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   3dog3 | May 23, 2002 07:54pm | #1

   HELLO SORETHUM1

   I just finished a fireplace "re-do".  It was originally built out of cinder block, with no mantel.  I built a mantel out of Bubinga.  I als refaced the fireplace with sheetrock, river rock and Bubinga.  The hearth is framed in Bubinga and has a slate surface.  All very contemporary.

   It sounds like you are looking for a more traditional look.  If you want a similar look, but slight color variations, you might consider using oak and ash.  The grain pattern is very similar.  However, using the same finish, the ash will come out looking lighter in color than the oak.  I used this combination making some doors, with ash for the panels and oak for the riles and stiles.

   Hope this helps.

   Michael

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   sorethum1 | May 23, 2002 08:41pm | #2

   3Dog, yours sounds great.  Have you posted a picture?  Oak and ash, I will check it out.  I looked at some mahogany and white maple, which seemed very complementary.  Neither has too wavy a grain, but were distinctive.  Birch might be a less expensive alternative to the maple.  Todd

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   PaulParadis | May 25, 2002 03:29am | #3

   I like the look of Maple and Mahogany.  Redish and white - very nice