Easy DIY FLOATING SHELVES No bracket | DIY CREATORS
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- Опубликовано: 21 окт 2017
- Floating shelves can enhance any area. For less than $10 you could make 3 all of these. The beauty of this is you can make them with no hardware.
Shelf Dimension: (31inL) X (7.25inD) X (1.5inH)
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2in X 8in X 8ft Southern yellow (You can use larger or smaller lumber)
1/2in dowel (36in rod)
(3) 1in wood screw for safety
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(6) 3in wood screw to mount wall
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Straight to the point. I like it. I hate it when guys record themselves talking for 10+ minute. Lol
Smash that like button and subscribe, and then do the thing with the bell. Hey guys what's up before we get started I wanna take about 5 minutes to talk about a sponsor
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
You sir, know how to make a RUclips 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 RUclips academy award!
^what he said
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?
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!
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!
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
You are awesome! You make everything so doable and make the average person feel like there is nothing we can't accomplish. Great Teacher!
If you are wondering how much weight these shelves can hold, don't bother looking through the comments. Just went digging and there is literally over 200 comments asking about the weight and he never answered a single one of them.
literally what i wanted to know! lol
It depends on the dowel thickness and Wood type. I'd guess this shelf could hold 50 or so lbs
Those are not for heavy loads for sure, only for decoration.
N I put my microwave oven on a floating shelve
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
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 RUclips 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?
Love how you narrowed the dowel using sandpaper and the drill!
Absolutely great tutorial.
Thank you, sir!
Not only are you a great woodworker, but I believe you're even better at making RUclips videos: To the point, super informative, and great camera work. Excellent work!
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 ruclips.net/video/Jg0DpD2gjTo/видео.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
very clever: particularly liked tip about sanding down dowel by putting it in drill!
W. David Stephenson Me too!
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
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!
My wife wants me to add a couple floating shelves in her kitchen. So, as most diyers might do, I went straight to RUclips 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
Seriously you guys who don’t own tools, go buy a $10 hand saw and a $20 used drill. I own some really good tools but there are so many ways to build something. No one goes out and buys a woodshops worth of tools in one outing, you slowly build a collection over many years. The tools you buy for this project will come in handy in the future, plus you’ll get a better shelf and pride in your work
Some people should not own tools
You'll spend more on the tools than what the project's worth lol
Harbor Freight has really great prices if you only need one or two of these tools. I bought an amazing 5” orbital sander for $26. Once you buy it, you can tackle so many projects. Same thing goes for their drills, bits, clamps, etc. You might spend $100-$150 on tools but then never need to purchase them again (or at least not for a long time).
Blows my mind people complaining about tools... in my household I grew up watching both my parents tackle everything they could by themselves and as soon as I moved out have a basic set of tools was on my list because you obviously will need them soon or later for your furniture. Seriously if you watch a DIY video and don't expect tools to be involved you better watch those craft ones for 10yo that put hot glue on everything. lol
"....No one goes out and buys a woodshops worth of tools in one outing....." My credit card statements every time I come back from Home Depot might make you think otherwise. lol
This is, like, the GOAT tutorial for anything I've ever seen on RUclips. No fuss, clear and easy to follow instructions presented in a perfect speed and tone. Any tutorial should model themselves after this video.
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👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
@@hisokamorow6154 0
@@sharonraiynemonge6207 hi
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.
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!
Have been researching various ways to build floating shelves and this tutorial is the best one found. Great tutorial with clear detailed instructions 🏆
Sir, you are extremely good at explaining. Thank you for this incredible how to video. Good day!
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?
First, I'll say that these shelves are gorgeous. Your very clear and concise instructions along with explanation for doing things or using certain products was extremely helpful. I felt like you really have a compassion for helping others to learn. Thanks. I will be making a couple of sets for my home.
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!
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...
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
Pretty sure this is a case of highly skilled people make things LOOK easy. I’ve watched this like 5 times this year. Every time I decide against trying it to avoid the hubby saying “ What did you do? How? Why is there stain on the ceiling and car? How did it end up on the bush at the bottom of the driveway? Do I smell smoke?” 😭😭😭 Still want to try because these are absolutely gorgeous and so chic!
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
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 RUclips!
This is probably the least expensive and yet durable diy floating shelves tutorial I have seen yet! Thanks for the video!
Fantastic tutorial!!! Loved how you give general instruction and add your own tips along the way. I’m making a shelf for my living room and this is perfect!
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!
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.
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.
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!
Wow nice. Next week I am on vacation😀 I was wondering how America looks beautiful. People like you makes it beautiful.
My wife wants me to add a couple floating shelves in her kitchen. So, as most diyers might do, I went straight to RUclips 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?
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 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!
I have been looking for an easy way to make floating shelves that my wife would like and she likes these. Thank you, going to be using this process.
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!
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
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 just bought my first home. I'm knocking out painting the interior, wood floors, and I can't wait to apply the method's you shared!! I've watched a handful of videos, you kept it very simple. Thank You!! God Bless Beautiful work!!
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
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!!!
What I like about your channel is that when you say it can be done using a drill and circular saw, you actually use a drill and a circular saw. Lots of other woodworking channels say the same thing but then build their project with the $1000 table saw and the $500 miter saw and the $400 drill press and mill all the wood with expensive planers and jointers. Good job showing us beginners how to do it.
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
I love watching these home decor projects, the shelves really add that minimal touch!
I have looked at several different methods of floating shelf installation here on RUclips. I have to say I like your method the best so far. Good job!
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!
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!
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.
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.
A short and clear video on how to make interesting shelves with your own hands, budget and stylish at the same time! Great!
This is pure genus. So much easier and smarter than trying to line up the metal shelf supports with holes in the wood. Immediate subscription and I can’t wait to see what other ideas you have out there.
These are beautiful. I love your simple approach without fancy hardware. Very nice.
Thanks Anna
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 😏
Never made a floating shelf before, watched various videos and had ideas, but was always uncertain if I could do it and have it turn out right. This is the winner! I can't wait to begin this project now.
I can't wait to do this project
This is pretty much one of the best how to videos I have found. Thank you so much. I cant wait to make some floating shelves now. I had no idea the process was so simple.
You are an awesome teacher. I love how you added instructions on everything. I just learned so much. I love building things but rarely finish anything because it's so frustrating. I can apply your video to so many things and now complete something really neat. Thank you so much!!!!
This is great. I've been wanting to do a unique floating shelf piece on my one wall, but wanted to avoid having to use finish grade pieces to build out the shells, especially since I wanted them to be 2" and not 4-5" thick. These are perfect. Thanks for the great 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 RUclipsrs like to put in their videos. I dont have the words to describe how well you did. Well done sir.
Thank you so much for sharing, straight to the point, no unnecessary extra talk, step by step instructions, you sir know how to make a great tutorial video.
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
This is awesome man. I'll definitely use this technique. Now I wanna make some floating shelves.
Thank you
Ingenious! Watched many floating shelf diys but you provide so many tips that are easy to understand and easy to do! Thanks a bunch!
This is amazing and looks professional. I used to do woodworking in school and now I'm going to back back into it!
This video had me when I saw the Pittsburgh level! This will be this weekend's project. Thanks!
Would not have thought to do it that way, that’s genius!
This is literally the best how to video I've seen on RUclips. I can't wait to view some more of your videos. Everything is explained thoroughly and is made to look so easy. Thank you!
Just made these shelf’s, and they were very well explain! Thank you for the good tips you give your followers.
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!
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’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 RUclips AWARD
What a great way to solve this idea! Love this channel! Great project ideas that don’t intimidate people of my skill level with expensive materials and tools.
Wanted to add some floating shelves to a bathroom I’m remodeling and this is perfect. Thanks!
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.
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: ruclips.net/video/wki3wMAbtLg/видео.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.
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!
Having watched loads of floating shelf videos, this is by far the most instructive and best produced one. Well done mate.
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!!!
Brilliant! So clear & concise. I wish more DIY videos were like yours.
Jeff Millward took the words right out of my mouth as your tutorial is precise along with your building skill. I have barn wood that is off my family’s Century farm. The barn wood is difficult to work with and I like your bracket design. So glad I found you today😁
Excellent video!! I really appreciated how you clearly explained each step, especially about labelling each dowel hole on each shelf part to ensure nothing got mixed up. Thanks for the great idea!!!
Wow, so this is how they do it. Genius, man. They came out looking awesome! Great job.
Glen, that’s brilliant mate.
Thanks Dave!
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Love this method for building and attaching the shelf! It's super simple and accurate, and doesn't require expensive shop tools, but the results are perfect. Thanks for sharing your ideas and techniques.
I agree 100%
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!
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.
I like how you discuss even the small details in the construction of the shelves.
Thanks for posting the video. Just finished up a set of shelves for the bathroom using some live edge material left over from another project. You've got a good eye and a steady hand to drill the dowel holes for the shelves freehand. I ended up making a jig to hold the shelves and used a drill press to bore the holes. Have a great day
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!
Brilliant! thanks I've been struggling to figure out making my own floating shelves since I've been underwhelmed with the store bought ones.