This episode is the first in a series on building a standing floor mirror. We are designing and building a framed mirror that will stand on its own like an easel. In the first episode, we review the design decisions and material selections and then cut the boards we will need to rough length and final width. In upcoming episodes we shape a profile into the mirror frame, make the dados to mount the mirror glass and assemble it all together.

This project makes use of miter joints and biscuit joinery. A power miter saw, table saw, biscuit joiner, router table, and jointer are the tools used in addition to a block plane. Design modification and selecting pre-surfaced boards can dramatically reduce the number of tools needed and the degree of difficulty of this project.

To see more pictures of the standing floor mirror and other woodworking projects visit our sister website Working Wood For You.