Monster Mantel

Nice job on the details.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

Looks pretty good. I like the trim.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

looks great

-- making sawdust....

Hi Tom.

I had to look at this one quickly. I promised a mantle some time ago but simply have not gotten around to it. Whenever my wife sees one she is quick to remind me of my “unfaithfulness”.

I really like the mantle. Your use of rope crown and echoing the flutes add nice details to the piece. It is nice to have the rope crown available as shelf item. If I wanted anything like this I would have to go to Ebay.

Thanks for the post.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Is it extra-tricky to cut the rope crown so that the rope part looks right when you’re done? Great looking mantle! I’d love to be able to build something like that in a day! Whew!!

-- Robb

Thank you all for the kind words… It was a fun project. Using the Kreg pocket screws to join the body made it a snap to assemble.

Scott, You can do it! Just think of the returns on the investment with your wife…

Robb, The rope moulding is a p.i.t.a. (pain in the a$$) to cut properly. I spent an our on it alone. Turns out, you cut it as close as you can and use a pattern makers rasp & sandpaper to shape the edge as best you can.

Tom

-- Anybody can become a woodworker, but only a Craftsman can hide his mistakes.

Nice work Tom. I am about to make a mantel as well, so it is nice to see what you did.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

Awesome work there Tom. I would love to see it once the Cherry has had a chance to darken with age.

-- Chris

Nice work in a rather compressed time frame.

Nice work Tom.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

nice looking mantle tom , i use a lot of that rope moulding and your right on target with the pain ! lol

Great looking mantle. You did a beautiful job on it. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

great job. i love the look of cherry. finished or unfinished. thanks for the post.