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Our latest woodworking project is a maple veneered fireplace mantel.  We custom made it to replace the previous mantel which was too high and dark. 

Build tasks

1. Remove old mantle, replace with 2-bolt anchors (1/2" threaded rods)
   
2. Add data jack above bolt with for cable (RJ45), ethernet (cat5e), hdmi
   Add 4 electrical plugs above other bolt
   
3. Measure and build box, drill holes for bolts, cut slots for wrench 
   
4. Fill with wood patch, sand, and clean surface for glue (contact cement) 
   
5. Glue veneer to box using contact cement
   
6. Trim and finish veneer (veneer found at local WoodCraft)
   
7. Level and bolt on mantle above fireplace 
   

 

We built this beautiful mantel at Vance & Sons Cabinets in Fairhope, AL.

I hope you like our new fireplace mantel. We love it!