/4"-thick board, as shown in the cutting diagram.
• Then attach them to the back of the frame. To do this, lay the mirror in position, and then place the Stops around it to verify their positions.
• Remove the mirror, and then attach the Stops using glue and 5/8" brad nails.

To complete your mirror, add the stain, finish, or paint of your choice. Then secure the mirror to the stops with glass retainers, and screw on a pair of D-ring hooks for mounting your project to the wall.