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ARTICLE PREVIEW
from Fine Woodworking May/June 2006 (#184)
Build a Fireplace Mantel
An easy installation begins with a flat foundation
by Mario Rodriguez
To truly become the focal point of a room, a fireplace needs a mantel. And whether the end product is simple or elaborate, all of Mario Rodriguez's mantel installations start with the same foundation -- sections of plywood joined to surround a fireplace opening. This basic design serves as the canvas for a multitude of mantel styles, from Arts and Crafts to Victorian. Rodriguez explains the essentials every woodworker should know about building a fireplace mantel, from surveying the site, to cutting and shaping the components in the woodshop, to final assembly.
Online extra: See a slide show of mantel designs
Photos: Michael Pekovich; drawing: Bob La Pointe
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