| Project by crmitchell | posted 125 days ago | 593 views | 7 times favorited | 9 comments |  |
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This replaced the original that looked like it had been done by a drunk with a sledge hammer and a 2 man crosscut saw.
There were some challenges when I removed the original. First, I learned why the room was so cold – there was a 1” gap between the brick and drywall, covered by a molding. Had to wrap the pediments around the edges of the bricks.
Second, had to carry the design of the bookcases that were in the house when we bought it.
Built it in 4 pieces and all the miters, and there were a lot of them, had to fit perfectly or it would have looked terrible – and I would never hear the last of it. Must have carried the sections in and out 50 times. When done, everything did fit perfectly !
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jackthelab
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#1 posted 125 days ago
Nicely done! Love how it matches the rest of the bookcases.
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Ken90712
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#2 posted 124 days ago
That is a work of art. Love the look of it and clean bright apperance. Fits in the room perfect. Well done.
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
laurapa
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#3 posted 124 days ago
well done I wish I had half your talents.
woody57
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#4 posted 124 days ago
Well done. Good job matching the style of the bookcases. I like this design so I’m going to put this one in favorites for future use. Thanks
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a1Jim
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#5 posted 124 days ago
Beautiful fireplace surround.
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Surfside
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#6 posted 124 days ago
That’s just so calming! Beautiful work! I appreciate your project so much!
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#7 posted 124 days ago
very nice
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#8 posted 124 days ago
Top notch mantle . Certainly one of the best that I’ve ever seen : )
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Thatcher
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#9 posted 122 days ago
Magnificent!
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