2 Ways To Do Floating Shelves - Which Is Stronger?
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- Опубліковано 3 тра 2024
- I made two different kinds of floating shelves using different methods, and tested both of them by jumping on them. The results might surprise you. One is easy one is more complected.
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00:00 Intro
00:10 DIY shelf prep
01:21 Quest to find the illusive stud
1:46 DIY shelf hanging
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3:28 Pro shelf wall prep
5:01 Pro shelf wood prep
5:43 Strength test
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Ok cool, but where’d you get them boots?
I liked the part where you threw away the stud finder so you could use the far superior method of hammering a nail into the drywall sixteen times to find the edge of the stud.
Work smarter not....never mind.
Alan Asplund you are loved that is awesome lol lol
@@jakerazmataz852 🤣
It would have been nice to see if the stud finder actually works on the wall. Never used one or will buy one, so don't know.
@@jtoker9758 yes they work well and that one in particular throws up a red arrow exactly on the stud.
Hey so...problem it seems like you didn't consider. Those threaded rods are going WAY deep into the stud. More than enough to have you drilling into pipes or wiring that is run through the stud center. This can only be used in walls where you know 100% that there is nothing going through the studs in that location.
Damn right.
Personally, if I wanted a high load bearing floating wall shelf, I would just cut the drywall, double the studs, and use a torsion based steel T bracket for the shelf.
@@barryallen5507 I was going to comment the same thing. Cutting drywall would have been easier, and safer. And if it needs to hold more of a load, put more load bearing support... Smh
its not very difficult to know if there is or not. Is why it says Pro version :D
Stud guards?
You teach us about a new great charging option, two different ways to locate studs, two different styles of floating shelves, two different finish options, and test both styles with results and review and do it ALL in only 6 1/2 minutes! Great video! So many other channels could / should learn from you.
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When drilling more than 1-1/2" into a stud, be careful, there might be wiring or plumbing going through the center of the stud. If the house was built correctly and inspected before the drywall went up, there should be metal plates covering all wiring or plumbing going through the studs. Unfortunately a lot of DIYers do some crazy stuff and skip the required steps to be up to code.
In my jurisdiction you only need protective plates if the wire or pipe is less than 1 inch from the edge of the stud. Drill deeper than that and there's never any protection.
Be careful how, drill 1.5 inches in, then shine a light and if something shines back - go somewhere else?
Isn't that the whole reason for using the studfinder..since some of them are actually also powercord and copper pipe detectors?
I did not know there were stud finders capable of detecting live wire and pipes, that's super useful. I had some really old stud finders as a kid and have always used the knocking technique instead because they were finicky and annoying to use. You can clearly feel/hear the stud behind the drywall with a light tap from your knuckles.@@jeffreyvanzeijst7932
@@SpectrumOfChange Look at the schematic of the house, you can see all the spots with cables or plumbing, dont be dumb and drill into wires & death, be smart and just look at the piece of paper (or ask the landlord if you dont have it, idk)
Thank you! Thank you so much for testing them to the breaking point. I really appreciate it. That is what I want to see. I want to see when they break
Thanks! I had built floating shelves while putting up a wall in the first place. With your techniques I can do it the other walls in the room
Holy crap I just discovered your channel and I LOVE how you're videos are straight to the point and I don't have to watch them on 2x speed just to get the information more quickly. Plus you link to everything you use!!! Liked, Comments and Subbed! 👏👏
Great demo on showing how strong the sold wood and the shelf brackets amd Rod can be.
Nice ideas for the shelves. One tip I have learned when staining the end grain of timber. Spend a bit of time sanding it super fine down to 400+ grit with random orbital sander. It stops it soaking up too much extra stain and looking darker than the rest of the side grain timber.
I love this method. I use maple 1” dowel to do this all the time.
A trick I use to place it on the stud is to just cut the drywall out in a small area within the shelfs footprint.
If you can find a stud in your wall by looking for “dimples” using your cellphones flashlight…… you got a second rate drywall guy.
He probably put up the wall himself.
Even with top drywall finishing, give it enough time and kids bouncing off the walls, you'll dimple it up.
Man, you get in there, make your points, and don't waste time! So many videos have lengthy preambles or bog down in the middle or take forever to explain something. Bravo, dude.
New to your channel. I was enjoying how your videos are so concise and without any waffle, but then joke about the stud finder did make me chuckle. Look forward to seeing more content, great video so far.
Great info at a fast pace. No silliness or fluff.
DIYers, when drilling into walls watch out for wires and pipes, water and gas. Know where your shutoffs for everything are. Usually good construction will put metal plates so you can’t drill through. And there’s convention where they are embedded halfway in the stud so the depth is known. But research this and DIY safely
I don't think I'll put holes in my walls, I don't trust that there's a metal plate in between the drywall and the wires
This is a very important precaution as the time and cost to repair could be very high. The good news is you have maybe 2 or 3 things going through a stud on average at various heights, usually close to floor or ceiling or the height of a wall switch, so you'll probably be lucky and find nothing in the way. But still check!
@@Imbatmn57 The wires should be following code, which means they're going through the center of the stud and give 1 3/8 inches on both sides of the wood. This is done so drywall screws (1 1/4 in.) can safely go into the studs since drywall is 1/2 in. thick + the 1 3/8 in given by the stud. So use the appropriate length screws when going into studs and you should be fine. Pipes on the other hand, you can indeed hit if you mistake one for a stud.
@@OnlyBlix never assume the guy before you knew what they were doing.
Wow. Super in depth and well executed. Very impressed. I watch so many diys. This really impressed me.
Love the testing side of things. You should try a coat of white stain then the walnut stain. It will make a white oak typa color which will look sick.
Is there an example of this in another video? I'd like to see what you're talking about-- sounds awesome.
I think what you’re describing is the very trendy Restoration Hardware a type of wood I’m looking for I wish to see in real life example though!
I need a image reference
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Architecture IS AMAZING!!! I'M IN LOVE WITH IT! kudos to the video!
I like how you showed the strength. Thanks
the magnet technique for finding studs is so clever 😐
For sure, I agree those yellow stud finders are GARBAAAGGEEEE. I see them and I don't even bother grabbing them to find a stud. I do however like the franklin pro sensors they do okay at finding studs. Often for sale at costco. usually found at other big box stores. Magnet method works great in most cases.
Man this is real good stuph. I just discovered your channel and just by watching this first video, I hereby declare that it is de best DIY/craft channel I’ve ever come by. Everything about it: content, production, quirks, style.
I especially appreciate the quick and “natural” way to find studs. Thank you, sir!
Cutting on the insulation board is very smart. Good tip
The stud finder joke was great especially when he threw it out 🤣
I will be putting these shelves in my house here very shortly thanks for a great video
If the construction crew knew their craft, there would be no dimples over the stud fasteners, the mudding and sanding should have eliminated the dimples.
I totally agree. And if the drywalls are pro grade, they will have mud all over the wall because that's the only sure way to have no seams of any kind visible through the paint. The wall will have visible imperfections only if it's not sanded after mudding.
100% agree... This part of the video is so wrong... The way he finds stud center by nailing through the wall over and over...*facepalm* Just use a stud finder and that way you'll know if there's nearby electrical wires too. Oh and you won't have to nail 700 holes in your wall.
@@cugsy lmao you must not work with carpenters. For one, the nails he put on the wall are placed so that when yhe shelf goes in, you'll never see it. For 2, ever cabinet guy I know uses that same technique. Pull down some of your cabinets and I'm sure you'll find quite a few holes my friend
@@kyleriesland7863 you're right I don't, I just fix all their botched and rushed work lol
@@cugsy I doubt that lol these guys hang perfect kitchens with 15 or so cabinets in 3 hours. Plumb, level, flush stiles, and crown all installed. Hbu? Botched work lmao what a joke
I love the little model to show how the interior of an (American!) wall looks like.
They look very different from all the parts of the world I lived in. We usually use brick or reinforced concrete.
This Video is Brilliant!! - for a begginer or novice DIY enthusiast! - I will now use your techniques!! - Thanks greatly!!
I really liked this! I’ve seen a lot of videos on doing floating shelves and I appreciate your forward straight to the point! Rebar might be cheaper and maybe stronger. From what I’ve seen. Thanks for the video!
excellent detail to instructions
nice and concise explanations - thank youuuu
Love you video you make everything so easy all detailed thank you 👍
The re-purposed Sriracha bottle is a nice touch, very professional
Nice, straight to the point. Thank you.
Horses for dummies, great book. I always have a copy at hand on my shelf too
Great tutorial! I've already built a couple of shelves using the threaded rod method, and they are plenty strong.
I found that the hole in the shelf works best if it is a little bit tight; it can easily be threaded in using a cordless drill.
The only issue, as many others will have noted, is the depth of the wall. I fitted my shelves in a brick property with sengke skin 4.5 inch brick and plaster, coming to around 6 inches in total. Just saying, you don't want to bust through to the folks next door, or go crazy dancing on a 3 inch rod.
Good stuff! thanks for sharing
1:30 The use of magnet instead of stud finder is pretty clever indeed! In addition to finding the studs, you also find the locations of the screws which is important because you don't want to attach anything too close to existing screw.
its clever if whoever taped the wall is awful at their job. you could also just use a studfinder instead of using a fridge magnet and a nail. This is a pretty classic "work hard not smart" example
@@ThatGuyMata Studfinders rarely have accuracy in millimeters. A magnet can locate screwheads much more accurately and the nail can find the edge of the stud with submillimeter accuracy.
That said, drilling holes with diameter close to 50% of the stud may still be a bad idea for structural integrity of the stud.
@@MikkoRantalainen my studfinder has millimeter accuracy and while a pin magnet might be more accurate, this is quite literally just going to great lengths to over complicate something.
Coming from someone marketing themselves as a "pro", I couldn't find you a single working carpenter right now that would use a magnet and a nail to find studs and trust me I know a shit load of carpenters
@@ThatGuyMata Sounds like I have to get a much better studfinder. Which studfinder do you use if you find that it has millimeter accuracy?
@@MikkoRantalainen my Bosch finder has 0.0625/1.5mm accuracy. I'm sure there are plenty of others in that range
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Thank you. Hoping for more tutorials!
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Good stuff. Thanks for the video. Love the ending. Working on my Stormtrooper Star Wars themed bar shelves."Thanks for watching bye."
Love that level!
Omg, the way you found those studs was genius! Thanks for the new method! =D
Pretty cool, thanx for sharing!
Allthread is fairly soft steel, give SS threaded or even better smooth SS 1/2" rod. Spring steel too. Thanks for the demonstration!
Wonderful and awesome advice
Cool video bro, thanks for sharing
Excellent! Thank you
Very good work, man ! Keep it up !
Thank you!
Great job on this video. Bravo!
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In my country we make our houses out of concrete or bricks, so we just drill anywhere we want. and we're not afraid of linseed oil fires.
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Assalamualaikum brother
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Very nice video. That "Thanks for watching bye" at the end as if his parents caught him doing something he wasn't supposd to :p
Hahahahaha I was totally caught off guard by the hastiness in the very end! Great video, and nice, very doable beginner's project. :)
just the video I needed to watch. thanks!
I use a stud finder from time to time but I have used your methods for finding studs for years.
Very accurate, and to be honest, if you get just the right sunlight in a room or use a flashlight at night, you can find all of the studs easily just by looking for screws.
I know people will claim that excellent drywallers will not make mistakes that will make this obvious, but I guess I have never seen excellent drywallers.
If you use a small powerful magnet with a thin piece of cloth to keep you from making marks on your walls, you can also find the nail or screw heads very easily.
Beautiful work!
Them some snazzy looking stronk shelves! Well done dude
Very well explained and demonstrated. LESS THAN SEVEN MINUTES!
Always love your vids...❤ keep it up
Thank you :)
beam strength is defined by the cross sectional area (area moment of inertia), so the round rods are "vertically thicker" than the flat brackets. (the reason for the shape of an I beam). Study hollow beams and cantilevers to solid ones, for those interested
Also determined by the material. All-thread has very little shear strength and the threads are for metal not wood. His results would have been different if he used the same diameter lag bolts or thicker brackets.
Good video short and to the point.i'm sure someone else has said it and I don't know if it originated from here but the stud finder joke is in the 'slamming salmon 'movie also you can use tape to mark and transfer the holes instead of the board,
Well done
I love that flashlight/phone trick.
Yes, I like. Very fun video. Good job 👍
I like the one with the bracket showing. It’s pretty.
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Thanks. I want shelves my cats can jump up on and run around for years. Watched s video person didn't put brackets into studs. Looked awesome! Lol for a few weeks. I don't want to do that error!!
Nice build and strength test. Lol I didn’t think of doing a strength test with the few floating shelf DIY’s I created on here. The magnet trick works great for finding studs. 👍🏼
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I like the rod idea. I expect will work with solid brick. But not the hollow type.
Best, simplest idea yet!
Dude , that phone/magnet trick is genius
Great video! I like these ideas.
Very nice. Thank you.
Beautiful and very modern looking shelves! Never disappoint, excellent video, keep up the amazing job! Love the framed print btw ;)
I use long lag bolts. After I ratchet them in to the wall I cut the heads off with a hack saw or cut off blade on my grinder. I also like to make my shelves 2-1/4" thick by miter jointing 3/4 inch boards that leaves a hollow in the middle.
The "thanksforwatchingbye" At the end made me laugh 🤣 anyway, you inspired me to mount a PRO shelf in my bathroom... cheers!
The second option is so nice
Dude i love the closeout. Thanksforwatchingbye.
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Bending the threaded rods shouldn't be the concern, it's splitting the studs inside the walls when driving a long metal rod and stomping on them.
Why shouldn’t the results of the test be the results of the test?!? He tested it and the rods bent. The studs did not split…
@@devinmahoney3777 This video sends a message for others to try it and I am just leaving a caveat for others to be aware of the consequences of doing such a thing. Repairing a broken stud is far more expensive and risky, especially if a load bearing wall damaged, causing possible structure to shift.
That's the same though I had when I saw him using a 3/8 bit on a 1-1/2" stud.
@@SLICEDfinds Even worst, he used a 1/2" bit and that means 1/3 of the wood has been removed and wood is weakest when cut against the grain.
Great video, good method. Bonus tips and still short and to the point.
From a carpenter’s perspective. 1- Jumping is applying a force of several times his weight. No shelf is designed for that. Solution, don’t jump on it (except for a UA-cam demo). 2- Walls are already full of split studs just from the quality of wood we use for framing 3- Studs are already full of larger than 1/2” holes for wiring and plumbing.
I appreciate that you show your oopsies in your videos. None of this "perfect the first time" BS. :)
Great video style, to the point but with adequate detail.
Not sure I'd be drilling out half my wall studs though! I would do this on a brick wall only I think.
No, don't do that. They may be strong in compression, but you'll rip your wall apart for this type of application.
If you meant hollow blocks, maybe. However, you have to be sure those have rebar in them
What is the wood used also the thickness ?
You could use a higher tensile strength steel rod to get even better results, or even rebar. Awesome vid by the way.
Fuck it. Just build a house around the shelf with rebar inside reinforced concrete.
I have used rebar, both into wood studs but also masonry. I then use a quality anchoring epoxy. Never had a problem
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Awesome video man
Excellent video
Ohh I love the first one
REAL TALK!!! Using a magnet to find the screw's... I just had a paradigm shift!! Both my stud finders fail me at times.
Simple yet awesome. Thanks. You just cot yourself another sub. Keep it up.
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I love the threaded rod idea! Very clean, I might try it myself.
Driving nails to find the stud edge is effective but time consuming. I recommend investing in a Franklin Precision stud finder. They show you the entire stud so you can find the center in seconds. Game changer.
Hey, have watched and rewatched yo see how far exactly did you drill through on the shelf itself. You say you’re using an 8in rod, but how much did you insert into the shelf?? Thanks
That's brilliant. Thanks so much! I don't have drywall here (I've got brick because, well, England) but this is really useful where I DO have drywall.
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