Thank you for the tip Gerald.
Monica
"Gerald Ross" wrote in message
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Make sure you finish it smooth. I have lived in 2 houses with rough sawn
cedar mantELs. They collect dust and it is impossible to wipe them off.
In our last (and current) house, I finally covered it with regular wood
and now it can be dusted.

Trent wrote:

Hi, I have a couple questions concerning a cedar mantle. I've priced
them
at various outdoor market places and they're around $1000 and higher.
My