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Making Mantels by David Getts click to enlarge

Making Mantels

David Getts
Here is a complete rundown on making mantels and fireplace surrounds from a Seattle-area builder who specializes in them. Includes an extensive gallery of mantel photos, detailed instructions for a mantel project using stock moldings and parts, and instructions for a completely custom-made project.

Many excellent jigs and set-up tips, installation advice, and building code details.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1. Introduction

2. A Brief History of Mantels

3. Mantel Design

4. On-Site Inspection

5. Materials for Mantels

6. Non-Consbutible Materials Used around Fire Boxes

7. Gallery of Mantels

8. Fabricating an "Off-the-Shelf" Mantel

9. Fabricating a Complex Mantel

10. Wood Finishing

11. Mantel Installation

12. Specialty Features

13. Shop Safety

14. Sources of Supply 15. Index

208 pgs, 8.5x11, color photos, softcover
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