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Title: building a pine fireplace mantle
Post by: sandsawmill14 on December 17, 2016, 10:07:35 PM

here it is laid out in the floor :) keep in mind it is still rough cut and nothing sanded or fitted :) the mantel itself is still chainsaw cut :D but i dont have the exact measurements so i can make the final cut

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/38145/DSC_0009.jpg?easyrotate_cache=1482029912)

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/38145/DSC_0008.jpg?easyrotate_cache=1482029776)

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/38145/DSC_0007.jpg?easyrotate_cache=1482029849)
i will get some more pics when i get it stained and another after it is installed :)

a few things i have learned from this 1 i need a smaller chainsaw the 441 with 24" bar is a little much for woodworking ;D 2 when building christmas gifts of this size start before december 14 :o ::) 3 your wife can get you into more trouble than you can ever get in by yourself ;D :D :D :D
this is my MIL christmas gift :christmas:

Title: Re: building a pine fireplace mantle
Post by: thecfarm on December 18, 2016, 09:37:53 AM

That would catch my eye!! Your MIL will like it.

Title: Re: building a pine fireplace mantle
Post by: sandsawmill14 on December 18, 2016, 10:04:41 AM

thanks cfarm i have to go make final measurements after church so i can finish up and install it tuesday :o i hope ;D that is the only day she has to work this week and i want her out of the house when we put it in :)

i have got to work on my scheduling projects ::) 8 days is cutting it way to close for something like this when i am working all day and having to do it at night at least i did have one weekend though :) i quit working at 3 yesterday so i got an early start :)

Title: Re: building a pine fireplace mantle
Post by: WDH on December 18, 2016, 10:37:47 AM

Love the live edge.

Title: Re: building a pine fireplace mantle
Post by: sandsawmill14 on December 18, 2016, 01:29:37 PM

thanks :)

Title: Re: building a pine fireplace mantle
Post by: JIM GORMLEY on December 18, 2016, 10:32:14 PM

Nice work. Your MIL should love it.

Title: Re: building a pine fireplace mantle
Post by: opticsguy on December 19, 2016, 09:23:25 AM

Very nice work!! I have been thinking of something similar for my fireplace but have some concerns.
I use a wood stove insert, and hot hot air rises off the front of the stove. So, my concern is about severe warpage of a wood mantle.
have others experienced this problem?

Title: Re: building a pine fireplace mantle
Post by: sandsawmill14 on December 19, 2016, 06:13:13 PM

here it is put together finally :)

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/38145/20161219_164318.jpg?easyrotate_cache=1482189025)
still have do some final sanding and stain but if nothing happens should get it installed tomorrow 8) :)

Title: Re: building a pine fireplace mantle
Post by: sandsawmill14 on December 20, 2016, 01:16:49 AM

stained and ready to install tomorrow 8)

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/38145/20161220_000722.jpg?easyrotate_cache=1482214519)

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