Rustic Mantel Beam - Dark White Oak 8×8 With Lots Of Nail Holes
This rustic mantel beam came from a local barn here in Minnesota. It is an 8×8 white oak beam with a wonderful, dark color that is completely natural. The top face is accented with a string of nail stains as well as some wonderful quartersawn grain patterns. The bottom side shows a couple of "ghosts" from where old hinges were placed. We wish the top could be the face, but there was some rot spots on the back. We sanded up the beam just right, then applied a hardwax oil finish. The barn was located between Norwood, Minnesota and Bongards, Minnesota. It was on what is known as a "Century Farm," dating back to 1877. This is a farm that has been in a family for over 100 years. In the picture, you can see an old colorized photo of the farm, including the barn. This beam was in the lower section of the barn completely covered in white wash. It is always amazing to see what is hiding underneath all of the the "crud." One section of this old barn had old log cabin timbers that had been re-used as "sleeper joists." So those beams were already on their second re-use, now going on their 3rd. We have similar, longer beams available — up to 8 to 10 feet. We also can cut this one shorter and reduce the price by $8.33 per inch, up to $100 off.
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We are a small mom-and-pop shop that works hands-on to craft tables, mantels, and countertops. We feel so very fortunate to reclaim old wood from the fading American landscape and to create wonderful pieces that can last generations. It is indeed a blessing. We work together with exceptionally talented blacksmiths who add true, hand-hammered ironwork to some already fantastic, well-crafted reclaimed wood pieces.
Farm Tables
Our artistry comes alive when we create farm tables, harvest tables, trestle tables, and even industrial base tables. This old reclaimed wood lends itself wonderfully to truly touchable beauty. With our tables, you just can’t help but touch 'em and run your hand across 'em.
Wood Countertops
As a returning trend, wood countertops are great. With flowing edges, unique colors, and interesting textures, our reclaimed wood countertops are even better than modern solid wood countertops.
Fireplace Mantels
These beam mantels are the real thing – many with ax marks from American settlers in the 1800s. There’s no “distressing” in our shop; it’s all original. We sand and finish to make each beam a thing of beauty. Our blacksmith partners can add a wonderful variety of accents to each piece.
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