How to Make a Wood Beam Mantel
Learn how to make a hollow beam fireplace mantel from wood boards!
Brady's office update is coming along and in the midst of the fireplace surround remodel I needed a mantel to finish things off. I love the look of wood beam mantels but the ones I found for sale were the wrong dimensions, expensive, and just didn't have the look I wanted so I made my own.
If you'd like to make one for yourself, enjoy the video tutorial and be sure to check out the FREE supplemental 3D diagrams below:
Resources:
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(most materials available at your local home improvement store)
Oak Hardwood (mine came from local hardwood store)
Wood Glue
Pocket Hole Screws (1 1/4" Fine Thread)
Trim Screws (1 1/4", 2 1/2")
Washer Head/Cabinet Screws (1 1/4", 2 3/4")
Wood Screws (1 1/4")
5" Sanding Discs (220 Grit)
Sand Paper (220, 320 grit)
Stain (Dark Walnut)
Walnut Wood Filler
Wipe-On Polyurethane (Satin)
(in order of appearance in the video)
Miter Saw
Table Saw
Table Saw Push Blocks
Magnetic Featherboard
Thickness Planer
Angle Gauge
Measuring Tape
Pocket Hole Jig
Portable Drill
Clamps
Speed Square
Impact Driver
Right Angle Drill Adapter
Brad Nailer
Wood Glue Brush
Countersink Drill Bit
Cats Paw
Prybar
Random Orbital Sander
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Until next time, Go Billd Yourself!
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