amount, a mount

Amount or amount ( one word ) means quantity, sum, or total --
Let me know the final amount due on this bill.
Make sure to use a generous amount of shortening.

Amount may also mean to add up to or to be the equivalent of, literally or figuratively --
This may amount to a large sum of money.
He'll never amount to anything if he doesn't apply himself.

A mount or a mount ( two words ) means one ( a ) support for a piece of equipment or machinery ( mount ) --
I can use this as a mount for my camera.
This machine will need a mount that can support its weight.

A mount may also mean one ( a ) support on which something is displayed ( mount) --
He's making a mount for a statue he found in the attic.
This could be used as a mount for that old shield.

A mount is also an old-fashioned term for one ( a ) horse for riding ( mount ) --
The squire demanded a mount worthy of his status.
Do you have a mount that a child could ride?

A mount is also an old-fashioned or poetic term for one ( a ) hill or mountain ( mount ) --
The sun's rays glanced off a mount in the distance.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"Can you estimate the amount of wood we'll need to make a mount for this?"