Diy Barn Beam Mantel
You can use a table saw or a chop saw to make 45.
Diy barn beam mantel. This step is easiest done with two people so grab a helper if you can find. Supplies needed to build a barn beam mantel. Through my research i found that there are several ways to install reclaimed barn beams as mantels. We started by pre drilling the screw holes for the shelf support.
The shelf support is simply 2 4 cut down to fit the length of the mantel so that the mantel can rest on it. Chain saw if needed to shorten crow bar. With the mantel fully constructed it was time to install this baby. Materials needed to hang mantel on brick.
We don t have the tools to make the angle cuts for french cleats. 2 x 4 x 8. Glue and nail the boards in place. Create the support beam for the floating shelf mantel.
In this case i am building a mantel for above my wood stove. Mantel brackets rod system we chose to go with a mantel bracket for a few reasons. In this video i demonstrate how i make rustic barn wood beams out of cheap 1x6 pine boards.