[Woodcarver] Mantel

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Bob Mau


-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Dillett <jdillett at thecarvingshop.net>
To: [Woodcarver] <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Tue, 31 Jul 2007 8:16 am
Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] Mantel




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Hi Tom,

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The mantel needs to be scaled to fit the fireplace and the room that its in. It may extend beyond the fireplace or be shorter or even wrap around with returns to the wall. There is no standard. You just choose which looks best.

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I generally have my customers send me a photo of their fireplace and I?digitally install different size mantels, different length mantels?and different color mantels. Then I email?the photos back to the customer?so they can choose which option they prefer.


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

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----- Original Message ----- 

From: Tom Clarke 

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Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 7:53 AM

Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] Mantel



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Joe, 

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???? 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.....

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Tom (nj)? ;--)

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

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-----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,

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

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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.

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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

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(815) 498-9249 fax
http://www.thecarvingshop.net [business web site]
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----- Original Message ----- 

From: Dave and Judy 

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Sent: Monday, July 30, 2007 9:46 PM

Subject: [Woodcarver] Mantel



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I'm looking for advice:

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??? 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.

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Blessed to be a Blessing,

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Dave Ullom <*}}}><

Algona, Iowa

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"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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