Faux Fireplace

By RYOBI NATION FEATURED CREATORS

SKILL
intermediate

Where to hang stockings without a mantel? This freestanding faux fireplace with mantel is the perfect solution! Not only is it stylish and substantial, the front panels hinge open to hide everything! This fireplace can be used year round! Created by @anawhitediy

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Tools

  • 18V ONE+ 7-1/4" Sliding Compound Miter Saw
  • 18V ONE+ Airstrike16 GA Finish Nailer
  • 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Air Strike 18 GA Brad Nailer
  • 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 1/2" Drill/Driver

Accessories

  • 31 PC. Drilling and Driving Accessory Kit

Materials

  • 1 1/4" Brad Nails
  • 1"x12"x10'
  • 1"x2"x8'
  • 1"x3"x10'
  • 1"x6"x5'
  • 1-1/4" Coarse Thread Pocket Hole Screws
  • 3 Sets of Euro Style Concealed Hinges
  • 3- 1x12 @ 8ft long
  • 5-1/4" Base Moulding
  • Brad Nails
  • Medium Sized Crown Moulding
  • Wood Glue
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Steps

STEP 1

Cut boards according to the cut list using your compound miter saw. Do not cut crown moulding or base moulding yet – that should be cut to fit.

cutting wood to size

STEP 2

Drill Pocket Holes: drill ¾” pocket holes at all joints on 1x12 boards. TIP: Also drill ¾” pocket holes facing forward for attaching header board in Step 5 and 6.

Tools

Drill/Driver

STEP 3

Building the Carcass: Assemble the carcass by attaching through predrilled pocket holes with 1-1/4” pocket hole screws and glue.

STEP 4

Adjust for square. When your carcass is complete, take a second to measure diagonally from outside corner to opposite outside corner (at a diagonal). Do this on both sides and adjust carcass until diagonals match.

Adjusting frame

STEP 5

Header and Footer Boards: cut the header and trim boards according to cut list. Attach the two header boards together using ¾” pocket holes and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws on back side.

Tools

Drill/Driver, Miter Saw
assembling faux fireplace

STEP 6

Attach Header and Footer Boards: use glue and 1-1/4” brad nails to attach header and footer boards to front of carcass. Also attach through pre-drilled pocket holes from Step 2 with 1-1/4” pocket hole screws and glue.

Tools

Brad Nailer, Drill/Driver
attaching fireplace together

STEP 7

Base Moulding: measure and cut base moulding to fit the bottom of the cabinet. Miter corners at 45 degrees. Apply glue and attach with 1” finish nails.

Tools

Finish Nailer, Miter Saw
Assembling cabinet

STEP 8

Crown Moulding: measure and cut crown moulding to fit the top of the cabinet. Miter corners. Apply glue and attach with 1” finish nails.

Tools

Miter Saw, Finish Nailer
assembling crown moulding

STEP 9

Doors: the doors are just 1x12 boards. You can add panel moulding (cut with the miter saw and attached with the brad nailer), and the 1x2 serves as a handle. Attach 1x2 from back side with 2” wood screws and glue.

Tools

Miter Saw, Brad Nailer
assembling the cabinet doors

STEP 10

Hinges: use hidden euro style hinges to attach doors to the carcass frame.

attach the cabinet doors