Perfect Mantle

Well, at least I think I found the perfect piece of wood to make a mantle.   I'm super excited and it was just by chance that I found it.

First of all, this is my ugly fireplace.   This is the one thing about the house that I truly hate.   I've even thought of taking all the rock off but I think if I can at least dress it up and hide those ugly square tiles with a unique mantle I'll be happy.  

Since the rock has so many different levels I decided that live edge wood is the way to go.  

It's 6' long and 3" thick.  Weighs about 30lbs so I can handle it myself.   It's so unusal and I love it.