This easy to build wood mantle has a flip down front - so you can hide controllers and remotes inside. Free step by step plans from Ana-White.com
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Designed and photographed by IBSEENU
This fall, I tackled a shiplap fireplace build. It wasn't a hard project, but it was a large project that requires more materials and more time. And with it being the holiday season, I was not expecting to see any brag posts anytime soon.
Well, boy was I wrong! We've had many brand new brag posts shared on Instagram, Facebook, and as brag posts.
One reader, IBSEENU shared a post that blew our minds!
The mantle part was one of the more challenging parts of my build because I used an authentic wood beam (that was heavy and required blocking and lag screws).
It would have been so much easier and smarter to do mantle like this - that also adds flip down storage for controllers and remotes.
Lucky for you, you can! IBSEENU has been generous enough to let us share plans from this design.
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Preparation
- 1x6 boards, approximately 3 times the overall mantle length plus another foot
- 1x3 boards for hanging
- Concealed surface mount hinges like this
- 1-1/4" brad nails
- wood glue
- 2-1/2" long self tapping star bit screws (for hanging)
- 2 - 1x6 @ desired length of mantle MINUS 1-1/2" (top and bottom)
- 2 - 1x6 @ 5-1/2" (ends)
- 1 - 1x6 @ 4" (center)
- 1 - 1x6 @ desired length of mantle (front)
- 2 - 1x3 - measured and cut to fit
Instructions
Step 1
Attach the sides to the bottom and center divider with glue and 1-1/4" brad nails.
Orientate the sides so the wood grain runs horizontal.
Step 2
If you wait to install hinges after the building is complete, it will be very difficult to reach inside with a drill.
Install the front so it's flush on the bottom and sides using the concealed surface mount hinges. Test and adjust for a perfect fit.
Step 3
Attach the top of the mantle to the sides and center divider, do not attach to the front.
Step 4
Measure and cut the 1x3s to fit inside and nail and glue in place.
Hang the mantle to studs in the wall using the 2-1/2" screws, using a level to make sure the mantle is hung level.
