Perfect. I might do the side supports a little shorter since it's going to be for Blu-Rays and I don't need very deep shelves but this is exactly what I was looking for. Also works to show the Mrs. why I need to get a Miter Saw, lol. Thanks!
Yes, I always love a good excuse for a new tool. Just think about all the money you'll save if you build it yourself. The miter saw practically pays for it's self. Well, good luck with your new miter saw, and thanks for watching.
Congrats on the house and good luck on all the projects you will have. Doesn't matter if the house is brand new or 50 years old there will always be something to fix or build. Also Thanks for watching
Yes... there are so many options... You could us 3/4 inch MDF and paint it white for a more finished look but don't put too much weight on it. If there's going to be a lot of weight on the shelf then 3/4inch plywood is the way to go but doesn't have a finished look. If you want a wide shelf that can hold some weight and have a finished look BEST would be 3/4inch 4x8 sheet of Melamine White Panel Board with a 13/16inch White Melamine Edgebanding.
This is exactly what I need to convert a smaller closet (5 feet wide), but I want deeper shelves. Maybe 20 to 24 inches. I don’t have a saw thingy to cut down wood. Is it possible to get wood this size or have it cut at a big box store? Thanks for so much detail. Super helpful.
If shelf will hold a lot of weight then best to find a stud but if not the Easiest way place the 1x4 board against the wall where you want the shelf. With a drill bit, Drill through the 1x4 board and the dry wall. Remove 1x4 board and where dry wall is now marked by the hole install a wall anchor. Then put 1x4 board back and line up long screws that will go into wall anchor and build your shelf. Sometimes to find studs i drill a hole where I think a stud might be and then if I don't hit one I take a clothes hanger cut it and insert it into the hole and try to feel around for a stud. I'll have to make a video on it.
Use a magnet to find the studs. If the studs are made of wood it will still work as the magnet will find the screws. I bought one and it works even better than the stud finder in most cases. Less than $10.
What kind of screws did you use for mounting on the wall. Also for the supports, do you have to screw them on the stud? Or can they just be screwed anywhere
I used GRK screws amzn.to/3KZXuah once the horizontal boards are secured to the wall the middle support bracket can just be screwed to those with smaller screws but since the bracket hangs down low you will need a scrap piece of wood as well added
I always like to use GRK screws whenever I can. But I realize You can use them when you attach the hanger to the wall, but to attach the shelf board to the hanger, I use whatever screws I have since the GRK's are too long amzn.to/48Wtvty amzn.to/3TXDevm
I didn't check... if you have a device to check, that's great to use. normally, they put metal plates over studs that have pipes or wiring. So, if you feel any resistance when drilling, you should stop. Well thanks for watching
Yes, it all depends on where the studs are located in the wall. If you're able to hit them straight on, then you're all set. Or you could use an L shaped bracket on the sides but would probably look worse. Another good option could be to drill holes in the 4x1 board while on the wall, which would mark the wall. Then remove the board install wall anchors in the wall, and then you could put screws straight on when you install the 4x1. Hope that helps, and thanks for watching
Well, prices has gone up since I made this video 2 years ago... it originally cost me $25 each shelf, but unfortunately, inflation happened... well, thanks for watching
Well good luck! I'm not surprised on the cost. Original i made each shelf for $25 so $50 for the two shelves. But since I made this over a year ago a lot of stuff has gone way up. Either way the extra storage is worth every penny.
This is exactly what I was looking for
Thanks for watching
Thank you for a quick and consice tutorial video! Too many other creators would have made this 20 min long 😒
thank you, I try to keep all my videos short and straight to the point. thanks for watching and the positive feedback.
Thank you Dad, this was a huge help
You're welcome, and thanks for watching
Perfect. I might do the side supports a little shorter since it's going to be for Blu-Rays and I don't need very deep shelves but this is exactly what I was looking for. Also works to show the Mrs. why I need to get a Miter Saw, lol. Thanks!
Yes, I always love a good excuse for a new tool. Just think about all the money you'll save if you build it yourself. The miter saw practically pays for it's self. Well, good luck with your new miter saw, and thanks for watching.
Thanks man new dad this is helpful
I’d of never of known to put the screws in at angle on the corners! So thanks for this video!
You're welcome, and thanks for watching
Just bought our first house and my wife got me a chop saw for Christmas. Love this shelf project for the closets and I’ll use your video!
Congrats on the house and good luck on all the projects you will have. Doesn't matter if the house is brand new or 50 years old there will always be something to fix or build. Also Thanks for watching
Great directions! Thank you!
You're welcome. Thanks for watching
This was very helpful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Your welcome. I will keep post more helpful videos. Thanks for watching
you can also use plywood, have the Home depot or Lowes cut it up for you if you are making a lot of shelves
Yes... there are so many options... You could us 3/4 inch MDF and paint it white for a more finished look but don't put too much weight on it. If there's going to be a lot of weight on the shelf then 3/4inch plywood is the way to go but doesn't have a finished look. If you want a wide shelf that can hold some weight and have a finished look BEST would be 3/4inch 4x8 sheet of Melamine White Panel Board with a 13/16inch White Melamine Edgebanding.
@@onesimpledad yes, great video
Great video! Concise and easy to follow. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome and thanks for watching
Definitely doing this, 6 babies and a lot of constant clutter
Desperately need extra room
Good to hear... this project definitely helps keep our kids' playroom a little cleaner and more organized. Well thank you for watching
Absolutely perfect video. Thank you.
Thank you for the feedback and thank you for watching
Great job
Thank you... I was grateful I added these shelves. Almost want to do something similar to some other closets. Well, thanks for watching
Well DONE!
Thank you for the feedback and thanks for watching
Good work
Thank you, and thanks for watching
This is exactly what I need to convert a smaller closet (5 feet wide), but I want deeper shelves. Maybe 20 to 24 inches. I don’t have a saw thingy to cut down wood. Is it possible to get wood this size or have it cut at a big box store? Thanks for so much detail. Super helpful.
They'll cut it for you at hardware stores like Home Depot.
What about measurements of everything,screws, nails, wood, etc. Thank you.
@@alexgamez24thank you
@2:56 this is the reason why you pre drill your piece. I don’t mean pre screw I mean drill….with a drill bit. So your piece doesn’t split.
Thanks for the feedback
Also, if you're going to do pocket holes, a pocket hole jig is well worth the investment.
How do you build shelves in a kitchen nook, where you can't seem to find the studs
If shelf will hold a lot of weight then best to find a stud but if not the Easiest way place the 1x4 board against the wall where you want the shelf. With a drill bit, Drill through the 1x4 board and the dry wall. Remove 1x4 board and where dry wall is now marked by the hole install a wall anchor. Then put 1x4 board back and line up long screws that will go into wall anchor and build your shelf.
Sometimes to find studs i drill a hole where I think a stud might be and then if I don't hit one I take a clothes hanger cut it and insert it into the hole and try to feel around for a stud. I'll have to make a video on it.
Use a magnet to find the studs. If the studs are made of wood it will still work as the magnet will find the screws. I bought one and it works even better than the stud finder in most cases. Less than $10.
@@easynickname09 Thank you very much. I hadn't thought of that.
About how much would you say this project set you back?
All the materials needed for each shelf was about $25... so $50 for the total cost of this project
What kind of screws did you use for mounting on the wall. Also for the supports, do you have to screw them on the stud? Or can they just be screwed anywhere
I used GRK screws amzn.to/3KZXuah once the horizontal boards are secured to the wall the middle support bracket can just be screwed to those with smaller screws but since the bracket hangs down low you will need a scrap piece of wood as well added
im hanging on drywall without a stud so its difficult for me to hang anything in there lol
What screws did you use for the support hanger? I use the wrong screws and it came out of the shelf.
I always like to use GRK screws whenever I can. But I realize
You can use them when you attach the hanger to the wall, but to attach the shelf board to the hanger, I use whatever screws I have since the GRK's are too long
amzn.to/48Wtvty
amzn.to/3TXDevm
What kind of wood do you use as the strips?
Its 1"x4"x10' kiln dried square edge common softwood board Homedepot.com sells them.
Did not you check what you were drilling into. What if there were wires or pipes?
I didn't check... if you have a device to check, that's great to use.
normally, they put metal plates over studs that have pipes or wiring. So, if you feel any resistance when drilling, you should stop. Well thanks for watching
@@onesimpledadliving dangerous, I respect it.
can you do a house tour
Good question but unfortunately, I can't. Thanks for watching
Angled screw and angled nails are always so ugly. Is there any other of doing that?
Yes, it all depends on where the studs are located in the wall. If you're able to hit them straight on, then you're all set. Or you could use an L shaped bracket on the sides but would probably look worse. Another good option could be to drill holes in the 4x1 board while on the wall, which would mark the wall. Then remove the board install wall anchors in the wall, and then you could put screws straight on when you install the 4x1.
Hope that helps, and thanks for watching
He’ll just one Rubbermaid shelve is 15$
Well, prices has gone up since I made this video 2 years ago... it originally cost me $25 each shelf, but unfortunately, inflation happened... well, thanks for watching
Definitely trying this although I just got back from Lowe’s and this cost me $133. Shelves, wood, screws, stud finder.
Well good luck!
I'm not surprised on the cost. Original i made each shelf for $25 so $50 for the two shelves. But since I made this over a year ago a lot of stuff has gone way up. Either way the extra storage is worth every penny.