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Follow along as we make DIY hollow beams out of blackened Douglas Fir (a much lighter wood) , then complete a dangerous install. Don't pass up this unique video and subscribe so you don't miss future content! Thanks for watching!

Video Chapters
0:00 Intro - Faux beams for a tall ceiling
0:23 Stacking and drying the lumber
1:00 3D design
1:17 Thicknessing the boards
3:00 Straight line cutting and ripping to width
3:36 California Redwoods
4:00 Cutting the rabbets
4:33 Cutting the internal blocks
5:02 Assembling the beams
6:42 Fixing, filling, and sanding
7:35 Staining and finishing
8:53 Install
10:01 Final Shots

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