[Woodcarver] Mantel

[Tom Clarke]

Joe,

     If it's a 10 foot fireplace how does a 6-8 foot mantle work??
Mebbe I just don't understand but I always thought the mantle
should extend beyond the fireplace.....

Tom (nj)  ;--)

or is that just an example and should be scaled up to fit ???

  -----Original Message-----
  From: woodcarver-bounces at six.pairlist.net
[mailto:woodcarver-bounces at six.pairlist.net]On Behalf Of Joe Dillett
  Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 8:49 AM
  To: [Woodcarver]
  Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] Mantel


  Hi Dave,

  Typical dimensions are 4 to 5 inches thick by and 6 to 10 inch wide shelf
by 6 to 8 feet long.

  My advice would be to allow the wood to dry before carving and installing
it. Typically it takes 1 year for every inch thickness. A 5-inch thick
mantel is 5 years of drying time.

  If you need it sooner, I suggest that you have it sawn thinner and after
drying glue up the thickness that you need.

  Joe Dillett
  The Carving Shop
  645 E. LaSalle St. Suite 3
  Somonauk, IL. 60552

  (815) 498-9290 phone
  (815) 498-9249 fax
  http://www.thecarvingshop.net [business web site]
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    ----- Original Message -----
    From: Dave and Judy
    To: [Woodcarver]
    Sent: Monday, July 30, 2007 9:46 PM
    Subject: [Woodcarver] Mantel


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    I'm looking for advice:

        Our Church Camp is building a Retreat Center this fall and a 10'
wide fireplace is being planned for the Great Room. I am currently clearing
trees from the site and am planning to cut a mantel from one of the oak
trees.
        What kind of dimensions should I use in cutting this mantel? I plan
to do deep relief carving in it.
        Any advice would be appreciated.

    Blessed to be a Blessing,

    Dave Ullom <*}}}><
    Algona, Iowa

    "Those who wait upon the Lord will renew their strength.
    They will rise up with wings like eagles; they will run and
    not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31



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