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    MagicMirror² v2.24.0 is available! For more information about this release, check out this topic.

    Question about building the mirror frame

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      monk last edited by

      Hey guys, I had a simple question for which I have not been able to find an answer in the forum or the internet. Everyone I see builds the frame with 2 parts. The first part (outer frame) is the one that is polished and the one that you see. The second part (inner frame) is the one that is used to hold the monitor and other components.
      My question is cant I build a frame with just one part? Can I take 1.5" x 1.5" wooden piece and make an L shape groove and join them together so that I dont have an inner and outer frame?

      Here is an example of the two frames. Inner frame, outer frame and a curious doggo. alt text

      Here is an example of what I am trying to achieve with a single piece of wood . alt text

      Would it work? Would it have issues supporting the mirror and the monitor?

      Thanks

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      • cowboysdude
        cowboysdude Module Developer last edited by

        I use two pieces of 3/4 pine to hold in the mirror and monitor so you should be fine using those.

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          monk @cowboysdude last edited by

          @cowboysdude Thanks!

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          • cowboysdude
            cowboysdude Module Developer last edited by

            Pre-drill your holes first! 🙂

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              monk @cowboysdude last edited by

              @cowboysdude Holes for? Sorry not much of a handyman 😞

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              • cowboysdude
                cowboysdude Module Developer last edited by

                I’m assuming that you are using it on the back side of your frame to hold everything in…

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                  monk @cowboysdude last edited by

                  @cowboysdude Yes…So you mean the holes for adding the L shaped latch?

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