The SECRET to making thin floating shelves

For any DIYer and hobbyist woodworker who wants modern, thin floating shelves instead of chunky boards all over the house, this video walks through the steps of not only making the shelves, but also the brackets I chose for mounting a shelf that is only 3/4 inches thick--the standard size of a lot of lumber from hobbyist locations.
The bracket itself is from Amazon (link below & not sponsored) and I would give it an 8/10 for effectiveness. It works to conceal any unsightly mounting bracket, but the mounting supports that come with it are kind of trash. They do work, but only after a little trial and error. I skipped the mounting segment in this video because it's really that easy to drill in some mounts, but I do show you how to drill the mounting holes using a 15 inch 1/2 bit, which can be tricky.
Link to the brackets ($17.99): www.amazon.com/dp/B07QV7S683?...
Link to the 1/2 bit I used ($14.99) www.amazon.com/dp/B00004RGYS?...
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[@bryanwhite6876]

That wrench tip for drilling straight holes is amazing!

[@falknermakes]

Hey thanks! I use it all the time.

[@brandonwoodworkersclub4097]

Turned out nice. Good find on the hardware.

[@falknermakes]

Thanks! My better half was excited with it so I count that as a win.

[@MyUnquenchableThirst]

That music was very loud. Good info though. 👍

[@falknermakes]

Oh my bad. I'll have to double check that.

[@TheKaustubhgaur]

How much weight can it hold? Also if the shelf is like 5 x 1 feet long and an inch thick, can we use like 5 rods at an equal distance, and weld the rods to bracket?

[@falknermakes]

I'm not sure how much weight they would hold because they're pretty light duty. I have a stack of three full size towels and some hand towels so not likely more than 10 lb However I wasn't able to hit a stud and I only used two brackets. If I get a chance this summer I'll do a video that illustrates how much weight they can hold.