Chain saw if needed to shorten crow bar.
Diy barn beam mantel.
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.
Through my research i found that there are several ways to install reclaimed barn beams as mantels.
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.
Glue and nail the boards in place.
In this video i demonstrate how i make rustic barn wood beams out of cheap 1x6 pine boards.
You can use a table saw or a chop saw to make 45.
Create the support beam for the floating shelf mantel.
Cut 45 miter cuts at each end on two of your 1x8x6 boards.
Installing a barn beam mantel.
2 x 4 x 8.
We started by pre drilling the screw holes for the shelf support.
Materials needed to hang mantel on brick.
Mantel brackets rod system we chose to go with a mantel bracket for a few reasons.
In this case i am building a mantel for above my wood stove.