3 Ways to Build Floating Shelves

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[@tomsmithessex]

My wife suggested this weekend that we should look at putting some floating shelves up in our living room. The next day you upload this. Its like fate!

[@orboflightning]

@@TheGooberman91 yeah but the listening devices didn’t make him make and upload the video lol

[@jkiltj6109]

WOW

[@winners_circle]

Or did it 🤔? Lol dope video either way

[@drew_de8990]

Don’t tell her about the video, but follow it exactly 😂😂 she’ll be amazed

[@KristiSage]

@@TheGooberman91 😂

[@kristinaniehas5698]

MUY buena calidad, el texto imagenes. kzbin.infoUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO Un manuel muy completo y trabajado. Resulta muy práctico. Para principiantes y profesionales. Lo recomiendo

[@kevincallahan3769]

I really liked at the end when you said "Go for it, learn something, take something, be frustrated and take it to the next project." Rebuilding everything in the house myself has been extremely frustrating because there are so many small oversights and subsequent trips back and forth to the store to make sure it's done right, it's overwhelming. I have spent more time in the store trying to find things (with employees who don't really know where or what things are) wandering aisles than I have actually building or replacing things. It all comes together in the end, but it has been frustration level 9000 after seeing people build the most beautiful intricate things online without smashing/pinching/cutting their hands, 10 trips to the store for one project and more swearing than when I hang out with the military boys with no wives present.

[@rs-vl2im]

Yep - the guy at the store just got fired from Taco Bell and now working at home depot or wherever and he know zero about hardware or the store he's working in.

[@brijidamanso-marcano5396]

Bless your commitment to finishing a project,sir. You get to swear for a valid reason and then, get to marvel at your endeavors. 😃

[@obama7325]

@@rs-vl2imbro they are minimum wage workers why would you think they should know anything more than where the stuff is

[@shawnesoutherland]

Don't feel bad. I've been in the trades all my life and I too have spent way too much time at my local Lowes/Home Depot. So much so that I often find myself sharing item locations or correct procedural steps with other customers' when I over hear them getting terrible instructions or being sent to the wrong isle from the actual employees. Plus i can guarantee any youtube video has been extensively edited so you don't see that second, 3rd or 4th trips to Ace or them with flash lights on their knees spending 15 min looking for the stupid 10mm socket that they just had right here!

[@nattie_ceee5989]

I so get this! Im pretty new to this and it always seems like there’s always one step in s project that hangs me up. Re trips to the store, though, I do what I’ve always done as a visual artist, to cut down that particular frustration, which is just to take the time, when I have it, just to wander around the art supply store looking at things (and now the hardware stores) and if something looks interesting, or like it might be useful someday, I pick it up. And sooner or later I do use these things! And I always buy extra materials. It means shelling out the money when I don’t need to, strictly speaking, but it’s 100 percent worth it. I always use it sooner or later too. Anyway good luck! 10:04

[@bigpappanick1]

Would love to see a weight test on each method!

[@BenLeclerc]

Miter should be 45.5 degrees. Allows space for excess glue to go. Also increases closure on joints

[@asoggyburger479]

Underrated comment. This tip will give you nearly seamless and crisp joints!

[@jacquesfarouche7962]

True. This is what they teach us at carpentry school.

[@jesuswasacarpenter]

So, this will make for tighter miters?

[@asoggyburger479]

@@jesuswasacarpenter Yes, the visible edge will be seamless.

[@gtpro700]

Also he shouldn’t have used his magnetic angle finder on the blade teeth and center part. It should have been just completely on the center part to not throw off the angle

[@chiefsmash7516]

So, I've been building the "pro" shelves for years, never even crossed my mind to use tape to hold the joints together when I'm nailing them. I usually just use the old hand clamp, so thanks for that tip. For those building them, if you use a pin nailer instead of a brad nailed (the glue is what holds it together) you will eliminate 90% of you filler need. Thanks for the videos Alex, keep em coming. Happy New Year.

[@MrBuildit]

Great point!

[@ABrokenSociety]

I've built shelves like that for a long time and have some in my living room that have been there for over ten years. I never used brads or pins to "secure" them. I simply use masking tape to hold everything together as it dries all nice and snug. I've never had a shelf fall apart on me. Never underestimate the clamping power of masking tape! If you try this, let the glue dry for at least 6 hours after putting it all together with the tape. Trust me it makes for seamless, hole-less, filler-less shelves!

[@chiefsmash7516]

@@ABrokenSociety Even better, no filler and minimal 400grit hand sanding. I love it when a plan comes together.

[@ABrokenSociety]

@@chiefsmash7516 yessir! Give it a try sometime. I found out about the masking tape "clamp" a long while ago but was very skeptical so I kept using brads and pins. I gave it a try and never turned back. ;)

[@beaulaughlin520]

@@ABrokenSociety I'm a little lost. Masking tape doesn't sit completely flush, isn't the point of pin nailing/glue to avoid any raised surface? so how are you able to make that work?

[@debby.kassay]

This is one of the BEST DIY videos I've ever watched. No "umm"-ing, well edited and even inserted some "oops" corrective segments. GREAT instructions, presentation and diction.

[@ParentsandProjects]

Excellent video to kick off the new year! The little bit of extra work for the #3 advanced is well worth it. Looking forward to your 2022 episodes!

[@TheRealTomSelleck]

Beginners 0:30 Intermediate 5:55 Advanced 10:00

[@Rmksmkdindjnenidisndj]

Wow! Your garage workshop is dreamy! It’s so organized and it’s even painted!

[@patrickavondale8653]

Outstanding video! I'm finishing up a kitchen remodel in our 1860s home. We planned to do floating shelves instead of upper cabinets. I've spent a lot of time watching videos on the variety of methods people use. I was leaning towards #3 but now I'm convinced and ready to tackle this. Thank you

[@Julius386]

I've watched a loooot of KZbin for DIY'ers. The is one of the best made, most useful videos I've ever seen. No fluff, entertaining but perfectly applicable. Liked and subscribed.

[@tammyb6955]

I am a beginner and really appreciated how detailed you were. This was incredibly helpful! Love the tips!

[@GardenGuy1943]

I’m a professional and found this video disrespectful. You should not encourage this fool

[@Kelly_Mae]

I am a beginner and I can’t even understand what he is saying. A 3/8th’s nipple adapter? There’s so many 3/8th’s to choose from 😢

[@1NationNetwork]

Get out of a Mans world.

[@keeranm]

I was actually just thinking of making mini floating shelves as a nightstand/sidetable 😄this is perfect

[@331SVTCobra]

Heads up: walls aren't always flat. I like the maple shelf, that's really cool. So the only thing I'd add is to first hold a long straight-edge against the wall to make sure there won't be a huge gap. If there is, I guess the best approach is to fill it in with mud, texture it, repaint, then get on with the shelf.

[@uuuultra]

Nah just cope the shelf :-)

[@ryansimmons3818]

@@uuuultraa lot less work than going through the full process of mudding/sanding/texture/paint

[@Anthany0916]

I do custom cabinets and trim on high end houses on a crew. We scribe just about everything... But we do all the cabinets and stuff on site... Remodels here and there we'll do some pre built, but most of the time it's new construction, is a gutted remodel... But just scribing and cutting that scribe gets rid of the gap but keeps the front square

[@reesedavis2639]

Just build the shelf over sized and scribe to the wall.

[@danmichalko2673]

Great job showing the three ways to build it. Also, the way you quickly move through the build.

[@FamicoYT]

I spent a Saturday making 2 floating shelves for my office! Thanks for this video, man. Very helpful.

[@DIYDeclassified]

As always, great work! Ive been following you for a couple years now, and you never dissapoint.

[@SparkAli7.]

That was so brilliantly shown. Thanks so much for sharing. I'm so excited to try out all three shelves myself✨

[@melanieinsaskatchewan7964]

My hubby salvaged a piece of full 3 x 6 barn beam from a job he was doing. About 7 ft long. Drilled 5 holes into wall studs. Epoxied 8" spikes (heads clipped off) into the holes. Transposed locations to the beam drilled 5 holes. Test fit and then more epoxy. I can park a truck on that mantle now.

[@joshua.butler]

Love how you gave different options!!! great walkthrough

[@austinregister990]

I used that exact stain a few years ago to make a coffee table, great choice!

[@nathanmitchell2827]

Putting the 45 on the corners makes it look so much better. I spent a lot of time making sure it lined up perfectly, filled on the tiny gabs, stained carefully, and I am glad I took the time to do it. It gives it the look of a solid slab. Well worth the time.

[@mrdoodles5914]

Aight I'm ready for 1 & 2 but need to upgrade my toolkit for #3... thank you! Great insight into this sortof project!

[@charliehatch288]

Some brilliant tips in here even if you aren’t a beginner. Love your whole attitude and process man, definitely subscribing

[@sailor2466]

I found this instructional video very easy to understand and am anxious to apply what I learned. Great job!

[@just_megan_elle]

I need to build a shelf for my laundry closet that has slanted ceilings 🙃 its felt like such a daunting task but these tutorials make it so much more manageable. ❤ thank you

[@k4x4map46]

Awesome stuff here! Totally doable, relatively affordable not counting the tools and note to self; do not test fit the advanced level shelf to the wall bracket!! Went from up here to down there!!

[@BiggDogg21]

I had neve thought about making a full frame for the insert, I have just used the struts on a base and attached it to the wall. Pre-drilling makes sense, thank you.

[@theNaluK]

I JUST bought some floating shelves from Target. Their reviews were not great but I figured I would at least get better drywall screws to help it support better. The next day you release this!!! I have all the tools except for the table saw, but I know yours are sooo much more stable and I cannot pass it up!

[@ItsVarezen]

I just want the room full of tools! I am not trained in how to do much but I'm dying to learn and I just want to have fun trying things and see how they come together. I'd have a blast with all those tools!!

[@FexiSponge]

Tip: go a little over/under than a perfect 45 so that the ends close better and you might not even need wood filler

[@pete360]

More content like this! Awesome tips. Love the channel

[@josharmour1549]

I built my faux mantle beam using the advanced method. A good tip in getting the Mitre'd corners to look like a natural solid beam is to use a screw driver to run the rounded shaft on the corner, which rubs the joint together and rounds it at the same time. looks like a solid beam.

[@kikicupcake711]

sorry can you explain again what you did to round the corners? i didn’t fully get it-did you run the shaft of a screwdriver on the edges?

[@richardlug6139]

@@kikicupcake711 Yes it is called burnishing. Anything round will do. Let the glue setup a little then before you take the tape off run a round object along the edges.

[@thriftup7815]

About to put a few different styles of shelves up myself, thanks for the video! 👍🔥

[@fragothemonkey875]

Thank you for making the episode. Keep up the good work.

[@imsgoalie1]

I actually like the knotty grain of that dimensional lumber. They all came out great.

[@michaelrm10]

Really cool to see the skill progression of the same project!

[@ScottTaylorteam]

this is very cool. The tape trick to help line up the outer shelf was clutch. I'm building the pro version this weekend. Thanks!😀

[@MRSketch09]

Good video editing, & cool project! I liked the 3rd shelf the most, I like the "evenness" of the grain, where as that top board has a bunch of knots on display.

[@kenyoung799]

Good tip on first coat being light and waiting for it to tack/dry before proceeding.

[@ShyneflowLC]

Love the process, thanks !

[@sleepytan0730]

Good video, makes the advanced shelf look do- able. Good advice on the maple veneer.

[@The1Music2MyEars]

FYI use the Sagulator to calculate sag if you want to put heavy items on that beginner level 1 shelf like books. That large of a span in this video might give you sag if used as a book shelf

[@simplelifewithlaleineandma53]

Wooow. I will definitely try to do this. Thank you soooo much for this video... loved it so much

[@jamessavage8220]

You should cut a 10-15 degree back bevel on the edges that meet the wall so you can scribe them to the wall contours for a tighter fit. the bevel makes it easy to shave with a block plane.

[@krishields2]

This is a true professional tip.

[@wendytorkelson9305]

"learn something, take something, be frustrated..." 😂 Love your videos. Thanks for another good one.

[@TheJoyfulMom]

I'm getting ready to put some in my kitchen so this video is perfect timing! THanks!

[@MrBuildit]

Hope you enjoy!

[@reymundoramirez4219]

I did the advance one as opposed to the intermediate shelf. So far so good. Just need to put a finish on and add supports and bam! I'm done. Thanks for the video, I definitely tried and messed up and got frustrated but it's looking really good. 👍

[@Violet_Knights]

I’m wanting to try and make some cat shelves so they can jump around and get out some energy but I’ve never tried something like this. This is a good start for me!!!

[@Kenobi487]

Just did the beginner shelf for some bourbon shelves in basement. Great tutorial.

[@pds4927]

VERY DETAILED EXPLANATION! AWESOME! I LEARNED A LOT FROM THIS , THANKS AGAIN

[@localnemesis82]

I like the first one 😊 I'll add grooves to for the bolta to sunk into half way.

[@geek31]

Great Video! I plan on trying this. Thank you

[@jainiebehling]

Oh my word!!! So helpful!!!! Thank you!!!

[@Oskye07]

Really great project. Thank you brother, I’m definitely making a few off of your vision.

[@ericgomez8693]

This is awesome! I love this channel!!! 🙌🏽🏆

[@MrBuildit]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@pohoheli]

Great run through. I appreciate your time and skill. Thanks for the free knowledge.

[@JimP226]

Few things, I'm not convinced this was truly advanced. Using Brad nails and a bunch of wood filler when it can be done with none is one. Not contouring the shelf to the wall to remove gaps is another and finally a design using a cleat to hide/reduce the number of visible screws would be better. In addition, no mention of locating studs on the first two shelves. And with the first shelf, that could make positioning difficult because the brackets will be at the studs and may result in an off-center self or not symmetrical brackets. Worth mentioning I think. 🍻

[@apllDgrapllD]

I just did 3 of the advanced for a customer this week turned out great! The 13’ footer was a challenge though

[@Likadees]

Worth subscribe! Great job and well done!

[@larissaoliveira648]

The whole video is amazing, but I hit the like bottom hard and 3 times when you said “go forward and be frustrated” 🔥. DIY is a process of learning, if you don’t enjoy this part too you get miserable. Thank you for sharing knowledge Sir.

[@jeffmartinaz]

Really like the farmhouse style of the beginner. I think I'll stick with that one. Thanks!

[@TP-fs3uz]

Gettin handsy early in 2022. Thanks for the vid, looking to improve my floating shelves game this year

[@efraincorpus8777]

I think I would go with the first, just because those metal holders give it some character. Thanks for the video.

[@TMichael1415]

So talented... u always produce great work.

[@jchan3358]

Came for the floating shelves...Stayed for your Ryobi collection.

[@bk4481]

Great job Thanks for all the tips.

[@LBCTITAN]

Thanks for taking the time to teach us these useful techniques. I'm new to woodwork and I've found dust to be a real hassle. I noticed the hood you use for your mitre saw, I never knew they made such a thing. I need to also get some sort of vacuum set for the dust. I'll become a subscriber and check it more if your videos. Thank you.

[@luisortega213]

Thank you for the video you are number one God bless you brother have a wonderful time with family

[@user-co2xl8so2y]

Great stuff

[@codyclark2471]

that was very intuitive and well made ,Thanks

[@roberttucker9383]

Great video. Just what I needed.

[@TheMikkelskak]

Still the families highlight! Love your uploads!

[@scottlyttle5586]

Some companies will use 20" centers on non-load bearing wall when they build homes. So if you don't hit a stud at 16", check it another 4" over.

[@DiegoSynth]

It's good that you put the cost of each. Although I recognize the different amount of work required for each, let's be honest and also point out that it's not only a question of skills but also very much a question of resources (and consideration if it's really worth it for a shelf...)

[@sdeaglefeather]

And the tools that you have on hand. I have a jigsaw. Do you have suggestions for a beginner workshop? (Including a DIY workbench)

[@DiegoSynth]

@@sdeaglefeather Suggested tools? One of the tools I like the best is the drillpress. - Drillpress: a wonderful machine that allows you to cut holes with precision in many different materials. You can also use it to sand / grind. It comes with a vise as well! (one less thing to buy!) - Jigsaw: useful tool, but not precise. After cutting with a jigsaw you will need a router to even the cut edges. No matter what, jigsaw blades bend, so you will not get a straight cut in anything that has certain thickness. - Router: nice as well, but not something I use every day. - Clamps: for sure. Metal ones. You can start with 4, then add more. - Workbench: a must. You can build your own gigs to use on with it. I never work on the workbench itself, but on custom made boards (mdf is your friend) that you attach / remove to the workbench. - Sander: it's ok. I like using power tools that you need to hold with both hands. That way you make sure that if you are holding the tools, your hands are not free to go where they shouldn't be. Let me know if you need anything else; I'm not a pro, but have built several things myself!

[@sdeaglefeather]

@@DiegoSynth thank you for the invaluable info.

[@amaze646]

great stuff. Thank you

[@duke42016]

There's also a way to make floating shelves using dowels sticking out of the portion of wood screwed to the wall. Make deep holes on the shelf and match up. Great video!

[@mikalbrown3227]

that's what I expected. Dowels are the God Level

[@beaulaughlin520]

My floating shelves in my living room have metal dowels. I literally hand chiseled into my 2 sets of live edge Douglas fir to custom fit them with like 8 inch long dowels. Very time intensive but so worth it.

[@kallenyc]

@@beaulaughlin520 😳

[@t-mach5504]

Dry nicee and detailed info and instructions 👍👍👍👍 thank you!

[@markcampbell8507]

Those are awesome thank you for inspiring me to get better.

[@BeePerky]

Thanks for the video. I’m going to try the first one 😀

[@sugarcookie19997]

you are an absolute God sent. keep the vids coming !

[@bnssoftware3292]

Great work! Will be building the pro version for my wife's office.

[@creativetag1]

When I do floating shelves for a customer I buy a piece of timber, approx 32mm thick (sorry from UK). Then drill and fix metal rods into the wall with a resin of into masonry, the. match the holes to the back of the timber drill them, fill your holes with silicon slide it on and leave it to set

[@fourforrests]

Thanks for this video! The neighbor has asked me to make her some floating shelves. Great video and I have subscribed.

[@ashtengonzales393]

Love your videos man, keep making videos

[@jamesjohntimmy]

I love that you use a ton of Ryobi!

[@arussellturner]

Yes! I appreciate this more instructional type of content

[@MrBuildit]

More to come!

[@arussellturner]

@@MrBuildit Booya! You're crushin' in

[@CybrJames]

Great Tutorial. I like that you have options so people could feel comfortable depending on their skill level. More like this would be great. Thank you.

[@MrBuildit]

More to come!

[@Originalrubebwoy]

Great job all around .

[@ralphyboy3856]

Great motivation video for us DIY guys and gals. And done with tools for home owner Ryobi 💪💪💪💪🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@trolhohol]

Great video! Thank you. Ive worked with hardwood floors for awhile and instead of prestain we would go over wood lightly with wet cloth and let it dry fully and then stain. Supposedly water helps to open up wood fibres and stain sits evenly after

[@bryanevans2500]

What's how my Amish cabinet maker gets Maple to stain evenly. He just told me that trick. Wish I knew about it years ago.

[@kallenyc]

I would think you'd need to sand it again after using water

[@trolhohol]

@@kallenyc not at all. 40, 80, 100/120 grit progression sanding into a good vacuum clean up of a hardwood floor, followed by a wet cloth damping (not soaking wet, squeeze the water good so it’s not dripping on twisting, yet not too dry to last a room) go over the floor, collecting the leftover dust particles and opening up the surface pores for stain to go deeper and more evenly. Wait for the water to dry (about an hour when it’s warmer and dryer out, mb some heating on if it’s cold and damp). Works like Swiss clock, tried and tested on many floors and wood types 🙏🏼 hope that helps

[@user-bs8fr8mg1s]

Hands arms arms with tattoos flying all over…excited voice. So excited! Sanding wood…excitedly. So exciting…hands arms flailing. Energy!

[@FllyingWhales]

I like the middle the most. I'll try it out 🙂 thanks

[@Namelessforever_]

Randy Orton builds killer shelves!

[@robertsanders9127]

I thought you was sponsored by ryobi. Great message. My wife got same tools.

[@jasonmorgan2340]

The two-tone sides, whether intentional or not, look great on the intermediate shelf. Adds nice character.

[@MrBuildit]

I agree

[@awlthatwoodcrafts8911]

That's from the end grain. It takes stain differently than the rest of the wood. I was wondering how it would look but that particular color of stain didn't do too badly. A walnut stain probably would have looked a lot darker on the end grain. Avoiding end grain is where mitered corners come in.

[@gustavoolvera9854]

Great video thanks

[@klizzyykicks1712]

The last one looks sooo clean

[@kcintobearzzLA]

Wow! Thanks yous for this tutorial.