Box Mantles
Solid Wood Mantles
At Sprague Woodworking Co, we offer solid wood mantles up to 2 3/4" thick. The difficulty in making solid wood mantels thicker than this becomes an availability issue in conjunction with the natural warping and cracking of thicker pieces during the drying process. If you are interested in a thicker mantle, we offer a solution- the Box Mantle.
Box Mantles
Using complex miter cuts, we offer shelving and mantles with a thicker look, without the warping problems of a solid product. These must be custom ordered. The shelves can be any thickness; the only caveat is that they need to have blocking installed on-site. We offer no hardware or installation service for this product but it is easily accomplished by a carpenter or contractor.
Sample Box Shelving/Mantles
Mitered Corners
Box Interior
Mantle Installation
The Installation process is smooth, needing only construction adhesive and a few trim nails down from the top into blocking to fully secure the box to the wall blocking.
STEP 1: Choose Wood Species
Walnut
Cherry
Sapele Mahogany
Hickory
Maple
Red/White Oak
Character Grade Oak
STEP 2: Choose Your Finish
Unfinished
Hand Rubbed Waterlox Tung Oil Finish
Clear Coat Lacquer Finish
Zar stain applied
STEP 3: Choose the Size of your Box Mantle
THICKNESS: Each wall of the Box is 3/4" thick. Counting the top and bottom piece, a 2" shelf would have 1/2" of space inside the box for blocking. It is because of this that we recommend ordering at least a 4" shelf to give enough space for a sturdier blocking piece; as any less than 2 1/2" is unlikely to provide ample durability or longevity.
LENGTHS AVAILABLE: 24", 36", 48" or any custom length desired- 120" or greater will have increased lead times.
WIDTHS AVAILABLE: 8", 10", 12", 14" or any custom depth desired.
*For the most strength solid blocking should be installed directly into the wall studs.
Pricing Information
Please fill out counter top estimate form and indicate your product is a Mantle or call shop at 978-456-3947