Building a fireplace mantel is well within the abilities of amateur woodworkers. Making Mantels is a comprehensive guide to the construction of residential mantels. It provides the serious woodworker, as well as the professional, with all of the critical information needed to construct a safe and well-designed mantel. Contains all the information needed on: How to design a mantel ¥ Shop and field drawings ¥ Mantels and the Uniform Building Code ¥ Fabricating an off-the-shelf mantel ¥ Wood finishing ¥ Mantel installation ¥ Secret panels