How to build a fireplace insert. Add a back support at the top and bottom where the frame. 1 x 2 trim on both sides. 1 x 4 piece of trim to the left and right edge of the fireplace front.
Depending on your bandsaw blade and the type of wood you use your pucks may have a mill marks on. I assembled this with 3. Assemble the front of the fireplace surround on a flat surface first.
If your fireplace already has a glass door front you will want to measure the insert to fit exactly over this space. Apply construction adhesive to the frame and mount into place with screws. My base was 63 x 17 with center supports about every 18 inches.
Using a bandsaw i cut them into 2 3 inch pucks. I used very dry tree branches for my screen. 4 x 4 cut blocks to the top and bottom another 1 x 4 trim to the outer edge of the fireplace front 1 x 4 across.
Step 9 add pre primed woodgrain trim 1 x 4 trim at the top and both sides. Cut plywood to size. First measure your fireplace opening and determine the size of plywood insert needed.
Create a framing block for the fire stop out of 24 lumber. I applied an oil. Using a jig saw cut out the block its like connect the dots.
Fireplace insert step 1.
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