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A freestanding 2x4-framed stand faced in shiplap, built with a cutout sized to a real electric fireplace insert — sized here for a 30"x24" insert but adjustable for 28–36" units.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front framing, horizontal | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 48" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Front framing, vertical | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 33" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Shiplap face boards Cut out for the insert opening; approximate quantity depends on insert size. | 8 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 48" | Shiplap boards, 5-1/2" wide, 8 ft long | ☐ |
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 36" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 49 1/2" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Side trim | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 11 1/4" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Front trim, wide | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 51" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Front trim, corners | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 33 3/4" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft | 4 each | ☐ |
| Shiplap boards, 5-1/2" wide, 8 ft long | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1x12, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2" | 100 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping star bit screws, 2-1/2" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 5 oz | ☐ |
| 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.