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    Making Frame/Case for Magic Mirror

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      McSorley
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      I also left the display loose from the the frame and mirror encase for any reason I wanted to replace the display. I imagine it would also help with heat dispersion if it is left a little loose. Make sure the frame is strong enough to withstand the weight of the display and you’ll be alright.

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        twosix @Mykle1
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        @Mykle1 Did you glue the frame to the box? If so, how far did you offset it from the wood to create the lip?

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          twosix @McSorley
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          @McSorley Did you glue the frame to the box? If so, how far did you offset it from the wood to create the lip?

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            Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @twosix
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            @twosix said in Making Frame/Case for Magic Mirror:

            Did you glue the frame to the box? If so, how far did you offset it from the wood to create the lip?

            The box is made to fit the monitor exactly. The frame opening is exactly the same as the bezel is before you remove it from the monitor. When you place the box on the frame it will create the lip for you because the frame opening is smaller than the box opening. Just center the box so the lip created by the frame is equal all the way around.

            Yes, I glued the box and frame together. I also shot a few nails with a nail gun for extra support

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              cowboysdude Module Developer
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              Yes I have to build one for a 32" …

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                SpecialRob
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                I ran some 2x4s through the table saw to make a lip. Kind of dangerous as I had to remove all the safety shielding and move the blade all the way up. Chipped away ~1/16th at a time until the lip was > 1/4 inch.

                Mitered the corners and had a very solid and simple 4 piece frame that can be finished directly or further decorated.

                Here is a flickr album if pictures are better than words

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                  bhepler Module Developer @SpecialRob
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                  @SpecialRob Pictures certainly are better than words. After all, they take up more disk space.

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