Can I make a mantle for a beehive fireplace?
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Yma854402 on Aug 11, 2015Hope this helps. https://www.pinterest.com/Aprilhgross/fireplace-ideas/Helpful Reply
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Funnygirl on Aug 12, 2015I do not have a lot of woodworking experience,but,I would buy a cheap hula hoop from the dollar tree as a template,cut it to open it up,open up a wire hanger and thread it through the hula hoop to get the right curve.Then you can put it on a piece of wood and trace the curve,cut it with a saw that can cut curves,and hang it with regular brackets.Hope this helps! You could also use a pool noodle if it is long enoughHelpful Reply
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Funnygirl on Aug 12, 2015Just remembered,you should also use a level,if you have someone to help that would also helpHelpful Reply
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Renae Breskovich on Aug 17, 2015Hi - consider the shape, I'd not do a mantle, but side shelves perhaps top to bottom in a contrast?1 marked as helpful Reply
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Jeani Miller Miner on Aug 18, 2015You can absolutely do a mantle. First you need a template. An old flat curtain rod (the old white ones with an L at each end) will do nicely. mark off the elevation, making sure it's level and place the curtain rod on your tape or pencil line. Use a rubber mallet to shape the rod, contouring it to the surface. Transfer this arc to a piece of ply and cut out the shape of the arc. Test fit and adjust as needed. Now you have a good sturdy template from which your mantel can be cut. Expect to need some caulk, use the paintable type so you can paint it to match your mantle. Drill holes into the arc edge of the mantel to correspond with a series of long masonry bolts installed so they protrude from the face of the fireplace and slide the mantel in place.Helpful Reply
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Mary Ker on Aug 18, 2015Thank you, Jeani! I was stumped on how to have a template, but I'll bet your curtain rod idea will do it!Helpful Reply
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Sheila on Jan 02, 2016@Mary Ker I also have this problem, would love be to know how you solved itHelpful Reply
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