DIY All Plywood Floating Shelves with NO BRACKETS // Woodworking with Kreg ACS

Today on Modern Builds I'm going to show you how to build clean, modern floating shelves completely from 3/4" plywood. No specialty hardware or brackets necessary. I wanted to test the Kreg ACS on this project because it incorporates a TON of 45 degree bevel cuts that all need to line up for the 'continuous grain' look I've been experimenting with. Of course everything I did can be cut with a circular saw and straight edge, but I wanted to give the ACS a shot at this and it worked great! I'll be uploading free plans tomorrow as soon as they're finished. Links for everything I used are below.
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Stuff I used:
Kreg ACS: bit.ly/3ahOiJw
3/4" Birch Plywood: Home Depot
12" Speed Square: (Amazon) geni.us/hBBX
Battery Powered Finish Nailer: (Amazon) geni.us/ZR9lP
Wood Glue: (Amazon) geni.us/4VhxIfA
MAKER BRAND SIMPLE FINISH: makerbrandco.com/
Gator ROS Sandpaper: (Amazon) geni.us/Lq4JbA
Painters Tape: (Amazon) geni.us/VytG
Stud Finder: (Amazon) geni.us/jIIr
Camera I use: (Amazon) geni.us/CqT8Ogt
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[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks for watching everybody!! This isn't the most complicated project in the world but it was a great skill builder incorporating all of these mitered corners. Turns out, it's not too tough.. just a little more prep and careful measuring and cutting. what would you build with a bunch of 'continuous grain'??? 😁

[@danervin2530]

Modern Builds fireplace mantels! I used this technique with 3/4” black walnut. Used three 8’ sticks @ $12/bf, needless to say it all had to be perfect lol.

[@yourhealth7176]

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[@ChazFister]

Would love to have the plans for these shelves if you still plan to release them!!!

[@dannysdiyshed]

Great job! Exactly what I needed help with right now. Do you have a vid of doing the units below the shelves too?

[@andyjame7317]

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[@diyhuntress]

That continuous grain is 🔥. They look awesome!

[@EliasMakes]

it's amazing how much of awesomeness a continuous grain texture gives to a project

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Mike...the results are in...this IS a certified banger!!!

[@AGlimpseInside]

Pretty ambitious with all those 45. You pulled it off very well man. You also helped me with my floating shelf thumbnail back in Skiatook. I’ll always remember that bro. Thank you

[@markadamarnold]

Continuous grain = goooood. I love the way these turned out!

[@thecityofficial6367]

Dude, the way you mentioned the sponsors in this video was so much better than the last. Holy crap. Perfect. You found the sweet spot, also, those shelves are amazing

[@45bossdog]

Just wanna say keep up the good work watch your videos all the time learn so much from you

[@gpleeser5832]

One of the best DIY videos I've seen!!! Thank you

[@o2bsam]

Once you wrap the grain your hooked! Super cool space Mike.

[@saldoodle]

In love with the painters tape trick!

[@kimmiecab]

I love watching you build!!! Your video quality is also magnificent 🥰🥰

[@texascreekcowboy1587]

That's good stuff. Thank you! Wife will love em

[@brandonroy414]

Loving this series Mike, well done man

[@juque1219]

That looks great! I would love that in any room in my apartment!

[@unitwoodworking5403]

All plywood shelves are light, so it can be floating easily. It's great idea and design is simple and modern, great job.

[@HappyTogetherDatingClub]

You are so talented. That's beautiful !

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

That continuous grain look is pretty wild.

[@MelanieKateLove]

Your work is always amazing!

[@bigwoo]

I've been looking everywhere for that Sriracha brand wood glue. It's got great hold and ever better taste.

[@carmenponcedeleon2693]

As always fantastic work!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome work Mike! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@SantosM619]

Hi there, I have been watching your videos for a while, but only recently subscribed. Should have done so along time ago. You have great easy how-to videos to follow. Thank you for being easy to follow.

[@sapelesteve]

Very nicely done Mike! Those shelves look really great & I don't think that they will be falling off of that wall any time soon.............. 👍👍

[@puwazatza]

super clean look! thanks for the share.

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

I like those Mike, clean and simple looking 👍

[@musiqclub9725]

Mike I've been following your work for a while now, love this attention to detail. The other vids have them looking rough but yours are sleek. I just never bother with other vids anymore lol. I automatically just look to see if you've got a vid for what I'm looking for....btw, the look in that upstairs nook you made was super cool with the built in and flooring.....thx as always!

[@AtHomeDIY]

So many good ideas here!

[@ericsotelo2156]

Great method to build/install floating shelves

[@RobertDWilson81]

I love the masking tape idea. Great quick simple solution that’s cheap and super adaptable.

[@tomirodriguez]

I don't know dud, that "solution" seems to give a shit about the environment... Such a waste of material.

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great video. Nice design and fabrication. Mahalo for sharing! : )

[@Daviddear30]

Awesome build👍👍

[@atg4469]

Will be building this, thank you so much

[@Devin292]

Cool little project

[@therain-bowden3074]

Looks great thank you for sharing

[@santiagomacorra5771]

You are the best man!

[@shaheensultana4766]

Beautiful. NEAT

[@atelierkimpara]

I feel motivated to create👏

[@starkybhoy1]

I need those PDF Plans! Such a cool project. Definitely going to build me some!

[@majdbarham]

Amazing 👌🏻❤

[@ArkansasPrepper]

Tape holds the world together!

[@ladiyproject9007]

awesome work.. 🤟

[@forby_]

man that's clean 👌

[@ShadowzGSD]

Fantastic

[@dangapunk312]

Very gooood!!!

[@phillbroadley7090]

Are the shelves secured to the brackets? How much weight would you recommend on each shelf provided the brackets are mounted correctly on studs?

[@learnchen3579]

Very beautiful, learned, we do it by traditional techniques

[@penelopekitty]

thanks squarespace

[@siyaciaraamandaperez]

I really love ur channel nice 👍

[@kelp0223]

Also that little gap on the inside (when your miters are 46-47 degrees) makes a space for the extra wood clue to go, helping to ensure it would smoosh out onto the outside as much.

[@ryanhendricks7304]

Boo-ya. Yeah, buddy, nice job. The grain flow is gorgeous.

[@craige4049]

Thanks for the big shoutout

[@e2woodworking870]

Wow just see that you past 1M follower, i am your follower number 87 😀

[@raynoladominguez4730]

Cool, I love the 45 degree void idea. Great tip. Thank you. You should included a link to purchase Simple Finish though.

[@fabiotoledo6660]

ficou muito bom!!!

[@sandradelgadillo9430]

@ Modern Builds have you taken any classes in this field? I'm just so amazed how well informed u are. I have a million of you tube tutorials but i still find it hard to start a project. I'm still not confident nor nearly as informed or knowledgeable as u are. Love your videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheRealDoubleT]

Is the simple finish good for outdoor projects? I build a cooler and chill station for my patio and I am unsure of what type of finish I should use. Thank you.

[@tiffanypridgen6853]

These shelves are awesome! Do you have a DIY for deep honeycomb shelves? I've been wanting to buy some but it'd be nice to build my own. Your videos are very informative and helpful.

[@sofisdiydiy4008]

After watching it, I was like 'Wow, I don't need a table saw!' but then figured it out the cost of the Kreg ACS may go up around some decent table saw 😂

[@geoffjohnston1531]

Hey there. what ear protection do you use while cutting with the track saw or power tools in general?

[@asdfgoogle]

80 grit on plywood? You are a daring man, sir!

[@JamMastaJew]

Yeah way too coarse for the application

[@hrudayadeshmukh9722]

His house interior would be so epic

[@llyrchristensen3043]

When are you posting the plans? It’s been a month+ since you posted the video!

[@redgreengrass]

Still not there a year later

[@nathanpegram2312]

I love watching your vids, also am planning my next big purchase to be this Craig ACS jig, it seems to be able to do a great job, and would be a great addition to what tools I have

[@PHOTOCONVENTION]

These look perfect for my kitchen. But, that wiggle room that you account for at the end? Doesn't that leave the shelves wobbly when your moving items on and off of them?

[@mendel6101]

These look like they will float right off... Maybe add a hole on top with a dowel as a pin?

[@csilva7837]

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[@JudsonChung]

Nice idea, planning to make a 4' long 8" depth book shelves with this method, do you think it will be strong enough?

[@tyfeliz5202]

Some french cleats for mounting to the wall would have saved a bunch of time/materials and would have been easier and just as effective. Food for thought! Nice job, man

[@CasualBuilds]

Great vid, Mike! Noob question - when you were using the guide on the ground, how'd you make sure the track was set parallel for the rip cut? Does the track have something to help or did you just use a speed square?

[@sargepc]

Hey Mike, random idea: Why not use some rare-earth magnets in the "slip-cover" piece and the frame to absolutely make sure that it doesn't slip out or move at all?

[@yourhealth7176]

Hey guys,I just came across an amazing collection of 16,000 amazing woodworking plans.If you'd like me to give you access just comment below ''Give me the plans'' and I'll inbox you the access details!

[@BrKevinMenard]

Thanks for the awesome Tip! How did you do the wall decal with the gold and white? Is that wall paper? Thanks, God bless

[@justinstapleton1064]

Try using clear packaging tape, that way you can see the miters and be sure they are aligned perfectly

[@ashleyparker4580]

Wicked video! Very well done. What is on the wall behind the sink? I’m assuming it’s not wall paper? I love the design on it

[@doubledarefan]

Here's an idea: Glue a thin layer of plywood on the bottom of the frames, so the spaces within can be used to hide spare keys, extra batteries, LEGO blocks, cash, jewels, nails, etc.

[@puwazatza]

hope you're doing okay and stay safe. miss your weekly videos!

[@asdfgoogle]

Very cool, but how did you secure the shelf to the wall support?

[@stephvelez1318]

You guys should build a podium bed!

[@TheBrettFrederick]

When making this style of shelf or box that the inside wont show, I cut my mitres to 45.5 degrees. 47 is way too much, that will get you 4 degrees open once you fold them together. Then there isnt much material in contact with the glue.

[@brettstroder6061]

Modern Builds - when will the plans be on the website? Trying to build during these quarantined times!!

[@mikesmith2102]

That would work great with walnut veneer plywood.

[@artjink]

Funny, I've been searching for floating shelf solutions past couple days with no product that I was happy with or was budget friendly. I might give this DIY a try. Any ballpark estimates on how much weight these might hold? I'm thinking about doing couple shelves for books on the wall instead of traditional boxy bookshelf.

[@agripingutierrez1791]

I have a question about a finish I put a satin poly but I want it to be a bit more matte finish, can I just spray matte clear lacquer over the polyurethane?

[@ArcherOO78]

Great work man ! Flawless. What brand eyewear are you wearing ?

[@18magicMARKer]

Are those tape providing enough clamping pressure? Or does it not matter? And those clamps clamping 5000lbs is as good as those with 50lbs of pressure?

[@nybergr2]

are there any worries about making the profile of these smaller? love the simplicity but for the space I need them in, need them to be less wide/tall.

[@tyfeliz5202]

there are no worries, but a slab of hard wood might just be a better idea and look, depending on how thick you want the shelves. Why spend the time to build a box when you can buy a slab that is already the proper thickness? A slab will have the continuous grain look without all the match, cutting, and assembly. Hope this idea helps

[@editovelarde5976]

Kamakuri man hito himuon 😊

[@courtenaydrakos6840]

Do you have you have plans for these? Cant find them on the site.

[@XxPanda27]

Could you do a build for a loft bed??? I've been wanting to remodel my room but I feel like my ideas are a bit basic

[@diyingtolearn3406]

SO how has the Kreg Track saw been treating you? After seeing the ACS, ive really been craving to buy one. Definitely would help me get projects done quicker! Awesome job on this build!

[@nemo-fk4wg]

Interesting item..

[@TranTheClever]

The line laser. you've got to have a branded one by now, right? Super useful tool, have mine out all the time 2:56

[@wbradsims]

Tried to build these for a bathroom remodel..... 1800failed. You make those 45’s look easy

[@davidpower1843]

On your point about setting the saw to a 47° bevel - that works great for minimizing the gap, but wouldn’t it leave you with very little glue surface?

[@Thatcntrygirl1]

How does the track stay in place and not slip as you saw ?

[@kellyscott6359]

how did you do that (MODERN BUILDS S2 • E67) thing?

[@Tman317]

Anyone know where I can find the plans he talks about? Not listed in the description, and unable to find on the website (no search feature is a drag!). Tons of good stuff there, but bot this project I'm interested in...and it's been 7 months!

[@wheeltowheel2561]

Are you going to post plans for this as you had stated? Please do! Thank you!!

[@toucanproductions2935]

This was a great demonstration of the capabilities of this tool. Excited to see what you do next.