I've got some peices like that. But they all tend to split. Your best bet
for stability is to glue one up alternating grain directions.

Wendell
"George M. Kazaka" wrote in message
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That is one Big Freakin Mantle G

Going to be hard to find it @ 16'
Try skarfing two pieces, if done right you will never see it

Good Luck
George
"dave martin" wrote in message
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I need a 16 ft. long piece of cherry 8/4 x 6" to use as a mantle.

Please let me know if you have one for sale.