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[Roger Barga]

I haven’t posted to the forum in several months, though I continue to visit regularly to get advice and inspiration from other projects. I figured it was high time to quit lurking and post some photos and details of recent projects.

My wife had been asking been asking for a full length mirror for our bedroom for quite some time and I finally decided it was time to listen that ‘little voice’... I found a simple beveled mirror at our local box stores and decided to build around this. When I found a figured maple board in the lumber racks at our local lumber store I selected this for the frame; their prices for dimensioned lumber such as maple is overpriced but often enough they have a piece or two of beautifully figured maple in the racks so I check from time to time. I ripped the maple and cut a template to route a slight fair curve in the sides (photo 1). I had a remnant from a previous marquetry project which I incorporated as a panel in the mirror (photo 2). The top and bottom were made from cherry scraps I had on hand. I used Daly’s ProFin to finish the mirror.

Thanks for looking…

[Mike Cutler]

Very elegant Roger. The marquetry is very well done.

Well done!

[Ted Calver]

Very nice Roger. The marquetry is something special. I sure would like to see the project that was left over from.

[Jim Becker]

Wow, Roger...you need to post MORE of your beautiful work!

[Jeffrey Makiel]

Roger...that looks wonderful!
-Jeff

[Don Bullock]

Beautiful. The wood choice stunning. Excellent craftsmanship.

[Brian Kent]

Roger,

Excellent use of contrasting woods. Your many unusual design features end up as one striking piece. Way to go!

[Mike Shoemaker]

Very nice, Beautiful

[Fred Gross]

Roger, gorgeous work! Your level of patience, skill and attention to detail is the kind I hope to achieve someday.....