Building a simple "bathroom mirror" cabinet

Greg Guarino · 2012-06-14T14:28:11+00:00

On Topic!It won't be for the bathroom, actually, but for my daughter's room. I envision a shallow cabinet (for makeup and sundry paraphernalia) with a hinged mirrored door; like a panel door, but with a mirror where the panel would go. It would probably measure 18" x 24" x 4".I'd like to think of a design that could be built simply, as I'd like my (17 y.o.) daughter to be able to do much of the building. That is in fact the main goal of the project. She seems up for it.As this will be a case of the "partially-sighted leading the blind", I'm open to suggestions, but a couple of initial questions come to mind:Will I need some sort of "backer" for the mirror, or could a sufficiently thick piece of glass suffice on its own? How should I hold it in? I assume a rabbet from behind the frame, and "points", if that's the right term.I'm thinking of making the joinery simple by using pocket screws, even perhaps to assemble the door. Is this a stupid idea in any way?Thanks in advance.

Jun 14, 2012 23 Replies

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-MIKE- 14 years ago

Or on edge on the table saw... finish ends with sharp chisel.

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CW 14 years ago

Seriously consider finding and buying the mirror first, then build the project to the mirror. Usually cheaper in the long run, and a better fit. ============================================================= Yes, get the mirror first. Even if custom cut, the mirror might not be quite the dimension planned for.

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CW 14 years ago

Mine is 1/4" glass and I used pocket screws with glue. Granted, you're probably talking about just pocket screws, which is a different animal. But in either case, I would argue properly sized pocket screws are plenty strong enough. ================================================================== I agree. Pocket holes and glue.

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