Log to Mantle

[trigger_andy]

Ripping the Old Rayburn out to install a wood burning Esse Ironheart and to also knock the bricked up fireplace back out. So I thought I Mill a Floating Mantle to match. 

 

The Fireplace sticks out 1" so I got to use my Chain Mortiser to mortise out a 1" deep recess so the Mantle sits over the top of the 1" lip. Installed 4 x Floating shelf brackets to add support and a whole tube of CT1. Thankfully everything matched up and my measuring was spot on. Still needed a Sledge Hammer to bang the Mantle on though, needed a right battering. 

 

Ended up being 10” x 7” x 5’ 6”.

 

Quite happy with it, not bad for a £20 log. [emoji3] 

 

Edited September 30, 2020 by trigger_andy

[woodwizzard]

In my imagination that looks spot on ?

[woodwizzard]

I'm sure those pictures weren't there a minute ago! I was right though, looks spot on.

[trigger_andy]

Just now, woodwizzard said:

I'm sure those pictures weren't there a minute ago! I was right though, looks spot on.

Was easier uploading the pics with the phone.  

[eggsarascal]

That's some fireplace on an oil rig...

[trigger_andy]

Just now, eggsarascal said:

That's some fireplace on an oil rig...

Wait to you see the shooting range, the fishing stations and the wood working hobby rooms.  

[eggsarascal]

7 minutes ago, trigger_andy said:

Wait to you see the shooting range, the fishing stations and the wood working hobby rooms.  

Can't wait for the pictures, oh, and tell your youngest son not to lean on your handy work.

Edited September 30, 2020 by eggsarascal

[trigger_andy]

Just now, eggsarascal said:

Can't wait for the pictures, oh, and tell your youngest son not to lean on your handy work.

Its a blessing and a curse having such youthful looks.  

[eggsarascal]

3 minutes ago, trigger_andy said:

Its a blessing and a curse having such youthful looks.  

I can't remember what it feels like having dashing good looks, bit like the fella in the above photo, I presume.

[trigger_andy]

Just now, eggsarascal said:

I can't remember what it feels like having dashing good looks, bit like the fella in the above photo, I presume.

The assumption you had them to begin with is questionable.