How to Make a Wood Beam Fireplace Mantel

[@southparkgdp]

Nice job! I like the idea of filling in the gaps after staining. Best mantle vid I've seen.

[@ProjectBilld]

Thanks! It wouldn't matter as much for a wood with clear grain but for oak, filling after staining made a big difference!

[@gillesbouchard4451]

love the use of the french cleat, which in hind sight I would've done for mine. Nice work and thanks for sharing.

[@ProjectBilld]

Thanks! French cleats have become my go to for hanging large or heavy things. Out of curiosity, how did you mount yours?

[@Kyle-ev4fk]

Nice work

[@nathanbarksdale8160]

Awesome. I still can't figure out why so many guys use all these screws. Am I the weird one with just my bottle of glue?

[@ProjectBilld]

You're probably the smart one. I typically overbuild things, but it's likely not necessary

[@rodneydelosreyes3486]

I was wondering if you passed the 320 paper after each of 6 coats of polyurethane. Thanks…great work!

[@ProjectBilld]

Yep a light pass with 320 on the direction of the grain between coats. Just to knock down any air bubbles or dirt that gets in the coat. And thanks!

[@edasevinc2074]

What is the material that is applied with a brush before painting and what is the purpose of application

[@ProjectBilld]

What timestamp in the video?

[@dillongoldman]

Nice work! Would you ever build to order?

[@ProjectBilld]

Unfortunately no. If you search etsy you can find similar beams for sale but do look around as the prices can be pretty different between sellers

[@kyleybarra1830]

Have the mitered edges opened up at all?

[@ProjectBilld]

Nope! Glue them well and they shouldnt