best way to mount wood mantel and corbels?

[iron]

got the new fireplace being installed tomorrow. after that, i will need to mount my mantel and corbels.

we have an existing old growth doug fir 4x12 mantel that we really like and that was on the previous fireplace. i'm going to make my own corbels, also out of doug fir, likely to match one of the following three styles:
http://www.architecturaldepot.com/CORHUN00-p-rustic-wood-corbels.html
http://www.architecturaldepot.com/CORNEW00-p-rustic-wood-corbels.html
http://www.architecturaldepot.com/CORCAR00-p-rustic-wood-corbels.html

i'm thinking of using the "slide over bolts" method shown in this link:
http://antiquewoodworks.com/fireplace-mantel-installation-tips/

i would likely preattach (glue and screw) the corbels to the mantel. then, slide the whole unit into place onto the bolts secured into the wall studs.

good idea?

are there better ideas?

thanks

 

[therdlesstravld]

Seems legit to me its only a mantel there wont be much weight on it. Alternately you could use steel flat stock and do something similiar. Cut and weld an L shaped piece of steel and mount the shorter leg to the framing with the longer piece sticking straight out. Few of those and you could stand on it.

But honestly the bolts will be more than enough unless your piece of wood is ridiculously heavy.