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| Step-by-step to a Classic Fireplace Mantel |
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| Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing |
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| List Price: $12.95 |
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| Whether there is a fire burning or not, there is something about a fireplace that gives a room warmth. The mantel we build around the fireplace becomes a focal point of decorating, bringing to all that surrounds a sense of elegance. In this new book Steve Penberthy and Gary Jones help the homeowner build a classic fireplace from stock materials and moldings and tools found in the most basic of workshops. From measurement to the finished product, they take the reader through the complete process. Every step is illustrated with a color photograph and a concise instruction. In the back are drawings and photographs of many design variations that can be made using the same building techniques. This is the, without a doubt, the best book ever published on building mantels and will be a welcome addition to the woodworker's library. |
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 Lots of Pics - little words |
| Review Date: March 29, 2010 |
| Reviewer: A. Rider, Albany, NY |
| This book is basic with lots of pictures. Looks like the authors had fun over the weekend, shot some photos and published it. |
Excellent Instructions for they style on the cover
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| Review Date: September 23, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Shelley Dell, Brewster NY |
This book tells you exactly how to make the style of mantle on the cover. There is a gallery of styles in the back, but no mention of how to construct them. The authors assume that you have a full and complete workshop including a table saw and biscuit joiner, not that you are going to do-it-yourself with handtools and a circular saw on the floor in front of the fireplace as I did!
All of the photographs are clear, the instructions are complete and clear at every step. I did actually build a beautiful mantle in spite of my lack of fancy power tools. |
Great book for new woodworkers
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| Review Date: September 26, 2004 |
| Reviewer: Silas M. Smith, Houston, TX |
| If you are fairly new to woodworking and need a mantle, this is the book for you. I just finished our mantle and it looks great. All the materials used in the book can be found at Lowes or Home Depot and the entire mantle and surround cost me around $85. It does call for a table saw, biscuit joiner, brad nailer and miter saw, but if you are wanting to get serious about building, you will need these tools anyway. This book will lead you through every step so there are no questions. Save yourself $200-300 and buy this book and build it yourself! |
Great book but dont order via the market place
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| Review Date: September 10, 2002 |
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| This is a very good book with some basic designs. If you are a beginning woodworker or have some basic tools, you can build one of these. As pointed out, the design is simple, but it is flexible and you can customize your own design. I build a surround from stain grade birch with pine trim and moulding. It was finally painted white and primed. We are very happy. I give the book 4 stars, ... |
Step-by-step, but not much variety
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| Review Date: February 22, 2000 |
| Reviewer: Tom Gillespie, Palm Bay, FL |
| Great instructional book for building a traditional style fireplace surround (title a bit misleading - the mantel is only the shelf above a fireplace - the surround is the mantel, columns, etc.) Limited, though in that it only covers one style surround with different variations. If you like the style of fireplace surround on the cover of the book, then buy it. It steps you through building that style in "great" detail. |
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