Easy DIY FLOATING SHELVES No bracket | DIY CREATORS

[@jeffmillward]

You sir, know how to make a KZbin video! No unnecessary flashiness and excellent visuals. I wish more people would make videos like you do. Very pleasant voice to listen to as well. Oh, and great shelves too!

[@brownmamba3539]

You just read my mind

[@Eibmozluver]

Agreed!

[@davidhornick4039]

Yup

[@kimlebouton]

Not sure if this exist, but this video is deserving of an KZbin academy award!

[@chyhart]

^what he said

[@Vuongiam]

Straight to the point. I like it. I hate it when guys record themselves talking for 10+ minute. Lol

[@whit9250]

Smash that like button and subscribe, and then do the thing with the bell. Hey guys what's up before we get started I wanna take about 5 minutes to talk about a sponsor

[@MsKitcloudkicker]

I have to agree. Super engaging

[@dgperforms1]

Man, great job! I agree with the other comments here. You are straight to the point. Breath of fresh air. Thanks Bro! I WILL be doing these in my Den to display my NASCAR collection after I finish the ship lap board walls, and of course my Bar😂 I was specifically looking for this for shelving as I do not want brackets on my ship lap, and want a clean look while maximizing wall space

[@STREETFORCE123CLEAN]

I am a carpenter for over 34 years and I like your method simple yet Functional

[@sharkbaaiittt]

Would these hold a tv? I feel dumb asking. I haven't yet fully watched the video

[@Oz7ki]

@@sharkbaaiittt It really depends on the size and weight. How much do you trust the wooden dowels?

[@hillarybrown6813]

You are awesome! You make everything so doable and make the average person feel like there is nothing we can't accomplish. Great Teacher!

[@jaketruncali6892]

Dude... You're a genius. You just taught me at least 3 game changing techniques. Sanding dowels with a drill, using a speed square with a circular saw, and of course the method of making floating shelves without expensive hardware. Thank you! Awesome work!

[@BUILDFORFUN]

Jake Truncali check out these floating shelves with epoxy kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJiTdaN6Z8yditE

[@markurta1]

Yeah, I found those same three things Jake. So glad I watched this. Using a circular saw is so much easier than getting out the bench saw. The speed square makes it way more precise.

[@jhopkins6523]

Speed square with the circular saw blew my mind.

[@Deltadivaix]

Fantastic!!

[@chris082681]

Chances are your circle saw came with a jig that does pretty close to what he did here. This is handy and quick in a pinch though

[@darkobelisk4076]

You just dropped about 5 tips I've never heard of in the process of explaining. This is good stuff.

[@shellylund5822]

Right?! Me too!!!

[@vcwomack1]

Completely agree! Mine didn’t turn out “perfect”, but that was more due to the lumber, definitely not due to the instructions! One thing that I would recommend is to do the process as the video shows: In the SAME order! I did the cuts as well as all of the drilling, countersink, safety pilot holes, etc. at one time as well as sanding the dowels. I did this because I knew that I was having back surgery in the next few days and I wanted everything to be ready to go when I felt like finally hanging the shelves... I had to go back and re-do a bunch of things due to this...(again- totally MY fault 100%). But the biggest pain was that I didn’t sand down the dowels enough...”lightly sanding” them was NOT what I considered lightly! Took way more sanding than I would have thought to get the actual shelves to easily slide on and off! So, if you decide not to do in order of the video/instructions...be forewarned!

[@AmyHollinger1]

Omg seriously…I never would have thought to put a dowel in a drill to sand it!! 😮

[@mohammadalnajjar6868]

Yèra

[@pattycakes1969]

Yes, I agree!

[@TandemTuba]

This is, like, the GOAT tutorial for anything I've ever seen on KZbin. No fuss, clear and easy to follow instructions presented in a perfect speed and tone. Any tutorial should model themselves after this video.

[@jamesmobley2862]

Thanks to your video, I was able to put a hanging shelf in my bathroom. I'm certainly not a carpenter, but it looks like a carpenter did the work. You rock!

[@kenallison2466]

Now that's how to make a DIY video! Precise and to the point with fantastic and clever ideas on how to make the shelves. My wife has been wanting me to make floating shelves for her for a long time and now I know how to. Thanks so much for posting this video.

[@RookTakesBishop08]

Listen I have been stressing *FOR DAYS* trying to learn how to install shelves. This was a BREEZE! And you make it absolutely crisp, clear, and cleanly executed. Thanks so much! Keep posting

[@didierleclerc66]

You know what I like most in your videos ? It's the fact that you try not to use fancy expensive tools. You make it accessible to most. Congrats for that

[@Hereanow]

Not only are you a great woodworker, but I believe you're even better at making KZbin videos: To the point, super informative, and great camera work. Excellent work!

[@eltee9547]

My wife wants me to add a couple floating shelves in her kitchen. So, as most diyers might do, I went straight to KZbin and lo and behold I found your video. Research complete. I will be using your simple and clearly explained process to gain some brownie points this weekend. Thanks.

[@Laideeblayz]

Eltee954 did these hold up well in the kitchen? I'm thinking about doing the same thing in my kitchen.

[@nickparkin8527]

are you an idiot Valiant Woman

[@naserznaserz]

@eltee.. how did it go?

[@jerilynflege1998]

Valiant Woman hb

[@Captain-tb6lj]

this is so sweet

[@Sambo16]

This is probably the least expensive and yet durable diy floating shelves tutorial I have seen yet! Thanks for the video!

[@haroldwilson8544]

Tremendous! This really is a "help others do it" video, more than a "look what I did" video. Great job!

[@FirstLast-cf4mi]

It's been a looooong time since I heard a black man on KZbin who wasn't talking about racizm/TYT/Wakanda. Thank f***

[@MrZippyCorgi]

@@FirstLast-cf4mi Can people just do something without race being any sort of factor. FFS. I dont care if it nice or not, this video is about shelves. Just watch the video, thumbs up or down, then leave. Not a hard concept.

[@hankmclain2546]

So many awesome ideas and techniques that you teach.

[@AsianMontana]

no shit thats what its supposed to be

[@Mixwell1983]

@@FirstLast-cf4mi great job on stereotyping black males.. Ohh the irony of your comment. It's as if a black man who isn't racist, raps, or is ghetto is a rare endangered species.. Looks like this guy is appropriating white culture by being into woodworking right?

[@lolafalana6960]

Love how you narrowed the dowel using sandpaper and the drill! Absolutely great tutorial. Thank you, sir!

[@ScreenPrintR]

This is awesome. Finally, someone who makes things with Hand power tools. This way we don't have to invest $100,000 in tools like those guys who mean well, but try to make the video look like DIY. Thank you for the video.

[@elboogie2324]

Right? And their videos are full of tools no REGULAR person has.

[@LoTech77]

Okay, so I’m not the only one who feels this way about other DIY videos with people who have crazy mad workshops. Good to know.

[@elboogie2324]

@@LoTech77 Nah, you're not alone.

[@antiwar8859]

Exactly, we don't all have mega bucks for expensive gear. Thanks mate, you're a beauty!👍🏽😀

[@dreddiknight]

I know right? The amount of table saws, planers etc does my head in sometimes...

[@petertr2000]

Why are people complaining about needing tools? You need a drill, a saw and a screwdriver. If you don't have those, why on earth are you looking at installing shelving? Anyway, thanks for the tip - I'd been trying to figure out a clean way to hide a retaining screw, and I like your idea of screwing into one of the dowels.

[@thickpickles2325]

It's like people expect everthing to be done for the them.....whats the name of the channel again?

[@xx_ghxst]

Word

[@MG-hb7mt]

Lol!!! Right!?

[@BrandonVMoore1]

You also need a bit to countersink the screws. And either a stud finder or some molly bolts. Orbital sander not required, but highly recommended if you're going to stain... and it's also useful for rounding the edges.

[@RunNTell]

EXACTLY

[@CryptoTruthNoMotive]

YES! YES YES YES! Perfect video. Give this guy his own TV SHOW.

[@venai2543]

I'd love a TV show from this guy

[@BrandonVMoore1]

Plus, I just like listening to him talk, lol.

[@chloe61195]

this is genius....HGTV needs him.

[@chloe61195]

@@BrandonVMoore1 Ok I thought it was just me... is it Jamaican undertone? It sounds like he's either trying to cover it up or it's fading :/

[@zo1dberg]

You have a tv show - right here on KZbin!

[@LifenaDay525]

Have been researching various ways to build floating shelves and this tutorial is the best one found. Great tutorial with clear detailed instructions 🏆

[@alanvillanueva2445]

Sir, you are extremely good at explaining. Thank you for this incredible how to video. Good day!

[@everlastingarms2885]

EXACTLY the video I needed!! Clear, simple, easily to follow!! Now I can make custom-length floating shelves with the scrap wood I already have!! Thank you so much for creating this!

[@dawnstiller]

I love how I didn't have to watch 3 minutes of intro before you got right into it. Also that sanding trick was terrific!

[@hisokamorow6154]

Idk if you really did just get married but Congratulations!!!

[@rhysmcentire1226]

I skip 10 secs and there done but I go back. There not even started

[@denisebigsbee5488]

Yes, Lordt! Im so glad he got right to the video👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@sharonraiynemonge6207]

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[@hisokamorow6154]

@@sharonraiynemonge6207 hi

[@lonnyharris6464]

Love the idea. I modified one of your steps. Instead of having to do all of the sanding, I drilled the 1/2” hole like you showed and then cut the board. I then used a 9/16” drill bit on the large part of the board. Made it easy to slip the dowels into it. Thanks for the video!

[@sarikasabnis2369]

Good idea! I’m going to try it that way too!

[@jpgnmt]

My daughter was just asking for floating shelves. Your method looks great. She wanted 2 x 10 material. I have it trimmed to size, drilled, ripped, dowels sanded and am calling it a night. Sanding, a little router on the front edge, then stain and put some poly on. Thanks for the excellent video.

[@ceciliagarrett774]

I am needing a 2X10X23. Did you follow the same steps? How did they turned out?

[@beeawnkuh1]

You inspired me to do it! I watched this when it first came out and everything was way over my head. After doing more projects and studying, I watched this again -- and I realize that I CAN do it! I felts so empowered following along. I will be working on it over the next several days and cannot wait to let you know how it went. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the support and encouragement! You deserve FAR more endorsements and sponsors. You are so gifted!

[@aaronsmyth3763]

how did it go?

[@kevin1049]

updates?

[@samohalloran4175]

Brilliant stuff! I was racking my brain trying to figure out how to hang some floating shelves and came up with a few ideas, but then found this video and it’s way better than anything I came up with. Definitely going to be using this method. Thanks for sharing!

[@estelernser4462]

A short and clear video on how to make interesting shelves with your own hands, budget and stylish at the same time! Great!

[@MrStephenlederle]

Went out yesterday and bought lumber and dowels to make 6 of these shelves. Great idea and only cost $57 for three 32" and three 15" shelves.

[@TrueAegis]

How'd it go?

[@annmariebeharie5989]

How much weight can these hold

[@dezi_toblessed8948]

Anybody else wish they had a handy man like him👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽✅

[@johnbuck5181]

Girl, I can cook too!

[@dezi_toblessed8948]

That’s cool... but I want the man on the video😂😂🤦🏽‍♀️

[@MrPuteraIslam]

I wish i had a work tools like he

[@dezi_toblessed8948]

Time Breaker very true😂😂😂💀

[@dj_talisha]

@@dezi_toblessed8948 I'm a handy man... great with my fingers 😏

[@aquariuswithfire]

I have looked at several different methods of floating shelf installation here on KZbin. I have to say I like your method the best so far. Good job!

[@Appen_Artz]

I have just started a new carpentry hobby and after watching just two videos, you have quickly become my favorite 'teacher'. Thank you for this concise description, your tutorials are spot on with everything!

[@DimanLaundry]

I've always wanted to create floating shelves but never knew a great way of doing it. THIS IS GENIUS!!! Thank you for the idea to create my own

[@WDavidStephenson]

very clever: particularly liked tip about sanding down dowel by putting it in drill!

[@IDMRPodcast]

W. David Stephenson Me too!

[@synovia421]

It’s definitely nice seeing a black man doing woodwork projects like these. This is exactly what I needed. Soo simple and easy to follow. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Smoke---]

Yeah I also appreciate it when the builders I’m watching are black. Makes a much better video. ???? Is there some stereotype that white guys have worse vids or something? I’m genuinely confused. Btw I was being sarcastic saying it’s better when they’re black. I don’t actually care what race they are

[@fingersinyourass9527]

@@Smoke--- yes

[@Smoke---]

ricef r now that I’m thinking ab it you’re right tho. At least for most. The channel I like to build stuff is good tho

[@fingersinyourass9527]

@@Smoke--- what

[@Smoke---]

ricef r you said there is a stereotype of white guys having crappy build channels, and I agreed sorta, but then I gave one that doesnt

[@CarlosMedina-sd6pe]

I have to agree with that guy about your video, you make it very clear and easy to understand 👍 great job and you just made it easy for job I have to do in my wife's craft room. Thanks

[@johnthompson7847]

I love how simple a lot of your DIY projects are and even if they are complicated you show us simpler ways to get it done.

[@christophernsimons]

This is brilliant! I have all of this crap just sitting in my basement! No need to even buy anything. Perfect “cheap” and nice looking method.

[@IntogreatSynthesis]

Love these!!! And the way you explain and move through each step makes this feel soooo much less daunting to other DIYers 🤪 Can’t wait to make my own, thank you!!!

[@jonboze7314]

This is exactly what i've been looking for. I knew I had the materials to make this for some simple display shelves but couldn't wrap my head around the mechanics. Thank you!

[@hoanghungcuong6343]

My wife wants me to add a couple floating shelves in her kitchen. So, as most diyers might do, I went straight to KZbin and lo and behold I found your video. Research complete. I will be using your simple and clearly explained process to gain some brownie points this weekend. Thanks. 5:35

[@viannccaa]

Hey! How did it go?

[@oliverbanter1865]

copy and pasted from a previous comment... ^^

[@viannccaa]

Daniel Oliver Margrie - uhh what?

[@zachstanbery4060]

Would not have thought to do it that way, that’s genius!

[@andrewweiher1982]

Seriously you guys who don’t own tools, go buy a $10 hand saw and a $20 used drill. I own some really good tools but there are so many ways to build something. No one goes out and buys a woodshops worth of tools in one outing, you slowly build a collection over many years. The tools you buy for this project will come in handy in the future, plus you’ll get a better shelf and pride in your work

[@johnsmog3746]

Some people should not own tools

[@TheJrod254]

You'll spend more on the tools than what the project's worth lol

[@fancythisgirl3]

Harbor Freight has really great prices if you only need one or two of these tools. I bought an amazing 5” orbital sander for $26. Once you buy it, you can tackle so many projects. Same thing goes for their drills, bits, clamps, etc. You might spend $100-$150 on tools but then never need to purchase them again (or at least not for a long time).

[@biazacha]

Blows my mind people complaining about tools... in my household I grew up watching both my parents tackle everything they could by themselves and as soon as I moved out have a basic set of tools was on my list because you obviously will need them soon or later for your furniture. Seriously if you watch a DIY video and don't expect tools to be involved you better watch those craft ones for 10yo that put hot glue on everything. lol

[@DumbfoundedMadman]

"....No one goes out and buys a woodshops worth of tools in one outing....." My credit card statements every time I come back from Home Depot might make you think otherwise. lol

[@Joh9785]

Wow! Brilliant easy directions with so many tips for people who don’t have all the fancy expensive equipment (inc me). BIG Thank you 😊👍👍

[@Metallkopf86]

My man! Thank you for this video! I was legit about to spend a small fortune buying the brackets for wall mounted shelves. Not anymore..... this will save me a ton so thank you once again!

[@matthewrhea9565]

Wife has been trying to find "doable" floating shelves and these were them. I ended up doing screws into all three dowels because i ended up with a small gap where I made the rip cuts. I'd suggest wood gluing the dowels into the small piece against the wall, too. As a beginner, DIY'er I appreciate the video and look forward to more

[@jessicamacmurtrie3499]

I don't understand why to put the screws in the dowels. Just to stain it? But then you take them out when you mount the shelf?

[@suzannereed6645]

Jessica MacMurtrie to hold the shelf in place once mounted. With woodworking, oftentimes you do a lot of construct/deconstruct before you have your final product. In this case, you want to have all holes drilled before you stain/varnish.

[@jessicamacmurtrie3499]

@@suzannereed6645 Right. Thanks! I get it now, he just didn't really talk about putting a screw in the dowel, then removing it when hanging it up, then replacing it after the shelf is up. And since this was my first woodworking project, I was confused at first, but it makes sense.

[@nicolerose5024]

Beware Iif you choose to glue...if the dowels don't align perfectly straight you will have a hell of a time getting the shelf back together.

[@tamarathompson403]

Man, I never comment on videos but I've gotta give it up to you! You covered every base and this is a genius tutorial! Thanks!!!

[@ddnik25]

I will forever share this video because it was the first one I found years ago when searching how to make them. It was the greatest how to ever!

[@RinasAMaker]

I know this video is over 6 years old, but im leaving you a comment for the algorithm. Simple sounding instructions and you’re hired! 😆

[@KA-sx3sc]

OMFG - use the speed square as a guide... that just blew my mind! So simple and obvious yet this is the first time I've ever considered doing that. I now feel stupid for years of avoiding my circular saw due to my exceptional ability to not cut a straight line. I know it was just an off-hand thought for you, but thanks anyway you just changed my shop life.

[@lonniw]

K A you are not alone. I had the same thought when I saw him do that!

[@heroicprecision]

MILLION DOLLAR IDEA! Seriously...Brilliant!

[@urjnlegend]

That was an amazing time to me as well

[@eduardo9243]

There is nothing exceptional about your ability to not cut a straight line!!

[@lovedog49507]

He can do what he wants jackass.

[@crumblelina]

I love watching these home decor projects, the shelves really add that minimal touch!

[@tracykirby3194]

I am in the process of making these shelves and I'm AMAZED that I seem to actually be able to do this. I've never done woodworking before, but this video was awesome with step by step instructions. I'm also thrilled at the money I saved because buying floating shelves this size is so expensive! I can't wait to see my finished shelves! Thank you! :)

[@Litehamer]

I’m late to the party but love this video and your content over all. It’s great to see a project, with accessible tools that the average person may own. Fantastic video , really clear instructions (even for those of us that don’t use the imperial system), thank you

[@lindameggers1999]

I know Rigbt!! He should receive a KZbin AWARD

[@achillies40]

How can over 1k people give it a thumbs down? He does an AWESOME job. What's not to like?

[@sullyh4040]

His skin... It's a great video! F those haters

[@marlinbundo2409]

I have heard before that there are bots trawling youtube giving thumbs down at random for some unknown reason. Not sure if it's true or not.

[@floridaman2146]

@@sullyh4040 You're a race baiting idiot.

[@s777jm]

@@floridaman2146 Please look up the definition of race baiting. As you clearly have not, and sound like a complete idiot.

[@BrandonVMoore1]

I guess they thought he was going to show them how to hang a floating shelf with gorilla tape, lol.

[@peterzsiros3179]

Nice work, young man. I particularly like the drill and rip method: It resolves any accuracy problems introduced by the hand held drill. Well done!

[@franciscoreynoso241]

Thank you so much for sharing, straight to the point, no unnecessary extra talk, step by step instructions, you sir know how to make a great tutorial video.

[@elizabethsullivan1894]

Thank you for sharing this tutorial! I'm just getting into woodworking and this project helped me work out how to make a floating shelf/key hanger I've been wanting to make for ages :D

[@trustmeimpro577]

I like how you discuss even the small details in the construction of the shelves.

[@petereccleston4691]

Thank you! Best DIY video I've come across. I feel like I can actually do this as a starter project to boost my lack of confidence. Thank you very very much.

[@EmpathicJade]

This isn't exactly what I was looking for but I absolutely loved your video. You did so well explaining everything without all the unnecessary stuff other KZbinrs like to put in their videos. I dont have the words to describe how well you did. Well done sir.

[@qzwxecrv0192837465]

Definitely a new take on the floating shelf. Only thing I would do differently is add a washer to the screws going into the wall. This would add more surface area for security of the mounting wood. Great job, keep it up

[@coreygriffin7326]

Chris Bourassa add a washer ur creating a depth away from the shelf even though minimal

[@qzwxecrv0192837465]

The washer goes between the bolt head and the wood adding more contact area for added security of the bolt face

[@bw1532]

@@qzwxecrv0192837465 Nah, he used screws with a built in "washer", see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZzMZKqDdsengsk They looks a lot like the Kreg washer head maxi-loc screws.

[@kennytudor6670]

I'm using a low profile anchor bolt. They work great and you wont need to worry about the washer.

[@annawede]

These are beautiful. I love your simple approach without fancy hardware. Very nice.

[@DIYCreators]

Thanks Anna

[@rb5078]

Me before watching video: These are so simple and elegant. I can do this! Me after watching video: Oh, you need tools nvm.

[@carlyd4562]

Lmaoo same 🙊

[@ShotCallerLokita]

Same

[@claireeebee]

Hahaha, yeah! Those are beautiful!

[@skeliot4282]

Hey,well tools are a great investment. If you have your own tools if something breaks all you need is the tools and internet.

[@aubreythompson9514]

The tools required for this can be gotten for around as much as you’d pay for the shelves, Pre-made. BUT, you can use the tools for further projects :) Realistically all the tools you need is a drill and drill bits. You can hand sand it, and have it cut by the store, or spend $30 on a circular saw :) definitelyblook into a cheap drill and circular saw. You could prob find at a garage sale for cheap, too! Heck Facebook garage sale sites. They sell for next to nothing at garage sales and things bc people don’t typically go there for tools

[@junaulouis-jean2100]

Simplest and best floating video by far. Will not take me more than 30 minutes from start to finish. Thank you for the knowledge good sir!

[@impekebelstyles4262]

You just be throwing that word "easy" around huh. The lies, the betrayal. I'm over here in tears. I really dont need shelves that bad. I have decided lol

[@user-yv7hk8xz6c]

Lol

[@MrAdamyang]

Hahah I agree. I was like, this is not easy. 😂

[@javix1442]

Is not that bad lol

[@mrchao2]

home depot give you two cuts for free...+$1.00 for each add. cut. way easier to have them cut it

[@nathanm2514]

it’s not that bad lmao maybe for the below average person who doesn’t normally build things then it’s like.. well why’d you bother searching how to BUILD your own shelf? ya know

[@caseymeredith5116]

This video had me when I saw the Pittsburgh level! This will be this weekend's project. Thanks!

[@noamoe767]

I made 3 bathroom shelves using this video. Only for about $20 even with these high lumber prices. Thank you!

[@tedmaulassociate4063]

This is excellent and just what I needed to know. I reiterate what the person below said : you make an excellent no nonsense KZbin video. Thank you I appreciate it!

[@davewilliams355]

Glen, that’s brilliant mate.

[@DIYCreators]

Thanks Dave!

[@alain3768]

hear here

[@АндрейАрабаджи-т4з]

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[@kumarialahakoon4670]

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[@tomwilhelm1662]

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[@wisepenni]

Thank you for this video. My kids and I used your tips and made shelves together on Mother’s Day. They came up looking great!

[@LaPatronaVlogs]

Hold up , I’m About to teach my husband I won’t be needing his help anymore 😂

[@cowboy4378]

Good for you. Although I would teach him what you know so he can help.

[@timphilpott7119]

Wow. Just when I thought I knew it all. Genius. Brilliant video mate thank you.

[@dcaldwell97]

Thanks for a great video!!! As a DIY'er with limited tools, I feel I can tackle this with no problem thanks to your instructions!

[@zoeemiko8149]

Brilliant! So clear & concise. I wish more DIY videos were like yours.

[@v9237]

Hi friends, if you intend on using the saw yourself please do NOT use gloves when sawing... Gloves are prone to getting caught in the blade and dragging your fingers and hand into the blade... So go ahead and saw like the gentleman did in the video, just go slow and be careful and do it without gloves

[@jefgir1097]

This is counterintuitive, but it is safer not to use gloves when using rotative Power tools. Good reminder.

[@jenniferupton3552]

Yaaaaaa...my pointer finger is still healing from a nasty, gruesome cut as the saw DID pull my glove into it. I thought for sure I lost my finger at the knuckle, but I didn't. It's going to be healing and tender for a loooooong time. Funny thing is, just about 2 minutes into the first use of my new table saw I was pondering if gloves would be a hazard...Um, Experiment over.

[@ianchen1962]

I was wondering why my DT teacher would never wear gloves doing this

[@zombie..]

Excellent tip. I actually knew a guy in high school that had two of his fingers taken off cause he wore gloves with a wood chipper. Funny thing is, he drew better than I could

[@sharonjordan2649]

Just built several shelves using your tutorial. As others said, very helpful, clear and concise instructions. These are going to add the needed interest on my walls. Thank you!

[@rthomson1197]

Mate, this is so brilliant! Even as a total DIY noob, I feel like I could successfully pull this off. I can't wait to move into my new place so I can try to install some of these myself and make it a thing to do together with my kids.

[@warfanax]

Supporting lumber under with a scrap to prevent sagging while cutting is a great idea and oh I would have cut the lumber than try to drill dowel holes on both sides and end up not aligning them properly. Great job man

[@connerandrews7903]

This was the exact video I was looking for and your step by step was incredible. Appreciate it man

[@MarkPrimavera]

Very good method for making floating shelves!!! After a lot of research I decided on this method and it worked great. A couple of things to keep in mind, my home is a older home and has lath and plaster walls so they are not 100% flat and true so I had to do some minor sanding of the attachment bracket, secondly drill the holes before cutting to 1 1/2", I forgot and was a bit of a pain. I ended up making the 1/2" dowels a bit longer, they extended 4" into the shelf. I went with a routered ogee edging on the top of the shelves to get rid of the rounded edge of the 2X6. I plan on making more shelves.

[@attackJattack]

If you are wondering how much weight these shelves can hold, don't bother looking through the comments. Just went digging and there is literally over 200 comments asking about the weight and he never answered a single one of them.

[@keldorgreyskull5611]

literally what i wanted to know! lol

[@CodyStegeman]

It depends on the dowel thickness and Wood type. I'd guess this shelf could hold 50 or so lbs

[@a.a.4924]

Those are not for heavy loads for sure, only for decoration.

[@OB.777]

N I put my microwave oven on a floating shelve

[@Blue-Marker]

The dowels are probably fine as long as the joints are nice and tight, so it probably would mostly rely on your screws.

[@annafoo2357]

me before video: ya know there must be a cheaper way than buying these shelves me after watching the video: looks like that amazon price is completely justified

[@Brandon-ji7nv]

Cheaper they are like 10 dollars a shelf how cheap do you want

[@cam9144]

Brandon it ain't worth hours of my time to do all this work for multiple shelves

[@calistawithay106]

😂😂😂 meee

[@jennlemmelin443]

Stop supporting Amazon, didn't you see the news. They don't even let their employees take a piss. Many employees have to wear diapers. Why Should humans live like this so corporations can Thrive? Go to Goodwill

[@Dat_Feathered_Boi]

@@jennlemmelin443 I don't know about the diapers and all that, but yes, amazon has poor working conditions. However, it is pretty obvious that the commenter was making a joke.

[@Joestacemazjojo]

Exactly what I was looking for! I work with a lot of live edge pieces and this technique will work perfect for me. Definitely liked the sanding dowel tip you used, very clever. Thanks for this video

[@kennethamend8557]

I just bought my first home. I'm knocking out painting the interior, wood floors, and I can't wait to apply the method's you shared!! I've watched a handful of videos, you kept it very simple. Thank You!! God Bless Beautiful work!!

[@RiyadhMarthinus]

This is awesome man. I'll definitely use this technique. Now I wanna make some floating shelves.

[@DIYCreators]

Thank you

[@TranTheClever]

Oh, one tip: To cut the stock lengthwise, you could clamp on a 1" x 6" as a guide or maybe a long piece of aluminum. 4:57

[@Mixwell1983]

Well the 1x6 would work for his saw but I'm sure not all circ saws are 1 1/2" from the blade to the outside of the metal base.

[@noan21]

I just built and put these up, they're amazing. Thank you for t he upload! Going to tackle the floating entertainment console next!

[@jonathansalazar3207]

Sweeeet

[@randycontractor5772]

Thanks a ton. Just made one 34" shelf based off of your design and only took me 3 hours. Wife is downstairs painting it for me now Edit: part of that 3 hours included cleaning my garage enough to access the tools I needed :)

[@ccrookston]

Thank you! This is fantastic. I can't wait to do this in my home office. Also, thank you for the excuse to buy more tools :)

[@MosquitoMade]

I wasn't sure where you were going with it when you drilled the hole for the dowel the same depth as the dowel, until you ripped it down. Neat idea, and it seems like it works quite well!

[@s_rofbear]

Chris Albee - same! I was confused until the ripping step!

[@MosquitoMade]

That's exactly what I was thinking too. Which is why drilling to full depth of the dowels threw me off lol

[@amazinglove8623]

Nice work we can chat more and get to know each other we can also discuss other things. I'm Sandy. Write me joyfulluv81@gmail Hope to hear from you soon

[@killshot7041]

Thank you so much, every other video about floating shelves was about 20 mins, I didn't expect this 7 min video to be so thorough

[@thomasmarliere2505]

Inventive way to do those shelves, cool 👍

[@DIYCreators]

Thanks

[@sbeav1105]

Beautiful! You have a lot of great time saving tricks (especially like the scrap of wood to use for accurate spacing)and nice tools... I need to go ahead and purchase some drill bits...I have always just used different sized screws and wall anchors...lol, so sad...

[@NikovK]

If you don't have a stud finder, don't use that wall anchor. Get a stud finder.

[@TheFire1202]

You can download a stud finder app on your phone.

[@kimberlyreece8829]

You can also use your fist to find a stud also.. that's what me and my husband do.

[@liquidgold2735]

@@kimberlyreece8829 I do this too but my wife gets sick of having to patch fist sized drywall holes all the time

[@slerickson01]

What happened to tapping and listening for the dead sound of a stud behind the rock?

[@macbeasty]

Floating shelves are a design aesthetic and are not meant to support hundreds of pounds. Thus, these floating shelves will be just fine with a pair of good wall anchors. With that being said, it's easier to fill screw holes than anchor holes so I'll usually find a stud for my applications.

[@fletcherchad9434]

I love how this guy can simplify a simple project. Always excited when a new video comes out.

[@kirktaylor8144]

Love this method for building and attaching the shelf! It's super simple and accurate, and doesn't require expensive shop tools, but the results are perfect. Thanks for sharing your ideas and techniques.

[@davetarrant6888]

I agree 100%

[@StaceyMilo2011]

These shelves are absolutely beautiful and your tutorial is SPOT ON! Thank you SO much for putting together such an informative, clean, useful video!

[@Sniperop775]

I know I've posted this exact same comment before, but you're by far my favourite DIY'er here on KZbin. I absolutely loooove your building style! Nice, clean and modern! Luvv from Canada

[@DIYCreators]

Thank you, I appreciate it, positive comments just motivates me to make more.

[@jerritanner275]

Love this! You answered each of my questions almost as I thought them. Thanks for the conditioner tip. So often diy staining looks awful but this looks good.

[@sergiod.3239]

You sir are a gem!!! My sister has asked me to do some floating shelves for her and couldn't really figure out how to do it. Thank you for the amazing video! You have earned a subscriber for life!

[@TONY-nl6yv]

Great vid dude in the middle of a finish basement job I have extra lumber. I’m gonna try this n surprise my client your good thanks