Great work, but I was physically anxious when you ran that piece through with the fence in place using the miter guage as a second point of contact. Kickback central!
One cool thing for making rustic look is to take a wire brush and brush with the direction of the grain. It will REALLY make the grain come out and create a neat effect. Then use a blowtorch to burn off the fuzzy areas. Keep an old tshirt or something around to smother anything that ignites. Great project.
for the glue up, wrap it in painters tape before you apply glue and then unfold it with the tape on, that keeps it lined up and you add glue and fold her back up
BMAD is saying to put all the pieces together - BEFORE YOU GLUE: Top / Face /Bottom - then before you glue - tape the corners like hinges. This ensures that you get the tips of the corners butting each other then you simply unroll the three pieces of wood to lay flat - VIEWABLE FACE DOWN - then apply the glue to your edges and roll it back up. The tape hinges will ensure that when you roll it back up the corners will match and you will get a clean seam. from there you continue with the nails to keep everything secure.
Love watching videos like this And you made my day Easy and simple! I should’ve been a woman carpenter but instead I’m a mail lady! I just like building stuff. And the smell of the wood while you cutting it, reminds me of my dad when I used to help him build things for the house when I was 7
Ah you have it better. Your job will keep you working year round, and you won't make the 1%, but you'll make enough to invest in some nice items for manipulating dead tree carcasses. Not bad looking, and i'll bet you're pretty cool. (most who enjoy carpentry are in my dealings) you have a receipe for a fine life there. Hope you're enjoying. Now I found an amazing deal on a de Walt 12" double bevel sliding compound miter saw. It's a fantastic tool for aforementioned purpose. Have an absolutely fantastic day ma'am.
I followed this video step by step, and even with my questionable skills managed to make a beautiful mantel to go on our new ledgestone fireplace wall. Great video - thanks!
I just built one of these and hung it. It turned out gorgeous! I used some stainable wood filler to clean up some of the gaps (my wood was a bit warped) and it looks fantastic! Thanks for posting.
Hey Feddie, I got it . Watch ruclips.net/video/WAZ42oS1uLo/видео.html (Drill Bit Storage Quick and Easy by downtoearthwoodworks). Early in the video he shows his method of a 45 for a French cleat. Easier than Susie Simmons from the Mouse's Ear -- I just made that up! Not as good as"Tighter than Dick's hat band." Be well, friend.
When you crosscut on the table saw you should not use the miter gauge and the rip fence! The danger of kickback is extremely high, it puts the wood in a bind.
A great way to mate those mitres together is to lay the boards over some painters tape (flat with the edges you want mated together lined up), add glue and fold over. The strips of tape will also act like a clamp.
actually if you start with the miter facing down so you have the points of the miter on top you can control your miter much better while you tape and if you use better tape like the fiber packing tape it will hold a good bit of pressure and you can even roll the point a bit trough the tape. Once you get the miters taped just lift the center piece and the sides will fold in then just flip it over and lay it out to glue. Once glued fold up the sides and hold with tape, make sure to check for square. You might try hide glue, it is forgiving since a little water will soften it enough to rework the joint and clean up dried glue and it doesn't show through stain.
Heavy duty strapping tape on the outside of those seams. Glue, then fold the boards into shape and pin nail it. Works like a charm. Well done though. Very nice.
I saw your fireplace surround so I appreciate you taking the time to cover this faux beam in depth. I'm going to use this concept for a floating shelf. I'm going to make it from 1x8 and 1x4 so it will end up 3 1/2" thick and 7" wide probably 2 foot in length. I think the french cleat will still work at this size. Any thoughts?
Thanks for the idea! I am going to build a mantel like this out of ambrosia maple I got from the sawmill. I will not show my wife the opening in the back!!
Excellent video, thank you. You're a fantastic teacher--I love the way you explain everything so thoroughly, and showed all of the steps. The mantle looks great.
Nice Job, just a comment, I hope you've seen your mistake on minute 2:22, you should never use miter and fence at same time, you have one of the best table saw's on the market, It will care your Hands/fingers but from kickback you have to care your self. Best Regrds
Jose Luis Diaz Meneses you say when he was doing the 45 degree angle if so he was doing it correctly it was that first straight cut he made and didn't use a push stick or his hand to push it through was the mistake
My wife has asked me for a mantel for our fireplace for Christmas this year. THIS ABSOLUTELY FITS THE BILL! Thank you so much for the step-by-step instructions. What you've done here is EXACTLY what I was looking for in order to build my wife what she wants for Christmas. Thank you so much, and have a Blessed Christmas yourself.
I'm a fan straightaway. You had me at "just wanna tear it up". Thank you for the great video/idea. Ours is gonna look like this. A little bigger to fit "defense" contraband in it.
Definitely a motivating video. I tried my first big woodworking project this past weekend, and I realize I shouldn't have rushed it. It seems that taking time with each piece will yield excellent results. Thanks for the great video!
Thanks...now I have to go clean my garage... The wife has been on me for a "beam" in our living room for a year now. Got a supplier with some rough sawn cedar, now I know how to make it.
I have seen at least 6 videos on mantels, yours is tge best. you have a talent for teaching and you are expliecit in a smooth, calm voice. You do beautiful work.
Great build & video. Couple questions on the finishing -- since the stain in water-based, didn't it raise the grain after you applied it, and therefore wouldn't you have to sand smooth before moving to the Polyacrylic? and speaking of the Polyacrylic, since it is also water-based, wouldn't brushing it on start to pull up some of the stain? the end product looked great though!
Lay your mitered parts out flat and Use masking tape to tape them together. Add your glue and fold them into place. You will get flawless miters every time. Also there is no need for fasteners with this method. Also... You CAN distress too much. LOL
Nice project! I ordered a Dewalt table saw after watching this. Been wanting one for a while, now I have a project that will justify it. Sadly, no contraband here, but nice to know I have great spot to hide it if the need arises. Thank you for great instructions and a beautiful project I am looking forward to building.
You're right about "trash board"... The finish nail holes are not an issue when you're distressing the wood, but you could eliminate them by using corner blocks and screwing the pieces together from the inside. In fact, I might put the long pieces together using corner clamps at the ends and gluing blocks on the inside. Then, put the end caps on and add the cleat last. If you used a thicker piece of wood for the cleat, you could also attach it from the inside, eliminating any visible fasteners. Good if you want to finish it smooth without distressing. Cheers!
blazingnailgun my husband has been a trim Carpenter for over 30 years. he says this is good work. he does something different. steaks regular plywood the junkies plywood he can find. any builds 20-foot false beams. did he gets 20 foot 8 inch wide laminate Oak Andy Irons at home cut it clean does a sides in the end. and then. he takes two colors of Spain and makes them together. 70/30. the darkest black stain he can find and then gold Stain 30% is the Golden State. he takes two brushes and he goes crazy with it.
A good way to glue up miters is to lay the pieces face up. Then tape the edges with painters tape. Once taped, flip the pieces over so the are now face down. Add your glue to the inside of the miter. Finally fold the pieces into place. The painters tape will hold the miters in place perfectly. Btw... Really liked the Harley sign video. One question... What in the world do you have hanging around your neck? Keep the videos coming.
This Man is a True Perfectionist Indeed! This Dude looks like he's cool enough to go out Ocean Fishing to Catalina, bet he's a riot with a few beers in him! So serious, but at the same time, shows a sense of humor, too cool.
+Jason Beard Oh, did I ever! Glad I'm not the only one who was bothered. I second Mann's warning. Please anybody watching this video do not cut small pieces on a table saw like in the video.
You can do it on the tablesaw, you just don't want to use the miter gauge with the fence. Use the miter saw to cut the pieces just over sized and then run them through the tablesaw.
Maybe I could use a compass to scribe the face that is against the stone and cut with a jig saw ? That might get it close enough to fill with mortor caulk. I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanks for getting back to me.
There's just one problem: The ends of the "beam" are visibly _not_ *END GRAIN*, which spoils the illusion. I guess you'd need some scrap off an 8x8 (because a 6x6 isn't really 6"). And it might be difficult to miter them :-(
For a minute there I thought he was going to glue up a bunch of cut-offs to make an end grain block for the caps. I imagine that would be a pain to work with though.
Only a woodworker or a carpenter is really going to notice that it's not end grain. Overall it looks good, the only thing I would suggest would be to ease the edges over a bit so it doesn't look so machine cut.
hello everyone im known as Duley iv done carpentry all my life.And was injured back in 2011 and disabled and unable to work every since.now some of you know disability $ isn't much so when i had the chance i purchased four major peices from Grizzly. I bought a table saw, Bandsaw, Drill press, Jointer, and a 12" planer. Now it has been 2 years passed and they are still brand new and still not used But watching your video kinda puts a fire under my a** so if i can ever get rid of all the grandchildren's toys electric riding toys that are never touched and haven't been OUT I WILL BE A HAPPY CAMPER I REALLY WANT TO BUILD THINGS 🙏4MEPLZ
when setting those miters use some tape on the three pieces, flattening them on the table, glue the pieces and fold them up for the tight fit you were looking for fasten them with your 18 gauge brads easier to hold that way
I can't find a 1/8 inch forstner bit. Any suggestions? None at Lowes, Home Depot, Harbour Freight, Colt & Riss website, even Porter Cable website. Amazon doesn't seem to carry it. You reference it in your video...where did you buy it?
So-o-o-o enjoyed watching this video! I wish you would let me vacation at your place for a week or so and LEARN, LEARN, LEARN! Can I order a custom mantle from you???
BLAZINGNAILGUN:: SAFETY LESSON FOR YOU!!! TABLESAW - When your cutting on the tablesaw always try and stand to the left of the blade. Why? What happens if your standing to the right of the blade and in the path of the wood during a kick back? NEVER EVER stand to the right of the blade if your ripping pieces of wood. I have a friend who lost a testicle from a kick back. If your right handed and pushing it forward the piece of wood is going forward and to the right against the fence. If your standing to the right of the blade, where do you think the most likley push direction is going to be? Watch the video and see your mistake, NOW hopefully not just you see where improvement can be made, but others who think standing to the right of the blade is okay.
How much you think I might charged if I asked my contractor to do this beam for me, excluding the painting part ? if you can give me a range that would be highly appreciated, I will provide the materials . Great vid btw :)
Great ideas, good video, helped me with my project, thank you!. Only one comment; when you cut your first 6" square piece you used the miter gauge to hold the outside of the board leaving a loose piece next to a running blade and the fence. Not good! Ever heard of kick back?
I need you for a project! Your mantle looks beautiful. I have a mantle this is textures drywall. UGLY. I want to cap it with wood so that it appears to have a thick mantle on it. Wish me luck. :0)
So cool, nice job, and I love the safety with the table saw, using something else to push it on through. It makes me so nervous when the "more experienced" loose the need to use something else to push it through and their fingers are like a quarter inch from the blade smh
Please don't consider this a critique of style or construction technique - but rather - safety. At 2:22, you demonstrated a very dangerous table saw technique whereas you used the fence as a stop for your cross cut, using your miter gage. When the cut is complete, the "non-driven" piece is sandwiched between the blade and the fence. It wouldn't take much for that piece to skew slightly - resulting in a dangerous kickback. A much safer technique is to clamp a small block to the START of the fence in such a way that you can use it to register the length before you grip it against the miter - but by the time the cut is finished, the newly cross cut piece has "relief" between it and the fence. The second dangerous technique is seen at 2:31, whereas you are crosscutting using the fence alone. The smaller dimension of the wood should never be against the fence. Instead, you should the miter gage, or (better yet) a crosscut jig. For repetitive cuts, you can easily clamp or screw a registration block along the jig.
My fire place has stack stone around it and we wanted the mantle to hang down over the first couple of rows. I just went to hang the mounting board on the wall and realized the mantle is going to be 6" higher than I wanted because I cut a 2x6 on a 30 sigh. Something to keep in mind if you have a brick surround on your fireplace. Unfortunately the stones are all different heights and will probably crumble if I try to mount through them.
WOW!!! I attempted to make a faux reclaimed wood rustic mantel last year...the pieces didn't come together like I wanted so I filed it in the garage with other "incomplete/misunderstood" DIY projects. In your video, all of the issues I encountered are addressed. It's clear, concise and the outcome is BEAUTIFUL! This will be my weekend project! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge, skills and experience; it's greatly appreciated!
Wow. Let me point out in your video at 2:22 when cutting the 6” cube. You have no idea how dangerous that cut was, which had the potential to trap the board between the fence and the blade and cause kickback. If you’re going to use a miter fence to perform this type of cut, always attach a scrap block to the fence to set the cut length. Make sure the material you’re cutting passes this block before it comes in contact with the blade. I’m sure you’re well aware of this, but being complacent, being in a hurry, etc., is no excuse for not following safety protocol.
I don’t know what was better: the contraband bag actually LABELLED “contraband”, or the Archaeologist “dad joke”😂 Great vid.
Definitely the contraband
Contraband? Hmmmmmm...I'll never look at a mantle the same way again.
Slap Stick Ha! Thanks for watching!
Search Warrant?
🤣🤣🤣🤣 exactly what I thought
@@GotItMade what length brad nails did he use to fasten wood together
You perfectly summarized marriage through carpentry: "Two opposing yet mating pieces".
Well done.
Great work, but I was physically anxious when you ran that piece through with the fence in place using the miter guage as a second point of contact. Kickback central!
Learn to spell gauge, Cry Baby
@@akok5373 👆real crybaby
One cool thing for making rustic look is to take a wire brush and brush with the direction of the grain. It will REALLY make the grain come out and create a neat effect. Then use a blowtorch to burn off the fuzzy areas. Keep an old tshirt or something around to smother anything that ignites. Great project.
like scraped floors
A true southern gentleman.
Thank you for taking the time to make this tutorial.
for the glue up, wrap it in painters tape before you apply glue and then unfold it with the tape on, that keeps it lined up and you add glue and fold her back up
Good tip. Thanks for sharing!
BMAD Wrap what in painters tape,explain!
BMAD is saying to put all the pieces together - BEFORE YOU GLUE: Top / Face /Bottom - then before you glue - tape the corners like hinges. This ensures that you get the tips of the corners butting each other then you simply unroll the three pieces of wood to lay flat - VIEWABLE FACE DOWN - then apply the glue to your edges and roll it back up.
The tape hinges will ensure that when you roll it back up the corners will match and you will get a clean seam. from there you continue with the nails to keep everything secure.
DA PIGS That's awesome. I bet the tape would also prevent glue ooze, and you could just shoot a few brads right through the tape. Brilliant!
Great tip, thanks for sharing.
Love watching videos like this
And you made my day
Easy and simple! I should’ve been a woman carpenter but instead I’m a mail lady!
I just like building stuff. And the smell of the wood while you cutting it, reminds me of my dad when I used to help him build things for the house when I was 7
Ah you have it better. Your job will keep you working year round, and you won't make the 1%, but you'll make enough to invest in some nice items for manipulating dead tree carcasses. Not bad looking, and i'll bet you're pretty cool. (most who enjoy carpentry are in my dealings) you have a receipe for a fine life there. Hope you're enjoying. Now I found an amazing deal on a de Walt 12" double bevel sliding compound miter saw. It's a fantastic tool for aforementioned purpose. Have an absolutely fantastic day ma'am.
Great video man! Love you’re personality and the way you explain everything. Well done
I followed this video step by step, and even with my questionable skills managed to make a beautiful mantel to go on our new ledgestone fireplace wall. Great video - thanks!
watched it, built it, hung it, love it!
cartoon
What kind of archeologist does look at the ends of beam ?!?!?:))
I just built one of these and hung it. It turned out gorgeous! I used some stainable wood filler to clean up some of the gaps (my wood was a bit warped) and it looks fantastic! Thanks for posting.
"I'm not gonna annihilate it just beat it up a bit." I say that to the old lady often.
I just built a mantle using your tutorial and it came out amazing. your step by step was super helpful. thanks!
Hey Feddie, I got it . Watch ruclips.net/video/WAZ42oS1uLo/видео.html (Drill Bit Storage Quick and Easy by downtoearthwoodworks). Early in the video he shows his method of a 45 for a French cleat. Easier than Susie Simmons from the Mouse's Ear -- I just made that up! Not as good as"Tighter than Dick's hat band." Be well, friend.
I'm just here for the accent.
# Southside Alabama
Same here love that accent! Sadly he so far away from LA Cal. 😍
When you crosscut on the table saw you should not use the miter gauge and the rip fence! The danger of kickback is extremely high, it puts the wood in a bind.
A great way to mate those mitres together is to lay the boards over some painters tape (flat with the edges you want mated together lined up), add glue and fold over. The strips of tape will also act like a clamp.
actually if you start with the miter facing down so you have the points of the miter on top you can control your miter much better while you tape and if you use better tape like the fiber packing tape it will hold a good bit of pressure and you can even roll the point a bit trough the tape. Once you get the miters taped just lift the center piece and the sides will fold in then just flip it over and lay it out to glue. Once glued fold up the sides and hold with tape, make sure to check for square. You might try hide glue, it is forgiving since a little water will soften it enough to rework the joint and clean up dried glue and it doesn't show through stain.
Excellent! Just what I was looking to build. Great, simple explanation! Thanks a bunch
Really beautiful job. Thanks for sharing sir.
Heavy duty strapping tape on the outside of those seams. Glue, then fold the boards into shape and pin nail it. Works like a charm. Well done though. Very nice.
If you want something distressed well, let your kids play with it for a day lol
Mel Oliver Now that's funny.....and true. Thanks for watching.
I saw your fireplace surround so I appreciate you taking the time to cover this faux beam in depth. I'm going to use this concept for a floating shelf. I'm going to make it from 1x8 and 1x4 so it will end up 3 1/2" thick and 7" wide probably 2 foot in length. I think the french cleat will still work at this size. Any thoughts?
French cleat is an A+ idea. Nicely done!
Thanks for the idea! I am going to build a mantel like this out of ambrosia maple I got from the sawmill. I will not show my wife the opening in the back!!
Excellent video, thank you. You're a fantastic teacher--I love the way you explain everything so thoroughly, and showed all of the steps. The mantle looks great.
+SnoopDoggyDog Thanks, Snoop!
This is a really awesome project and I love how you demonstrate your techniques.
I like the way you talk! ;)
182 dislikes? what the ....?
maybe cops? lol
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Nice Job, just a comment, I hope you've seen your mistake on minute 2:22, you should never use miter and fence at same time, you have one of the best table saw's on the market, It will care your Hands/fingers but from kickback you have to care your self. Best Regrds
the was am extra precaution
+Jose Luis Diaz Meneses Agreed. I wan't "in the moment" and just got in a hurry. Thanks for watching.
Jose Luis Diaz Meneses How would he cut it straight without using fence though?
Can you please explain this type of cut and exactly what your talking about so I don't do this?????
Jose Luis Diaz Meneses you say when he was doing the 45 degree angle if so he was doing it correctly it was that first straight cut he made and didn't use a push stick or his hand to push it through was the mistake
Good my brother woodwork 💖💖👌👌🇮🇳 🇮🇳
My wife has asked me for a mantel for our fireplace for Christmas this year. THIS ABSOLUTELY FITS THE BILL! Thank you so much for the step-by-step instructions. What you've done here is EXACTLY what I was looking for in order to build my wife what she wants for Christmas. Thank you so much, and have a Blessed Christmas yourself.
Great video. Good tips in the comments. When you edit your video, play music over the parts you fast forward. Next level
I'm a fan straightaway. You had me at "just wanna tear it up". Thank you for the great video/idea. Ours is gonna look like this. A little bigger to fit "defense" contraband in it.
His... Expressions are THE BEST!!!
🤗😂❤👍👍
Loved it, building it for sure!!!! Thank you.
Definitely a motivating video. I tried my first big woodworking project this past weekend, and I realize I shouldn't have rushed it. It seems that taking time with each piece will yield excellent results. Thanks for the great video!
6 years later, how are the projects coming along?
I know I’d be good at the distress part anyway ! 😅 Nice job !
who the hell down voted this great instructional video?
Thanks...now I have to go clean my garage...
The wife has been on me for a "beam" in our living room for a year now. Got a supplier with some rough sawn cedar, now I know how to make it.
This was great! Subscribed and liked! Thank you so much for the great explanation! I can’t wait to give this a try!
You make it look so simple - thanks for the video. I'm redoing our fireplace and you've given me some great ideas. :)
+Ken Berns Yes!!!!
Beam looks great, Really enjoy your videos and your sense of humor, and your shop, and your four wheeler.
liveinmyamerica Thanks! I appreciate you watching and sending me some kind words!
I have seen at least 6 videos on mantels, yours is tge best. you have a talent for teaching and you are expliecit in a smooth, calm voice. You do beautiful work.
I absolutely agree with Amanti Dolce, you are an excellent teacher Feddie. I have learned so much from watching your detailed videos, thank you.
Great build & video. Couple questions on the finishing -- since the stain in water-based, didn't it raise the grain after you applied it, and therefore wouldn't you have to sand smooth before moving to the Polyacrylic? and speaking of the Polyacrylic, since it is also water-based, wouldn't brushing it on start to pull up some of the stain? the end product looked great though!
Amazing job. And the bonus at the end. Lol.
Lay your mitered parts out flat and Use masking tape to tape them together. Add your glue and fold them into place. You will get flawless miters every time. Also there is no need for fasteners with this method. Also... You CAN distress too much. LOL
I don’t know what was better: the contraband bag actually LABELLED “contraband”, or the Archaeologist “dad joke”😂 Great vid.
Nice project! I ordered a Dewalt table saw after watching this. Been wanting one for a while, now I have a project that will justify it. Sadly, no contraband here, but nice to know I have great spot to hide it if the need arises. Thank you for great instructions and a beautiful project I am looking forward to building.
favorite part was easily the distressed part! Love it man. I do a lot of the same stuff! #builtNotbought
You're right about "trash board"... The finish nail holes are not an issue when you're distressing the wood, but you could eliminate them by using corner blocks and screwing the pieces together from the inside. In fact, I might put the long pieces together using corner clamps at the ends and gluing blocks on the inside. Then, put the end caps on and add the cleat last. If you used a thicker piece of wood for the cleat, you could also attach it from the inside, eliminating any visible fasteners. Good if you want to finish it smooth without distressing. Cheers!
exceptional video and love your brown bag lol please keep posting
Haha. Thanks for watching!
blazingnailgun
my husband has been a trim Carpenter for over 30 years. he says this is good work. he does something different. steaks regular plywood the junkies plywood he can find. any builds 20-foot false beams. did he gets 20 foot 8 inch wide laminate Oak Andy Irons at home cut it clean does a sides in the end. and then. he takes two colors of Spain and makes them together. 70/30. the darkest black stain he can find and then gold Stain 30% is the Golden State. he takes two brushes and he goes crazy with it.
I LOVED THIS!!.
😉❤👍👍
A good way to glue up miters is to lay the pieces face up. Then tape the edges with painters tape. Once taped, flip the pieces over so the are now face down. Add your glue to the inside of the miter. Finally fold the pieces into place. The painters tape will hold the miters in place perfectly. Btw... Really liked the Harley sign video. One question... What in the world do you have hanging around your neck? Keep the videos coming.
Probably one of the best explanations for this project that I've seen. Thanks for this
Really loved this build! I just got into tinkering with wood projects so I'm excited to watch some of your other videos! Thanks for the ideas!!
Very. Ice job. This is what I’ll try in my living room!
I can't find a 1/8" forstner bit anywhere - woodcraft, sears, home depot, lowes.... any help here??
+David Stearns I believe it was a 3/8 that I used. You can pick one of those up at Lowes.
This Man is a True Perfectionist Indeed! This Dude looks like he's cool enough to go out Ocean Fishing to Catalina, bet he's a riot with a few beers in him! So serious, but at the same time, shows a sense of humor, too cool.
Great job! Thank you for sharing, I have been shopping for a fireplace beam mantle. I think I am going to build one just like this!
Love this man. His talent, passion, mannerisms, and humor.
Great, helpful video!
I like the way you cut on a table saw btw very safe which is important
Awesome, what type of table saw is that? I'm a beginner DIY girl.
This is so helpful! I found this video oddly soothing-maybe you just remind me of a really good dad. I can't wait to try this out. Thank you!
i normally have marine biologists pop over and lookat my projects....lol ..good one pal..
did anyone else get nervous when he crosscut against the fence?? cool project though!
+Jason Beard Not good Jason. I just hope no else copies this method.
+Jason Beard
Oh, did I ever! Glad I'm not the only one who was bothered. I second Mann's warning. Please anybody watching this video do not cut small pieces on a table saw like in the video.
what would be a safer way to make those cuts (I assume you're talking about the end caps he was mitreing?)
You can do it on the tablesaw, you just don't want to use the miter gauge with the fence. Use the miter saw to cut the pieces just over sized and then run them through the tablesaw.
I was cringing, just waiting for kick back when he was cutting those.
could have used a kreg-jig to attach that French cleat much neater and no plugs since it would have been done on the inside.
Awesome video, thanks! Just remember to never use your fence when you're making crosscuts.
If you lay down painters tape for the corners once you do glue up and fold them together it helps support them as well.
awesome video ! oh wait I don't have a gigantic table saw to make this ! or gigantic shop !
all you need is a circular saw and a guide if you know what your doing.
jerryjunoirmint
jerryjunoirmint I guess your shit out of luck! How is that his problem!
Maybe I could use a compass to scribe the face that is against the stone and cut with a jig saw ?
That might get it close enough to fill with mortor caulk. I'll let you know how it turns out.
Thanks for getting back to me.
There's just one problem: The ends of the "beam" are visibly _not_ *END GRAIN*, which spoils the illusion. I guess you'd need some scrap off an 8x8 (because a 6x6 isn't really 6"). And it might be difficult to miter them :-(
For a minute there I thought he was going to glue up a bunch of cut-offs to make an end grain block for the caps. I imagine that would be a pain to work with though.
I actually thought the same thing - an awesome piece with the wrong grain on the ends. But great job - beautiful over-all!
Only a woodworker or a carpenter is really going to notice that it's not end grain. Overall it looks good, the only thing I would suggest would be to ease the edges over a bit so it doesn't look so machine cut.
hello everyone im known as Duley
iv done carpentry all my life.And was injured back in 2011 and disabled and unable to work every since.now some of you know disability $ isn't much so when i had the chance i purchased four major peices from Grizzly. I bought a table saw, Bandsaw,
Drill press, Jointer, and a
12" planer. Now it has been 2 years passed and they are still brand new and still not used But watching your video kinda puts a fire under my a** so if i can ever get rid of all the grandchildren's toys electric riding toys that are never touched and haven't been OUT I WILL BE A HAPPY CAMPER
I REALLY WANT TO BUILD THINGS 🙏4MEPLZ
Why not use pocket screws?
when setting those miters use some tape on the three pieces, flattening them on the table, glue the pieces and fold them up for the tight fit you were looking for fasten them with your 18 gauge brads easier to hold that way
hoe vaak wel je je boormachiene nog laten zien, ik vind jou video saai en te veel gesproken
I can't find a 1/8 inch forstner bit. Any suggestions? None at Lowes, Home Depot, Harbour Freight, Colt & Riss website, even Porter Cable website. Amazon doesn't seem to carry it. You reference it in your video...where did you buy it?
So-o-o-o enjoyed watching this video! I wish you would let me vacation at your place for a week or so and LEARN, LEARN, LEARN! Can I order a custom mantle from you???
Pocket holes and screws would have better for the French cleat surely.
BLAZINGNAILGUN:: SAFETY LESSON FOR YOU!!! TABLESAW - When your cutting on the tablesaw always try and stand to the left of the blade. Why? What happens if your standing to the right of the blade and in the path of the wood during a kick back?
NEVER EVER stand to the right of the blade if your ripping pieces of wood. I have a friend who lost a testicle from a kick back. If your right handed and pushing it forward the piece of wood is going forward and to the right against the fence. If your standing to the right of the blade, where do you think the most likley push direction is going to be? Watch the video and see your mistake, NOW hopefully not just you see where improvement can be made, but others who think standing to the right of the blade is okay.
How much you think I might charged if I asked my contractor to do this beam for me, excluding the painting part ? if you can give me a range that would be highly appreciated, I will provide the materials .
Great vid btw :)
Here is a man that doesn't need a safe, yet never has to worry about his things going missing at a good contraband party.
That was great , I love doing wood work but if I only had all the toys to do it ,there is no telling what I can do
Thanks , building a new home and this video will help , Dayle
Great video. I really appreciate your tutorial approach.
Contraband! Beam over 200 years old!!!!!🤣🤣🤣 nice work! Great video!
Great ideas, good video, helped me with my project, thank you!. Only one comment; when you cut your first 6" square piece you used the miter gauge to hold the outside of the board leaving a loose piece next to a running blade and the fence. Not good! Ever heard of kick back?
I need you for a project! Your mantle looks beautiful. I have a mantle this is textures drywall. UGLY. I want to cap it with wood so that it appears to have a thick mantle on it. Wish me luck. :0)
AWESOME BUILD!!!! My wife is having me do this the weekend.......wish me luck lol
it turned out amazing, your video help to make it that way!!! thank you, sending pics to you!!
So cool, nice job, and I love the safety with the table saw, using something else to push it on through. It makes me so nervous when the "more experienced" loose the need to use something else to push it through and their fingers are like a quarter inch from the blade smh
Sombitch you must be from Winston Salem NC where I'm from cause my wife said you talk just like me . Hahahahaha good video brother!
Very Kule! Learned a lot! Build that a little longer, and a Remington 870 could stow away in there...just sayin'..
Please don't consider this a critique of style or construction technique - but rather - safety. At 2:22, you demonstrated a very dangerous table saw technique whereas you used the fence as a stop for your cross cut, using your miter gage. When the cut is complete, the "non-driven" piece is sandwiched between the blade and the fence. It wouldn't take much for that piece to skew slightly - resulting in a dangerous kickback. A much safer technique is to clamp a small block to the START of the fence in such a way that you can use it to register the length before you grip it against the miter - but by the time the cut is finished, the newly cross cut piece has "relief" between it and the fence.
The second dangerous technique is seen at 2:31, whereas you are crosscutting using the fence alone. The smaller dimension of the wood should never be against the fence. Instead, you should the miter gage, or (better yet) a crosscut jig. For repetitive cuts, you can easily clamp or screw a registration block along the jig.
Very nice
you paid $15 for that sander from HBF? I just got it for $21 and that's with 20% discount coupon...
My fire place has stack stone around it and we wanted the mantle to hang down over the first couple of rows. I just went to hang the mounting board on the wall and realized the mantle is going to be 6" higher than I wanted because I cut a 2x6 on a 30 sigh. Something to keep in mind if you have a brick surround on your fireplace. Unfortunately the stones are all different heights and will probably crumble if I try to mount through them.
Heavy duty skids have 48x6 boards on them.
Free weathered rough wood. Just a thought for anyone looking to make one of these.
China North Airguns Great tip!
Very nice work!
WOW!!! I attempted to make a faux reclaimed wood rustic mantel last year...the pieces didn't come together like I wanted so I filed it in the garage with other "incomplete/misunderstood" DIY projects. In your video, all of the issues I encountered are addressed. It's clear, concise and the outcome is BEAUTIFUL! This will be my weekend project! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge, skills and experience; it's greatly appreciated!
+Karen S. Thanks for the kind words, Karen! Glad it helped out.
Wow. Let me point out in your video at 2:22 when cutting the 6” cube. You have no idea how dangerous that cut was, which had the potential to trap the board between the fence and the blade and cause kickback. If you’re going to use a miter fence to perform this type of cut, always attach a scrap block to the fence to set the cut length. Make sure the material you’re cutting passes this block before it comes in contact with the blade. I’m sure you’re well aware of this, but being complacent, being in a hurry, etc., is no excuse for not following safety protocol.
great work and ideas