Fix Sagging Shelves, The Movie - A Winter Snow Day Project

In this short film I fix the sagging shelves in a kitchen cupboard. The laminated particle board shelves were bending under the weight of the dishes. I decided to strengthen the shelves by adding some strips of maple to both sides. The wood for this repair was ripped from some leftover hardwood flooring. We decided to have some fun with a simple snow-day kitchen project.
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[@MANaboutTOOLS]

This video is just simple, snow-day fun. Hope you enjoy it.

[@jaandel1]

if you add a metal strip under it will do all work.

[@janestewart3231]

It's a really beautiful solution to a common problem. From one who was excluded from woodshop work (girls were to sew and cook, don't you know) I appreciate seeing all that's needed to be done as I learn by watching things. Love your workshop!

[@lisaanderson2488]

Your motto is probably “Do it right or don’t do it at all.” Wow! That’s high level. Great video, oddly satisfying. I too. Would probably just… Flip the shelf over. This here is a true working craftsman. The rest of us be lazy.

[@burstofsanity]

Nice video! But all you had to do was flip them upside down. 😛

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

I've done that in the past but it does not fix the problem. Another option would be to get solid wood (laminated pine) and replace the particle board shelves with that. Would be much better too.

[@kennkiser]

I'd definitely flip them if renting or in a jam. Otherwise, I prefer to fix things once and in a way that lasts. Also, the bottom shelf couldn't be flipped.

[@KLP99]

I'm not a coffee drinker -- can't even stand the smell -- but I know one thing about it, which I learned as a teenager working at a Sizzler from the owner, who did know coffee. If it's even a little bitter, put a pinch of salt in the bottom of the filter before you start building the dark, smelly liquid. Bitterness gone.

[@KaleidoscopeJunkie]

No way I could get all that done on just one cup of Joe.

[@royavas]

thanks friend. i have been breaking my head since last night and know some where i have to strengthen the boards but didn't know how? your video spoke and i am at peace now thanks a ton. will follow you i am just a beginer & started at the age of 67

[@dalehamlin7383]

Very creative..........fun way to look at things! Thanks for the entertaining content..!

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Thank you for both the nice video and a totally functional fix to those shelves. Solved the problem, got to play in the shop and didn't have to shovel snow-a win-win if I ever saw one.

[@daviddedick14]

You're creative in both your handy work and your video making. Enjoyed it. Thanks.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks for your support! Cheers!

[@WhiteFox011]

I did not recognize you at first, without your hat! Great ideas.

[@muhaY-vb5vp]

how tf is this soooo cinematic LOL, LOVE IT!!!

[@teriyoung8922]

Great fun snowy day video, Mr.and Ms. MAT. I love your kind delivery of coffee - perfect thing for a snowy morning. We just replaced an old bookshelf with some solid wood ones that I had picked up for a song - the old bookshelf was pressboard, and wasn't too impressed with the double layer of books I had crammed on each shelf. solid construction is just so much better! Much love to you both, hope to see you soon, now that the snow has gone (for a while....)

[@george8873]

Loved the video. Had a huge smile on my face from the beginning. Particle board is usually the worst possible choice in material to use as shelving or as cabinets in my opinion. It has little or no structural properties to it, and I have yet to find any that hasn't sagged over time when any amount of weight is applied unless it's supported by something stronger like your fix of these shelves. Anyway, Max is a gorgeous kitty and comes up with great ideas. Thanks for the work you put into the video. Really appreciate it.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thank you very much!! I appreciate the comment!

[@dalespringerwilson4233]

Wow, I hope I'm as smart as you are when I grow up. ( I'm 62 ). You just seem to effortlessly break a problem down and then square it back up. Bravo !

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Dale! Thank you so much for your kind words! Much appreciated!

[@jdkerk]

Very nicely done! I can tell you took a lot of time with filming and editing!

[@plastic9990]

I just turn them over, every now and then! 😂

[@tomtom1484]

Watching the vid, I thought "Man, that's a good looking cup of coffee"! Then I came to and remembered I came here for the shelf repair LOL!

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks! Just having some fun....

[@Krissco2]

Looks like a fun video to make!

[@EmmaMorgan09]

I just flip my shelves every so often!

[@alphymandap4072]

I agree to andrew... it’s just a common sense

[@generalharness8266]

I can imagine the conversation with the wife went like this. Please fix the shelves I will when I have time Its snowing you have time now OK Done why did you not put the stuff back in? Jokes aside looks good.

[@buckstarchaser2376]

Like anybody has spare Florine just laying around, looking for a shelf to sturdy. I had to go through 2 dozen tubes of toothpaste to gather up enough to strengthen my shelves and gums.

[@167curly]

Economically simple, Kent. On a day like that many guys would have just rolled over and snuggled under the covers!

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks Phil. This was a "just for fun" kind of video. But, the fix is holding up well. Cheers, Kent

[@scorpio6587]

Very nice.

[@TheBrynwen]

I love this! The fact that it was the cat's idea for a quick, fun snow day project is flippin' perfect. And I love the snap wardrobe change, so silly. You've never done a narrative story video, at least not that I've seen, so I must say this is great work for a fist time stab at it, if indeed this is your first. Really fun, good work!

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Wow! Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words and support.

[@rlund3]

What a great intro. I am saying professional quality. Better that a lot of Hollywood movies/

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks! Was fun to shoot that.

[@helrosshemlock9205]

It was indeed a movie.

[@rennzzos788]

5:01: That is a dude's version of a Wonder Woman transformation. Awesome.

[@carloshrnndz]

wish we could use our tap water, flipping them over would of been to easy, beats shoveling snow

[@thechumpsbeendumped.7797]

Is there any reason why you didn’t flip the shelves over before adding the reinforcement battens?

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

I did. They just (slowly over time) bent the other way.

[@JDMark25]

Oooh your hands looked a little too close to that saw blade for my comfort! Nice job, good video, thanks!

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

I think it's the camera angle. I'm pretty cautious really.

[@willtrip711]

No aerocrete?

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Soon my friend...soon

[@jacobpetersen5662]

You could have made a brand new shelve of better quality in the same time it took you to fix the MDF shelves.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Probably yes

[@madampolo]

Where did he get the extra shelf used for the bottom of the cabinet?

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

I had an extra shelf for that cabinet. Already had the edge strip applied so it was perfect for doubling up the bottom.

[@moogoomoogoo5990]

Are there plans available for what happens at 5:02?

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

yes

[@andrewgeorge6351]

Leaving screw holes in the bottom panel no no as it will get dirty inside the the Cabernet with grime ok.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

The holes in the bottom panel don't penetrate thru.

[@boboconnor1403]

Nice special effects, lol...

[@user-oq3ix9vl9v]

you could just turn the shelf over

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Did that once, they sagged the other way after a while.

[@philliportega4902]

I wish it would've got straight to the purpose of the video. I could've done without all of the theatrics

[@ozymandias2k]

You are obviously very skilled and handy but this video is too long and not relevant to average person without your skillset.

[@dottie3440]

Up until this video I really enjoyed the series but this one had far too much dramatic BS to be useful. I recommend you stick to being informative and direct. We have enough reality TV shows now ... we need more of what you were doing ....

[@jenkinseric2]

I couldn't bring myself to watch the whole thing. I subscribed to get building ideas, not watch high school drama.

[@carlashuman8360]

Really cheesy… just give me the info already!

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Oh I know! Totally cheesy!! ;o)

[@1totheright]

Annoying format/presentation