I’m looking to build shelves beside my fireplace but need to trim my mantel width down to accomodate them.

I have access to a circular saw, a reciprocating saw and a jig saw. I could also get a router if needed.

This is from a diy website but they had this part done by a professional. I’m just curious how you would go about cutting this. What tools should I use?

  • TimecirclelineOP
    1·
    4 months ago

    Thank you for the suggestion, how would you use the contour gauge?

      • TimecirclelineOP
        3·
        4 months ago

        No, I’m trying to cut the mantle so that it is a flat 90 degrees, similar to the picture. I’m going to have my shelves butt up against it and will caulk the seam so it’s invisible anyway.

        I thought that’s where the misunderstanding might be.