I don't care if it's been 4 years since this was posted. This has been the most goddamn useful carpentry video I've seen. I learned shortcuts, terminology, and no-research-needed item-specific information. This one video alone has saved me hundreds of dollars and that needs to be recognized.
Excellent. No-nonsense presentation without frills. I was planning on making exactly such a shelf system and now I have the knowledge that I needed. Thank you.
The problem comes with the type of bit being used. A regular drill bit does not score the wood at first contact, and it tears its' way in and leaves an irregular and torn surface. On the other hand, it centers itself nicely in a template hole. A brad point bit scores the wood at first and leaves a crisp round hole, but with a thin template the extended point enters the wood and fixes the drill in position before the drill centers itself. A thin steel template can damage the brad as the drill tries to cut off-center and drill through steel. The answer is using a brad point bit in a template thick enough to center the bit before the point enters the wood. Thanks again for a great video.
Home Depot sells a HOLDRITE 26" steel pipe support bracket, model 103-26, that is perfect as a hole-drilling template. It has 2" o.c. holes along its length, with 1/2" o.c. holes at each end. Drill the holes in the bracket to 1/4" diameter, and you're all set. Thanks for an excellent video.
Interesting. I got a Pallister strip rail, assumed I was going to surface mount it because I don't have a router. This fella just says "Plow", but fine. I was looking it up because the rails I have have spaced nail or screw holes as well as slightly smaller paired holes. Trying to see especially the intent of the paired rail holes. Oh well
thank you so much I have been looking all around on how to make holes for my bathroom cabinets that I want to put shelves in your video is awesome going to find the perforated steel strip and self centering bit to help me out. thanks so much.
I love your channel, please keep it up. I have a question. In your opinion what type of wood is best for long shelves. I am worried about sagging over time. Is real wood better than plywood? Is there a certain plywood that would be very strong? Thank you so much!
Who in the world has extensive woodworking tools. This is a way to get people to watch advertisements. Once they watch the instructions there's little chance they will be successful.
In the first example he used (1) Drill. Corded or cordless will work. (2) Drill bit. (3) Masking tape. (4) Perforated board. (5) Two spring clamps. About $1 each. Most do it yourselfers have the first three items on that list. This is a very economical option.
I guess you didn't watch the video. He showed different, cheap ways to drill/mark the holes. It just wouldnt get any easier and cheaper than it was showing at the start of the video.
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I don't care if it's been 4 years since this was posted. This has been the most goddamn useful carpentry video I've seen. I learned shortcuts, terminology, and no-research-needed item-specific information. This one video alone has saved me hundreds of dollars and that needs to be recognized.
Excellent. No-nonsense presentation without frills. I was planning on making exactly such a shelf system and now I have the knowledge that I needed. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Perfect for us DIY without a shop.
The problem comes with the type of bit being used. A regular drill bit does not score the wood at first contact, and it tears its' way in and leaves an irregular and torn surface. On the other hand, it centers itself nicely in a template hole. A brad point bit scores the wood at first and leaves a crisp round hole, but with a thin template the extended point enters the wood and fixes the drill in position before the drill centers itself. A thin steel template can damage the brad as the drill tries to cut off-center and drill through steel. The answer is using a brad point bit in a template thick enough to center the bit before the point enters the wood. Thanks again for a great video.
Home Depot sells a HOLDRITE 26" steel pipe support bracket, model 103-26, that is perfect as a hole-drilling template. It has 2" o.c. holes along its length, with 1/2" o.c. holes at each end. Drill the holes in the bracket to 1/4" diameter, and you're all set. Thanks for an excellent video.
Those were some great ideas, thank you.
Interesting. I got a Pallister strip rail, assumed I was going to surface mount it because I don't have a router. This fella just says "Plow", but fine. I was looking it up because the rails I have have spaced nail or screw holes as well as slightly smaller paired holes. Trying to see especially the intent of the paired rail holes. Oh well
thank you so much I have been looking all around on how to make holes for my bathroom cabinets that I want to put shelves in your video is awesome going to find the perforated steel strip and self centering bit to help me out. thanks so much.
I love your channel, please keep it up. I have a question. In your opinion what type of wood is best for long shelves. I am worried about sagging over time. Is real wood better than plywood? Is there a certain plywood that would be very strong? Thank you so much!
In what area did you find the perforated steel strip/strap? I can't find it online or in the stores.
I really like the steel strap method, gotta go now I’m headed to the hardware store !
I thought it was a big ice cream sandwich from the thumbnail lmao
Really handy, thanks
Outstanding video. Thank you!
Who picks the adds on here?
Who in the world has extensive woodworking tools. This is a way to get people to watch advertisements. Once they watch the instructions there's little chance they will be successful.
In the first example he used
(1) Drill. Corded or cordless will work.
(2) Drill bit.
(3) Masking tape.
(4) Perforated board.
(5) Two spring clamps. About $1 each.
Most do it yourselfers have the first three items on that list. This is a very economical option.
I guess you didn't watch the video. He showed different, cheap ways to drill/mark the holes. It just wouldnt get any easier and cheaper than it was showing at the start of the video.