Why are floating shelves so difficult?

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  • @tfmrotek
    @tfmrotek Рік тому +9

    That aluminum spacer and structural screw idea is great. I'm definitely adopting that!

  • @pTreesWorkshop
    @pTreesWorkshop Рік тому +20

    I still cant believe we were able to get that middle shelf in all the way haha. Great working with you man!

  • @smilgu
    @smilgu Рік тому +4

    Hi Keith. I also have a little experience in hanging such shelves, so I can say with confidence - everything is done perfectly. Good job!

  • @lauramarshall6376
    @lauramarshall6376 Рік тому +5

    Those look beautiful. And ... I love the purple - my favorite color. Also, love that Jerry is such a great shop supervisor.

    • @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking
      @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking  Рік тому +2

      Thanks very much, Laura! The purple definitely complements the walnut quite nicely. And I think Jerry is just a spy...😹

  • @henrysara7716
    @henrysara7716 Рік тому +4

    A pleasure as always KJ. Sometimes overcome adversity is the beauty of crafting. Love it.

  • @thomlipiczky9021
    @thomlipiczky9021 Рік тому +2

    Having just installed a similar set of "floating shelves" with live edges, I really appreciated your video! I used the Rockler system, which is not as elegant or expensive as your custom metal bracket, but it did the job. Very nice work, especially the matching of the shelves with the desk!

  • @CordellWoodworks
    @CordellWoodworks Рік тому +11

    That dust collection port is one of the reasons I went with Festool for my new router. It's crazy how well they do dust collection on all of their tools.

  • @warrenmusselman9173
    @warrenmusselman9173 Рік тому +2

    I thought the same thing... every single time I've done it for customers. I use 5/8" threaded rods epoxied into holes drilled into studs. I have an frame jig I built to keep them level and perpendicular in two directions (mostly lattice wood with holes appropriately located). Now I can say I've got it dialed in and down as a predictable thing if I'm dealing with stud walls or concrete. Wall anchors NEVER work. Commercial brackets suck too.

  • @hawkberry
    @hawkberry Рік тому +1

    Gorgeous shelves….and it think it goes really well with the purple soundproofing in the end. After it was decorated I imagine it was beautiful! As always, i came for the woodworking, but glimpses of tiny furballs did not disappoint! Maybe one day you could show some outtakes of you with the cats answering YT questions over a cup of coffee (what would they put in their little mugs….tuna water? Bone broth? LOL it would be adorable either way, those 2 are probably better woodworkers than some of us-my feline friends and i have learned alot!!

    • @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking
      @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking  Рік тому

      😹 Thanks very much! And thanks for the cat video suggestions...you never know what you might see...😜

  • @douglasbrown3493
    @douglasbrown3493 Рік тому +4

    You and a paring chisel is a site to behold! Love to the cats!

  • @mccurdywoodandmetal
    @mccurdywoodandmetal Рік тому +2

    I usually use clear lacquer to fill in around the knots before tinted epoxy. The lacquer cures super quick and you can keep moving.

  • @Mark_Wood
    @Mark_Wood Рік тому +2

    you're amazingly talented and resourceful, Keith!

  • @supercoolsam1159
    @supercoolsam1159 Рік тому +2

    @7:50 Borat voice "Very nice!"

  • @TheJonhyGames
    @TheJonhyGames Рік тому +1

    I'm a Product Design Student (still taking my MA in Product Design, but i already graduated in Industrial Design). Everytime I get a chance to do a project with wood, or I have the chance to make the project direction towards wood, you're always on my mind because your craftsmanship and mastery really inspires me, and makes me wanna be better at understanding wood and working with it. You really do bring out the beautiful in wood, you make it a special material

  • @dennisdickson8058
    @dennisdickson8058 Рік тому +2

    Live edge walnut, cats, metal working, and a Katz Moses tee shirt..I’m not sure it can get any better. Maybe have 2112 playing in the background? Nice work👍

  • @WillLeingang
    @WillLeingang Рік тому +11

    The aluminum bushings/spacers was a stroke of brilliance. Such. Great. Work. ❤

  • @shawnmorin3848
    @shawnmorin3848 Рік тому +2

    Yet another flawless video! Learned a few things so thank you!

  • @scottweinbrecht2143
    @scottweinbrecht2143 Рік тому +3

    very nice video!!! love your content! Love the bushings to compensate for slack in drywall!! 👍

  • @TheTranq
    @TheTranq Рік тому +5

    The set screw idea from the underside is a really smart idea

  • @cchrisstiaann
    @cchrisstiaann Рік тому +2

    Awesome project and well executed Keith! I can only imagine how much of a pain it was to drill those holes for the bracket 😬
    I don’t think I’ve ever seen a full slab floating shelf before. But as always, your work is true master class craftsmanship!

    • @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking
      @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking  Рік тому +1

      Much appreciated, Christian! Definitely my first time doing a full slab floating shelf and hopefully it will be my last 😜

    • @tristiancorbett8896
      @tristiancorbett8896 Рік тому

      Any chance of a full slab floating shelf please oh and shipped to the UK 😂😂

    • @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking
      @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking  Рік тому

      @@tristiancorbett8896 shipping and import tax would cost you way too much 💵😂

  • @BobAmarant
    @BobAmarant Рік тому +2

    Wow, very creative use of the space, looks great Keith!

  • @crashkg
    @crashkg Рік тому +2

    I had to do some precise metal cuts for a crane I was building and I used a water jet instead of laser cutting because of the warping. My first attempts were too warped to use. I don't know what the advantage of laser cutting metal is, maybe price?

  • @Wavecruzer79
    @Wavecruzer79 Рік тому +2

    I’ve been using regular Lag bolts to do mine. Drill them right into the studs, cut the heads off with a hack saw, put the shelf on top and mark a line. Drill holes and hammer them on. No glue needed, they hold on super tight!

    • @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking
      @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking  Рік тому +1

      Nice! How long are those lag bolts??

    • @Wavecruzer79
      @Wavecruzer79 Рік тому +2

      I’ll send you a picture on Instagram. But they come in all different sizes.

    • @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking
      @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking  Рік тому +1

      @@Wavecruzer79 cool! Thanks 👍🏻

    • @383madmax
      @383madmax Рік тому +2

      Same here, I actually cut the heads off and welded on an extra length. The abnormal size gave a tight fit

    • @JerryPonds
      @JerryPonds Рік тому +2

      ​@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworkingyou can get them up to 16in

  • @jimrosson6702
    @jimrosson6702 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful work as usual they turned out amazing

  • @TotalBoat
    @TotalBoat Рік тому +2

    Absolutely stunning shelves!! 😍😍

  • @KSM25
    @KSM25 Рік тому +2

    Where do you get those circle work piece spacer things?

  • @KipringPayne
    @KipringPayne Рік тому +3

    Great idea on the AL bushings - going to use that, indeed.

  • @scottreynoldswoodworking
    @scottreynoldswoodworking Рік тому +2

    I always forget to seal with shellac! 😔 By now, with all the extra work I've had to do, I should remember. As always, great work and video!

  • @JimfromIndy
    @JimfromIndy Рік тому +1

    Absolutely stunning. Well done.

  • @chm1701
    @chm1701 Рік тому +2

    When it comes to my Wife’s family, I always say Houghton+1; where Houghton is their surname and plus one, because whatever time they say it’ll take, I always add either one hour or one day on top of it. Perhaps it’s time to be kind to yourself, Keith, and think about Johnson+1; so you know that whatever time you give yourself, you always add more on so you’re prepared, because, bloody hell do you choose the awkward jobs! 😂
    As a side note, it looks awesome. The details you consider when making a job is very impressive (the wall brackets are genius). I understand that you have to take the jobs that pay the bills my good man, so hats off to you for taking the consistently challenging ones.

    • @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking
      @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking  Рік тому +2

      Well, not many people are going to pay for Johnson+1 😂. That's why I make content 😜. Thanks for the comment and for watching! 👊

  • @fantinwoodworking
    @fantinwoodworking Рік тому +2

    Beautiful, man!! Even on the supposedly simple projects you make it look next level :).

  • @executor485
    @executor485 Рік тому +3

    Your planet is gorgeous!!! If I had a planet like that I’d be so happy.

  • @doco187
    @doco187 Рік тому +1

    Was wondering about why you slotted a pocket for the shelf to accept the rod. Was the original plan for the shelf to slide left over the rod and into a slot in the sound proofing?

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations Рік тому +3

    Amazing work, Keith! Really beautiful shelves!!! 😃
    Well, I'd love if my cats were that helpful! 😬
    Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

  • @kevinnathanson6876
    @kevinnathanson6876 Рік тому +1

    Reamer... Use a sliding jig table with two stops on the drill press. A decent drill press can handle the lateral load if you slide slowly, and the deflection won't really matter because: wood.

    • @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking
      @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking  Рік тому

      The holes still wouldn’t be deep enough. And I’m not risking the precision of someone else’s drill press by laterally reaming holes. 😂

  • @TpetPlayr
    @TpetPlayr Рік тому

    This is my new favorite woodworking channel! Thanks for telling it like it is, and not sugar coating your mistakes. That's valuable for all us other woodworkers. I love walnut, so with all your walnut projects you got me hooked! haha Thanks, and keep up the good work! P.S. You've got some nifty tools! Thanks for telling us what they are too!

    • @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking
      @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking  Рік тому +1

      Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate the comment. Mistakes are inevitable, so I try to show them as much as possible.

  • @5280Woodworking
    @5280Woodworking Рік тому +2

    Superb work as always. 16” jointer, panto-router, yep we all got those just lying around in our shop 😂. Sheesh 16” jointer I’d be scared to use!

    • @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking
      @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking  Рік тому +1

      Professional shops need plenty of options to handle a variety of work 😉

    • @5280Woodworking
      @5280Woodworking Рік тому +1

      @@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking For sure. Just giving you a hard time. I’ve never used a jointer that big unless you count my CNC 😂

  • @jandrewmore
    @jandrewmore Рік тому +1

    Once you got the initial holes cut, an arbor bit might have been a better selection than a Forstner bit. Forstner bits are designed to produce a flat bottomed hole, which is not useful in this case, and the longer flutes on an arbor bit would have made the drilling far quicker. I like Irwin Speed Bore bits, but manufacturer is not important.

  • @redmillcustomwoodworking8830
    @redmillcustomwoodworking8830 Рік тому +2

    That is a massive jointer 😮!

  • @michaelneely4333
    @michaelneely4333 Рік тому +1

    I’m curious on why you went custom with brackets and didn’t use something like the Hovr brand brackets?

    • @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking
      @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking  Рік тому +1

      Hovr are 1-1/2" thick and these shelves are barely 1-5/8", so that's a pretty tight fit, leaving only 1/16" of material top and bottom. And the initial plan for these shelves was to remove strips of soundproofing (not giant panel like we decided to do) and slide the shelves in - that wouldn't have worked with having to angle the shelves up and then lock them down on to the Hovr brackets. Not to say it couldn't have worked, though.

  • @Garrett_Brown
    @Garrett_Brown Рік тому +1

    “That’s what she said!” 8:53 12:10 basically most of what you said while drilling the holes in the back 😂

  • @ig88ds
    @ig88ds Рік тому +2

    With Osmo and Rubio, are you able to wash and reuse the microfiber cloths or are they considered disposable?

  • @OldePhart
    @OldePhart Рік тому +2

    I sense that you are destined to move to a larger shop in the future? You seem to be spending a lot of time over there these days just to be able to handle the work. I would miss the charm your shop has (and the twins). Your garage is such a masterclass in organization and use of space it gives us hope that we too will someday be so organized.

  • @michaelholmstrom7677
    @michaelholmstrom7677 Рік тому +1

    I need to pick up that 3x3 router plate. That would be perfect for an upcoming pattern bowl project I have.

  • @ronj8000
    @ronj8000 Рік тому +2

    You have a panto router now! Wow those things are expensive but they look pretty sweet!

  • @Wordsnwood
    @Wordsnwood Рік тому +2

    Floating shelves are huge pain in the tush. We need to convince people that shelf brackets can look nice also!

  • @bascodelagamma
    @bascodelagamma Рік тому +2

    👍 Total Boat Baby!! Another great project! Thank you sir

  • @verdonrocksphotography3510
    @verdonrocksphotography3510 Рік тому +2

    nice work as always, cool contrast against purple (btw hate that color) soundproof material which made a pleasant color match, cheers V!

  • @gorttman798
    @gorttman798 Рік тому

    Just a thought given that you had joined the panel could you have drilled the holes on each board then glued up?

  • @andrhamm
    @andrhamm Рік тому +1

    resaw the shelves in half and use a bowl bit in your router to make a stopped dado at the same distances on both inside faces, glue it back together and you have perfect deep holes for the hardware. since you ended up laminating one of the slabs anyway you wouldnt even see the seem if you did that after making the holes

    • @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking
      @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking  Рік тому +1

      Not the route I wanted to take on this one, despite having to do it on one of them. I wasn't happy about that either.

  • @acdallas6356
    @acdallas6356 Рік тому +14

    Beautiful work. All those shelves need is a cat sitting on them.

  • @handlesarestupid1234
    @handlesarestupid1234 Рік тому +2

    love the videos, love the podcast. thanks for the content

  • @JB-mo4gp
    @JB-mo4gp Рік тому +1

    Why didn’t you use a 12” long twist bit?

  • @Bugeater61
    @Bugeater61 Рік тому +1

    Womper, I’ll need to work this word into my vocabulary. Thanks Keith!

  • @LoftedGoods
    @LoftedGoods Рік тому +1

    1:29 Goiter? What goiter?

  • @barnettbuilds227
    @barnettbuilds227 Рік тому +1

    That turned out great! 👏

  • @dieseld0952
    @dieseld0952 Рік тому

    Do you know what type of sound proof wall paper that was?

  • @rickcoan9197
    @rickcoan9197 Рік тому

    With your tracksaw, why did you not put the dust collector on it?

  • @Grzsn_goes_brrr
    @Grzsn_goes_brrr Рік тому +2

    Ive made something similar this way .
    The better approach imo. is to make a jig for carving out the inside of a half, glue the two hollow pieces together.
    Anyways good job.

  • @Tukangkayu_ae
    @Tukangkayu_ae Рік тому +1

    Good job

  • @chuckmeister6518
    @chuckmeister6518 Рік тому +3

    HI Keith. Great videos and felines!

  • @ianredfern1509
    @ianredfern1509 Рік тому

    Lovely stuff KJ 👌

  • @johnnydingo8680
    @johnnydingo8680 Рік тому +1

    Great looking shelves

  • @scotter_dotter
    @scotter_dotter Рік тому +1

    If your going to use the “you got to coordinate” line….you gonna have to work in mushroom belt😂

  • @giancarlo021989
    @giancarlo021989 Рік тому +2

    Amazing work as always!
    Random question, but do you recommend that Harvey dust collector?

  • @BobBrittonBespoke
    @BobBrittonBespoke Рік тому +3

    Beautiful build as always!... the 8" depth on the shelf supports seems like massive overkill... were they planning on have children jump on the shelves? Lol... that's some serious engineering.

  • @CascadeCreate
    @CascadeCreate Рік тому +1

    Finally saw evidence of two separate cats.

  • @TracyParks
    @TracyParks Рік тому +4

    came for the woodworking, stayed for the cats

  • @mathiashosang571
    @mathiashosang571 Рік тому +1

    Hi Keith, richtig cooles Video, wie immer!👍✌

  • @ericjohnson4768
    @ericjohnson4768 Рік тому +1

    Theres a turning chisel called a "bedan". I think it would be an excellent tool to accomplish deep chisels. No, you didn't ask, but may be helpful info in the future. Love your work. Thanks for the fine examples, work, and entertainment. Please give Jerry my regards.

  • @theweekendwarrior6355
    @theweekendwarrior6355 Рік тому +1

    Construction grade lumber, is pretty close to pre covid prices. For the most part. Plywood is still pretty high.

  • @Aubz_95
    @Aubz_95 Рік тому +2

    Awesome work

  • @stephensimpson5283
    @stephensimpson5283 Рік тому +1

    I love the drywall spacer idea.

  • @agn855
    @agn855 Рік тому +1

    I’d guess there’s a weight reason why IKEA is making its LACK floating shelves out of cardboard filled plywood. And its holding metal structure is recessed within the shelves corpus.

  • @1320crusier
    @1320crusier Рік тому +1

    Only easy day was yesterday, friend.
    Looks like its time for you to get a Bridgeport xD.

  • @herbertthecat
    @herbertthecat Рік тому

    Could you have dominod two boards together (but not glue them together) drill the holes in the two boards, then glue together? captain hindsight here...

    • @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking
      @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking  Рік тому

      It’s certainly an option! There are numerous ways these could have been done, for sure.

    • @herbertthecat
      @herbertthecat Рік тому

      Not a criticism, they look great. Just wondering how I would do them. Always more than one way to skin a cat (and I have tried!)

  • @wittworks
    @wittworks Рік тому +1

    I blame Pete and his trees for all your troubles. @pTreesWorkshop

  • @tomleed2818
    @tomleed2818 Рік тому +2

    When time presents itself and Jerry is awake ask him where he bought the bench hold down clams your using.
    Thanks

  • @arlenemckinlay7731
    @arlenemckinlay7731 Рік тому

    How heavy was each shelf?

  • @make-somedust
    @make-somedust Рік тому +1

    Looks nice but did you make any money? That’s a lot of work.

  • @heitorbarbosa5226
    @heitorbarbosa5226 Рік тому +1

    Ficou lindo.

  • @oiojin831
    @oiojin831 Рік тому +2

    oh I didn't know there are two cats lolo😂

  • @jurybershov7523
    @jurybershov7523 Рік тому +1

    Гарн у вас все виходить робити, приємно дивитись!

  • @louisb7458
    @louisb7458 10 місяців тому

    Were you ever tempted to just shorten the metal poles an inch or two?? Looks rock solid

  • @johnnymccartney774
    @johnnymccartney774 Рік тому +1

    Amazing!

  • @jimknowles5483
    @jimknowles5483 Рік тому +1

    Inspector kitty......too funny

  • @foundlost5583
    @foundlost5583 Рік тому +2

    Pete is the GOAT!

  • @mac8179
    @mac8179 Рік тому +1

    Those shelves are great but the soundproofing ruins the aesthetic.

    • @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking
      @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking  Рік тому

      Thanks! I'll let the client know they made a horrible design choice

    • @mac8179
      @mac8179 Рік тому

      @@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Hahaha. I read that in your voice Keith and started laughing so hard.

  • @dukkiegamer1733
    @dukkiegamer1733 Рік тому

    If you want to use a jigsaw in that thicc solid wood you can buy the also very much overpriced 640+ bucks Mafell one. They have a special jigsaw blade which only fits in their machine that is thicker and cuts through solid wood like a track saw. Nah I'm not sure about that really.

  • @petekeuning
    @petekeuning Рік тому +1

    Lmao got to do my favourite thing and break off a jigsaw blade.

  • @gregmize01
    @gregmize01 Рік тому +2

    5:33 😈😈😈😈! Omg

  • @bobbywweaver
    @bobbywweaver Рік тому

    I HAVE noticed that auto-correct doesn't like planer. Sheesh.

  • @Micca_
    @Micca_ 6 місяців тому +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @dominiquemeuris2479
    @dominiquemeuris2479 Рік тому +2

    I'm always wondering how much you guy's are charging for a set of those floating shelves. If i'm looking how much work you are putting in these they seem quite expensive. Seems that outside of europe people's are spending a lot of money on semi-hand build things. In western europe almost everybody is expecting to have a perfect quality item with a spot-on finishing for cheap. Which is ofcourse the reason why 99% of the work we are doing is completely cnc programmed

    • @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking
      @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking  Рік тому

      I'm still in business, so I guess I charged enough 😜. And yes, everyone wants perfection and don't necessarily want to pay for it. It makes it very difficult.

  • @billystray7007
    @billystray7007 Рік тому +1

    Just say no to auger bits ..

  • @yossid422
    @yossid422 Рік тому +1

    Ya

  • @ronj8000
    @ronj8000 Рік тому

    So can assume im gonna start seeing panto routers in use on other furniture channels that "just happen" to use all the cool super expensive tools like festool, woodpecker, the self driving router, etc....ill click over to the epoxy table dude, and the two skinny guys that do super soft spoken narration, or the mere mortals guy or.........

    • @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking
      @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking  Рік тому +1

      At some stage, every woodworker enhances their tools in an attempt to improve efficiency and because of their LOVE for tools. Although the Pantorouter has been in existence for more than a decade, it's not a novelty. When one possesses a genuine passion for their craft, it is consistently gratifying to discover tools that expand design possibilities and enhance efficiency. Therefore, feel free to pursue your own interests on other channels without feeling obligated to announce your departure. You're not a plane leaving the gate. I apologize for seeking enjoyment in my work and exploring new tools. Shame on me.

    • @5280Woodworking
      @5280Woodworking Рік тому +3

      Keith is a woodworker first and content creator second. Plenty of poseurs that are the opposite. I actually appreciate that he shows how to build amazing things with tools even he doesn’t use on the regular. No problems giving him shit for using a 16” jointer, but the overall method, product and delivery of his channel is one of the best.

    • @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking
      @KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking  Рік тому

      @@5280Woodworking Thanks buddy!

    • @hawkberry
      @hawkberry Рік тому

      @@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworkingTake a page out of your cat’s book: never apologize for making the world a better place! (Your proofreader, Jerry should edit that last sentence to read “i DON’T apologize….”. -haha) You make awesome stuff, and this is a channel about you and the things you like to make. Plenty of us out here appreciate it and love to see you (and others) set a high bar the rest of us can aspire to. My grandfather and Dad did woodworking, cabinetmaking, etc, but they didn’t have access to alot of the cool tools. Love to see them used and reviewed by honest people before spending money on them. I also love the collabs you do with other peeps in their niche markets. You are keeping alive traditions that allow us to be self sufficient and pursue things we are truly passionate about. It is more than just a UA-cam channel or ratings, it brings out the best in humanity! (As an aside, we had 2 wonderful furry friends that helped my husband estimate jobs, helped me garden, craft and play with the kids on our backyard obstacle course….they were everywhere we were, all the time! Roughly 13 years in, we put on addition with spray foam and poisoned our whole family…they were the first because their livers can’t process the chemicals like dogs or humans. Their sickness alerted me to something we might not have caught otherwise, but we lost them both shortly thereafter. It was heartbreaking. I can tell you love them very much and I can’t see your whole shop, but please make sure to give them a ton of ventilation over and above even what you think you should when using the chemicals (if you don’t already…). They are super sweet and I always look forward to seeing them in the videos.

  • @BikeJackass
    @BikeJackass Рік тому +1

    Planer

  • @dpmeyer4867
    @dpmeyer4867 Рік тому

    nice