keith.d.mullins Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 My wife and I recently remodeled a house and decided to build a fireplace instead of purchasing one in order to give the new place a personal touch. I really didn't know what I was doing so I did what any able bodied man would do, I used Google. That let me to the woodwhisperer site where I immediately became addicted to the hobby of woodworking. I was able to learn many techniques, especially flattening the huge mantle piece with a router sled. I could have never made this without all of the information on Marc's website andthis forum. Thanks to everyone. The wood is red oak from a box store. Unfortunately, I purchased it before I was introduced to choosing boards by the woodgrain, so some of it doesn't look great. The main mantle is just over six foot long, 3.5" thick, and around 24" wide. It weighs a ton. The finish is minwax English chestnut with minwax wipe on poly, gloss. Considering adding a coat of satin, but the wife loves it as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Welcome to the forums Keith! Very well done for a first project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefmagnus@grics.net Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Looks really nice are the uprights book matched grain patterns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChetlovesMer Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Looks good. I'd probably avoid staining over the poly, however. If you decide to go that route you probably will want to test out the color you end up with on a sample piece first. Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyrolan Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Looks good. I'd probably avoid staining over the poly, however. If you decide to go that route you probably will want to test out the color you end up with on a sample piece first. I think he means adding more poly but in satin to change the sheen. You can tell he's been paying attention...building up the protection in full gloss and then just one final coat of lower sheen. Alternatively, you can rub down to a satin if the poly is sufficiently built up and fully cured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Well done Keith! I think the chestnut is a great color on red oak. Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith.d.mullins Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 I think he means adding more poly but in satin to change the sheen. You can tell he's been paying attention...building up the protection in full gloss and then just one final coat of lower sheen. Alternatively, you can rub down to a satin if the poly is sufficiently built up and fully cured. Correct, I mean a coat of wipe on satin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieboy Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 It looks elegant and expensive.You got outstanding wood working skills. Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith.d.mullins Posted November 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Looks really nice are the uprights book matched grain patterns. Afraid not. I had never considered selecting by grain and certainly had never heard of the book match grain before I had already did the glue up. I guess I'll have to make another project to incorporate those concepts :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Welcome and damn nice work for the first shot! Looks like you might have fallen into the hole we are all in here..... So, jump on in, the wood and the folks are fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 That rocks! Looks great w/ the floor. Good job and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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