DIY Floating Shelves with a Secret

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

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[@rmora1]

Why countersink the screws or bolts holding up the shelves, it only weakens the support and does nothing else since they are not visible anyway?

[@oldskoolwayy]

This was cool, but entirely too much work.

[@ArcanumChronicles]

why not inlay power wires in the wall, you can get good thin wires in there, finish it with mud. even easier to fix if you have drywall

[@Chaucer89]

How long did the battery pack last?

[@rickybastien2556]

You should be selling these amazing shelves. I am buying by the way!

[@JDKaye]

I appreciate that you include/admit mistakes. Too often video DIYers present themselves like they can do no wrong - but we all make mistakes.

[@alphonsusho8962]

The most important think for DIY videos I wish they all did was say the mistakes they make and how they problem solved. Most of us DIYers are amateur, we haven’t made a ton of mistakes YET because this might be our first or couple handful projects. So even with an instructional video, we are bound to still make mistakes.

[@johnburgess2084]

This is the first of your videos I've seen. Great shop setup. Most importantly, I really like the way you not only talk about safety, but you really PRACTICE safety as well! Earplugs, glasses, push sticks, etc.

[@Beardofy]

Definitely yes to tying in more electronics with your word working! I've been trying to plan a similar project except I want to run the low voltage wire through the drywall behind it. You just gave me a great idea exactly how to do it!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Awesome, good luck!

[@countrymagic61]

Watching this video, I came up with a similar idea as you did. So...Ditto!, I have a wall in my front room I was at first contemplating a full wall build out. However, using the floating wall system will utilize less material, looks good, and easier to move around if needed. I also though of running the wires in the wall as you did.👍😎😀

[@meltmyfaceoff]

That is really cool, super nice job

[@alexandremartins7856]

How did you make the controls work together on the 3 shelves?

[@kale27]

@@alexandremartins7856 If they are RF, it's likely the three lights can all work off the same remote. Once the switch is "on" on all three - then you can use the remote to trigger the lights.

[@Lencho_01]

I like that you include the mistakes into your videos, its adds something wholesome to your work

[@roneckler9937]

I've seen a lot of videos of DIY'ers doing LED lights, and I would have to say that your video is by far the best so far. I have been an electrician for 30 years now and have done more LED lights than I can say. You hit a home run on this one, however, I would have just run a power wire to the shelves and not used battery operated LED's, but that's what I do for a living anyway. Great job!

[@burtan2000]

The batteries will last a few days. Then charge. Then a few days. Then charge.

[@RyanTerry]

@@burtan2000 And you'll have to take all the stuff off the shelf to get to the battery! I'm done doing any battery devices. Seems like a great idea, but after a year of constantly having to charge things it's annoying.

[@tukuiPat]

@@RyanTerry if you watched the video, he accounted for that and made an accessible charging port so he wouldn't need to take the shelf off to charge it.

[@RyanTerry]

@@tukuiPat excellent. Yes, I quickly scrolled through towards the end so I didn’t see that. Thanks.

[@NateWithWho]

@@RyanTerry OR I would make a USB-c charging port to the side of the shelf, so you can charge whenever needed or constantly put on charge (but not sure if the battery would explode overtime)

[@jeffjensen6377]

I love that you include/admit mistakes. Too often video DIYers present themselves like they can do no wrong i work the same way. love it.

[@matthew35673m]

For a truely hidden switch (with no standby power draw), consider using a “normally open” reed switch embedded inside the shelf. Then just place a strong magnet over the top of the reed switch to turn it on.

[@brevs8387]

That sounds like an awesome idea... something I need to look more into for projects of my own.

[@Mr.redacted.]

I like that

[@EdurtreG]

Can you explain more?

[@uncommonsensai9590]

I pray someday I’ll get to the point where this doesn’t sound like mandarin

[@accessfm]

Done something close to this with my kids floating shelves... But I drilled into the dry wall and dropped cables from each of the Floating shelves behind the dry wall to a wall dry line box and powered from mains usb power instead of battery packs. No worrying about charging or hot battery packs while charging then. Great job and looks so well. Well done.

[@AdrianDWolfe]

Damnnn very NICE, will be doing something like this in my living room for sure

[@MicBergsma]

First time watching this video on your channel, love it, looking forward to watch more and learn to build 🤙🏼🙌🏼 keep it up!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks, brother!

[@blaineyork7821]

Man I wish you sold the plans for these! these are the best looking floating shelves I have seen on KZbin!

[@jamesspinks3956]

Great video! Very similar to the way I build floating shelves and as the electronics keep digging into that… so much you can do with low voltage and wood. I have 25+ years in the 12v/audio/video world and now I incorporate that into almost every project with lighting or moving panels. They have power supplies that are super small and thin just for low voltage lighting. Hardwired is the way to go vs battery especially for a no hassle no call back customer service point of view. Not a big deal for people like us to change batteries but most of customers want out of site out of mind hassle free!! Just my 2 cents. Keep up the awesome clean work and keep the videos coming.

[@evid1000]

You are right about going wired. These items are not much electricity draws and newer electronics can be worked via phone/alexa for a truly seemless voice turn on/off. Is there.a good video for hardwired floating shelf? I'm looking to use one over a bed that has built in light/wireless charger/usb ports.

[@gregkorn8784]

Good Job Lori. Chuck was a good pick for a seat tester. I look forward to many more videos.

[@macarenabeeche9580]

Loved that you incorporated electric. I vote yes for more more electrical & woodworking videos!

[@viktoriaciostek6184]

I love the subtle comedy in your videos, the inception plug in was dope. I always use blue painters tape in my floating shelf glue ups. It holds strong and doesn't tar out any wood fibers when you remove it, nor does it leave any adhesive behind that you have to sand off or may clog any wood grain.

[@Kkuts37]

Hi Brad, would love electronic tutorial. Have always been intimidated by this. Thanks!! Great job in the vid!!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks, Kathleen!

[@BrienGray]

Thanks!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Appreciate the Super Thanks, Brien!

[@JuanManuelTastzian]

Hi Brad, I just came across this video on my feed and gotta say, I absolutely loved your work, edit and pace. I have never done anything like this in my life, but I am wishing to do it in the future, so I really enjoy seeing videos like yours to learn and get ideas from. Keep up the great work! Just subscribed to see more in the future.

[@jonny555ive]

I totally respect your choice of teaching safety. It IS number one. I applaud you brother. 👍👍

[@rtanderson2]

I love incorporating electronic stuff into builds. Definitely would love to see more.

[@Motorpig251]

Dude, I've been doing odd and ends carpentry for about five years now. I'm so OCD when it comes to perfection. I have every tool imaginable, but still learning every time I build something. Today I built 4 floating shelves for each side of our fireplace. I used the tape method I saw in your video, and OMG! Game Changer! Thank you so much for posting this video. This made things so much easier!

[@ModernBuilds]

Cool tape tip! Gotta grab some 🔥🔥

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

It holds like a champ, Mike. Although your gaffers tape looked cooler 😂😂

[@masontreadwellnz]

Hey Mike love your Bus project you did a couple months ago❤️‍🔥

[@paschadoudou]

💳

[@nzwakele]

How far is Joshua Tree from FTBT

[@juststevoo]

Mike: “Today, I’m gonna be picking up some filament tape from my local store…” Cashier: “Uh, sir? This is a Wendy’s. We don’t sell t-” Mike: “-ON MODERN BUILDS.”

[@TheEdsousa]

beautiful work. you are my biggest inspiration. your jobs are very good. I don't get tired of watching your projects. congratulations. My favorit channel. Eddy, from Brazil

[@RobDucharme]

I like that, in spite of the fact that I've seen several videos on how to make a very similar floating shelf, I still learn something new, or I'm able to follow along like I already do know. Not sure if I'll build a floating shelf like this anytime soon but this is a cool build.

[@staceylhemp]

best of the best

[@StormGod29]

Dude, seriously good job on conception and execution. I also enjoy blending woodworking, 3d printing, and microelectronics together. It is seriously a match made in heaven these days with what we can do.

[@jedics1]

Just what I always wanted, a shelf to remember to recharge as well! If you have a dry wall it would be easier to just run a wire inside the wall imo.

[@NancyRoy-dv7gw]

This is absolutly fantastic. You are very good at woodworking and you are interesting to listen to. I will experiment your tutorial soon. I am a begginer in woodworking and I am confident. No experience but lots of positivness ! Thank you again.

[@Skynzor]

I so wish I had the tools to do all this amazing stuff :( Looks absolutely fantastic! Great vid and great tips!

[@drummerboy6178]

yes be nice, u basically have to have a full carpentry shop and a good knowledge of carpentry..be so easy to screw up that expensive plywood...he does a beautiful job.

[@tiloalo]

Ikea offers the same floating shelf, just need to add the led

[@phillipstanfill5392]

You reading my mind man. Have to build some for the bathroom. Thanks for the idea. Just waiting on my track saw to come in. Great job on the shelves.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks, Phil! Track saws are awesome, you're going to love it!

[@6RWOODSHOP]

I just love how clean everything is when u build it.. even when it's simple or complicated it always comes out super clean... great job brad.. u definitely deserve a diet mountain dew to celebrate

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

I appreciate that! 💪

[@6RWOODSHOP]

Yes sir..

[@robandsharonseddon-smith5216]

I too like electronics. Combining with wood is fun. Please consider more. If you keep the woodwork good then you won't lose your wood subscriptions...

[@mikencrew8885]

Great job Brad! Always enjoy your videos. Your one of my favorite to watch. You actually really helped me out when I first started wood working because mistakes where made LOL!!! And that really helped me push forward and not quit

[@shmulid]

Ad placement was smooth, and not a bother. Great Work!

[@augustineschaefer5522]

I really like that you incorporate projects within projects, but I enjoy longer show the process videos. I’m a dabbler of the things…resin to plywood end grain to copper and concrete.

[@ImagineItChannel]

This video helped me to build my own In-Wall L-Shaped long shelves in my living room. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@PorterWoodworks]

Turned out awesome Brad! Would be cool if there was a way to charge the battery packs wirelessly but plugging in every so often wouldn't be that bad I guess. Hopefully I'll be home from the Packers/Chiefs game to get on the live tonight.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Yes, wireless would be nice, but that was a whole other step I wasn't ready to commit to 😀 Hope the game is great.

[@betweenthekerfs]

#GoPackGo #CanYouFeelTheLove

[@stereothrilla8374]

Well done sir! You make it look easy. Anyone who’s tried to build “perfect” box knows that this is far harder than it looks.

[@TomCee53]

I would have gone with wired power inside the wall, but that’s just me. The 5v would route from a box behind the cabinet and plug into each shelf in or through the supports. This also eliminates the power switches. That said, great job and thanks for the detailed, but not boring instructions and hints. Even the goofs were worth seeing.

[@TheBabababa]

Yeah having a remote doesn't make sense if you have to press a button to enable the remote. It's unlikely you would turn off these lights while you are using the shop.

[@kjsebestyen]

You've really upped your game on the montage music sections! They are inspirational!

[@SalzShakur]

Great video man! Just wondering, how much weight do you think the shelves would be able to support?

[@mirakarchitect7945]

Nice communication and graphic presentations and of course, a masterpiece construction.

[@keithf5236]

it looks so effortless when you do, yet when I attempted something similar, it was nothing but problems getting them to all fit together seamlessly :(

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Yeah, the joints are tricky to get just right. But constant pressure down and towards the fence is the key. Next time you'll nail it, Keith!

[@christophercrawford2736]

@@Fixthisbuildthat I think a track saw or a really large table is key. Breaking down the sheet is where the errors can happen in my opinion.

[@spectator511]

yes please, do more electronics. Best regards from Switzerland

[@rosswither1995]

Awesome video! I've been planning a couple of floating shelves for my kitchen remodel and you made this seem mich more doable than I had worked out in my head. What kind of weight do you estimate the shelves should be able to hold?

[@realitycheck5383]

i like your videos. you are cheesy, yet professional. i also like that you give credit to other youtube channels when you dont know something. really cool!

[@uprightcr2744]

I think it would have been easier to just run some low voltage wires through the wall.

[@7fnent]

Connected to the same light switch to the room light exactly!

[@jb3760]

@JOA_Trades_wouldn’t have to do wall repairs. Just run them through the wall behind where you will install the shelf bracket so the hole is covered by the shelf.

[@coltbecker]

@@jb3760 This. I'm going to try it this way. Wife won't want to have to keep recharging.

[@Gio-ii2tf]

@@jb3760how do you connect to switch

[@tgottwalt]

I love electronics. Incorporating them into woodworking projects takes them to the next level!

[@TheBatz65]

Burnishing the edge is a sweet trick to close up that little gap! It’s really hard to get the longer boards just perfectly mitered to not have any gap. Especially for the typical DIY table saw…. They just don’t cut as precise as needed. Looks great!

[@djweso]

Since you asked, I love the electronics videos. They are the ones I'm most likely to watch. This is a great one.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks for the feedback, Wesley!

[@weapenofchoyss]

This was a FANTASTIC video!! You’ve got great personality. Super informative. Great explanations and you showed every part of the build. I WILL be doing this. THANKS FOR A GREAT VID!!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

you're welcome!

[@dj_ramo]

This was very a helpful guide, thank you! PS- The Woodcraft logo following the angle of your saw was *Chef’s Kiss.

[@Headdancer1]

Love the ”quick jig”. Lol. Keep the electronics coming too.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

😜

[@tylerpeters1181]

Looks like your producing leveled up! Love your content. Thank you for all you do.

[@franklangel1521]

I just love your site and the projects you have shown. I am big into safety so I have to comment. You said that if you have a guard for your table saw to use it and to use a good push stick but I see you're not using a push stick. I'm not the safety police but I would hate to see you loose a digit plus I want see you around for may years to teach great stuff and to make me laugh which you do so well. Thanks Brad stay safe and God Bless.

[@stiraf5257]

I rarely build a project just like the one in a video. So seeing new techniques or ideas is always welcome.

[@catmastertrash369]

Just found this channel in my recommended. You mentioned about getting into more electronics - you totally should! Actually I knew nothing about wood stuff, but LEDs, wiring small electronics, those I'm pretty familiar with now. It's worth it. I'm hoping to combine our two interests at some point but I have to learn more about building with wood first. Great video, subbed!

[@Mei-st5bq]

you have the best shop!!! and love the dad jokes too!!!! thank you for your sharing your skills!!! and yes would love to see your electronic efforts too

[@nathanfife2890]

If you use hue lights you can connect them to a real light switch and control everything with other smart home stuff as well. I built a similar thing and I liked the hue option because there isn't a battery to charge

[@nickrusso86]

Great video! I like that you show your mistakes and how you fixed them. We're all human after all. Well... most of us anyway.

[@staceybertotti671]

You have taught me so much! I wish I had the workshop/space like yours, I would be golden.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Glad it's helping, Stacey!

[@howardappel3596]

Very very glad to see you stressing using a blade guard. Well done.

[@harrison3639]

That jig was fire, I wanna see more of that lol.....electronics are fun to

[@albertoquijanoruiz903]

First of your videos!! I enjoyed the project and the result was great! I did a similar project but I included a phone charger (connected to the electricity… so there are cords)… but It could be useful in your office!

[@Tinker1950]

Well, I was most impressed with the 46° mitre idea to get those sharp edges. Must try it out over this weekend with some test ply.

[@chrismellon127]

Yoooo they r badass!! I wasn’t sure i was gonna like it but once it was finished i love it!!

[@tristanrujano]

That electronic switch for the lights was IMPRESSIVE, gotta try this one day :)

[@whatsupwithsteve]

Nice work! Don't forget to remind everyone to check where the studs on the wall are so that your ribs on your mounting clete aren't in the way...:) Learned that one the hard way!

[@ad_pico5621]

Enjoyed watching this video. You need to make these and sell them!! I would buy for sure!

[@5055hunter]

Great project! Yes, please include more electronics!!

[@OlBo98]

I am always amazed what you can accomplish with handcraft, and of course the right tools. I failed completely building a square.

[@SteveDOES]

What a great build! Thanks for sharing.

[@chaskinsnc]

This is great! I did something similar with my bar but, led’s on top to uplight the bottles on the bar. I ran the low voltage wire down the inside of the wall and plugged in to outlet below with LED transformer. New to the channel and looking forward to exploring!

[@HighSchoolCreations]

Big big fan of electronics. Really enjoy your channel. Big inspiration for me and future shop/office updates

[@ofwoden]

I love that you used the old screwdriver to burnish the edges. I have some old ones I inherited and I don’t use them but would feel bad getting rid of them. I don’t feel bad holding onto to the if I can remember them for those types of tasks.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

My grandad's screwdriver and I love using it

[@stelis1006]

Great video! Love the tip about the 46° bevel!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Glad it helped!

[@Millasoaps]

Fun video! I’m in the process of making my very first floating shelves. Not as nice as yours though. I was a little stuck on the wall support section, but this helped a lot. I only have a 4 1/2” circular saw with homemade jigs. Oh and a brad nailer. Love that thing! I have dabbled in electronics, but not in a long time.

[@dylan-nguyen]

Hey Brad, I use to work warehouse. Highly recommend you buy Uline brand tape. Strongest and their tape gun is buttery smooth.

[@DrDoomBloom]

I love everything about this video. Awesome production value might I add.

[@storres007]

It's the Inception reference for me 😆. Awesome and informative video. Thanks!

[@countrymagic61]

Awesome idea!!! Looks so clean. I made my first floating shelf out of scrap 1/4 MDF and on the fly. It is small and is mounted just above my medicine cabinet to put all my meds on. I need to take it down and refinish it and make the support system a little bit sturdier.

[@berkebowland3648]

I love electronics!! In college, I was the soldering king in my audio classes!

[@AmateurUrbanFarm]

I would love to watch and learn more about electronics!

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Thanks for the link to this video. Great project. Great tip on installing floating shelves. I have a few I want to do. But living in a historic 1869 means plaster. And I’ve still not put anything on the walls yet. Except the shop…. Where there is drywall. Lol. One day…..

[@ALBANIAN4FREDOM]

God Bless you & your hands! I wish my son can do this

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

This turned out awesome brad!

[@stephengreco5115]

Love electronics and would be great to see more incorporated on your Chanel. Great video as always! Thx

[@LRN2DIY]

Very clever use of the battery pack and diffused lighting. Lots of great tips in here, Brad!

[@bbbobnl]

I would have added 1 thing to each shelve: a charging port at the bottom to charge the packs.

[@SriTejaChilakapati]

@@bbbobnl He did that

[@Turlock]

I love the magnetic charging cables. Putting one of those adapters in there would have the connection not have dust and stuff gunk it up as easy. And of course everything is better with magnets. LOVE the shelves. Want to have similar when we finally get into a house not an apartment

[@drastickog]

You really should corner the woodworking + electronics niche!! Go all in!

[@SparklingINsilencE]

Awesome video, i feel like i can build anything now lol. Very entertaining throughout !

[@N1ghtR1der666]

I am building my own house from scratch at the moment and it will have a complete smart suite of things in every room, I was already thinking about power devices but I think I will run 12v into every wall so I can add things as needed without having to runn more wiring, much like running Ethernet back to a central cabinet I will setup a central acces point for 12volt for maintenance

[@liamfathers8966]

Wow, stunning work. Definitely not jealous at all.

[@eclipssinner]

I just saw this, nice job, about 6 months ago I built something similar for a floating shelves in a kitchen

[@clarkholborn4715]

I hope that your sponsors stick with you. You are knowledgeable and entertaining.

[@robertdavies9957]

that 46 degree tip is amazing, thank you

[@NARUHOTEL]

I obsses over making my office space as epic and pro level as possible. Videos like this just inspire me to keep trying to take things to the next level. 🤩

[@martyjosephson4937]

Nice Job there Brad!! very slick

[@christophermacier]

Awesome project and love the electronics added in.

[@manuelimah]

This is super awesome

[@rocktoone]

Love electronics! Please make some more stuff utilizing wires, lights and stuff!!