Quartersawn Red Oak Mantel Beam with Mortise Pockets
Additional information
| Weight | 128 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 85 × 8 × 8 in |
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Price:
$708.00
Out of stock
Product Description
–SOLD to Jay in Atlanta, GA on 2017.04.11 —
This is a nice, simple mantel beam with a couple of mortise holes. We’ve filled the holes so they are not empty pockets, but they are a testament to the beam’s previously life. This beam is also interesting in that the heart of the wood is in the corner — meaning that this beam was probably 4 times this size before they quartered it. This was a very big tree. 90% of the time, a beam this size has the heart right in the center of the beam. The results of the quartersawing is the neat rays and flecks on the face and top of the mantel. They are a strong visual on this particular piece.
The top had some cracking issues and some dark character, but it seemed far better to leave it than to cut into fresh wood. The bottom is a bit darker than the other to faces.
It is also pretty neat to see the 100 year old or so scribe marks to indicate where the mortise pockets were to be cut.
Both sets of pictures are shown. That is, there’s a finished set as well as as set when the beam was sanded, but without finish applied.
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.
Contact us via email at antiqueww@gmail.com or call 612-281-9330.
