Something every women needs/wants

[Leo Van Der Loo]

I have turned a few of these small hand/purse mirrors and they are very much liked by the ladies :).

The mirrors are 3 Inches and the wood maybe 3/8" thick, small pieces of nice cutoffs are good to use for them.

All comments welcome :D.

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[Eric Gourieux]

Those look really nice, Leo. The fit of the mirror looks well done and the finish is excellent. Thanks for sharing

[charlie knighton]

well done and good idea

[Tim Boger]

Hey ... do you have a source for the round mirrors?

Thanks,
Tim

[Mel Fulks]

Nice. Curious about how mirrors are installed,don't see sign of a glued strip. They would be good for men's shave kits ,too.
Some of those retail craft supply places sell round mirrors in several sizes.

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Those look really nice, Leo. The fit of the mirror looks well done and the finish is excellent. Thanks for sharing

Thanks Eric :), the fit was so close that after some finish on it, the mirror would not go in, had to remount and open it up, just a hair on the inside edge :D.

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Thanks for commenting Charlie :).

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Hey ... do you have a source for the round mirrors?

Thanks,
Tim

Tim I get mine at Michaels, last ones where on sale and I took all they had left, there are other sources, but this is an easy place for me to shop for things like that :).

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Nice. Curious about how mirrors are installed,don't see sign of a glued strip. They would be good for men's shave kits ,too.
Some of those retail craft supply places sell round mirrors in several sizes.

Mel I glue them in with DAP silicone glue, just 4 dots close to the outside edge (not too close) and one in the middle.

Also the wood is undercut a little so that if the wood does move, there is some room for the mirror to go, I ground a cheap turning tool so it has just the right width edge on the side for the groove, it's quick and easily done that way :).

[Mel Fulks]

Thanks Leo. It certainly gives the impression that the wood laps the edge.

[Tim Boger]

Thanks Leo,

The mirrors are a terrific idea, quick and cost effective.

[Grant Wilkinson]

Nice pieces, Leo. I have to admit, though, that reading the subject line, this is not what I was thinking of. :-)

[steven carter]

These reflect your abilities very well (pun intended). Added to the list of things to do. I can see why the ladies like them.

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Thank you Grant :), as for what you were thinking of, I haven't got a Clue, I'll keep it that way :p.

[Leo Van Der Loo]

These reflect your abilities very well (pun intended). Added to the list of things to do. I can see why the ladies like them.

Steven thank you to reflect upon it :D, there are many more things you could add to your list I think, I never seem to have enough hours in a day to do it all.

[Mike Cruz]

And they double as coasters! Great idea, Leo.

[Sid Matheny]

Those look great Leo and we have to keep the women happy!!!

Sid

[Jim Seyfried]

Very nice Leo! and thanks for the explanation on how you make them.

[Leo Van Der Loo]

And they double as coasters! Great idea, Leo.

Thanks Mike :), I don't know if that's a good idea Mike, it is only thin glass, and if spilled or used with a cold drink, the liquid or condensate can get under the mirror, probably not good :D

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Those look great Leo and we have to keep the women happy!!!

Sid

Thank you Sid :), and yup that works well, like, if Anny is happy, everybody is happy :D

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Very nice Leo! and thanks for the explanation on how you make them.

Thank you Jim, and you are welcome :)

I feel that is what the forum is all about 281001.

[Geoff Gaudet]

Those little mirrors look good.

As for supply, you should be able to get round mirrors at any glass shop, custom cut to any size you want. Or, if you're OK with plastics, you can get Plexiglas mirror in various thicknesses, and this you could pressure-mount and turn on your own lathe.

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Those little mirrors look good.

As for supply, you should be able to get round mirrors at any glass shop, custom cut to any size you want. Or, if you're OK with plastics, you can get Plexiglas mirror in various thicknesses, and this you could pressure-mount and turn on your own lathe.

Thanks for the reply Geoff :),

Geoff it is hard to beat buying in larger quantities, like 24 or more at the time, cost for those are around 40 cent ea, I would not want to try making them for that price, plexiglass will scratch too easily as well ;).

[Geoff Gaudet]

Thanks for the reply Geoff :),

Geoff it is hard to beat buying in larger quantities, like 24 or more at the time, cost for those are around 40 cent ea, I would not want to try making them for that price, plexiglass will scratch too easily as well ;).
Good points. I might still ask at my local glass shop, just out of curiosity (especially since there isn't any large craft supply stores anywhere in my area), but you're right, I doubt they'd go that low.

I've purchased round mirrors and turned frames for them, but they've been larger--up to 12"--and as I recall, they were only a couple bucks each from a local glass shop.

And yes, a plastics mirror may scratch, which is why I said "iif you're OK with plastics." For some projects, though, a plastic mirror might be preferable...lighter weight, less brittle, and it can be shaped with woodworking tools. Not suggesting that anyone's mirrors should be plastic, just throwing that out there as an option.