Illustration: Gregory Nemec
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Size the mantel to fit your fireplace, and choose moldings and trim that mimic nearby profiles
Overview
Introduction
Overview
Step 1
Cut the Pieces
Step 2
Assemble the Mantel
Step 3
Cut and Add the Trim
Step 4
Attach the Shelf
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Tools List
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Circular saw
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Miter saw
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Drill/driver
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Brad nailer
Shopping List
1. 1x1
2. ¾-inch veneer plywood
3. 1x5
4. ½x¾-inch shoe molding
5. Crown molding
6. Astragal molding7. Doorstop molding
8. Integrated baseboard
9. Wood glue
10. 1 ⅝-inch trim-head screws
11. 1 ½-inch finishing nails
2. ¾-inch veneer plywood
3. 1x5
4. ½x¾-inch shoe molding
5. Crown molding
6. Astragal molding7. Doorstop molding
8. Integrated baseboard
9. Wood glue
10. 1 ⅝-inch trim-head screws
11. 1 ½-inch finishing nails
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