Smooth White Oak Fireplace Mantel
This mantel is a very nice, clean simple white oak barn beam. It has been sanded pretty aggressively to smooth things out and remove any rot. There are a couple of nice knots on the bottom. Pleasant cracks compliment each face. The corners have been smoothed down and left lighter to create some nice accents. We think, but have not confirmed that this is an old Pinske Barn. We know Pete Pinske, who was a 3rd generation barn builder. His grandfather started building barns in the late 1800s. The Pinke's were early pioneers of doing hip-roof barns. The hip-roof allowed the farmer to store more hay in the building. Pinske's were probably building the hip roof barns 20 years before they were popular. The Pinske's were also very good about selecting trees for lumber in the winter time. This gave them an advantage to build more barns in the summer time with better lumber. Pete recently helped build a house for his grand-nephew where they reclaimed wood from one of the original barns that Pete's grandfather built. They used material for cabinets an other decor. So the wood ended up traveling 5 generations. We will cut this mantel down in length and reduce the price by $8.33 per inch, up to a $100 discount. SIZE: 60.75in Long x 8in Deep x 6.5in Tall NAME: MINIT-RUB
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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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Ted Cawkwell
For 1830s Rustic Log Cabin Fireplace Mantel5.0Kevin was super professional and timely with his replies. He gave me updates throughout the process and always kept me informed. I would highly recommend Kevin to anyone looking for this type of product.
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Perry Dearman
For Rustic Fireplace Mantel Shelf - Cut Oak Tree-Like Face5.0Kevin did an outstanding job on the mantel and was very quick to answer all the questions. Great job.
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MPMichael Papsin
For 1830s Rustic Log Cabin Fireplace Mantel5.0Kevin did an amazing job for me with my elm mantel. He gave me so many wood species options and was in constant communication with me. He completed the mantel and i had no obligation to purchase until I was 100% satisfied. Promptly shipped the mantel and it arrived safely.
Thank you Kevin!- JB
Jeffrey Bobbitt
For Rustic Fireplace Mantel Shelf - Cut Oak Tree-Like Face5.0I visited several websites before I came across Kevin's mantel's. I was hesitant to do business with a large custom company that was out of state, so I was drawn to the fact that Kevin runs a small but professional shop. He answered my questions in a timely manner and offered alternatives when a particular piece was already sold. I chose one and within a day it was already on it's way to me. It arrived today and I couldn't be happier. I'm so impressed with the product and the service that I'm thinking of doing wooden countertops.
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Tom Bottorff
For Hand Hewn Oak Fireplace Mantel With or Without 3 Fills5.0We reviewed mantels on more than 20 websites before purchasing one from Antique Woodworks. The mantels there were extremely well photographed, precisely measured, perfectly described, and sold as advertised. They even included a short history on where they originated. We're very happy with what we purchased.
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