MAKING MANTELS
No woodworking project is more gratifying than making a beautiful fireplace mantel. Plentiful examples and plans cover a broad range of possibilities for the craftsperson to consider. This is aimed at both the professional and the home craftsman. Getts, a professional cabinetmaker and builder, covers essential information peculiar to mantel, fireproof materials, safety considerations, and building codes, as well as a whole host of style elements.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
A Brief History Of Mantels
Mantel Design
On-Site Inspection
Materials For Mantels
Non-Combustible Materials Used Around Fire Boxes
Gallery Of Mantels
Fabricating An "Off-The-Shelf" Mantel
Fabricating A Complex Mantel
Wood Finishing
Mantel Installation
Specialty Features
Shop Safety
Sources Of Supply
Index