Removing a diagonal from epoxied mount

Any ideas on how I can remove this mirror from the hunk of wood its epoxied to? How can I secure this mirror while removing the wood and epoxy without scratching it? Or should I just leave it alone?

Mark

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I used a round blade for a hack saw and sawed through the epoxy. Mine was glued to aluminum. Because you have wood you could saw the wood through just below the epoxy and it would be an easier cut.
I taped a piece of klenex tissue over the mirror side and then taped the top completely over with the masking tape.
After, I put the mirror where it was covered with epoxy in a dish of epoxy remover.
If you let the mirror set in the remover for about 30-45 minutes it will completely disolve the epoxy and it can be scaped off with a single edged razor blade.
Just keep the depth of the remover liquid at about 1/4" or so and be careful not to allow it on the aluminum side.
The epoxy remover is a jell and does not creep up the glass so I had no problems with it and the mirror coatings. It was also water soluble so I just washed it with soap and water before removing the tape and tissue paper. Then I cleaned the mirror with soap and water then with alcohol to remove any dirt and oils from handling.
It was not as bad as it sounds to acomplish, just be patient and let the epoxy remover do the work.
You can then install the mirror to the new holder and your done. :^)
Floyd

You may wish to try a high E string from a guitar. Use a "C" shaped frame (like a bow) to mount the string and simply use it like a saw on the epoxy.

Gary Weber

Thanks floyd and others for the help!

I wrapped the mirror as Floyd said then used a coping saw to cut as close to the mirror as I could. I then gently sanded the back down flat with 80 grit. There is a tiny bit left on there but it is of no consequence.

Mark