You sir, know how to make a UA-cam video! No unnecessary flashiness and excellent visuals. I wish more people would make videos like you do. Very pleasant voice to listen to as well. Oh, and great shelves too!
Thanks to your video, I was able to put a hanging shelf in my bathroom. I'm certainly not a carpenter, but it looks like a carpenter did the work. You rock!
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Man, great job! I agree with the other comments here. You are straight to the point. Breath of fresh air. Thanks Bro! I WILL be doing these in my Den to display my NASCAR collection after I finish the ship lap board walls, and of course my Bar😂 I was specifically looking for this for shelving as I do not want brackets on my ship lap, and want a clean look while maximizing wall space
Dude... You're a genius. You just taught me at least 3 game changing techniques. Sanding dowels with a drill, using a speed square with a circular saw, and of course the method of making floating shelves without expensive hardware. Thank you! Awesome work!
Yeah, I found those same three things Jake. So glad I watched this. Using a circular saw is so much easier than getting out the bench saw. The speed square makes it way more precise.
This is, like, the GOAT tutorial for anything I've ever seen on UA-cam. No fuss, clear and easy to follow instructions presented in a perfect speed and tone. Any tutorial should model themselves after this video.
Listen I have been stressing *FOR DAYS* trying to learn how to install shelves. This was a BREEZE! And you make it absolutely crisp, clear, and cleanly executed. Thanks so much! Keep posting
Completely agree! Mine didn’t turn out “perfect”, but that was more due to the lumber, definitely not due to the instructions! One thing that I would recommend is to do the process as the video shows: In the SAME order! I did the cuts as well as all of the drilling, countersink, safety pilot holes, etc. at one time as well as sanding the dowels. I did this because I knew that I was having back surgery in the next few days and I wanted everything to be ready to go when I felt like finally hanging the shelves... I had to go back and re-do a bunch of things due to this...(again- totally MY fault 100%). But the biggest pain was that I didn’t sand down the dowels enough...”lightly sanding” them was NOT what I considered lightly! Took way more sanding than I would have thought to get the actual shelves to easily slide on and off! So, if you decide not to do in order of the video/instructions...be forewarned!
Now that's how to make a DIY video! Precise and to the point with fantastic and clever ideas on how to make the shelves. My wife has been wanting me to make floating shelves for her for a long time and now I know how to. Thanks so much for posting this video.
@@FirstLast-cf4mi Can people just do something without race being any sort of factor. FFS. I dont care if it nice or not, this video is about shelves. Just watch the video, thumbs up or down, then leave. Not a hard concept.
@@FirstLast-cf4mi great job on stereotyping black males.. Ohh the irony of your comment. It's as if a black man who isn't racist, raps, or is ghetto is a rare endangered species.. Looks like this guy is appropriating white culture by being into woodworking right?
You know what I like most in your videos ? It's the fact that you try not to use fancy expensive tools. You make it accessible to most. Congrats for that
EXACTLY the video I needed!! Clear, simple, easily to follow!! Now I can make custom-length floating shelves with the scrap wood I already have!! Thank you so much for creating this!
My wife wants me to add a couple floating shelves in her kitchen. So, as most diyers might do, I went straight to UA-cam and lo and behold I found your video. Research complete. I will be using your simple and clearly explained process to gain some brownie points this weekend. Thanks.
You inspired me to do it! I watched this when it first came out and everything was way over my head. After doing more projects and studying, I watched this again -- and I realize that I CAN do it! I felts so empowered following along. I will be working on it over the next several days and cannot wait to let you know how it went. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the support and encouragement! You deserve FAR more endorsements and sponsors. You are so gifted!
Have been researching various ways to build floating shelves and this tutorial is the best one found. Great tutorial with clear detailed instructions 🏆
Not only are you a great woodworker, but I believe you're even better at making UA-cam videos: To the point, super informative, and great camera work. Excellent work!
Love the idea. I modified one of your steps. Instead of having to do all of the sanding, I drilled the 1/2” hole like you showed and then cut the board. I then used a 9/16” drill bit on the large part of the board. Made it easy to slip the dowels into it. Thanks for the video!
I have to agree with that guy about your video, you make it very clear and easy to understand 👍 great job and you just made it easy for job I have to do in my wife's craft room. Thanks
My daughter was just asking for floating shelves. Your method looks great. She wanted 2 x 10 material. I have it trimmed to size, drilled, ripped, dowels sanded and am calling it a night. Sanding, a little router on the front edge, then stain and put some poly on. Thanks for the excellent video.
This is excellent and just what I needed to know. I reiterate what the person below said : you make an excellent no nonsense UA-cam video. Thank you I appreciate it!
Brilliant stuff! I was racking my brain trying to figure out how to hang some floating shelves and came up with a few ideas, but then found this video and it’s way better than anything I came up with. Definitely going to be using this method. Thanks for sharing!
This is awesome. Finally, someone who makes things with Hand power tools. This way we don't have to invest $100,000 in tools like those guys who mean well, but try to make the video look like DIY. Thank you for the video.
This is exactly what i've been looking for. I knew I had the materials to make this for some simple display shelves but couldn't wrap my head around the mechanics. Thank you!
Yeah I also appreciate it when the builders I’m watching are black. Makes a much better video. ???? Is there some stereotype that white guys have worse vids or something? I’m genuinely confused. Btw I was being sarcastic saying it’s better when they’re black. I don’t actually care what race they are
My wife wants me to add a couple floating shelves in her kitchen. So, as most diyers might do, I went straight to UA-cam and lo and behold I found your video. Research complete. I will be using your simple and clearly explained process to gain some brownie points this weekend. Thanks. 5:35
I am in the process of making these shelves and I'm AMAZED that I seem to actually be able to do this. I've never done woodworking before, but this video was awesome with step by step instructions. I'm also thrilled at the money I saved because buying floating shelves this size is so expensive! I can't wait to see my finished shelves! Thank you! :)
Love these!!! And the way you explain and move through each step makes this feel soooo much less daunting to other DIYers 🤪 Can’t wait to make my own, thank you!!!
My man! Thank you for this video! I was legit about to spend a small fortune buying the brackets for wall mounted shelves. Not anymore..... this will save me a ton so thank you once again!
Definitely a new take on the floating shelf. Only thing I would do differently is add a washer to the screws going into the wall. This would add more surface area for security of the mounting wood. Great job, keep it up
@@qzwxecrv0192837465 Nah, he used screws with a built in "washer", see: ua-cam.com/video/wki3wMAbtLg/v-deo.html They looks a lot like the Kreg washer head maxi-loc screws.
I have just started a new carpentry hobby and after watching just two videos, you have quickly become my favorite 'teacher'. Thank you for this concise description, your tutorials are spot on with everything!
Nicely done! Straightforward and to the point. I also like that your approach doesn't require aligning the dowels to the studs, nor $10k of tooling. Excellent content!
I’m late to the party but love this video and your content over all. It’s great to see a project, with accessible tools that the average person may own. Fantastic video , really clear instructions (even for those of us that don’t use the imperial system), thank you
Wife has been trying to find "doable" floating shelves and these were them. I ended up doing screws into all three dowels because i ended up with a small gap where I made the rip cuts. I'd suggest wood gluing the dowels into the small piece against the wall, too. As a beginner, DIY'er I appreciate the video and look forward to more
Jessica MacMurtrie to hold the shelf in place once mounted. With woodworking, oftentimes you do a lot of construct/deconstruct before you have your final product. In this case, you want to have all holes drilled before you stain/varnish.
@@suzannereed6645 Right. Thanks! I get it now, he just didn't really talk about putting a screw in the dowel, then removing it when hanging it up, then replacing it after the shelf is up. And since this was my first woodworking project, I was confused at first, but it makes sense.
This DIY floating shelves tutorial is a game-changer! The no-bracket approach is so clever and makes the shelves look incredibly sleek and modern. Plus, your step-by-step instructions are super easy to follow, which is perfect for someone like me who's not a DIY expert. Can't wait to give this a try and add some stylish storage to my space! 🛠📚✨
Thank you! Best DIY video I've come across. I feel like I can actually do this as a starter project to boost my lack of confidence. Thank you very very much.
Thank you for sharing this tutorial! I'm just getting into woodworking and this project helped me work out how to make a floating shelf/key hanger I've been wanting to make for ages :D
Supporting lumber under with a scrap to prevent sagging while cutting is a great idea and oh I would have cut the lumber than try to drill dowel holes on both sides and end up not aligning them properly. Great job man
OMGosh!! What fantastic Ideas!@ You realize that when you create your own processes like that you are now considered a Master!! So I am saying you are a Master Woodworker! I love it!! It is great for light weight decor!!
Just built several shelves using your tutorial. As others said, very helpful, clear and concise instructions. These are going to add the needed interest on my walls. Thank you!
OMFG - use the speed square as a guide... that just blew my mind! So simple and obvious yet this is the first time I've ever considered doing that. I now feel stupid for years of avoiding my circular saw due to my exceptional ability to not cut a straight line. I know it was just an off-hand thought for you, but thanks anyway you just changed my shop life.
Stumbled upon this. I have seen many videos of floating shelves but this one beats all of them. Simple no hardware and looks classy af … excellent job👌
Mate, this is so brilliant! Even as a total DIY noob, I feel like I could successfully pull this off. I can't wait to move into my new place so I can try to install some of these myself and make it a thing to do together with my kids.
Why are people complaining about needing tools? You need a drill, a saw and a screwdriver. If you don't have those, why on earth are you looking at installing shelving? Anyway, thanks for the tip - I'd been trying to figure out a clean way to hide a retaining screw, and I like your idea of screwing into one of the dowels.
You also need a bit to countersink the screws. And either a stud finder or some molly bolts. Orbital sander not required, but highly recommended if you're going to stain... and it's also useful for rounding the edges.
Exactly what I was looking for! I work with a lot of live edge pieces and this technique will work perfect for me. Definitely liked the sanding dowel tip you used, very clever. Thanks for this video
The tools required for this can be gotten for around as much as you’d pay for the shelves, Pre-made. BUT, you can use the tools for further projects :) Realistically all the tools you need is a drill and drill bits. You can hand sand it, and have it cut by the store, or spend $30 on a circular saw :) definitelyblook into a cheap drill and circular saw. You could prob find at a garage sale for cheap, too! Heck Facebook garage sale sites. They sell for next to nothing at garage sales and things bc people don’t typically go there for tools
Love this! You answered each of my questions almost as I thought them. Thanks for the conditioner tip. So often diy staining looks awful but this looks good.
I wasn't sure where you were going with it when you drilled the hole for the dowel the same depth as the dowel, until you ripped it down. Neat idea, and it seems like it works quite well!
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Very good method for making floating shelves!!! After a lot of research I decided on this method and it worked great. A couple of things to keep in mind, my home is a older home and has lath and plaster walls so they are not 100% flat and true so I had to do some minor sanding of the attachment bracket, secondly drill the holes before cutting to 1 1/2", I forgot and was a bit of a pain. I ended up making the 1/2" dowels a bit longer, they extended 4" into the shelf. I went with a routered ogee edging on the top of the shelves to get rid of the rounded edge of the 2X6. I plan on making more shelves.
You sir are a gem!!! My sister has asked me to do some floating shelves for her and couldn't really figure out how to do it. Thank you for the amazing video! You have earned a subscriber for life!
I know I've posted this exact same comment before, but you're by far my favourite DIY'er here on UA-cam. I absolutely loooove your building style! Nice, clean and modern! Luvv from Canada
You are brilliant!! So many excellent little tricks. We have been puzzling over the best way to put a floating shelf in a tight spot in the kitchen - this is it! Thank you for a clear and beautiful video!
This isn't exactly what I was looking for but I absolutely loved your video. You did so well explaining everything without all the unnecessary stuff other UA-camrs like to put in their videos. I dont have the words to describe how well you did. Well done sir.
you are amazing! this is a great idea, and the idea how you sanded the wooden sticks... ahhh! i love your creativity and sense of quality! plus it looks really good without brackets!
You sir, know how to make a UA-cam video! No unnecessary flashiness and excellent visuals. I wish more people would make videos like you do. Very pleasant voice to listen to as well. Oh, and great shelves too!
You just read my mind
Agreed!
Yup
Not sure if this exist, but this video is deserving of an UA-cam academy award!
^what he said
Thanks to your video, I was able to put a hanging shelf in my bathroom. I'm certainly not a carpenter, but it looks like a carpenter did the work. You rock!
Straight to the point. I like it. I hate it when guys record themselves talking for 10+ minute. Lol
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I have to agree. Super engaging
Man, great job! I agree with the other comments here. You are straight to the point. Breath of fresh air. Thanks Bro! I WILL be doing these in my Den to display my NASCAR collection after I finish the ship lap board walls, and of course my Bar😂 I was specifically looking for this for shelving as I do not want brackets on my ship lap, and want a clean look while maximizing wall space
I am a carpenter for over 34 years and I like your method simple yet Functional
Would these hold a tv? I feel dumb asking. I haven't yet fully watched the video
@@sharkbaaiittt It really depends on the size and weight. How much do you trust the wooden dowels?
Dude... You're a genius. You just taught me at least 3 game changing techniques. Sanding dowels with a drill, using a speed square with a circular saw, and of course the method of making floating shelves without expensive hardware. Thank you! Awesome work!
Jake Truncali check out these floating shelves with epoxy ua-cam.com/video/Jg0DpD2gjTo/v-deo.html
Yeah, I found those same three things Jake. So glad I watched this. Using a circular saw is so much easier than getting out the bench saw. The speed square makes it way more precise.
Speed square with the circular saw blew my mind.
Fantastic!!
Chances are your circle saw came with a jig that does pretty close to what he did here.
This is handy and quick in a pinch though
You are awesome! You make everything so doable and make the average person feel like there is nothing we can't accomplish. Great Teacher!
This is, like, the GOAT tutorial for anything I've ever seen on UA-cam. No fuss, clear and easy to follow instructions presented in a perfect speed and tone. Any tutorial should model themselves after this video.
Listen I have been stressing *FOR DAYS* trying to learn how to install shelves. This was a BREEZE! And you make it absolutely crisp, clear, and cleanly executed. Thanks so much! Keep posting
You just dropped about 5 tips I've never heard of in the process of explaining. This is good stuff.
Right?! Me too!!!
Completely agree! Mine didn’t turn out “perfect”, but that was more due to the lumber, definitely not due to the instructions!
One thing that I would recommend is to do the process as the video shows: In the SAME order! I did the cuts as well as all of the drilling, countersink, safety pilot holes, etc. at one time as well as sanding the dowels. I did this because I knew that I was having back surgery in the next few days and I wanted everything to be ready to go when I felt like finally hanging the shelves...
I had to go back and re-do a bunch of things due to this...(again- totally MY fault 100%). But the biggest pain was that I didn’t sand down the dowels enough...”lightly sanding” them was NOT what I considered lightly! Took way more sanding than I would have thought to get the actual shelves to easily slide on and off! So, if you decide not to do in order of the video/instructions...be forewarned!
Omg seriously…I never would have thought to put a dowel in a drill to sand it!! 😮
Yèra
Yes, I agree!
Now that's how to make a DIY video! Precise and to the point with fantastic and clever ideas on how to make the shelves. My wife has been wanting me to make floating shelves for her for a long time and now I know how to. Thanks so much for posting this video.
Love how you narrowed the dowel using sandpaper and the drill!
Absolutely great tutorial.
Thank you, sir!
I will forever share this video because it was the first one I found years ago when searching how to make them. It was the greatest how to ever!
Tremendous! This really is a "help others do it" video, more than a "look what I did" video. Great job!
It's been a looooong time since I heard a black man on UA-cam who wasn't talking about racizm/TYT/Wakanda.
Thank f***
@@FirstLast-cf4mi Can people just do something without race being any sort of factor. FFS. I dont care if it nice or not, this video is about shelves. Just watch the video, thumbs up or down, then leave. Not a hard concept.
So many awesome ideas and techniques that you teach.
no shit thats what its supposed to be
@@FirstLast-cf4mi great job on stereotyping black males.. Ohh the irony of your comment. It's as if a black man who isn't racist, raps, or is ghetto is a rare endangered species..
Looks like this guy is appropriating white culture by being into woodworking right?
You know what I like most in your videos ?
It's the fact that you try not to use fancy expensive tools. You make it accessible to most. Congrats for that
This is probably the least expensive and yet durable diy floating shelves tutorial I have seen yet! Thanks for the video!
EXACTLY the video I needed!! Clear, simple, easily to follow!! Now I can make custom-length floating shelves with the scrap wood I already have!! Thank you so much for creating this!
My wife wants me to add a couple floating shelves in her kitchen. So, as most diyers might do, I went straight to UA-cam and lo and behold I found your video. Research complete. I will be using your simple and clearly explained process to gain some brownie points this weekend. Thanks.
Eltee954 did these hold up well in the kitchen? I'm thinking about doing the same thing in my kitchen.
are you an idiot Valiant Woman
@eltee.. how did it go?
Valiant Woman hb
this is so sweet
You inspired me to do it! I watched this when it first came out and everything was way over my head. After doing more projects and studying, I watched this again -- and I realize that I CAN do it! I felts so empowered following along. I will be working on it over the next several days and cannot wait to let you know how it went. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the support and encouragement! You deserve FAR more endorsements and sponsors. You are so gifted!
how did it go?
updates?
Sir, you are extremely good at explaining. Thank you for this incredible how to video. Good day!
Have been researching various ways to build floating shelves and this tutorial is the best one found. Great tutorial with clear detailed instructions 🏆
Not only are you a great woodworker, but I believe you're even better at making UA-cam videos: To the point, super informative, and great camera work. Excellent work!
Love the idea. I modified one of your steps. Instead of having to do all of the sanding, I drilled the 1/2” hole like you showed and then cut the board. I then used a 9/16” drill bit on the large part of the board. Made it easy to slip the dowels into it. Thanks for the video!
Good idea! I’m going to try it that way too!
I have looked at several different methods of floating shelf installation here on UA-cam. I have to say I like your method the best so far. Good job!
Went out yesterday and bought lumber and dowels to make 6 of these shelves. Great idea and only cost $57 for three 32" and three 15" shelves.
How'd it go?
How much weight can these hold
I love how I didn't have to watch 3 minutes of intro before you got right into it. Also that sanding trick was terrific!
Idk if you really did just get married but Congratulations!!!
I skip 10 secs and there done but I go back. There not even started
Yes, Lordt! Im so glad he got right to the video👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
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I have to agree with that guy about your video, you make it very clear and easy to understand 👍 great job and you just made it easy for job I have to do in my wife's craft room. Thanks
Ohhhh my gosh!!! I am mind blown by the dowel and the drill sanding trick!!!!!! Incredibly cool idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My daughter was just asking for floating shelves. Your method looks great. She wanted 2 x 10 material. I have it trimmed to size, drilled, ripped, dowels sanded and am calling it a night. Sanding, a little router on the front edge, then stain and put some poly on. Thanks for the excellent video.
I am needing a 2X10X23. Did you follow the same steps? How did they turned out?
I love how simple a lot of your DIY projects are and even if they are complicated you show us simpler ways to get it done.
I've always wanted to create floating shelves but never knew a great way of doing it. THIS IS GENIUS!!! Thank you for the idea to create my own
This is excellent and just what I needed to know. I reiterate what the person below said : you make an excellent no nonsense UA-cam video. Thank you I appreciate it!
Brilliant stuff! I was racking my brain trying to figure out how to hang some floating shelves and came up with a few ideas, but then found this video and it’s way better than anything I came up with. Definitely going to be using this method. Thanks for sharing!
This is awesome. Finally, someone who makes things with Hand power tools. This way we don't have to invest $100,000 in tools like those guys who mean well, but try to make the video look like DIY. Thank you for the video.
Right? And their videos are full of tools no REGULAR person has.
Okay, so I’m not the only one who feels this way about other DIY videos with people who have crazy mad workshops. Good to know.
@@LoTech77 Nah, you're not alone.
Exactly, we don't all have mega bucks for expensive gear. Thanks mate, you're a beauty!👍🏽😀
I know right? The amount of table saws, planers etc does my head in sometimes...
very clever: particularly liked tip about sanding down dowel by putting it in drill!
W. David Stephenson Me too!
This is exactly what i've been looking for. I knew I had the materials to make this for some simple display shelves but couldn't wrap my head around the mechanics. Thank you!
It’s definitely nice seeing a black man doing woodwork projects like these. This is exactly what I needed. Soo simple and easy to follow. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Yeah I also appreciate it when the builders I’m watching are black. Makes a much better video. ???? Is there some stereotype that white guys have worse vids or something? I’m genuinely confused. Btw I was being sarcastic saying it’s better when they’re black. I don’t actually care what race they are
@@Smoke--- yes
ricef r now that I’m thinking ab it you’re right tho. At least for most. The channel I like to build stuff is good tho
@@Smoke--- what
ricef r you said there is a stereotype of white guys having crappy build channels, and I agreed sorta, but then I gave one that doesnt
My wife wants me to add a couple floating shelves in her kitchen. So, as most diyers might do, I went straight to UA-cam and lo and behold I found your video. Research complete. I will be using your simple and clearly explained process to gain some brownie points this weekend. Thanks. 5:35
Hey! How did it go?
copy and pasted from a previous comment... ^^
Daniel Oliver Margrie - uhh what?
I like how you discuss even the small details in the construction of the shelves.
I am in the process of making these shelves and I'm AMAZED that I seem to actually be able to do this. I've never done woodworking before, but this video was awesome with step by step instructions. I'm also thrilled at the money I saved because buying floating shelves this size is so expensive! I can't wait to see my finished shelves! Thank you! :)
Love these!!! And the way you explain and move through each step makes this feel soooo much less daunting to other DIYers 🤪 Can’t wait to make my own, thank you!!!
This is brilliant! I have all of this crap just sitting in my basement! No need to even buy anything. Perfect “cheap” and nice looking method.
Nice work, young man. I particularly like the drill and rip method: It resolves any accuracy problems introduced by the hand held drill. Well done!
Simplest and best floating video by far. Will not take me more than 30 minutes from start to finish.
Thank you for the knowledge good sir!
YES! YES YES YES! Perfect video. Give this guy his own TV SHOW.
I'd love a TV show from this guy
Plus, I just like listening to him talk, lol.
this is genius....HGTV needs him.
@@BrandonVMoore1 Ok I thought it was just me... is it Jamaican undertone? It sounds like he's either trying to cover it up or it's fading :/
You have a tv show - right here on UA-cam!
My man! Thank you for this video! I was legit about to spend a small fortune buying the brackets for wall mounted shelves. Not anymore..... this will save me a ton so thank you once again!
Definitely a new take on the floating shelf. Only thing I would do differently is add a washer to the screws going into the wall. This would add more surface area for security of the mounting wood.
Great job, keep it up
Chris Bourassa add a washer ur creating a depth away from the shelf even though minimal
The washer goes between the bolt head and the wood adding more contact area for added security of the bolt face
@@qzwxecrv0192837465 Nah, he used screws with a built in "washer", see: ua-cam.com/video/wki3wMAbtLg/v-deo.html They looks a lot like the Kreg washer head maxi-loc screws.
I'm using a low profile anchor bolt. They work great and you wont need to worry about the washer.
I have just started a new carpentry hobby and after watching just two videos, you have quickly become my favorite 'teacher'. Thank you for this concise description, your tutorials are spot on with everything!
Wow! Brilliant easy directions with so many tips for people who don’t have all the fancy expensive equipment (inc me). BIG Thank you 😊👍👍
I love watching these home decor projects, the shelves really add that minimal touch!
Man, I never comment on videos but I've gotta give it up to you! You covered every base and this is a genius tutorial! Thanks!!!
Thank you so much, every other video about floating shelves was about 20 mins, I didn't expect this 7 min video to be so thorough
Would not have thought to do it that way, that’s genius!
Nicely done! Straightforward and to the point. I also like that your approach doesn't require aligning the dowels to the studs, nor $10k of tooling. Excellent content!
I’m late to the party but love this video and your content over all. It’s great to see a project, with accessible tools that the average person may own. Fantastic video , really clear instructions (even for those of us that don’t use the imperial system), thank you
I know Rigbt!! He should receive a UA-cam AWARD
Wife has been trying to find "doable" floating shelves and these were them. I ended up doing screws into all three dowels because i ended up with a small gap where I made the rip cuts. I'd suggest wood gluing the dowels into the small piece against the wall, too. As a beginner, DIY'er I appreciate the video and look forward to more
I don't understand why to put the screws in the dowels. Just to stain it? But then you take them out when you mount the shelf?
Jessica MacMurtrie to hold the shelf in place once mounted. With woodworking, oftentimes you do a lot of construct/deconstruct before you have your final product. In this case, you want to have all holes drilled before you stain/varnish.
@@suzannereed6645 Right. Thanks! I get it now, he just didn't really talk about putting a screw in the dowel, then removing it when hanging it up, then replacing it after the shelf is up. And since this was my first woodworking project, I was confused at first, but it makes sense.
Beware Iif you choose to glue...if the dowels don't align perfectly straight you will have a hell of a time getting the shelf back together.
This DIY floating shelves tutorial is a game-changer! The no-bracket approach is so clever and makes the shelves look incredibly sleek and modern. Plus, your step-by-step instructions are super easy to follow, which is perfect for someone like me who's not a DIY expert. Can't wait to give this a try and add some stylish storage to my space! 🛠📚✨
Thank you! Best DIY video I've come across. I feel like I can actually do this as a starter project to boost my lack of confidence. Thank you very very much.
Thank you for sharing this tutorial! I'm just getting into woodworking and this project helped me work out how to make a floating shelf/key hanger I've been wanting to make for ages :D
Supporting lumber under with a scrap to prevent sagging while cutting is a great idea and oh I would have cut the lumber than try to drill dowel holes on both sides and end up not aligning them properly. Great job man
OMGosh!! What fantastic Ideas!@ You realize that when you create your own processes like that you are now considered a Master!! So I am saying you are a Master Woodworker! I love it!! It is great for light weight decor!!
Thank you for this video. My kids and I used your tips and made shelves together on Mother’s Day. They came up looking great!
These are beautiful. I love your simple approach without fancy hardware. Very nice.
Thanks Anna
I know this video is over 6 years old, but im leaving you a comment for the algorithm. Simple sounding instructions and you’re hired! 😆
Just built several shelves using your tutorial. As others said, very helpful, clear and concise instructions. These are going to add the needed interest on my walls. Thank you!
OMFG - use the speed square as a guide... that just blew my mind! So simple and obvious yet this is the first time I've ever considered doing that. I now feel stupid for years of avoiding my circular saw due to my exceptional ability to not cut a straight line. I know it was just an off-hand thought for you, but thanks anyway you just changed my shop life.
K A you are not alone. I had the same thought when I saw him do that!
MILLION DOLLAR IDEA! Seriously...Brilliant!
That was an amazing time to me as well
There is nothing exceptional about your ability to not cut a straight line!!
He can do what he wants jackass.
This video had me when I saw the Pittsburgh level! This will be this weekend's project. Thanks!
Thanks for a great video!!! As a DIY'er with limited tools, I feel I can tackle this with no problem thanks to your instructions!
Stumbled upon this. I have seen many videos of floating shelves but this one beats all of them. Simple no hardware and looks classy af … excellent job👌
Mate, this is so brilliant! Even as a total DIY noob, I feel like I could successfully pull this off. I can't wait to move into my new place so I can try to install some of these myself and make it a thing to do together with my kids.
How can over 1k people give it a thumbs down? He does an AWESOME job. What's not to like?
I have heard before that there are bots trawling youtube giving thumbs down at random for some unknown reason. Not sure if it's true or not.
@@sullyh4040 You're a race baiting idiot.
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Please look up the definition of race baiting.
As you clearly have not, and sound like a complete idiot.
I guess they thought he was going to show them how to hang a floating shelf with gorilla tape, lol.
Why are people complaining about needing tools? You need a drill, a saw and a screwdriver. If you don't have those, why on earth are you looking at installing shelving?
Anyway, thanks for the tip - I'd been trying to figure out a clean way to hide a retaining screw, and I like your idea of screwing into one of the dowels.
It's like people expect everthing to be done for the them.....whats the name of the channel again?
Word
Lol!!! Right!?
You also need a bit to countersink the screws. And either a stud finder or some molly bolts. Orbital sander not required, but highly recommended if you're going to stain... and it's also useful for rounding the edges.
EXACTLY
Wow nice. Next week I am on vacation😀 I was wondering how America looks beautiful. People like you makes it beautiful.
Exactly what I was looking for! I work with a lot of live edge pieces and this technique will work perfect for me. Definitely liked the sanding dowel tip you used, very clever. Thanks for this video
Brilliant! So clear & concise. I wish more DIY videos were like yours.
Me before watching video: These are so simple and elegant. I can do this!
Me after watching video: Oh, you need tools nvm.
Lmaoo same 🙊
Same
Hahaha, yeah! Those are beautiful!
Hey,well tools are a great investment. If you have your own tools if something breaks all you need is the tools and internet.
The tools required for this can be gotten for around as much as you’d pay for the shelves, Pre-made. BUT, you can use the tools for further projects :)
Realistically all the tools you need is a drill and drill bits. You can hand sand it, and have it cut by the store, or spend $30 on a circular saw :) definitelyblook into a cheap drill and circular saw. You could prob find at a garage sale for cheap, too! Heck Facebook garage sale sites. They sell for next to nothing at garage sales and things bc people don’t typically go there for tools
A short and clear video on how to make interesting shelves with your own hands, budget and stylish at the same time! Great!
This was the exact video I was looking for and your step by step was incredible. Appreciate it man
very clever: particularly liked tip about sanding down dowel by putting it in drill! 5:45
I just built and put these up, they're amazing. Thank you for t he upload! Going to tackle the floating entertainment console next!
Sweeeet
Brilliant!!! Best floating shelf idea I have seen. You, my friend, get the woodworker award today.
Oh, one tip: To cut the stock lengthwise, you could clamp on a 1" x 6" as a guide or maybe a long piece of aluminum. 4:57
Well the 1x6 would work for his saw but I'm sure not all circ saws are 1 1/2" from the blade to the outside of the metal base.
Love this! You answered each of my questions almost as I thought them. Thanks for the conditioner tip. So often diy staining looks awful but this looks good.
Glen, that’s brilliant mate.
Thanks Dave!
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What a great video! No flash or silliness--just get it done. Very creative. This technique is just what I was looking for. Thanks.
Hold up , I’m
About to teach my husband I won’t be needing his help anymore 😂
Good for you. Although I would teach him what you know so he can help.
I wasn't sure where you were going with it when you drilled the hole for the dowel the same depth as the dowel, until you ripped it down. Neat idea, and it seems like it works quite well!
Chris Albee - same! I was confused until the ripping step!
That's exactly what I was thinking too. Which is why drilling to full depth of the dowels threw me off lol
Nice work we can chat more and get to know each other we can also discuss other things. I'm Sandy. Write me joyfulluv81@gmail
Hope to hear from you soon
I made 3 bathroom shelves using this video. Only for about $20 even with these high lumber prices. Thank you!
Very good method for making floating shelves!!! After a lot of research I decided on this method and it worked great. A couple of things to keep in mind, my home is a older home and has lath and plaster walls so they are not 100% flat and true so I had to do some minor sanding of the attachment bracket, secondly drill the holes before cutting to 1 1/2", I forgot and was a bit of a pain. I ended up making the 1/2" dowels a bit longer, they extended 4" into the shelf. I went with a routered ogee edging on the top of the shelves to get rid of the rounded edge of the 2X6.
I plan on making more shelves.
Anybody else wish they had a handy man like him👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽✅
Girl, I can cook too!
That’s cool... but I want the man on the video😂😂🤦🏽♀️
I wish i had a work tools like he
Time Breaker very true😂😂😂💀
@@dezi_toblessed8948 I'm a handy man... great with my fingers 😏
Great vid dude in the middle of a finish basement job I have extra lumber. I’m gonna try this n surprise my client your good thanks
You sir are a gem!!! My sister has asked me to do some floating shelves for her and couldn't really figure out how to do it. Thank you for the amazing video! You have earned a subscriber for life!
This is awesome man. I'll definitely use this technique. Now I wanna make some floating shelves.
Thank you
These shelves are absolutely beautiful and your tutorial is SPOT ON! Thank you SO much for putting together such an informative, clean, useful video!
I know I've posted this exact same comment before, but you're by far my favourite DIY'er here on UA-cam. I absolutely loooove your building style! Nice, clean and modern! Luvv from Canada
Thank you, I appreciate it, positive comments just motivates me to make more.
You are brilliant!! So many excellent little tricks. We have been puzzling over the best way to put a floating shelf in a tight spot in the kitchen - this is it! Thank you for a clear and beautiful video!
I love your ideas it gives me other ideas keep up the great work
Thank you! This is fantastic. I can't wait to do this in my home office. Also, thank you for the excuse to buy more tools :)
This was really well done and thought out. And I appreciate that.
This isn't exactly what I was looking for but I absolutely loved your video. You did so well explaining everything without all the unnecessary stuff other UA-camrs like to put in their videos. I dont have the words to describe how well you did. Well done sir.
you are amazing! this is a great idea, and the idea how you sanded the wooden sticks... ahhh! i love your creativity and sense of quality! plus it looks really good without brackets!