How to Build a Custom Fireplace Mantel | Ask This Old House

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  • @hdtvcamera1
    @hdtvcamera1 6 років тому +58

    Tommy is the man. He makes everything look easy

  • @ricardoperez5324
    @ricardoperez5324 6 років тому +9

    Tom Silva is the Chuck Norris of old homes.

  • @djexclusivee
    @djexclusivee 5 років тому +11

    This guy knows everything about building right!

  • @hungryarch7319
    @hungryarch7319 8 років тому +112

    the man's a genius

  • @Ichabod_Jericho
    @Ichabod_Jericho 5 років тому +55

    Hottest homeowner yet 👍
    Also cool carpentry or whatever

    • @dalesworld1308
      @dalesworld1308 5 років тому +2

      Tattoos on her back and everything!

    • @alterego9174
      @alterego9174 5 років тому +3

      Ther was carpentry??😂

    • @kristinebailey2804
      @kristinebailey2804 4 роки тому

      @Shukin Andjivin I get the feeling these men haven't got laid in a very loooooooooooong time. They sound desperate and easily impressed.

  • @cragway
    @cragway 4 роки тому +7

    Wish I had someone like Tommy around back in my younger years..his knowledgeable experience,and temperament would've help tremendously....when I wanted to get in the trade, I dealt with screwballs who
    would treat you like garbage...never really teaching anything really....never fulfilled what I really wanted to
    set as a career. Been watching TOH since the beginning

  • @tnasburypl
    @tnasburypl 5 років тому +7

    I have built several mantels. Nice he carried the theme from the windows...I appreciate such things. :)

  • @clickbait7322
    @clickbait7322 5 років тому +4

    Having the right tools for the right job everything is easy.. Tom is the man..

  • @PJJ196
    @PJJ196 3 роки тому

    By far my favorite project on the show

  • @ToniM10
    @ToniM10 4 роки тому +1

    Tommy the Master dude!!..
    🇺🇸🇺🇸😎👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @johnsumner2987
    @johnsumner2987 5 років тому +2

    So that is how good a master carpenter is.

  • @SantosLou
    @SantosLou 7 років тому +3

    He has a whole bunch of experience..Great finish carpenter

  • @jncarpentry9911
    @jncarpentry9911 5 років тому +15

    I’m a Carpenter and still learning from genius Tommy

  • @maxd7228
    @maxd7228 5 років тому +2

    I bet when this footage made it's way to post, very small adjustments were made (brightness, color correction) All this talent is as good as it gets, filmed straight across. Well done Tommy.

  • @FSWMRG
    @FSWMRG 6 років тому +9

    professional , detailed carpenter, amazing skills .

  • @johnnysymphony
    @johnnysymphony 4 роки тому +5

    Fantastic work Tommy and great job by the homeowner too!

  • @tommotts4219
    @tommotts4219 5 років тому +17

    I wish they would show more closeups of the finished job at the end

  • @telescope2067
    @telescope2067 9 років тому +19

    Tom Silva - your like the new Bob Ross. Keep it up good sir.

    • @craigcotter7476
      @craigcotter7476 5 років тому

      how the hell did you work that out? What's next, Steve Vai is the Bob Ross of guitar playing?

    • @aaqilian5.085
      @aaqilian5.085 4 роки тому

      You,mean Bob Vila? But he never really did any actual work, carpentry or otherwise so that wouldn’t make sense. Hmm. Odd comment.

    • @telescope2067
      @telescope2067 4 роки тому

      I forgot the internet.... yeah they guy youre talking about is who I meant.

  • @ricks.1318
    @ricks.1318 5 років тому +1

    Tommy KNOWS carpentry !!!!!!!!!!!!! AWESOME job, and it will finish up nicely, being made of Poplar :) :) :)

  • @twes619
    @twes619 6 років тому +29

    I could've done this project... But I'd need 5xs as much wood due to the upside down miter saw mistakes I would've made and countless bad measuring on my part.

    • @fvalencia3494
      @fvalencia3494 4 роки тому +6

      Dont feel bad i would have probably cut my hand off with such a hot homeowner standing next to me

  • @BigAlWillis
    @BigAlWillis 2 роки тому +1

    you know when Tommy is explaining the cuts & the process many of these people just nod their head but are lost with what he's talking about. I know I am. I often re-watch a few times to understand what he's explaining.

  • @mikevanvolkenburgh5348
    @mikevanvolkenburgh5348 5 років тому +1

    The Man knows his stuff and is good at his JOB

  • @billynolanjr2266
    @billynolanjr2266 4 роки тому

    No stress, always easy as pie and uses plenty of learned tricks of the trade, Tom is a master if there ever was one ! I could never work and explain like that to a customer lol ! What would tom say if he misses with a brad lol oops ! Tom is the best

  • @markdyson2608
    @markdyson2608 5 років тому

    Tommy rocks! A real life macgyver.

  • @leathercraft1982
    @leathercraft1982 4 роки тому

    beautiful peice of art

  • @glenselenselvs
    @glenselenselvs 2 роки тому +3

    As corny as cheesy as it might sound, this shows gives me a sense of calmness and peace .
    😎

  • @timobrien2068
    @timobrien2068 2 роки тому

    Beautiful job 🔨👏👏

  • @volundrfrey896
    @volundrfrey896 Рік тому

    It's easy to spot someone who've done a lot of carpentry. Just the quick instinctive way he marked which side of the mark should be cut is something you can only learn by doing.

  • @hang4963
    @hang4963 3 роки тому +1

    IS amazing Sir👍

  • @ejicon3099
    @ejicon3099 4 роки тому +16

    Why do your own carpentry when you can watch Tommy fix other people’s houses up on UA-cam all day long. Great results.

  • @jackoshea687
    @jackoshea687 4 роки тому

    Tom knows his stuff.

  • @johnnybussart4721
    @johnnybussart4721 3 роки тому

    She seemed genuinely excited!

  • @manset6293
    @manset6293 3 роки тому

    Hey Tommy you look like John bulton that's amazing

  • @rawbacon
    @rawbacon 5 років тому

    Looks a whole lot better than when they started.

  • @Charlesb88
    @Charlesb88 Рік тому

    Gives a whole new meaning to "passing the mantle", 😆

  • @Victor-Manuel-P.R
    @Victor-Manuel-P.R 6 років тому

    this Sir it’s in another level of contractors!!👍💪

  • @luckyvet
    @luckyvet 6 років тому +78

    He makes me realize just how much I don't know.

  • @anthonywemigwans
    @anthonywemigwans 9 років тому +3

    enjoyed your displayed craftsmanship!!

  • @johnnyutah1053
    @johnnyutah1053 4 роки тому

    Guy is such a badass

  • @bsouza1675
    @bsouza1675 5 років тому

    Great job Tommy 🌟

  • @joevega5477
    @joevega5477 7 років тому

    Tom your awesome carpenter!

  • @prakashgudimetlagudimetlap2533
    @prakashgudimetlagudimetlap2533 5 років тому

    Excellent work

  • @waynemiller6070
    @waynemiller6070 5 років тому +1

    I was thinking about making a taper jig for my table saw to cut some filler pieces for cabinets next to un-square (un-plumb) walls, but a straight edge and circular saw will work just fine. Thanks for the tip. 4:50 Also looking to build a mantel which will hide wiring so I will obviously have to modify this design. But a great starting point.

    • @tombryan1
      @tombryan1 5 років тому +1

      Scribe and then freehand it on a table saw.

  • @jej3451
    @jej3451 7 років тому

    Nice job Tommy!

  • @w159
    @w159 5 років тому +5

    Wonder if it was ever sanded and painted. Thinking we need an update on this one.

    • @MyKonaRC
      @MyKonaRC 4 роки тому

      TOH comes back to visit … "Hey you didn't sand or paint yet!!" "No, I like the natural look"

  • @josephoo7
    @josephoo7 5 років тому +2

    I shat myself at 0:50 with that thin rip on a jobsite table saw.

  • @muaddib7685
    @muaddib7685 5 років тому

    That nail gun is boss

    • @tombryan1
      @tombryan1 5 років тому +2

      Its a brad nailer pal

    • @muaddib7685
      @muaddib7685 5 років тому +1

      @@tombryan1 And a jumbojet is also a 747 asshat

  • @red_freckle
    @red_freckle 9 років тому +6

    Looks good, I would have scribed the top cap to the wall though.

  • @victorbaeza295
    @victorbaeza295 7 років тому +2

    That looks so good but was also so simple

    • @victorbaeza295
      @victorbaeza295 7 років тому

      Well at least he makes it look easy even though it's probably not

    • @chrisgross8780
      @chrisgross8780 6 років тому

      im with Thomas lol

    • @tombryan1
      @tombryan1 5 років тому

      It is, Ive made much more ornate Mantel surrounds. But its just a show.

    • @YAWN....
      @YAWN.... 2 роки тому

      A 2year old could do it...

  • @cljprestacoesdeservicoslis2935
    @cljprestacoesdeservicoslis2935 9 років тому +1

    Nossa Parabéns ficou Lindo Mesmo Ok ?

  • @karenyounger2314
    @karenyounger2314 6 років тому

    awesome, great job!

  • @tkitty4ever
    @tkitty4ever 3 роки тому

    I truly can not follow Tommy with all the offsets, dados, etc but I always love the finished product.

  • @michaelmckenna7109
    @michaelmckenna7109 5 років тому +2

    He makes me realise just how many expensive tools I need to make a fire surround. I think I'll buy one instead. Looking great though.

    • @markowalski1
      @markowalski1 3 роки тому

      Most of their tools just make the job easier since they're doing it every day. You can easily build this with just a tablesaw

  • @alessandravieira1678
    @alessandravieira1678 9 років тому

    Quê lindo 😍😍😍

  • @gbhrecordz
    @gbhrecordz 7 років тому +43

    Somebody please make a compilation video of every time someone replies, “Sounds good” to what Silva is about to do.

    • @Jacobson47
      @Jacobson47 6 років тому +3

      Man that sounds good

    • @staticfive
      @staticfive 6 років тому

      Or "Let's get it done!"

    • @I.AM.Issachar.
      @I.AM.Issachar. 6 років тому

      and ok Lol

    • @charlescho
      @charlescho 5 років тому +2

      Or when Tom says “What I like to do...”

    • @whatdoyouthinktodd
      @whatdoyouthinktodd 5 років тому +1

      You just want a HOT! home owner to say sounds good to you!!!

  • @toadamine
    @toadamine 4 роки тому

    I wasn't a helper like that! haha 😀

  • @MrCube17
    @MrCube17 9 років тому

    Step by step instructions are awesome!

  • @Logjam5
    @Logjam5 8 років тому

    Nice nice.

  • @Danchik369
    @Danchik369 9 років тому +2

    Love your videos :)

  • @dRxUgz
    @dRxUgz 8 років тому +12

    Robertson head screws in the US? how'd those get past customs :P

    • @DamnYoureGarbage
      @DamnYoureGarbage 7 років тому

      Those are from the Kreg Pocket Hole Jig he used

    • @Huehueteco2008
      @Huehueteco2008 6 років тому

      I noticed that as well!

    • @dylanb6834
      @dylanb6834 6 років тому

      I lived in canada for a few years I love robbie heads ha

  • @tefarurumonico7173
    @tefarurumonico7173 Рік тому

    This ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxATHBlMJwipGgVWseuAFKvDQ_5R4_lywo unit was an easy install and turned out amazing. The dimensions were exact! I took a chance and built the wall prior to receiving the unit which arrived sooner than expected and it fit right in the space I constructed. The heat output is perfect for the space we needed and made the room exactly how we envisioned it to turn out. I am happy to answer any questions to the best of my ability. Thank you for the awesome product just in time for the holidays.

  • @razony
    @razony 4 роки тому

    Now, that is done.
    Let's build us a REAL fireplace! 😁

  • @vlsqzconstructionvelasquez3756
    @vlsqzconstructionvelasquez3756 5 років тому

    What kind of wood do you use for the top of the mantel? Once I painted mine, it started to warp.

  • @IntegraDIY
    @IntegraDIY 9 років тому +25

    lay the wood and wait till the glue ooses out,, followed by a good nailing

    • @17jflor
      @17jflor 9 років тому +3

      lmfao!!!

    • @Blox117
      @Blox117 6 років тому

      you forgot to MAAHK it first

    • @AcutePanic41
      @AcutePanic41 6 років тому +1

      Patrick Wagz really haaaad.

  • @davidquinones6360
    @davidquinones6360 6 років тому

    yes

  • @AB-bg1or
    @AB-bg1or 4 роки тому

    Gets a free mantle for laying glue on one board. Sign me up.

  • @jordonmeadows1766
    @jordonmeadows1766 2 роки тому

    Hey where’s your Dewalt nailers

  • @GalaXy808
    @GalaXy808 9 років тому

    Wow

  • @bestcleansnatureu.s.a5662
    @bestcleansnatureu.s.a5662 3 роки тому

    👍👍👍👍👍

  • @leetomlee7265
    @leetomlee7265 5 років тому

    Thanks so much for sharing. It is a beautiful mental. I wish i had the ability to build one.

  • @frankward9657
    @frankward9657 6 років тому

    hi love your series, i'd like to know what brand of cordless nail gun you are using .thanks.

    • @staticfive
      @staticfive 6 років тому

      Clearly a Bostitch :-)

  • @sammysf415
    @sammysf415 6 років тому

    do you guys every come to San Francisco California?

    • @tombryan1
      @tombryan1 5 років тому

      Yes, the white areas.

  • @AxcelGamer97
    @AxcelGamer97 7 років тому +1

    Tommy is beautiful.

    • @tombryan1
      @tombryan1 5 років тому

      He thinks youre cute too.

  • @Artexrexes
    @Artexrexes 8 років тому +2

    How to Chang tail around fair Place?

  • @dgrblue4162
    @dgrblue4162 4 роки тому

    Also, this video seems like he was doing a job for his daughter or a close family friend. 😁

  • @dalesworld1308
    @dalesworld1308 5 років тому +1

    Why can't I find a helper like that?

    • @tombryan1
      @tombryan1 5 років тому +2

      You are not handsome?

    • @dalesworld1308
      @dalesworld1308 5 років тому

      @@tombryan1 Ha ha! I hope no less than Tommy!

  • @alext9067
    @alext9067 7 років тому

    Norm is very good at building things.

  • @gobleworldwide6891
    @gobleworldwide6891 7 років тому +1

    Ok Alright Hum Hum perfect they all say these words. Another nice bird .

  • @markraya2541
    @markraya2541 5 років тому +1

    Tom silvia is the gandalf of carpenters.

    • @tombryan1
      @tombryan1 5 років тому

      Hes the little pigmy that could.

  • @nelsonbrum8496
    @nelsonbrum8496 6 років тому +28

    I clicked because of the pretty lady. #noshame

    • @FeedTheTeethMachine
      @FeedTheTeethMachine 6 років тому +1

      Nelson Brum same

    • @baltazarlopez2743
      @baltazarlopez2743 5 років тому +1

      Me too

    • @elephantgrass631
      @elephantgrass631 5 років тому +3

      TELE6220 Heaven forbid a person found a woman attractive.

    • @sdolman79
      @sdolman79 5 років тому +1

      Tommy always seems to get these lonely single hotties, but not for 1 minute do I think she's interested in what screws he's using

    • @buzoff4642
      @buzoff4642 5 років тому

      @@elephantgrass631 The arrested development males feel the need to mention it, as though the public gives a rat's hiney.

  • @an-tm3250
    @an-tm3250 8 років тому

    I still prefer by to be the helper.

  • @indicharlie
    @indicharlie 5 років тому

    And he still has all his fingers!!

  • @boostspike
    @boostspike 4 роки тому +1

    Came here just to read the comments.

  • @dgrblue4162
    @dgrblue4162 4 роки тому

    He has forgotten more about carpentry than I actually have knowledge of. Lol

  • @jacques-mauricemiron199
    @jacques-mauricemiron199 5 років тому

    By the Code. Do you know the distance you must have, Under the shelve to the top of the stove to be safe .

  • @eazzzye2003
    @eazzzye2003 5 років тому

    5:51
    What she says: "Sounds great!"
    What she thinks: "I don't have a clue what you just said or what you mean, but cool."

  • @Ashoud_Anobetah
    @Ashoud_Anobetah 5 років тому

    10:08 she loved stroking the wood

  • @fatdogslow8011
    @fatdogslow8011 6 років тому +1

    He was supposed to make the reveal softer. Instead he made it deeper because he softened it on the wrong side.

    • @alext9067
      @alext9067 6 років тому

      Thank you. I just was watching and jammed on the brakes. I'd seen this video before and I just noticed it. Everyone else is zombied out. I'm surprised that Tommy actually made a mistake. I was starting to think he was Clark Kent.

    • @gwarphy
      @gwarphy 6 років тому +5

      I think he did it right. The original reveal was 1/4" (5/4 vs 4/4 lumber). He then used shims that reduced the 1/4 to about an 1/8. When he is done, the reveal is 1/8" not the original 1/4. It was a bit confusing flipping the board, but in effect he centred the board on the pilaster. Tommy is a master.

  • @dgpred1982
    @dgpred1982 5 років тому

    😁😍

  • @shopart1488
    @shopart1488 4 роки тому

    Video very good music to loud.

  • @Crackerjacks420
    @Crackerjacks420 8 років тому +5

    what did she say? ( 0:46) roflmao

    • @Crackerjacks420
      @Crackerjacks420 7 років тому

      no thats what he said . after he says that . she mumbles something..

    • @jw1731
      @jw1731 7 років тому +5

      Keith White the client wanted to say alright but changed her mind and finished with oh nice, it ended up being "all rice!"
      mmm....rice

  • @Carpenters_Canvas
    @Carpenters_Canvas 5 років тому

    Construction may look intimidating, but if you use this simple rule you will be able to handle it . Any project you take on is complicated , but really it’s just a series of un complicated steps , done Correctly , and in order should make any project you wanna take on stress free and come out looking sweet

    • @tombryan1
      @tombryan1 5 років тому

      Thanks for the tip, now I feel better

  • @mrgallbladder
    @mrgallbladder 4 роки тому +1

    Pwapla!

  • @FritzMadness
    @FritzMadness 2 роки тому

    Makes it look easy hit you actually do it you make 100 trips of the store and at the end you leave the project 😂😂😂

  • @fvalencia3494
    @fvalencia3494 4 роки тому +3

    I used to date a girl that looked a lot like her, the only difference was my girl had to be blown up every other day, LMAO, JK

  • @Maxid1
    @Maxid1 9 років тому +1

    So how would I fasten a mantle made out of Jello?

  • @MajorMajorx2
    @MajorMajorx2 3 роки тому

    Welp, I guess I'm not making a fireplace mantel anytime soon

  • @dopeysims7630
    @dopeysims7630 6 років тому +2

    2:55 that’s what she said

  • @ricardobfe
    @ricardobfe 4 роки тому

    8:00 :/

  • @andrewgeorge6351
    @andrewgeorge6351 5 років тому

    It might be a good job what you done but for the material of popular is no good as it is too soft as it dints to easy even if you push your finger nail into it it will make an impact on it ok.

    • @rickmcphee4206
      @rickmcphee4206 5 років тому +2

      Dont push your fingernail on it. Problem solved.