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   JDRHI | Sep 23, 2005 06:04am | #1

   For customers like that, I typically wait to see the house itself. Then suggest a mantle design that ties in with the existing trim.

   My local lumber yard deals with Premier Mantles....I`ve got their catalog, but I`ve never ordered a thing from it. Comes in handy when a client wants a visual of the style I will design and install.

   Here`s their website:

   http://www.premiermantles.com/traditional.htm

   J. D. Reynolds

   Home Improvements

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   MrJJ | Sep 23, 2005 06:32am | #3

   Thx. That is Usually my approach, but she sounds like she's a young lady with no clue. I know for myself, but just want to be able to show her what is available. thanks for the info-------------------------------
   People are entitled to their own opinions; People are not entitled to their own truth.Jacob

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   Lawrence | Sep 23, 2005 06:16am | #2

   here's a few of mine...

   http://www.gardenstructure.com/renovations_woodwork/mantle_trim.jpg

   http://www.gardenstructure.com/renovations_woodwork/trim_carpentry-50.jpg

   http://www.gardenstructure.com/renovations_woodwork/trim_carpentry-27.jpg

   http://www.gardenstructure.com/renovations_woodwork/mantle_trim-2.jpg

   good luck with it...

   L

    

    

   GardenStructure.com~Build for the Art of it!

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   joeh | Sep 23, 2005 07:10am | #4

   View Image

   Building Fireplace Mantels
   Woodworking Book
   Distinctive projects for any style home
   by Mario Rodriguez

   Might be some ideas in here.............

   Joe H

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   MrBill | Sep 23, 2005 02:35pm | #5

   Jacob,

    I have just recently "discovered" the image search feature on Google. Its amazing how many different images of almost anything you want are on the internet. I typed in "firplace mantle" and here is what I got:

   http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10&hl=en&lr=&safe=off&q=fireplace+mantle

   Maybe you could figure out a way to print some of them, or if your customer has internet access, have them look for themselves.

   Bill Koustenis

   Advanced Automotive Machine

   Waldorf Md

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   joeh | Sep 23, 2005 06:10pm | #6

   Thanks Bill. Another way to waste 6 hours a day.

   Pictures of a zillion things I haven't seen before.

   Joe H

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   MrBill | Sep 24, 2005 03:14am | #9

   Joe,

    Your welcome :)   Amazing how much stuff is in cyberspace for the short amount of time it has existed !Bill Koustenis

   Advanced Automotive Machine

   Waldorf Md

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   joeh | Sep 24, 2005 05:16am | #12

   Makes me wonder if anyone is working?

   Joe H

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   gbwood | Sep 23, 2005 10:01pm | #7

   here's a couple of my most recent...

    

   greg

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   Snort | Sep 24, 2005 02:12am | #8

   Here's a simple one I did...for me<G> "what's in a name?" d'oh!

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   jimblodgett | Sep 24, 2005 04:06am | #11

   Interesting damper, brotherman. 

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   Snort | Sep 24, 2005 03:59pm | #13

   I've only had the pipe around for a couple of months, get off my back<G>
   "what's in a name?" d'oh!

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   MrJJ | Sep 24, 2005 03:52am | #10

   Went to her house today. And she wants something modern, sleek contemporary. It is for a media room/kid's play room and she wants it to be 'fun'. I'm looking forward to designing it. I'll post it here when it's made.-------------------------------
   People are entitled to their own opinions; People are not entitled to their own truth.Jacob