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A standalone shelf mantel built entirely from stock pine boards and applied moulding — a small applied piece, not the floor-to-ceiling framed surround built elsewhere in this catalog.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top board | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 48" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Legs | 2 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 32 3/4" | 1x10, 6 ft | ☐ |
| Side trim | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 44" | 1x6, 10 ft | ☐ |
| Front decorative pieces | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 44" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Front trim, upper | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 33 1/4" | 1x4, 4 ft | ☐ |
| Front trim, lower | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 33 1/4" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Back depth board | 1 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 51" | 1x8, 6 ft | ☐ |
| Back blocking | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 7 3/4" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x10, 6 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x8, 6 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 10 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 4 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| Small crown moulding, 6 ft stick | 1 each | ☐ |
| Edge moulding, 8 ft stick (optional inset) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" (optional) | 16 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 5 oz | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Sandpaper | 3 sheet | ☐ |
| Primer and paint, or stain and poly | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x12, 8 ft, 1x10, 6 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" (optional), Wood glue, Brad nails, 1-1/4"
Attach the legs to the top board on the back side, using pocket holes if you have a jig, or glue and finish nails if not.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x8, 6 ft, 1x3, 8 ft, Wood glue, Brad nails, 1-1/4"
Attach the back depth board and back blocking pieces to bring the mantel out to full depth.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x4, 4 ft, 1x3, 8 ft, Wood glue
Lay the crown moulding against the front assembly to check placement, then attach the front trim pieces to reveal about 2-1/2" below where the crown will sit.
Materials: 1x3, 8 ft, Wood glue
Glue the front decorative pieces in place rather than nailing them, since nails can split this thin stock.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x6, 10 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4"
Nail the side trim boards on, keeping outside edges flush.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Miter Saw. Materials: Small crown moulding, 6 ft stick, Wood glue, Brad nails, 1-1/4"
Cut the crown moulding to fit and attach around the top, mitering the outside corners.
Tools: Miter Saw. Materials: Edge moulding, 8 ft stick (optional inset), Wood glue
Cut the edge moulding to fit the inset square on the front face and glue in place.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Sandpaper, Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Sand all surfaces and apply primer and paint, or stain and poly.