Subject: Starting Mantle Project

From: [email-masked] (Alan Cooper)
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 1997 05:28:32 GMT

I am fairly new to woodworking.  Basically made a couple bookcases,
key boxes, timmed out my home.  I have decided to try and build
mantle for my new house..  Are there any books, magazines, plans etc..
for help on this project?  I plan to use as much pre-cut lumber as
possible for the finish work such as moldings for underneath the
mantle, scroll work for trim out, etc..  I would love to here from you
experts on what tools I would need (currently have a router, table
saw, and mitre saw) and any hints on where to look for ideas and
how-to information.  Thanks.

Alan Cooper

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From: Tom <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 1997 17:39:32 -0500

Alan:

I am aware of 2 very good resources you might consider when researching
a design and build procedure.  #1 is a video from the folks that make
the Kreg Jig. The part # is:  V4.  They detail how to cut/glue/assemble
and install a mantle. (Kreg: 1-800-447-8638).   #2 is The Family
Handyman from Feb. 1993. (1-715-247-5060)

Good luck, Tom.