Craftsman Style Mantle

Nice looking mantle.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

Nicely done. How did you attach it to the wall?

Thalweg, Look close to the mantle setting on the workbench. The one inch thick pieces protruding from the bottom also come out the top as well. There is a center pivot point on these pieces. The builder installed two 5/8 inch all thread rod in the wall, about 6 inches in from each side. I drilled over sized holes in the back of the mantel. Then I filled them with caulk, glue could be used. My son-in-law and I placed the mantle on the all thread rods. I screwed the one inch protruding pieces to the wall. after the caulk had set up the screws were removed. Then the two pieces were swiveled around out of the way.

nice looking mantel

Great looking mantle… Well done.

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"

Good job on the mantle

-- Don, Royersford, PA