Cut and Attach End Caps
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double hot dog fold on this Modern Mill mantle!
What happens here
Using a table saw, cut two end pieces for the mantel. These pieces should have one edge beveled at 45 degrees to perfectly meet the mitered corner of the main mantel body. Prior to attachment, spray paint the inside surfaces of these end cap pieces with a primer or a matching color. Then, apply wood glue to the beveled edges of the main mantel, carefully position the end cap, and secure it with CA glue activator spray for an instant bond. Repeat for the other end.
Goal: Complete the enclosed structure of the mantel
Tools and materials
- Table Saw DeWalt — Cutting the end cap pieces with precise 45-degree bevels
- Wood for End Caps — Creating the side closures for the hollow mantel
- CA Glue Activator Spray BOND — Rapidly curing the wood glue for instant bond
- Spray Paint — Priming or coloring the interior of the end caps
- Wood Glue Titebond — Securing the end caps to the mantel body