...for me in a big way. Today I began installation of my next big project. Phase 1 is the new fireplace mantel. I started to install the lower columns for the main mantel and I ran into trouble with the stone surround. I purposely layed out the design for the interior of the mantel to overlap the stone by about a 1/2" in order to get a clean edge but, I forgot to allow for the extra depth off of the wall. So I was faced with either shim/trim all the way up (this two tiered mantel is 12'-0" high) and that just was not sounding very good. Then I remember my very recent purchase of a demo OF1000 router and the guide rails. I quickly went back to the shop picked up my router and rails and went back to the job site. I then proceded to rout out the scribed area I needed on the inside of the two columns and main horizontal mantel to perfectly meet the wall on the outside. Thank you Festool and Uncle Bob!!!!!! I still need to install the upper mantel piece which consists of an arched frame and panel top.
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