Simple Jigs and Techniques #1: Veneer matching mirrors

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This is part 1 in a 6 part series: Simple Jigs and Techniques

  1. Veneer matching mirrors
  2. Chevalight
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  1. Cheap DIY Veneer Press Screws

There’s certainly nothing new about using mirrors to check veneer matches but this week, when I needed to do some matching I had an idea that some of you may want to try. I hate having glass around all the hard steel tools and I hate even more the idea of suffering seven years bad luck for breaking mirrors. (At my age that could be a large percentage of what I’ve got left……)

So here’s the plan. I decided to try acrylic mirror stock and make half cuts in it to eliminate the need to tape, prop, or just hold the two mirrors while looking at the match. They are way harder to break, can be thrown in a veneer drawer, and I’m not even sure they qualify for a full seven years if you do break them. The pieces are one foot square and cost about $20 here in pricy old Canada. The piece of paper defines the size of one quarter of the veneer area.

Thanks for looking in

Paul

The early bird gets the worm but its the second mouse that gets the cheese.

What a cool idea Paul. Well done.

Tor and Odin are the greatest of gods.

That’s a great idea Paul. Definitely stable with the notch.

Whatever you are working on now will turnout terrific. That veneer is beautiful.

Abbas, Castro Valley, CA

Paul,

You always come up with such clever ideas. Thanks for sharing.

L/W

“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” Benjamin Franklin

That is a good idea. Thanks again, Paul!

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Great solution Paul. I have to find some acrylic mirrors now.

Mike, an American living in Norway