New Mantle

[Mike Kelly]

Here are some pictures of a mantle I just completed. It was made to match a custom door so it is stained and has three coats of satin poly. The wood is African Mahogany. Note the "Texas Stars" on the ends and center panel. The are made on a ShopBot like Keith Outten has.

[Carl Eyman]

Great work, Mike.

[Jeff Sudmeier]

Mike, that looks like a great mantle! I am sure it will look perfect.

[Jim Becker]

Very pretty, Mike!! Great job...

[Jim Fancher]

Mike, you did a fantastic job. I think I'm gonna steal a couple of your ideas. :D

I might be PM'ing you soon with a couple of questions.

[Pete Harbin]

Nice job Mike. I really like the wood choice and the detail on the stars.

[Mark Singer]

Excellent! Very high end work!

[Cliff Newton]

Beautiful job Mike. Can you show us a picture of the rear of the mantle to show the interior construction?

[Mike Kelly]

Cliff, I didn't think to take pictures of the rear and it is hung now. The frame was heavy enough, made from 3/4" Baltic Birch. It was a box with the rear open. The top, front, sides and bottom were screwed to it. The molding floated between the top and raised panel frame so it could expand and contract. The top and bottom had slots drilled in the frame to move also.

[Lou Morrissette]

Beautiful work, Mike. The finish looks flawless. Great design.

Lou

[Jim Fancher]

For some reason, I always thought you were taller ... :D

[Cliff Newton]

Allright, now that was funny.




For some reason, I always thought you were taller ... :D

[Lars Thomas]

Mike, beautiful job on the mantle. I hope you don't mind I've filed those pixs away in my idea folder. Almost makes me wish I lived in TX. Lars

[Mike Kelly]

Beautiful job Mike. Can you show us a picture of the rear of the mantle to show the interior construction?

Correction Cliff. I did take some pictures while I was constructing it. Here it is.

[John Scarpa]

Mike,
I really like what you did with that. Beautiful!
John

[Cliff Newton]

Thanks Mike. I've been wanting to build a new mantle, but had no idea what was going on behind the scenes. I guess I need to break down and buy one of those Kreg jigs :)




Correction Cliff. I did take some pictures while I was constructing it. Here it is.

[Jim Fancher]

Thanks Mike. I've been wanting to build a new mantle, but had no idea what was going on behind the scenes. I guess I need to break down and buy one of those Kreg jigs :)
If you were in Houston, I'd let you take mine for a test drive. You'd love it. Money well spent.

Mike, if you have any other construction photos available, I'd love to see them. I think I'm going to break down and get that Mantle book at Woodcraft I've been eyeing.

[John Miliunas]

Well that is just outstanding, Mike! Lots of intricate niceties and awesome detail. Well done!:) :cool:

[John Renzetti]

Hi Mike, Just got a chance to look at the mantle. Very very nice. Thanks also for showing the picture of the interior construction. Any chance of putting up a picture of the mahogany door.
take care,
John

[Jerry Olexa]

Excellent work, Mike!! Nice details and good finishing! And yes, I thought also you were taller....Great Work!!