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Bibi · **Posted: 30-01-2013 , 04:19 PM** #5

Recently had same idea & bought an 8ft plank ( 3.5 inches x 7.50 inches) of regular white timber in my local hardware store. Left it sit for about 10 days & then used an electric sander to smooth it & it turned out really well. It had some lovely knotting & natural shading & I gave it a coat of teak oil to finish. I love it & it has attracted much favourable comment & at a fraction of the cost of having a custom made mantle board.
Hope this helps.

Bibi.

	Posted: 30-01-2013 , 04:19 PM #5
Bibi Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo Posts: 476	Mantle Board. Recently had same idea & bought an 8ft plank ( 3.5 inches x 7.50 inches) of regular white timber in my local hardware store. Left it sit for about 10 days & then used an electric sander to smooth it & it turned out really well. It had some lovely knotting & natural shading & I gave it a coat of teak oil to finish. I love it & it has attracted much favourable comment & at a fraction of the cost of having a custom made mantle board. Hope this helps. Bibi.