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Fixing a mirror into a wooden frame
I want to fix a mirror into a wooden frame, and have decided to use silicone
sealant. Is it flexible enough so that the mirror won't get broken as the wood expands and contracts? The mirror is about 4 inches across the grain, and 10 inches with the grain, in a pine frame. Thanks Bob |
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Fixing a mirror into a wooden frame
Bob Smith wrote: I want to fix a mirror into a wooden frame, and have decided to use silicone sealant. Is it flexible enough so that the mirror won't get broken as the wood expands and contracts? The mirror is about 4 inches across the grain, and 10 inches with the grain, in a pine frame. Provided it isn't an old and valuable mirror (among other things the silicone might affect the silvering badly) I'd think this would be fine. Nick |
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Fixing a mirror into a wooden frame
"Nick Nelson" wrote in message ... Bob Smith wrote: I want to fix a mirror into a wooden frame, and have decided to use silicone sealant. Is it flexible enough so that the mirror won't get broken as the wood expands and contracts? The mirror is about 4 inches across the grain, and 10 inches with the grain, in a pine frame. Provided it isn't an old and valuable mirror (among other things the silicone might affect the silvering badly) I'd think this would be fine. Have you seen http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...14491&ts=87967 Pete |
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Fixing a mirror into a wooden frame
Have you seen http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...14491&ts=87967 I have now, thanks. I assume it does not have the same destructive powers of silicone sealant, since it is meant for mirrors. In another NG, they suggested panel pins. I would think I would have to put a sheet of cardboard between for that, so I don't get a scratched mirror over time. Bob |
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Fixing a mirror into a wooden frame
Bob Smith wrote in message ... In another NG, they suggested panel pins. I would think I would have to put a sheet of cardboard between for that, so I don't get a scratched mirror over time. For that size glass, 3/4" panel pins. Lay the pin flat on the cardboard, push down hard and whack it with the edge of a flat sided chisel or similar. Difficult with a hammer. |
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Fixing a mirror into a wooden frame
stuart noble wrote:
Bob Smith wrote in message ... In another NG, they suggested panel pins. I would think I would have to put a sheet of cardboard between for that, so I don't get a scratched mirror over time. For that size glass, 3/4" panel pins. Lay the pin flat on the cardboard, push down hard and whack it with the edge of a flat sided chisel or similar. Difficult with a hammer. I actually have a panel pin pusher that I have only used once before, that should do the trick. Bob |
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