Up-high garage shelves

Making some cantilevered garage shelves to mount high up on the wall.
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[@matthiaswandel]

Some shelves way high up. And of course, I had to do some slightly unsafe things, just to troll the youtube safety trolls!

[@apinakapinastorba]

Did you feel dizzy up there? ^^

[@MarkCatoN]

You should of used the motorized scaffolding too.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

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[@aserta]

Used the exact same thing to make myself a thin work bench in my apartment's enclosed balcony. When i'm in the city space is at a premium so i needed something strong and light (many people do the stupid thing and load a balcony that is never designed to support a permanent heavy load). Cantilevered shelves are the best option for someone who needs space and has a wall to work with. Very strong and solid too.

[@sidon100uk]

Nice to see your human Matthias

[@charliepanther1704]

I love these shelves. I have a 15 foot high ceiling in my garage, and I put these shelves on two of the walls. I have an empty attic, because we have managed to use these shelves for all of our storage needs. Great plans, Matthias. Thank you very much for sharing your skills! - Greg Roberts

[@littleshepherdfarm2128]

Matthias Wandel: Not only do I think you're absolutely brilliant with your building skills, but I LOVE the fact that you repurpose so much materials. I try hard to do the same. You are an inspiration, young man.

[@Fogmeister]

If there's one thing I've learned from watching your videos it is this... All woodwork should be tested by sitting on it. :-)

[@FredrikRambris]

I see that Danger is you middle name. Watching you hammer at ludicrous speed never gets old. Working with boards on a ladder is a challenge.

[@jasonhenley84]

That face you made when sitting on the shelf looking down reminded me of a kid at a playground looking down the slide with excitement. :-)

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

You would be proud of my scrounging abilities. Last evening before dark, my neighbors up the street had a pile of wood by the street. So, I went to the house to ask if it was free and it was. Now ,the old owner was a wood worker, so most of it looked like wall benches with nails, but I found some 1x12 boards and 2x4's that will go towards an outside wood storage area. Ah, but under all that I found walnut! Planed and and smooth as a baby's bottom. Found: 1-1"x6" @ 11'L ,2-1"x6"@8' L , & 1-1"x8"@6' L . Also some hardwood slats for a bed frame. I sent them a thank you notice with my phone number for any other wood they come across.Yaaa

[@FrankHotdog]

I made shelves like these for my garage last year. I used the plans on your website. after watching your video, I noticed that our methods of construction were slightly different. For some reason, I managed to incorporate a bunch of profanity, and the occasional throwing of a tool.

[@tuckera1879]

Funny how that works isn't it

[@dnngskn62]

Now that's a man that stands behind, I mean on his work. To high for me. lol

[@draztiqmeshaz6226]

the ceiling of your garage is almost comically high... i love it!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Standing on that support made me gasp! 😨 Great job!

[@ilyaayli1283]

You are wood crafting ROCKSTAR. You rool!

[@donjohnson24]

You certainly demonstrate faith in your constructions!

[@justwondering5540]

`Good place to store the pocket hole jig !! lol

[@sfosnot85]

Best comment so far...

[@plunder1956]

sfosnot85 I second that.

[@Ed.R]

+plunder1956 I third that.

[@pocket83]

Ed R I'll take this combo to four.

[@GroovyDrifter]

I give five to that.

[@Taciturno23]

The best part of these videos is the fast forward

[@cph927]

The end there was unintended comedy, loved it xD

[@DougMcHone]

I built shelves in my garage based loosely on this design. I found that it was better to install the boards to the wall studs and to make the brackets that attach to the boards seperately. That allows for more later customization.

[@djIgorSomov]

Why you did not build second floor in this shop?? LOL =)

[@brunogausa]

Igor Somov because he doesn´t want to spend so much money on that shop

[@pentiumtrio]

It would not be practical if he builds second floor on his shop. Power tools such as table saws need to be at the ground level, that's first. But the important thing is, he would not build a 2nd floor because he needs to have a WIDE VERTICAL SPACE for the long lumbers etc. the way he creates a cantilevered hangers is a brilliant idea. Cost Less, and Design Wise :)

[@c50ge]

I built a second floor or attic in my shop. now i have 2 levels full of crap! more storage = more crap! Also more shelves = more crap!

[@sumlatinkid]

am i going to be seeing you on A&E's hoarders tv show yard farmer?

[@davidnonya1164]

I just love how you have no fear matthias! With those wasps nest from a while ago to standing on shelves that high up to test them :0 You're a great woodworker and allways love your videos!

[@TheRocketbob22]

I agree. Mattthias is awesome. If I could move into his neighbor hood, I would visit him regularly, Are there any homes 4 sale close by you place Matthias. Oh, and I like and wonder why you never seem to age.

[@djdavid3341]

I think Matthias is a Vampire at that Super Speed he does.

[@TheRocketbob22]

I like watching you get high and coming back down .with out a splat. Mattthias you are the "BOMB"

[@OldAndGettingOlder]

How did you attach the brackets to the walls? What structure did you screw into?

[@matthiaswandel]

Stanton Taylor Screwed into the strapping. No idea where the studs are.

[@trig]

Matthias Wandel Have you seen there are infra red cameras that pair with your smart phone. Even on plastered walls it is possible to see the studs, water pipes, conduits and voids. www.flir.com/flirone/atWork.cfm

[@PayneMaximus]

I was wondering the same thing, Stanton...

[@StephenConnolly67]

Me too...

[@mccluredb]

Looked like Pocket Holes. Just kidding.

[@loloaqici82qb4ipp]

Now all you have to do is find a way of getting stuff up there and getting it down safely, but that is another project. Needs a warehouse fork lift:-)

[@JessCretney]

High ceiling and low floors. Nice!

[@nathandodds5647]

You were probably wise not to do the patented 'jump' test you do for tables...

[@matthiaswandel]

nathan dodds Yes, can't jump that high!

[@CarstenSvendsen]

Nails. OMG. I've never seen anyone of you wood-tubers use nails before. I thought nails were a dying race.

[@filmsoundno]

Carsten Svendsen actually, he uses nails all the time.

[@CarstenSvendsen]

Not the ones where you gotta use a hammer too

[@filmsoundno]

Carsten Svendsen You're wrong. At several occasions he uses hammer and nails. Watch his videos and you'll see.

[@burntsider8457]

I saw what looked like hammering something at 1:30 of the vid. I wondered what they were. Thanks for the lead, Carsten. I then looked up "nail" on Wiki to see what they were. Now I remember my grandfather using a nail to write on a board when I was a toddler -- I think that was the last time.

[@AnarkiNet]

I'm assuming he used nails because they have a higher shear strength than screws. Nails are relatively soft steel but won't snap or break like screws do. That's why you frame houses with nails and not screws :) Although personally I would have through-bolted with carriage bolts so that the whole thing could be adjustable.

[@Unclebuddy01]

I like the shelving but would have thought the motorized scaffolding a safer way of installing the shelf decking. Is the scaffolding not tall enough?

[@jimmytran5020]

You should totally make a little slot at the bottom of the shelves to slide a ladder across the shelves, kinda like a librarian's ladder.

[@WoodenCreationz]

Life Size Elf on a shelf!

[@TheRocketbob22]

Now that is way to cool, good observation.

[@tonzuidervaart9172]

WoodenCreationz i

[@Back2Wood]

Cool! A shleve for stuff you won't need the next cuple of decades... :-D

[@regibson23]

3:20 You had a lot of faith in those pocket screws!

[@PatFarrellKTM]

Why didn't you use your self-driving rolling high-platform instead of the ladder?

[@TheRocketbob22]

Yeah Pat, what was he not thinking. Get the giant scaffold Matthias, we don't need you getting splatted.LOL

[@109joiner]

One of these days your going to come a cropper.

[@nasswatene8426]

Great build

[@lenhister]

Perfect spot to hide your dank, Matthias

[@stefanobc1971]

Your "garbage" is awesome.

[@yeshuadvargas5552]

Wow! That guy can really drive a nail?! ;)

[@MyGarageWorkshop]

I bet his neighbor wasn’t happy when he saw his subfloor missing.

[@MazeFrame]

Ad a fence and you have yourself a bed^^

[@jenbuddie]

Amazing hammer skills

[@marcoslopez54]

Safety first amigo!!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Cool video!

[@joefontana8038]

As always, subtle perfection in your work Matthias. Well done. What are the large, hanging canvas tarps for?

[@Robbiethewoodturner]

You definitely need a forklift mobile lift of some sort for that warehouse Nice and simple bit of shelving Mat

[@RickMeasham]

He has a Matthias-built, drill driven, mobile scaffold. Unless the timber in it got reclaimed already.

[@Robbiethewoodturner]

Rick Measham yep seen it still has to climb up it lol i was suggesting maybe turn it into a lift shaft

[@mb3581]

Rick Measham I thought about that thing when he was installing the plywood shelf at first, but then realized he still has the problem of getting the materials up to the top of the scaffolding. It's not a lift.

[@mdbohica]

I know the first thing that I would be practical to put up there...My ex-wife...:D Nice shelf braces Matthias!!

[@mixolydian2010]

NIce one. Love the recycling you do and approach to joinery. Having done joinery work there are always moments where you have to take some risk especially in house building. But you manage it with intelligence and care and patience. So no health and safety trolling from me. Great channel thanks for the videos.

[@daveweber1331]

I'm amazed that you just toenailed those brackets into wall... I was expecting that was just your way to hold them there until you lagged or bolted them onto the studs... I'd be dubious of the longevity of those shelves... The brackets will hold much more than the mounting of them will.

[@chasermcchaser1668]

He screwed screws into the wall studs.

[@royrosales81]

Nice project.

[@theploeg]

LOVE THE NAILS!!! So great to see nails being used. So much stronger then screws for comparable size and I miss the flex/give to make corrections. I was actually sad when you went to the air nailer. :( Addicted to your vids.

[@oficinadequintal]

Muito bom! mais você é meio louco.

[@CarterWHern]

A young man's shelf.

[@albertoforster7668]

muy buena idea..gracias saludos..!!!

[@gordonmccoy1253]

Every time I see you put something together, I have to smile at your humor while I admire your brain... Thanks.... Gordon

[@ricos1497]

Could you update your will to ensure that if you fall to your death in one of these videos, that it still gets uploaded? The shelving tips are quite useful.

[@ShayterAndrey]

Спасибо за ваш канал!

[@TheRocketbob22]

I agree Shayter.

[@creativewoodworking9507]

Shayter Andrey Что меня особенно впечатляет в его работе, так это высокая точность. Он все время что-то меряет. Крут! Очень крут.

[@jon1913]

+Matthias Wandel on your wood gears website, the link for this project is misspelled. It say up high "gagage" shelves. Just a heads up.

[@brianmi40]

I'm fairly certain your shop teacher retired your apron and it hangs on the wall of the school now.

[@MustacheVerra]

you could have hurt yourself badly up there putting your weight on the shelve. Seriously you took a big risk imo. Just saying. Did you conceder building an open second floor in some part of your garage? That would give you a lot of storage space. Maybe you don't need hight ceiling everywhere in the shop. Just a thought... Thanks for the tip.

[@ge2719]

ever thought about building a second floor area in part of the shop? you're certainly got the space

[@RIDETOLIVELIFETORIDE]

I was wondering why he made such an acute angle on the support , for me it would be stronger if he made a right isosceles triangle like 45° another. a 45° and 90° angles.

[@daveweber1331]

+M P D C Zardetto, I think that wold take away too much room from the next shelf down - that's why the bracing is done so shallow.

[@1beero]

Hi @Matthias, at what angle did you cut the bevel please?

[@LuizBGomide]

Did you used pocket holes to attach the structure to the strapping? And after that you stand on top of that?

[@11guyinthechair]

Nailed It!

[@jerrybobteasdale]

If I had that high of a ceiling, I'd build a narrow loft with a ladder or staircase. Those shelves are almost inaccessible.

[@marciotrompete]

Thanks for sharing your idea Matthias. I have to keep lumber very heavy, but I have little space, and your creation will help me a lot. I'll do it the same way. Thank you very much...

[@JoeGP]

now that is some top shelf stuff :P and they also double up as bunk beds when the misses kicks you out.

[@geranimojess]

Joe G.P. Better yet...put her out on it...

[@JoeGP]

David Dunne that's not how it works...you must have never had a girlfriend

[@geranimojess]

Joe G.P. Well not for the last 47 years of Married Life...

[@JoeGP]

David Dunne i feel sorry for her

[@geranimojess]

Whatever.

[@brianhillary2492]

What is the depth of the shelf? How do you decide how big of an angle to make the support bracket?

[@Joeandfran]

Great design and build, Matthias! I think we would love to see a load test, taken to ultimate fail...I'm sure we would all be impressed with the strength! Waiting for the test!....Joe

[@darinareyacrazyman1505]

Nice bracket design,good and strong.With all that ceiling height have you ever considered framing in a second floor?

[@kenitracity]

What if it didnt support your weight hhh Nice job BTW

[@tooljunkie555]

Its a toss up between you and Frank Howarth, as to who has the highest shelves. . I think he sd in the video his were maybe 18ft..? Dont quote me on that though.. You Definitely have a big warehouse there

[@forbiddenmonkey7416]

I'm guessing you're not scared of hights! All my shelves are on the floor I'm that scared aha

[@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff]

Damn, those are some high shelves! Good job getting it all in place safely.

[@عبدالللهحسینی]

Wood 'n' Stuff w/ Steve French سلام

[@deany5709]

I am making shelves for my garage and was having a fit trying to cut the diagonal pieces with my jigsaw. Was just about to use a circular saw but remembered this video and made a jig for my table saw. Made cutting 15 identical support arms a breeze. It's over 6 years old but that video keeps on giving. Thanks!

[@mydearriley]

I was beating myself up over the same issue and gave in to looking online for other designs. I'll have to try my hand at making a jog and give the narrow cuts another shot.

[@valimel]

this was a light version of the "Wandel test of strenght"?

[@1crazynordlander]

What were you able to fasten the uprights to? Was there wood behind the tin sheeting? Never mind, I see the answer in the next comments and your reply to Stanton. I assume the strapping was wood though? Safety Trolls? What's that? Your neighbor walking on floor joists now? Love your videos. Tons of stuff to put into practice as I work on my projects!

[@PlasmaHH]

Do you have any rules/calculations you do for the thickness and amounts of support necessary for holding a certain amount of weight? I am going to build me a table that is anchored to the wall with a not unsimilar construction and was wondering if I am overdoing with the amount of support or using not enough...

[@matthiaswandel]

+Dennis Lubert It depends so much on workmanship that formulas would be pointless.

[@PlasmaHH]

So when you have a new idea that isn't much like all the things you have experiences with, do you build something and test it? Like with the jumping on the ikea table? ;)

[@PlaneswalkerShiba]

OMG you sitting up there made me freaked a little lol BUT AWESOME! Obviously they can hold weight!

[@jcm8832]

What will you use the shelves? They seem a bit high for regular storage.

[@BartVenneker]

Oh Man, When the youtube safety inspector sees this, you will be in deep trouble. Just kidding, love you vids!

[@LarsonFamilyFarm-LLC]

Impressive shelves....just don't test things you build after age 75....you're scaring me.

[@jdrew500]

what happened to your mobile scaffold?

[@bb.cute.channel]

Using screws instead of nails might be stronger.

[@dratab]

The Safety Troll is a strange little creature... But, Sir Wandel, since you have lots elevation space, are you considering building some sort of mezzanin. (Jointed with pocket holes of course)

[@RonaldJS]

Seemed to me you were a little choked up on that hammer. A couple of inches makes a big difference, or so I've been told.

[@manonet1606]

Uma ótima ideia pra meus projetos

[@michaelhardeman2889]

PS your supposed to set your skill saw for the depth of material your cutting 2 1/2 inches deep for a 3/4 ply is how people cut there fingers off.. you don't know what your doing please don't lead people on just because you own a camera.Ripping a 2by6 for your supports is a cheap flat out dangerous way of getting the job done

[@markifi]

that's more like a high up bunk bed.

[@ahmedalii7288]

The idea of consuming too much wood? Appearance is not beautiful Design improper ???? intelligent person and you

[@ColinTonkasdad]

excellent work ...cheers from uk

[@TranTheClever]

Is this a imperial ton or a metric ton you're talking about? 1:47

[@ebdavid]

really, mathias, why, in the name of god, would you take such risks? it's your woodworking projects that are amazing not your dare devil things like jumping on tables to prove sturdiness and so on... please please stay safe

[@diehardfan173]

Braces underneath are too close to the main support… They aren’t doing much. Luckily you quadrupled the supports!

[@ElTerrible666]

You're nuts! I wouldn't have stood on that bracket. I started sweating when I saw it swaying side to side.

[@Aziz91977]

You really don't care about your life don't you?! Sitting on the top of those shelves was the Craziest thing i have even seeing you do It has been my Pleasure for a bout year to watch your work.

[@BackyardWoodworking]

Your getting up in the world.

[@BackyardWoodworking]

I'm getting a raise??

[@tjdinfl]

This is proof that Matthias is just a little bit loony. Stay with me here...Look at the cluttered shelves below these new ones. Look at the gap above the existing ones and the new ones. The better way to go would have been to build a set of shelves from the floor to the top of the new one. You would have had a solid set of shelves all the way up with no wasted space in between. This cantilevered system you have constructed, however, is a sound design as long as it is fastened to the wall securely.

[@MrKfq269]

You can take a nap up there.

[@ComputingAsh]

The ends of your videos are always the part that makes me smile

[@FluffeeKay]

Interesting! Why did you choose to use nails over screws? Just what you had on hand or was it just for the speed of using a nail gun?

[@hegon49]

fast forward videos is killing the videos is fanny but lose the essential purpose of the video that is to teach