I'm in the final stages of making a Cedar mantle for a buddy. He wanted it to be made from a Cedar tree from his property so he supplied a well dried 5 foot section of log (and around 10 other nice log sections for me) about 10 inches in dia.
I used the Alaskan Chainsaw Mill to slab off a 4" thick piece and jointed and planed it, and am almost done with the finishing.
They want the mantle to 'float' on their brick wall fireplace surround. My plan is to install anchors (3) in the mortar, screw in 5/16 or 3/8 bolts, cut the bolt heads off and grind them to points. Then with several hands hold the mantle up to the bolts getting it level and press the back against the points on the bolts to mark for holes. Then drill the holes and test for fit and adjust as necessary. Put some epoxy in the holes and slap her in place.
Does this sound at all workable?:help:
Thanks
Ken
I used the Alaskan Chainsaw Mill to slab off a 4" thick piece and jointed and planed it, and am almost done with the finishing.
They want the mantle to 'float' on their brick wall fireplace surround. My plan is to install anchors (3) in the mortar, screw in 5/16 or 3/8 bolts, cut the bolt heads off and grind them to points. Then with several hands hold the mantle up to the bolts getting it level and press the back against the points on the bolts to mark for holes. Then drill the holes and test for fit and adjust as necessary. Put some epoxy in the holes and slap her in place.
Does this sound at all workable?:help:
Thanks
Ken