 I bet you'll be surprised at how easy it can be to build a fireplace mantel. A traditional mantel like ours is really just two simple frame-and- panel, box-like columns with a "bridge" in between. These pieces are attached to the wall with mounting blocks and nailers. It's a straightforward project that requires only a table saw and some hand tools.
Our mantel (see photo) was built to surround the fireplace in the Workbench house, and your fireplace will probably be different. With this in mind, we designed the Fireplace Mantel plan so you have a choice. You can build exactly what we did, or easily modify our plans to fit your circumstances.
Our mantel is 9-1/2" deep x 78" wide x 51" high. It's built of solid oak and oak veneer plywood. We also included two design options -- a simpler mantel and a much more elaborate one -- using the same techniques.
This project was originally published in Workbench Volume 54, No. 1.
WHAT YOU GET. These plans are CUSTOM PRINTED FOR YOU and delivered by First Class Mail to your door. The Fireplace Mantel Project Plan is a ten-page plan. It includes complete instructions, 20 detailed, step-by-step photos and drawings, as well as exploded views, a materials list, and two design options.
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