Tall Oak Mirror Woodworking Plans

By Chris Baylor, About.com Guide

Every dressing room or bedroom should have a full-length mirror. A large, elegant mirror is not only functional, but adds a lot to the look of the room.

In this set of free woodworking plans, we take you step-by-step through the process of building a tall oak mirror. This is a relatively simple project to build, but one that gives a lot of satisfaction when completed.

To finish this tall oak mirror, we're going to use nothing more than a few coats of shellac. The shellac finish provides a protective sealant and finish to the wood, and really brings out the beauty of the oak.

Download the Free Woodworking Plans to build this Tall Oak Mirror (PDF).

Difficulty Level

• Woodworking: Easy to Moderate
• Finishing: Shellac

Time to Complete

• 6 Hours

Recommended Tools

• Miter Saw or Circular Saw
• Table Saw
• Router with 1/2" Radius Cove Bit, Rabbeting Bit and Router Table
• Pocket Hole Jig
• Large and Small Clamps

Materials Needed
• 1 - 1x6 x 5 Linear Feet - Oak
• 2 - 1x4 x 8 Linear Feet - Oak
• 1 - 1/4" Plywood (18" x 62") for Back of Mirror
• 1-1/4" Self-Tapping Pocket Screws
• 3/4" #6 Wood Screws
• Tape Measure
• Pencil
• Woodworker's Glue
• Finish nails or Pneumatic Finish Nailer
• Clear 2# Shellac
• Sandpaper