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A freestanding mantel surround built from stock pine boards and moulding — the look of a fireplace with no masonry, no insert, no chimney.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 48" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Legs | 2 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 32 3/4" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Leg face pieces | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 44" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Back depth build-out | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 44" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Upper reveal board Positioned so 2-1/2" is revealed below the crown, matching the 1x3 reveal. | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 33 1/4" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Front decorative rail | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 33 1/4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Front panel | 1 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 51" | 1x8 | ☐ |
| Blocking (short) | 4 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 3/4" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Blocking (spacers) Block between the rear 1x3s, ~7-3/4" as needed. | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 7" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12, 8 ft (Pine) Top board. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x10, 6 ft (Pine) Legs. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x8, 6 ft (Pine) Front decorative piece. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 10 ft (Pine) Face pieces and blocking. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 4 ft (Pine) Front decorative piece, positioned to reveal 2-1/2" under the crown. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft (Pine) Back depth build-out and blocking. | 3 each | ☐ |
| Small crown moulding, 6 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Edge moulding, 8 ft For the inset square detail — see the last step. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" Optional. | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 6 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler and paint Mantels are almost always painted; a semi-gloss trim paint reads best. | 1 kit | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.