In this case i am building a mantel for above my wood stove.
Diy barn beam mantel.
Glue and nail the boards in place.
Mantel brackets rod system we chose to go with a mantel bracket for a few reasons.
You can use a table saw or a chop saw to make 45.
4 lag bolts these are the ones i used 6 lag bolts these are the ones i used step 1 power wash the beam and let it sit in the sun to dry out.
Cut 45 miter cuts at each end on two of your 1x8x6 boards.
We don t have the tools to make the angle cuts for french cleats.
With the mantel fully constructed it was time to install this baby.
We started by pre drilling the screw holes for the shelf support.
Chain saw if needed to shorten crow bar.
This step is easiest done with two people so grab a helper if you can find.
2 x 4 x 8.
In this video i demonstrate how i make rustic barn wood beams out of cheap 1x6 pine boards.
Supplies needed to build a barn beam mantel.
Materials needed to hang mantel on brick.
Installing a barn beam mantel.