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It has not generic information. You need to like the three models illustrated in this book. Not what I expected.

Bought used (but like new) to save money but the information is just the same as a new one. Vey helpful and informative, has good design ideas, especially for beginer to intermediater carpenters.

For someone wanting to build a fireplace..it's helpful

I thought it was a great book for reference combined with the other book Making Mantels. Great reference books. Made two different mantels that came out perfect.

Don't think this book will help most people. There are too many dimensions missing and wrong. On the Federal mantel the writeup says cut the columns 10 1/2 inches wide but the drawing shows 12 inches. The picture of the mantel shows a full brick clearance at the side of the firebox but the drawing is more like 5 inches.

I got an idea of how a mantel could be made but you must work out your own dimensions. There is no bill of materials as stated before. I think there must be better books on this subject. Not too important but one screw is drawn with left had screws. I am a machanical engineer trying to do wood work.

Excellent for the beginner to the advanced woodworker. Covers framing considerations well, as well as atachment schemes and fasteners.

Mario Rodriguez is a master at his craft. I have read amny article written by him both as a woodworker and as a carpenter. A great book!

Good Book