6): Once all edges are sanded, use a 3/8” piloted Round-Over Bit to form the decorative edges. Note that the edges of the Mirror cut-out are rounded-over flush, while the outer edges are made with a deeper cut to leave an extra decorative ridge. NOTE: Be careful to not shape the outside areas of the Back or Shelf where the two pieces glue together (See drawing).

7): Glue the Shelf to the Back and reinforce the joint with #12 x 1-1/2” wood screws.

8): Apply the finish of your choice.

9): Attach the mirror

The Pin Routing Approach:
1): Glue-up (if necessary) and cut the pieces for the Lantern Holder Back and Shelf to outside dimensions. Make your workpieces about 1/4" larger all-around to allow for final shaping.

2): Cut the dado to accept the shelf

3): Enlarge the pattern in our drawing (or create your own), then use it to make your pin routing fixture, following the process described in your Overarm Pin Router Owner’s Manual.

4): Attach your workpieces to the fixture(s) and use a Straight Router Bit to cut out all internal and external shapes. Again, your Overarm Router Manual describes this process in detail.
NOTE: If you’ll be forming decorative internal and/or external edges on your Holder (as we’ve done), the straight bit you use to create your fixture grooves and then cut out the basic shapes must be as large or larger in diameter than the outside diameter of the bearing pilot on the router bit you’ll use for decorative edging. If not, some radii may be too small to accommodate the pilot on your edging bit.

5): Remove the workpiece from the fixture and flip it over, top-down on your Router Arm Table surface. Mark off a rectangular area on the back side of the stock that’s 1/4" or so larger all the way around than the area of the pattern that will be in front of the mirror. Use your Router Arm’s Fence as a guide and rout out a 3/16” deep recess that you’ll drop the mirror into.

6): Switch to a 3/8” piloted Round-Over Bit to form the decorative edges.
NOTE: The edges of the Mirror cut-out are rounded-over flush, while the outer edges are made with a deeper cut to leave an extra decorative ridge. NOTE: Be careful to not shape the outside areas of the Back or Shelf where the two pieces glue together (See drawing).

7): Next, use your Drum Sander set-up to smooth any internal or external edges, if required.

8): Glue the Shelf to the Back and reinforce the joint with #12 x 1-1/2” wood screws.

9): Apply the finish of your choice.

10): Attach the mirror

Suggested retail price: $25 to $30 each -- $40 to $50 a pair

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