Tahoma Mirror Frame Build: Part Three

The third and final installment for the Tahoma Mirror Frame Build.
In this video I cover :
Pillowing and shaping the ebony spline
Pillowing and installing the ebony crescent inlay
Finishing
Hanging the frame
The .dxf drawing is available at my website.
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You may download the .dxf drawing for free. If you feel the video series and drawings are of
value you may name your own price.
The drawing is meant for CNC users and those that have CAD capabilities.
If there is enough interest in an additional video making this frame from templates and a round inlay
( instead of the crescent) let me know in the comments below.
You are free to reproduce this piece for personal use. If you post this piece or a derivative of it
to social media please attribute me: "Darrell Peart Tahoma Mirror Frame"

[@williamdeschneider415]

You certainly know what details a woodworker is looking for and deliver that precisely. I built a Greene & Greene inspired entryway table a few years back and was planning to build a version of your earlier Tahoma mirror to go above it. Now you have me considering this one. Thanks very much Darrell.

[@DarrellPeartFurnitureMaker]

thank you William. I will have the .dxf drawings ready for the mirror frame today or tomorrow.

[@randypowell4799]

such a good idea with that blue tape for hanging that mirror.

[@DarrellPeartFurnitureMaker]

thanks, Randy

[@GarageWoodworks]

Love the frame. I'll sometimes use electrical tape instead of painters tape when there is more of a risk of cutting through the tape - electrical being a little more resistant.

[@DarrellPeartFurnitureMaker]

thanks, Brian. Electrical tape sounds like a good idea. I will give it a try. It might also be less likely to pull fibers up when removing it.

[@bowerscustomwoodworkingllc]

Enjoyed it greatly Darrell and look forward to the next!

[@DarrellPeartFurnitureMaker]

Thank you - more to come!

[@everettnetzband]

I've been eagerly waiting for the crescent-moon part; I'm leaving with another awesome use for blue tape!

[@DarrellPeartFurnitureMaker]

thanks, Everett

[@doles75]

Fantastic video and build, Darrell! I love your approach for the crescent inlays. Very innovative!

[@DarrellPeartFurnitureMaker]

Thank you, Justin

[@rbyt2010]

Terrific video Darrell! Apart from being informative, I really noticed the lighting and how tightly you pulled focus on the sanding and inlay detail shots. Really well done!

[@DarrellPeartFurnitureMaker]

thank you, Ron!

[@davidmcmorries5047]

Wish I'd patented your tape trick; brilliant!

[@DarrellPeartFurnitureMaker]

thanks, David

[@amolj1306]

Very nice build, would have liked it to see how it looks on the wall.

[@DarrellPeartFurnitureMaker]

thanks, Amol. I will be taking photos in the future .

[@extremewoodworker]

Nicely done Darrell. I love this project, especially the tip for hanging at the very end. I have been exploring the CNC for almost 5 months now and am amazed at how accurate and repeatable it is if I do my part correctly. I purchased one primarily for inlays and making templates but am finding uses that I hadn't thought of before. I was wondering if you had considered just making a pocket allowance for the crescent inlays in lieu of tapering the back side. Thank you as always. Steve

[@DarrellPeartFurnitureMaker]

Thanks, Steve. Yes - CNC changes everything! By pocket allowance I assume you mean making the pocket slightly larger? That I did - but only by a few thousands. Beveling the insertion end helps guide the inlay so it doesn't hang up on one side.

[@extremewoodworker]

@@DarrellPeartFurnitureMaker Yes -Got it.

[@Simplecove]

Thanks for sharing this build, Darrell! The frame looks so nice! I always pick up so many tips while watching you build. I hope you have more builds coming.