Mirrors

[jJjburton]

Looking for a cost efficient way to have a full size home gym type mirror.

was thinking buying, but if there was a way to make one, with level wood and the mirror roll sheets, i would do that.
Looking for about 7’ by 9 ft.

Not looking to spend 1000$

so if anyone knows how to make, i am very handy.

 

[Btcowboy]

I bought a 3 foot x 6 foot mirror to fit between the uprights of my rack. Built wood support top and bottom for it. Mirror was just over 100 and 30 for the wood. Not the best picture of it but... also not sure how much mirror you want.

 

[jJjburton]

I bought a 3 foot x 6 foot mirror to fit between the uprights of my rack. Built wood support top and bottom for it. Mirror was just over 100 and 30 for the wood. Not the best picture of it but... also not sure how much mirror you want.

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Was looking for the same amount that would take to cover your whole wall, my rack has cables so i need it wider. But if i put 3 together that would work

 

[jJjburton]

Looks like closet door mirrors are cheap, so i may get a double door and then just take it apart.

 

[Btcowboy]

Looks like closet door mirrors are cheap, so i may get a double door and then just take it apart.

That works as well, FB market place sometimes has what you may be looking for

 

[Jack Spade]

I bought a 3 foot x 6 foot mirror to fit between the uprights of my rack. Built wood support top and bottom for it. Mirror was just over 100 and 30 for the wood. Not the best picture of it but... also not sure how much mirror you want.

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Nice rack

 

[jJjburton]

That works as well, FB market place sometimes has what you may be looking for

That is smart how you did that with the wood. Did you cut a lip out for the mirror to sit in?

 

[Btcowboy]

That is smart how you did that with the wood. Did you cut a lip out for the mirror to sit in?

Thanks, yeah just using my table saw milled out the thickness of the mirror and a little extra

 

[jJjburton]

Thanks, yeah just using my table saw milled out the thickness of the mirror and a little extra

Will it wobble or bend? The mirror or is it sturdy?

 

[Btcowboy]

Will it wobble or bend? The mirror or is it sturdy?

No wobble it just fits but not so tight that screwing in the wood puts pressure on the glass. I have no bend or no noticeable bend but mirror can bend, I went with a thicker mirror to avoid this. I got 5mm thickness which is 13/64

 

[jJjburton]

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No wobble it just fits but not so tight that screwing in the wood puts pressure on the glass. I have no bend or no noticeable bend but mirror can bend, I went with a thicker mirror to avoid this. I got 5mm thickness which is 13/64

Do you know the dimensions.

i can get a double door mirror closet for 150. 60 inch by 72 inch. But its a sliding closet door from home depot. So i could take it apart use the mirrors, and save money maybe.

what was the dimensions of yours?

edit - you said 36 inches by 72 inches.
Is there any distortment in the reflection of yours?

did you buy from a website?
Is there any distortment in the reflection of yours?

 

[Btcowboy]

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Do you know the dimensions.

i can get a double door mirror closet for 150. 60 inch by 72 inch. But its a sliding closet door from home depot. So i could take it apart use the mirrors, and save money maybe.

what was the dimensions of yours?

edit - you said 36 inches by 72 inches.
Is there any distortment in the reflection of yours?

did you buy from a website?
Is there any distortment in the reflection of yours?

No distortion at all, which is caused by a bend or flex, the thicker the better. 6mm is ideal for walls which is just under 1/4inch. Flex can be fixed also by using the little plastic clips in the middle or by gluing to the wall.

Yeah my glass is 36x72x5mm. I ordered locally from a glass shop here in town. I am in Canada if that matters. The wood 36x3x1/2 and I milled out a little over 5mm on one side 1 inch from edge. 3 holes to mount and used button plugs to hide the screw holes