Materials Used:

• 1×6″  (x1 @ 6′)
• 1×3″  (x2 @8′)
• 1×8″  (x1 @6′)
• 1×2″  (x1 @ 8′)
• 1/2″ x  3  1/2 ” Board  ( I found this in the trim section, they were  only 1/2″ thick, or you can use a planer)
• Paneling 1/4″  (2’x4′ sheet)
• Cup Hooks  (x 10)
• Mirror ( 20″ x 15 3/4″)  I found that Lowes will cut  this size mirror for about $12.00
• Full Extension Ball Bearing drawer Glides 16″
• (3)  2″ drawer pulls
• (3)  Coat Hooks
• Wood Glue

Tools Suggested:

• Kreg Pocket Hole Jig
• Table saw
• Finish Nailer

Making the Frame-

1×3″-

•  21 ” long point to long point  with 45 degree angles    (x2)
•  25″ long point to long point with 45 degree  angles     (x2)

• Using a Kreg Jig , drill pocket holes  in order to create  a 90 angle.
• Repeat on all four corners, in order to create the rectangle frame.

 The Back of the Framed Mirror-

1×3″-

• 19.5″   (x2)
•  25″     (x1)

 Paneling (1/4″)-

•  20 1/4″ x  23  1/2″

Using a Kreg Jig  make pocket holes to:

• Join the 2 joints.
• Attach the frame to the back.

 

Using wood glue,  secure the 20 1/4″  x  23 1/2″ paneling behind the frame opening.

Top Piece-

1×6″ Board  ( You will need to rip this down)

• 22″x 5″

Using wood glue place the board centered on top of the unit.  Then reinforce with 1″ wood screws. I wold suggest using a counter sink drill bit and pre-drill.

Corbel-

Use a 1×2″ board to make  the corbel.  Then attach  at the top corners of the mirror. 

Base-

1×8″ ( You will need to rip this down)

• 22″  x  7 1/4″  (x2)
• 5″ x 7 1/4″      (x2)

Drawer-

1×6″ ( You will need to rip this down)

• 19 1/4  x 4 3×4″ (x2)

1×4″ Board

• 5 1/2″  ( x2)

Paneling

• 6x 18 1/2″

In order to create the appearance of 3 individual drawers, I  made cuts in one of the 19 1/4″ boards.  To enhance that card catalog look I used small 2″ label pulls.

When making the drawer using  either a table saw or a router and cut a 1/4″ deep groove, approximately 1/2″ from the bottom edge. (See image below.)

Using a Kreg  Jig I attached the sides to the front of the drawer. Add  a small bead of glue to the cut out groove of the boards.  Then slide the paneling into the grooves.  Then attach back  with  glue and reinforce with a nailer.

Hook Base-

1×4″ Board-

• 19 1/2″
• 5″         (x2)   (These will be made into the corbels,see dimensions below.)

I   attached the  the corbels to the base board using pocket holes, and then fastened  it to the base of the jewelry  case.

( You can fill the holes with Kreg Jig Wood Plugs.)

Drawer Insert-

1×2″ Boards

• 22 1/2″ (x2)
• 16″        (x2)

Paneling 1/4″

• 22′ x 17 1/4″

Construct the fame using the 1 x 2″ boards. (Hold off on attaching the 1×3″ board until after you have installed the drawer glide.

At this point I would pre-drill the locations for your cup hooks.

Nearly  there! One of the last steps is adding the drawer glides.

Once you have your  drawer glide  installed, then add the 1×3″ trim board. (Remember this is only 1/2″ as opposed to standard boards that are typically 3/4″ thick. We need that ext 1/4″ allowance so that we can use a magnetic touch latch.  This will allow the opening to stay inconspicuous, while still allowing easy access.

The Finish-

I  used “Weathered Gray”  from Minwax, I then used a small amount of Minwax Jacobean to darken the edges and crevices.  I then white washed the entire unit two times.  Both times wiping away  any excess with a rag.  Once dried completely I  used a finishing wax.

 The Hardware –

After the finish has completely  dried,  it’s time to add the last of the hardware and the mirror. To place the mirror, I  smoothed an ample amount of Liquid Nails on  to the panel sitting with in the frame.  Gently set the mirror in place and allow to dry.

I decided to add trim  to the interior rim of  mirror, so it would hide the edges and create a nice finished look. (If you own a router, then you can easily route out the interior lip of the 1×3″ boards to  hide these edges as well.  I was simply  trying to make this tutorial more accessible to more readers. )

 Now, slap on the hooks and pulls!  I always love adding the finishing touches!  Only thing left to consider is how to install  it on a wall. I opted for this:

 Now,  hang er’ up and enjoy!     

 

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