Hand Hewn Black Walnut

Additional information

Weight	76 lbs
Dimensions	83 × 7 × 7 in
Wood:	Black Walnut
Texture:	Hand Hewn
Color:	Medium
Size Category:	67 to 78 inches

Price:

$865.00

Out of stock

Product Description

This old beam came from a barn in Southwest Wisconsin. Based on the cut-outs, it was probably a main support beam that ran the length of the barn.

How crazy is this — a black walnut, hand hewn beam? This old beam came from a barn in Iowa. Back in the day, they used whatever wood they hand on hand. There are area around the country that are black walnut groves. Black Walnut has good rot resistance, so it makes a nice wood to use for building barns. Hand hewn things beams like this date back to the late 1800s around these parts.

More Mantel Inventory

You can shop some available mantel beams and thinner mantel shelves on this website.

However, our website here only contains a small number of all of the mantels that we have in stock.
We are literally a mom-and-pop shop that does lots of custom work. We often just don’t quite find enough time to update this website regularly.
We have nearly 150 finished mantels and another 500 or so unfinished pieces in stock at any time that can be viewed with other links.

We also do lots of custom work. If we understand what you are seeking, we can find and create that magic piece.

Please contact us for a full list and personal recommendations. We’re happy to chat and find a great piece for you.

Mantels with Metal

We work with a great local blacksmith to add metal straps and other ornamentation to our mantels. He is the real deal — coal forged and hand hammered. The metalwork has great color and tight fit. Nothing machined. We can start with a finished mantel you find on our site, or we can start with raw stock for more options.

Here are a few examples of the hundreds that we have crafted over the years. We can work together to create something unique. You can also browse our Mantels with Metalwork page.

Installation

In most cases, no special and expensive brackets are required — just some lag screws. The different approaches outlined are very strong, simple, and economical. Take a look at our mantel installation tips.