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I just stuck the post it on the back of the bracket Marked the screw holes Then I lined up the post it note and stuck it to the front of the new mantel Next, I drilled pilot holes with a drill bit that was smaller than the screws I was using [drilling pilot holes, helps prevent wood from splitting] and then added the screws, but did not drill them flush The screws need to stick out a bit so that I can slide the wood bracket right on Oh, I think the new brackets are a much better fit for the style of the fireplace mantel that I imagined Now that the base of the fireplace mantel is assembled, it was time to paint