In this case i am building a mantel for above my wood stove.
Diy barn beam mantel.
The shelf support is simply 2 4 cut down to fit the length of the mantel so that the mantel can rest on it.
Supplies needed to build a barn beam mantel.
In this video i demonstrate how i make rustic barn wood beams out of cheap 1x6 pine boards.
This step is easiest done with two people so grab a helper if you can find.
You can use a table saw or a chop saw to make 45.
Materials needed to hang mantel on brick.
Cut 45 miter cuts at each end on two of your 1x8x6 boards.
Create the support beam for the floating shelf mantel.
With the mantel fully constructed it was time to install this baby.
2 x 4 x 8.
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.
We started by pre drilling the screw holes for the shelf support.
Glue and nail the boards in place.
Chain saw if needed to shorten crow bar.
Through my research i found that there are several ways to install reclaimed barn beams as mantels.