One of the best RUclips DIY woodworking videos I;ve watched. This should be a how-to tutorial for all aspiring RUclips presenters. There is a complete parts and tools list given right up front, and a straight forward and easy to follow explanation. No gimicky jokes, just the facts!
I had the same question (was skeptical). Went to do some research, and found a paper from Eastern Illinois that showed the average breaking force on a single 3/8 white ash dowel of 2.5" in length was 526lbs, and 445 for Southern Yellow Pine. Each one of these shelves has *three* of those in it.
Another thing in the paper was that the longer you make the dowel, the higher the breaking force (not linearly, but the effect is statistically significant). Also the longer dowels when they do "break" are less likely to do so by simply falling out. (The other "break" option was the dowel snapping). In all those studies, they glued the dowels in. So the longer length here (4") is quite possibly necessary if you don't want to glue them in, so you can remove the shelf perhaps one day.
@grisellimay - Yes, although I don't think it's a linear function. So don't be sticking in 2 foot dowels and thinking you can now hold a truck with it.
@@teddennison344 oh certainly not haha but I'm concerned about combining 4 , 3 foot sections to make a 12 foot shelf along the wall. it'll mostly contain books and maybe a few figurines
Appreciate the video. Very helpful, but is there really a need for a jig to cut the dowels? Seems like over complicating cutting four inch dowels, unless I'm missing something.
@@woodyswoodworx3534No, I mean the holes and the screws have to be lined up perfectly along their length. If not, the tip of one screw might be at a different angle from the hole, and you'll never seat it all the way.
Yes sir. Sometime later I submitted that comment I thought, no he asked about “coplan” not depth. My apologies for not thinking it through. Great question. I will try to check back from time to time, hoping someone will give an answer. Like you I do not have a drill press.
I like this.. wonder how much weight it could hold.. wanted to put two computer monitors on it..and maybe the computer itself of course. I would have to make it a little wider. What would you suggest to make it stronger?
Yeah...don't use this method for holding things like computers. They make steel brackets with steel rods, specifically for floating shelves. They're much stronger. This method _might_ work if you use hardwood dowels and glue everything really well. Steel brackets _will_ work, without any issue. It's not worth it to save a few dollars, if you end up having to buy a new computer.
Looks like construction timber so most likely Pine, but could be spruce or fir as well. Locally our construction lumber is a mix of these. Use whatever you want though.
It can be tough when you're starting out. I bought a bunch of used tools when I started out and then gradually replaced them with new/ upgraded tools. Craigslist and FB Market place, pawn shops ect. are great places to start. Sometimes you can catch a yard sale or an estate sale too.... I helped a guy clean out a house that his tenants left and was given a 500.00 tile saw for my work. Don't get discouraged just keep grinding away and you'll get there.
Lmao!!! Dude, these can literally be done by hand, wrf are you on? 🤣. Miter and circular saws will just make it easy and those can be bought used. Not exactly a festool saw
Can you guys provide the math for these so people can make different sizes? How to calculate how many dowels are needed and how deep they go, how deep the back piece should be, etc.
If concerned about strength just use a bigger screw with washer head to attach to the wall. I like grk screws. You will need to recess the other side of the board to allow clearance for the screw head. I’ve built shelves like this many times and found them to be very strong.
You dont need go purchase really expensive tools. All this can be done with a circular saw and a drill. For the circular saw, just clamp a piece of wood as an edge guide to make your straight cut. You'll need a few smaller things like a speed square to make sure you have your right angles correct. Most cuts for a lot of projects can be done with a circular saw if you dont want to spend a lot of money. The orbital sander would be great if you can get one. Those aren't expensive either.
One of the best RUclips DIY woodworking videos I;ve watched. This should be a how-to tutorial for all aspiring RUclips presenters. There is a complete parts and tools list given right up front, and a straight forward and easy to follow explanation. No gimicky jokes, just the facts!
Love this! What a simple way to create such an easy piece of decor! 💚
great idea! how much weight can each shelf support?
I had the same question (was skeptical). Went to do some research, and found a paper from Eastern Illinois that showed the average breaking force on a single 3/8 white ash dowel of 2.5" in length was 526lbs, and 445 for Southern Yellow Pine. Each one of these shelves has *three* of those in it.
Another thing in the paper was that the longer you make the dowel, the higher the breaking force (not linearly, but the effect is statistically significant). Also the longer dowels when they do "break" are less likely to do so by simply falling out. (The other "break" option was the dowel snapping). In all those studies, they glued the dowels in. So the longer length here (4") is quite possibly necessary if you don't want to glue them in, so you can remove the shelf perhaps one day.
@@teddennison344 so longer dowels will actually hold more weight?
@grisellimay - Yes, although I don't think it's a linear function. So don't be sticking in 2 foot dowels and thinking you can now hold a truck with it.
@@teddennison344 oh certainly not haha but I'm concerned about combining 4 , 3 foot sections to make a 12 foot shelf along the wall. it'll mostly contain books and maybe a few figurines
Thank you! A project I want to try!
Appreciate the video. Very helpful, but is there really a need for a jig to cut the dowels? Seems like over complicating cutting four inch dowels, unless I'm missing something.
You could easily do it with a saw or buy pre cut dowels. I think they did it that way to showcase the multi-tool
same as a track saw over a table saw. Just being extra to show off the Ryobi tools.
How do you get all the holes for the dowels to be co-planar? Without a drill press, I mean.
You may consider marking your drill bit with a piece of painters tape or a black sharpie. Drill down to that edge of the tape or black sharpie.
@@woodyswoodworx3534No, I mean the holes and the screws have to be lined up perfectly along their length. If not, the tip of one screw might be at a different angle from the hole, and you'll never seat it all the way.
Yes sir. Sometime later I submitted that comment I thought, no he asked about “coplan” not depth. My apologies for not thinking it through. Great question. I will try to check back from time to time, hoping someone will give an answer. Like you I do not have a drill press.
@@RussellNelsonI believe that is why he sanded the dowels.
There should be some play ideally. He recommends wood glue if they have too much.
Use a dowel jig
Can u do this for long shelves? too and what the weight limit ?
Brilliant
This was awesome thanks.
The best way hands down
I was worried you were gonna place inside drywall as I have a solid wood wall in a log cabin but this is great!
Question is,where do you find those nice 2x10 at,cose the ones at store aren't that nice!!lol
How much weight can those hold?
I like this.. wonder how much weight it could hold.. wanted to put two computer monitors on it..and maybe the computer itself of course. I would have to make it a little wider. What would you suggest to make it stronger?
Instead of the wooden dowels you could put metal all thread and epoxy the hell out of it and be all set.
Yeah...don't use this method for holding things like computers. They make steel brackets with steel rods, specifically for floating shelves. They're much stronger. This method _might_ work if you use hardwood dowels and glue everything really well. Steel brackets _will_ work, without any issue. It's not worth it to save a few dollars, if you end up having to buy a new computer.
Why no Ryobi clamps in varying sizes?
Great idea 👍best I’ve seen
Legitimate large brain advice!!!
But how far down do you drill the holes for the dowels??
I believe he drilled down 4 inches. Then cut the dowels 4 inches.
3/4 inch will be center of 1.5 inches
Ty!
Great concept, but you never say how much you’re cutting off from each 2x8. How thick is the piece that’s screwed to the wall?
looks like 1.5 - 2"
This is the best way to build thin floating shelves. I hate the hollow floating shelves. Those are mantles.
That is the easiest way to build a floating shelves!!
Which wood have you used ?
Looks like construction timber so most likely Pine, but could be spruce or fir as well. Locally our construction lumber is a mix of these. Use whatever you want though.
DIY CREATORS idea!!
Nice
What wood?
He used construction grade pine
I’m going to use 1/2 inch dowels just in case …
should be "how to build floating shelves for under $100 with $3000 equipments"
It's ryobi so like 300 dollars top but still okay for diyers
Completely agree. Got sucked in by the clickbait title, saw the tools required list and just rolled my eyes
It can be tough when you're starting out. I bought a bunch of used tools when I started out and then gradually replaced them with new/ upgraded tools. Craigslist and FB Market place, pawn shops ect. are great places to start. Sometimes you can catch a yard sale or an estate sale too.... I helped a guy clean out a house that his tenants left and was given a 500.00 tile saw for my work. Don't get discouraged just keep grinding away and you'll get there.
Lmao!!! Dude, these can literally be done by hand, wrf are you on? 🤣.
Miter and circular saws will just make it easy and those can be bought used. Not exactly a festool saw
If you don’t know what you’re talking about you could just say that, there isn’t even 600 dollars worth of tools in this video.
That would cost maybe $15 to make.
Can you guys provide the math for these so people can make different sizes? How to calculate how many dowels are needed and how deep they go, how deep the back piece should be, etc.
Build a floating shelf for under $100
Step 1: purchase about $1,000 worth of tools
Of course! Unless you are a wood chuck
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They should of hanged it on to a drywall lol , must be super easy just mounting it onto plywood lol
No way that would hold enough weight to be useful other than for picture frames.
What can you use to make them stronger?
And cute trinkets! 😊
Then that’s what they should be used for
If concerned about strength just use a bigger screw with washer head to attach to the wall. I like grk screws. You will need to recess the other side of the board to allow clearance for the screw head. I’ve built shelves like this many times and found them to be very strong.
Perfect concept for a tv sound bar?
This was goofy
Strength framed around screws and dowels? Get real
What if I don’t have any tools. Looked up a miter saw and I’m way over 200 just ordering a saw
You dont need go purchase really expensive tools. All this can be done with a circular saw and a drill. For the circular saw, just clamp a piece of wood as an edge guide to make your straight cut. You'll need a few smaller things like a speed square to make sure you have your right angles correct. Most cuts for a lot of projects can be done with a circular saw if you dont want to spend a lot of money. The orbital sander would be great if you can get one. Those aren't expensive either.
Woodworking requires tools.