Faux fireplace grille

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When we built our house 7+ years ago we roughed in a gas fireplace to save $$$. It’s been a big black box in our living room ever since.

My 13 year old decided to earn money selling custom designs on Etsy so I commissioned a custom grill design from her.

Cut this out of some scrap 1/8 Masonite and framed with some 3/4 stock cut from a cruddy 2x4. Finished with an oil rubbed bronze finish from a rattle can.

Could have used a bit more sanding but I wanted it up for Xmas so I rushed it a bit.

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That’s neat. Did you pay her in exposure? :stuck_out_tongue: But for real: I love when parents support their kids.

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She asked what I wanted for Christmas… I have enough mugs :slight_smile:

Her mom and her are still working out her Etsy store.

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Very cool!

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How does the Masonite cut on cnc is it mind of like wood or is it a lot more challenging?

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Cuts like butter. It does get a bit fuzzy. Pre painting seems to help.