How to Make a Floating Shelf...That's Also a Hidden Drawer! | Free Plan

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

Download the Free plan with beginner and advanced versions of this floating shelf: www.outoftheww.com/project-plans

[@BigBallerBoomBeach]

This guy is legit. Why does he not have more subs?...

[@rb-today]

Nice, well-made video. I like the accent lights. I'm not sure about the shelf shell pulling out to expose the hidden compartment, though. Most people put stuff on a shelf which moves the center of gravity further away from the wall. That could become a liability in function. Food for thought.

[@weetarted3715]

Thank you very much for the KZbin videos. i have just found your channel and watched a number of them ( Who me ? Binge watch ..... NEVER) and then subcribed. The free plans are perfect for my son and to bluid for his apartment. Thank ever so much. Keep up the great work. Love to see some work with bending wood and a related project for making a DIY wood steamer.

[@TheRaibert20]

First of all I want to thank you , for sharing your idea about the discreet locking storage / drawer , openly sharing your construction plans and taking the time to make a video , it's a great idea and has real world practical use ! As soon as I organize my wood work shop . I don't have my own place yet I have to use a rented storage facility . I would like to make this secret / discreet locking drawer for my girlfriend . I apologize if my comment is difficult to understand because of "run on sentence " grammar structure . My comment is very Positive ! Thank you -Robert

[@Creyesx6]

I realize this is an older video, but it's a neat idea cause most of the other floating shelves drop from the bottom and this is unexpected. I made one that looks very similar to this one w/ birch plywood w/ miter cuts. I wish I used the drawer glides, but mine nonetheless opens pretty easy. The only thing I did different was I drilled a small hole through a dark stain in the wood top of the shelf wide enough to drop a metal pin, a thick nail cut to size will work too. When the pin is dropped the drawer will not open as it is lodged inside the frame and drawer. I made a decorative small sign and placed a magnet inside a bored hole at the bottom and when I slide it over the small hole it picks up the pin and opens. The lock is for extra protection and deterrence from someone who tries to check if it's concealed. A cheap way to add a lock. Nice work..

[@MrIronlynnx]

Excellent presentation. Clear enough for beginners and extras for advanced. Thank you.

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

You're welcome!

[@markworthington5423]

I was looking for a simple floating shelf plan and hadn't thought of a hidden drawer. Cool. I'm gonna build several. I like the staggered look of these. Thx!

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

Glad it was helpful, Mark

[@nouboukpod]

thank you for the plan I have been looking for a plan for the floating shell for a while now.

[@christopherpoxon9508]

Beautiful and brilliant work

[@christopherfrederick7071]

Great idea, great video. Thanks for sharing!

[@RobertoDias63]

Thank you for the video and plans! Nice ones!

[@EzerArthiom]

huge respects for free downloadable plans!

[@crestonsimpson1370]

I like this build and will be building one this weekend. I will change some of the aspects however to have it pull out like a kitchen drawer. Just the front plate will pull out on the drawer slides and push back with some type of clips to hold it in as you did with the magnets

[@peterk7428]

I think that's a better format, but you have to really get that front square.

[@MrLudatris808]

This was awesome!!

[@maximusstorm1215]

I did this but just bought a normal floating shelf and hollowed it out so you can just pull the shelf off the bracket and put stuff in from the back. Works really well and nowhere near as complicated as this! May not be as nifty and more of a botched job...but it works!🌞

[@vandamattvandamatt2785]

I just subscribed after watching half a video, you really show the simplest things that other channels assume viewers already know. Awesome work man 🤙🏼

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

Thank you!

[@welshdave5263]

Totally agree, I watch so many bids when I would have to think about how a part or a measurement is done so things line up, everything is here to make doing this project easy to do.

[@w.c.6678]

Great video! Thanks for the Insight!

[@fwilliams1210]

OMG. so in love with this! Sending the plans to my personal handyman (Hubby) right now

[@GabrielDimude]

Wow! Very creative! Thanks for sharing and inspiring us. Keep up the good Woodwork!

[@charleshardgrave1003]

this was an amazing video and really helpful great job!

[@crave8687]

Love this video. I’ll be making one of those for sure.

[@debabrattiwari7928]

It's been 3 months have u made that type of shelf?

[@iamthetrollerhunter77]

and?

[@donniemorse233]

I like this shelf idea, i need to make two

[@VMSA-vv4lu]

we love your work here in South African, Limpopo Province

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

Love it!

[@fhernando0158]

I've been putting off my new shelves making because traditional ones out there in the Internet were not of my entire satisfaction but this is just perfect. Thanks a lot.

[@crazycoinserrors115]

Thanks for the ideas and the plans really appreciate them

[@ishwaranlonewolf8503]

Very detailed and great video...good for starters like me who wants to get into wood work projects

[@deeruckussolutions8772]

You are a f@@@ing maestro with wood! Wow! AMAZING WORK

[@vivalarica]

Love the magnet detail!

[@georgew.1799]

Is there a video for the wall behind him at the start with the tools

[@joeguilfoyle1922]

That was cool. What a great idea.

[@zer1661]

Wow this is what i like.. everything i need and even has options.. SUBSCRIBED..

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

Thanks so much!

[@sharon94503]

Oh man...I really need one of these. And the floating shelf too 😉

[@cpta03]

I just found your channel and subscribed. Great content with clear, concise narrative. Looking forward to more of your videos.

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

Very kind, Steven! Glad to have you

[@micstica]

Good job and thanks for the plans, like

[@Jawsjawsjawsrg]

I'm going to have to build something like this for my self. I will put it on my ever growing list of wood projects that I would like to build, among other things I would like to build.

[@JaTurtle515]

Great video! You opened up some ideas for me!

[@thepropertyelves]

I'm greatful for the free and simple plans and video instructions. Thank you. I will definitely be attempting this on a weekend soon.

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

Thanks Brandon and you're welcome!

[@skaruts]

You could potentially have a bookshelf with this kind of shelves. Thinner, but more of them. Although in that case it would be best for them open from the bottom, like some I've seen on YT. The top side might need some hidden metal reinforcement or something, because books tend to weigh them down over long periods of time.

[@AlexTapisevic]

Very cool idea, LED is not necessary but, according to trend everything needs it now.

[@abderrahimacheban3289]

I have nothing to do with wood working, but I love you🌹 man, keep it up😍

[@bigh6530]

Wonderful dewalt tool commercial, nice work!

[@claytonjames85]

Great idea. Beautiful work.

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

Thanks!

[@welshdave5263]

His came up in my recommendations, likes and subbed, love the idea. If I were to build this I would probably use magnetic child locks for cupboard doors so that an object (with magnet on the base) would need to be in just the right place to unlock and open the draw.

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

Thanks! I kicked around the idea of a magnetic lock system, but really ran out of time to design it cleanly. The idea is there somewhere...let me know if you work it out.

[@welshdave5263]

@@OutoftheWoodwork Thanks for the reply, I love seeing creators interact with viewers! I just had a thought, you could relatively easily retrofit a DIY magnetic lock from underneath the the draw... A hole in the center draw divider for a tall cylinder magnet to loosely fit in, a recess of about half the thickness of the shelf material that lines of with it. When the draw is closed, gravity drops the magnet down into the shelf, to open the draw, use a magnet from the outsidr to repel the cylinder magnet up and free the shelf to be opened.

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

I've a couple of more of these to build for my other daughters...maybe I'll do a follow-up video just on that mechanism.

[@welshdave5263]

@@OutoftheWoodwork That sounds great! Please let me know if you do, though I did clock the bell, but just in case.

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

😂 yeah, who knows if that thing works

[@BuildDadBuild]

Dig this project! Nice work. Cheers

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

Thanks!

[@JARMade]

Wow what great video! this is the 1st video of yours i see and everything is done so well from the craft to the editing and narration. I have a lot to learn from you lol subbed

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

Thanks so much! I still have a LOT to learn...

[@Sven-og2qr]

YT just suggested this video to me. Looks good, I like how you explained the steps and your thougths. Maybe you can use a 3rd slide down the middle to eliminate your problem with the uneven opening/closing problem?

[@MB-gf6zd]

Hello , GREAT !!!, but I tried to get the free plan , but I didn't received at all . Thanks

[@coopertown7867]

Good stuff, just subscribed. Good ideas, quality work, humble attitude. You got my vote man!👍

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

Very kind of you, Jeremy!

[@zacharysmith5947]

Cool design, mostly because it is an unexpected way of opening. Who would think to move the entire shelf forward? It is actually a brilliant design. Good one!

[@mdrobnson3912]

Nice build

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

Thanks so much!

[@mdrobnson3912]

Not a critique, just thinking out loud If you could disguise this as a single peace of wood and with a hidden lock This would make a great hiding spot for valuables I know that isn't the purpose here but that'd be something unique in the community. I'm just starting myself and of like to attempt some traditional methods, so I was glad to see you used the dowels. I grew up on one of the first farms in our county and the joinery on the buildings always fascinated me, still does, but I've not been have enough to try it on my projects yet. LOL

[@loveadorepets]

Brilliant!👍👍👍

[@ilovewoodworking]

Great job man

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

Thanks!

[@AlCatrraz]

Very Good SECRET DRAWER....

[@rcwoodshop170]

Would "soft close" drawer slide eliminate the need for the magnets? Just brainstorming not criticism lol.

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

That's a great thought....I've had enough questions about different features that maybe it's time to do a follow-up and try some different things...

[@CarlosAyala1]

Was thinking the same thing. They do apply some spring pressure to hold them closed. Not sure if it's enough, but probably should be.

[@Defi_OwLL]

I build cabinets for a living and the “soft close” or “self close” drawer guides will Eliminate the need for magnets. Though the magnets are a brilliant idea! Great Stuff here!

[@nunyabusiness863]

Nicely done. Thanks for sharing this.

[@ericgriffin5504]

Loved the video got me real excited to bad there are no plans as you said

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

There is a plan. outoftheww.com/project-plans

[@travlinbeerinc6629]

This is brilliant. not just the shelf, which i have been wanting to add below our wall mounted tv on the accent wall, but the great walk through of what your doing and then doing it. Cheers and subscribed.

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

Thanks for the kind words

[@horukaze5016]

love it, realy nicely done

[@Underz1]

I'm looking at doing a floating shelf with some sort of compartment at the front door, different designs but I like this one best so you can make the waterfall shelf, but one question/concern is that the weight load is now on the drawer hinges more so than the frame itself no? I mean I don't plan on puttng heavy objects on or in it, just dog leash and keys etc, but just thinking of weight load distribution.

[@sallybryan3754]

Very nice work. 👍👍👍

[@jmmabignay7377]

Nice content .. Goodluck and more idea

[@justinhc123]

Legit, bro. Well done. New subscriber.

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

Glad to have you!

[@jjdwnbyci]

Use scrap block to hold slides at correct spacing

[@lshepherd5859]

a 3 minutes scenario stretched over 5 times as long. the beauty of youtuber tricks

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

So, walking through a project build step-by-step is a "trick" to make a video longer? What are you talking about? I trimmed probably 10 minutes from this video to make it the length it is....

[@josecapetillo6034]

Good job man, love it!

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

Appreciate it!

[@justinricker66]

Do those miter joints hold with glue alone? No splines or dowels?

[@DJSbm-28]

Thanks for the plans. Nice work. Even a mid level craftsman like myself can follow. Will be watching for more as I just subscribed. 👍😎

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

Great to have as a part of the channel!

[@someguynj]

This is like... sofa king cool.

[@F-J.]

I love that idea.

[@scarecrow27jf]

Awesome video man and I'm almost done with mine but did I miss something so the shelf does not fall off while sliding out? Don't want to slide out too far. Thanks again 😎💯🔥

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

The drawer slides have a stop

[@tiasmile]

Hey. That's pretty good

[@shawnthegreat4281]

This is great and looked very nice but I am not ready for this level of wood working 😂

[@trev2417]

Hi is there a version of this for fixing to a brick wall please

[@giorgio84]

everything same but y gonna need brick wall screws with anchors

[@alexjaworski2205]

Week that made me subbed

[@Johnbro8]

Thanks for sharing your skills 👍 happy Christmas to you and your family

[@uploadtime1780]

Great work! I had been looking for ideas on a floating, possibly live edge, bookshelf and this popped up. I subscribed.

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

Thanks!

[@rolandoduran5018]

I order your plans but i did not received them I check all my folders. I understand this video was made long time ago. Thx anyways. love your videos.

[@isaaclan8029]

Hi. Very nice job! Will pine dowels be strong enough, like for example the ones you can get at Homedepot? Thanks!

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

Thanks, Isaac! Yep, pine dowels from Home Depot are plenty strong enough.

[@isaaclan8029]

@@OutoftheWoodwork thank you very much!

[@kip5150]

Gonna have to try this! Good stuff!

[@brandonbowman4707]

Awesome

[@kellendil]

I like this idea, but I' think I would prefer to make a version where the drawer is pulled out, perhaps with a solid front to create the illusion that its a complete shelf. This way seems like its limiting its use, as loading the shelf would make the drawer tricky to access, perhaps even needing to clear out the shelf before opening it.

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

I get that comment and request so often that I'm going to design a new floating shelf and release that plan and video early next year

[@littlepoolefam3]

I completely agree. Although it is a pretty cool design, I think, like you, it should open as a drawer coming out from the front, only no one knowing it's a drawer...

[@lewismclean6285]

@@OutoftheWoodwork Have you done this idea yet?

[@JustMe619toby]

Have you ever done the bed in a box bench?

[@charlieodom9107]

This would make a great gun hiding place!!! I need to build a few for my house!

[@doughaber3330]

Thought the same thing

[@doughaber3330]

Your gonna need them after Bidens bullshit too!

[@natalieisagirlnow]

to protect you from nonexistent boogiemen

[@ericapeter4536]

Is there a difference if I don't use dowels?

[@ShaunPaget]

Any tips for finding studs in lath and plaster?

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

I've never had to do this and I would probably go straight to KZbin

[@canamfilm]

Hi Tommy, Great video and channel. Can you please tell me the approx max weight bearing load for your 4' shelf with 12" boards, with or without the drawer?

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

Thanks! I haven't tested it, but the way the shelf is built I don't think it is the weak point. I think that would be the screw attaching the drawer to the studs. Those are rated at 220 lbs when driven into SPF lumber. There are 3 screws, so probably a little more than 220, overall, depending on how the weight is distributed. That's just a guess, but in any case it's more than what you would normally put on, and in, a shelf.

[@grantchanner7693]

Great concept and half way through building my shelf. I am very much a beginner but am hopeful of a great result. When I drilled the dowels the alignment was slightly off despite having clamped the two pieces down. Do you have any suggestions, or, due to my inexperience, would it be easier to do pocket holes?

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

Glad to hear you're giving it a go! If you drill through both the ledger and the support piece clamped securely together, and they don't move while you're drilling, it should line up whether it's angled or not. Did you maybe clamp it down misaligned?

[@grantchanner7693]

@@OutoftheWoodwork I could easily have done that so will try on a new version. Thank you for getting back to me.

[@michaelhales5695]

What is the point in the drawer slides?

[@RoninX5]

According to your plans you use 7/16” in thickness draw sliders, are these needed? All I can find are 1/2 thick do I just adjust for the inside dimension on the draw itself?

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

1/2" works great....I think when I measure they are 7/16" is why I put that. Thanks for bringing that to my attention, I see why it would be confusing.

[@shaneball2358]

I enjoyed watching this video. I'm eager for more. :-)

[@davidchamlee2058]

Someday I'm going to Send out a Challenge to some of those other KZbin Woodworkers. Something like; Build an Full-Wall Entertainment Center using Nothing but a Drill, a Circular Saw, a Screwdriver, and a Hammer. And a 3 Foot tape measure, on a Key Chain. With Kitchen Chairs and 2x4's for saw horses! Your's are pretty close. You know the ones; First I'm going take this Expensive wood I bought at the Specialty Store, over to this (Special Tool) then I'm going use this (Special Tool) to do this part of the Project. Now I'm using this (Special Tool) and do this to the Wood. Now after using all these Special/Expensive Tools, that you ain't got, I'm gonna have this Beautiful Item, (that will never look like your!) As I said, your's are like the first example, not the second, which is a compliment. BTW; FYI I've actually done the Entertainment Center, Bunk Beds, and a bunch of other projects with the tools I described. Came out pretty good, if I do say so myself. This was before the "Days of KZbin." lol

[@doughaber3330]

Man, you are super sharp! I'm very impressed. You think just like I do and that kept me watching. I worry about the leverage issues with these shelves.also wonder if a metal strip on the ledger and lag bolts might give a stronger install. What do you think? I've never built anything that broke but changed a few designs thinking that I under built and engineered it. LOL!

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

I don't think you could go wrong with strengthening up the way you attach it to the wall. It definitely would get precarious if you made the shelf much deeper.

[@sorenjensen3863]

Saw someone do floating shelves with ready rod screwed into the studs as the support. I did it myself and the two rods (didn't build the shelf) are currently holding 100+ lbs of lumber in my shop. Maybe something you could incorporate?

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

That is definitely something you could do....this video is geared more towards those just learning woodworking with limited tools, but if you could mount the steel the right way, it would certainly be more stable.

[@WilsonTjandra]

that was a very nice work! kinda curious what is the wood name?

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

I just used construction-grade pine

[@tigaunt9420]

Hi, love the video and can't wait to build one of these. Question, I am looking to put this in my van conversion. How sturdy is the draw and the magnet, think it's strong enough to hold the draw in the back of a driving van? Thanks for the video, can't wait for more content!

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

If you use rare earth magnets, they will hold great. The one thing I would consider in a van that will be bouncing around is to give yourself some more leverage and not build it so wide out from the wall. The advantage you'll have is that it will be easy to secure to the van wall. I would be really interested in hearing how this turns out....keep me in mind and let me know!

[@tigaunt9420]

@@OutoftheWoodwork great, thanks a lot. I will let you :---)

[@danmcnamara5617]

Did you make that roving knife on your table saw? Where can I find one like it?

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

It's actually the original splitter that was made for these table saws in the 70s. It's called the "Disappearing splitter". I had to keep an eye out and I finally found one on ebay years ago.

[@danmcnamara5617]

Thank you for getting back to me.

[@alexjaworski2205]

I 💯 subbed

[@m3rdpwr]

If you can find self-closing drawer slides in that size, that is another way to not use magnets.

[@Jell0zz]

Nice one! I was kind of hoping the hidden drawer would pop out of the side though, or perhaps a latch mechanism to pull it out of the bottom :D Because now the drawer opens out into the wall, and the things stacked on top might move/fall when opening the drawer.