Hand-Hewn Mantel - White Pine with Golden Oak Finish #001

I hand-hew round trees into square beams and mantels using only an axe. This mantel was sourced sustainably in December 2018 from a tree culled by a power company in North Yarmouth, Maine. It measures 5"x6"x61" and is finished in Golden Oak Briwax. A tenon joint at one end celebrates the heritage of most working beams, which were largely used to frame houses and barns. While water-powered sawmills existed in New England as early as 1630 (in Berwick, Maine), hand-hewing large beams was a technique favored by many American craftsmen to frame out barns and buildings: structures that have stood the test of time and borne patiently the worst of summer's blistering heat and New England's unkind winters. Today, I use exactly the same tools and techniques as 17th- and 18th-century Maine craftsmen to create classic beams and mantels: timbers that will transform your family's favorite space into a showcase for generations to come. While I don't provide hardware for mounting, here's a helpful