How To Make A Floating Fireplace Wooden Beam Mantel Shelf | Beginner Woodworking Project

If you want to know how to build a simple wooden beam, floating shelf or a mantel for your fireplace this is a great weekend project. It is perfect for anyone getting started in woodworking. The materials and tools needed to make this wooden beam project are listed below. It took me about 2hrs to purchase, cut and assemble the beam or shelf. I would highly recommend getting the GRR-RIP Block from @Microjig it will help you safely push your lumber though your table saw. It took me another ten to thirty min to finish and apply my stain. If you have any questions please leave a comment below I will be more than happy to help.

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[hellfire]

Nice build Phillip! One possible improvement would be to put the pocket hole screws on the other side of your french cleat. You typically want those angled towards the middle of a board, not angled towards the outside/edge of the board for strength reasons. The wood glue you added should make sure it holds, but having the pocket screws angled in towards the middle of the board would give you more strength for a better joint.

Keep up the good work. Cheers!

[carolw]

Thanks for this! I'm embarking on my 1st project and have watched a lot of easy diy mantel videos but they didn't show details and explain like you. Very helpful and well done ~ fingers crossed mine turns out! 😊

[mulekickhandmadeguitars]

Phil, this is clever as hell. Looks fantastic.

[ThatOneDude]

Just what I was looking for! Great video! Thanks!

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[FredoGorecia]

Love your video brotha❤
Thank you
You deserve a ton of subscriber

[flyboy]

The end of the beam would look even better if you use the end of an actual 6x6, just cut 3/4" off and bevel it as shown. Then you see end grain, it looks more realistic.

[karlswanson]

That's a great build i made one but with a frame on the wall sticking out and the mantel screwed to cleats is a great idea

[PJG]

Wow, well done.. Very encouraging to make my own.. Ours would have to be 10inches deep..

[shainashack]

I really like the look of that sander you used in the video - what brand is that if you don't mind - thanks for sharing this fun and easy project

[ortiko]

Very nice project! Big like from me👍! I also make some diy wood projects and shoot videos. Keep on!!!

[juniorfigueroa]

very nice thank you for the video. what kind of wood did you use?

[markk]

Nice job, Philip. I'll be making a mantel like you did here. Question: In my case, the mantel will be attached to stacked stone, not a nice flat sheetrock wall. Do you think the French cleat method would be the right one to use with a somewhat irregular background? Thanks. Mark

[boatymcboatface]

Awesome, and what’s the best way to hold it to the french clear once it’s all hung together? Thanks!

[msbechtold]

Great video. Where did you find the angle finder? it's not your tool list for this video. I like the french cleat mount as well easy for customers to secure it to the wall.

[mattpisani]

Nice video Phillip. I thought about making smaller beams for my house. Do you have a link to where you sell your mantles? Do you sell just the mantle or screws with it? Also, how are some people selling the same thing for $300-400? That's crazy.

[dragonking]

Bud where is your riving knife? Little sketchy but great video very informative 👍

[Tylermaisey]

What stain (color) did you use? Thank you

[kekoavan]

Nice video. I tried to download your planes with link and it's not going to your download. Any suggestions?

[ladyt]

I don't have a Brad nailer. Just use 6d nails and pre drill?

[jhonesgonzalez]

The portion of the cleat that was attached to the wall appears thinner than the half initially cut on the saw. Was this cut shorter but not shown? I've been having issues with getting the cleat to clear the bottom board, so I assume this is why it was done, if so.