I liked the part where you threw away the stud finder so you could use the far superior method of hammering a nail into the drywall sixteen times to find the edge of the stud.
Hey so...problem it seems like you didn't consider. Those threaded rods are going WAY deep into the stud. More than enough to have you drilling into pipes or wiring that is run through the stud center. This can only be used in walls where you know 100% that there is nothing going through the studs in that location.
Personally, if I wanted a high load bearing floating wall shelf, I would just cut the drywall, double the studs, and use a torsion based steel T bracket for the shelf.
@@barryallen5507 I was going to comment the same thing. Cutting drywall would have been easier, and safer. And if it needs to hold more of a load, put more load bearing support... Smh
When drilling more than 1-1/2" into a stud, be careful, there might be wiring or plumbing going through the center of the stud. If the house was built correctly and inspected before the drywall went up, there should be metal plates covering all wiring or plumbing going through the studs. Unfortunately a lot of DIYers do some crazy stuff and skip the required steps to be up to code.
In my jurisdiction you only need protective plates if the wire or pipe is less than 1 inch from the edge of the stud. Drill deeper than that and there's never any protection.
I did not know there were stud finders capable of detecting live wire and pipes, that's super useful. I had some really old stud finders as a kid and have always used the knocking technique instead because they were finicky and annoying to use. You can clearly feel/hear the stud behind the drywall with a light tap from your knuckles.@@jeffreyvanzeijst7932
@@SpectrumOfChange Look at the schematic of the house, you can see all the spots with cables or plumbing, dont be dumb and drill into wires & death, be smart and just look at the piece of paper (or ask the landlord if you dont have it, idk)
I use a stud finder from time to time but I have used your methods for finding studs for years. Very accurate, and to be honest, if you get just the right sunlight in a room or use a flashlight at night, you can find all of the studs easily just by looking for screws. I know people will claim that excellent drywallers will not make mistakes that will make this obvious, but I guess I have never seen excellent drywallers. If you use a small powerful magnet with a thin piece of cloth to keep you from making marks on your walls, you can also find the nail or screw heads very easily.
Man, you get in there, make your points, and don't waste time! So many videos have lengthy preambles or bog down in the middle or take forever to explain something. Bravo, dude.
Nice ideas for the shelves. One tip I have learned when staining the end grain of timber. Spend a bit of time sanding it super fine down to 400+ grit with random orbital sander. It stops it soaking up too much extra stain and looking darker than the rest of the side grain timber.
If the construction crew knew their craft, there would be no dimples over the stud fasteners, the mudding and sanding should have eliminated the dimples.
I totally agree. And if the drywalls are pro grade, they will have mud all over the wall because that's the only sure way to have no seams of any kind visible through the paint. The wall will have visible imperfections only if it's not sanded after mudding.
100% agree... This part of the video is so wrong... The way he finds stud center by nailing through the wall over and over...*facepalm* Just use a stud finder and that way you'll know if there's nearby electrical wires too. Oh and you won't have to nail 700 holes in your wall.
@@cugsy lmao you must not work with carpenters. For one, the nails he put on the wall are placed so that when yhe shelf goes in, you'll never see it. For 2, ever cabinet guy I know uses that same technique. Pull down some of your cabinets and I'm sure you'll find quite a few holes my friend
@@cugsy I doubt that lol these guys hang perfect kitchens with 15 or so cabinets in 3 hours. Plumb, level, flush stiles, and crown all installed. Hbu? Botched work lmao what a joke
You teach us about a new great charging option, two different ways to locate studs, two different styles of floating shelves, two different finish options, and test both styles with results and review and do it ALL in only 6 1/2 minutes! Great video! So many other channels could / should learn from you.
DIYers, when drilling into walls watch out for wires and pipes, water and gas. Know where your shutoffs for everything are. Usually good construction will put metal plates so you can’t drill through. And there’s convention where they are embedded halfway in the stud so the depth is known. But research this and DIY safely
This is a very important precaution as the time and cost to repair could be very high. The good news is you have maybe 2 or 3 things going through a stud on average at various heights, usually close to floor or ceiling or the height of a wall switch, so you'll probably be lucky and find nothing in the way. But still check!
@Quack The wires should be following code, which means they're going through the center of the stud and give 1 3/8 inches on both sides of the wood. This is done so drywall screws (1 1/4 in.) can safely go into the studs since drywall is 1/2 in. thick + the 1 3/8 in given by the stud. So use the appropriate length screws when going into studs and you should be fine. Pipes on the other hand, you can indeed hit if you mistake one for a stud.
I'm in Ontario, Canada. Ontario Building code and ESA code mandates that steel protector plates are only installed whenever there's wires or pipes less than 1-1/4" from the face of any stud or 1-3/4" from the face of 1/2" drywall. This guy is doing excellent work compared to most but one thing he didn't mention is one needs to be cognizant of potential wires/pipes before drilling that deep into studs.
For sure, I agree those yellow stud finders are GARBAAAGGEEEE. I see them and I don't even bother grabbing them to find a stud. I do however like the franklin pro sensors they do okay at finding studs. Often for sale at costco. usually found at other big box stores. Magnet method works great in most cases.
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Hey, have watched and rewatched yo see how far exactly did you drill through on the shelf itself. You say you’re using an 8in rod, but how much did you insert into the shelf?? Thanks
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Thanks. I want shelves my cats can jump up on and run around for years. Watched s video person didn't put brackets into studs. Looked awesome! Lol for a few weeks. I don't want to do that error!!
This comparison of two ways to do floating shelves is super insightful! It's fascinating to see the different methods and their strengths tested side by side. Your attention to detail and thoroughness in testing make this video really informative for anyone considering floating shelf projects. Thanks for shedding light on the best techniques-it's sure to save us time and effort! 🛠📚👍
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I love the little model to show how the interior of an (American!) wall looks like. They look very different from all the parts of the world I lived in. We usually use brick or reinforced concrete.
1:30 The use of magnet instead of stud finder is pretty clever indeed! In addition to finding the studs, you also find the locations of the screws which is important because you don't want to attach anything too close to existing screw.
its clever if whoever taped the wall is awful at their job. you could also just use a studfinder instead of using a fridge magnet and a nail. This is a pretty classic "work hard not smart" example
@@ThatGuyMata Studfinders rarely have accuracy in millimeters. A magnet can locate screwheads much more accurately and the nail can find the edge of the stud with submillimeter accuracy. That said, drilling holes with diameter close to 50% of the stud may still be a bad idea for structural integrity of the stud.
@@MikkoRantalainen my studfinder has millimeter accuracy and while a pin magnet might be more accurate, this is quite literally just going to great lengths to over complicate something. Coming from someone marketing themselves as a "pro", I couldn't find you a single working carpenter right now that would use a magnet and a nail to find studs and trust me I know a shit load of carpenters
For the beginners shelf, is it okay if I put seagulls for dummies instead of horses for dummies? Or do I need to redo the whole thing? Please help I'm having a panic attack.
I love this method. I use maple 1” dowel to do this all the time. A trick I use to place it on the stud is to just cut the drywall out in a small area within the shelfs footprint.
beam strength is defined by the cross sectional area (area moment of inertia), so the round rods are "vertically thicker" than the flat brackets. (the reason for the shape of an I beam). Study hollow beams and cantilevers to solid ones, for those interested
Also determined by the material. All-thread has very little shear strength and the threads are for metal not wood. His results would have been different if he used the same diameter lag bolts or thicker brackets.
What type of brackets for the easier shelves are those? I'm looking at doing my own floating shelves but all the brackets I see for purchase don't have that nice curved lip.
The fire retardant in XPS dust is not safe to breathe. It's safe to cut with a utility knife (as with normal insulation jobs), but you might want to find another material to protect your workbench (e.g., plywood) from a circular saw. I like the shelf method though, especially for wall areas that aren't likely to have plumbing or electrical running through them.
Man this is real good stuph. I just discovered your channel and just by watching this first video, I hereby declare that it is de best DIY/craft channel I’ve ever come by. Everything about it: content, production, quirks, style. I especially appreciate the quick and “natural” way to find studs. Thank you, sir!
Hi - i created my shelves and installed them over tile. I used wooden dowels and 12” boards. Somewhere along the way something is bending - the shelf is not level. The dowels are extremely tight in the shelf. Not sure if the bend is the gap between the wall and the front face of the tile (5/8” - I did not drill through the tile)? Could be too loose in the stud - I used the 90 degree “jig.” … Is my board just too long? Should I switch to metal rods? Any other thoughts?
Works fine if your wall is smooth and they used screws..what if you have a heavy texture and nailed? Don't toss your stud finder . there are other ways to locate i just tap the wall with my hammer , sounds different where the stud is maybe not 100% accurate but it works . What do other people do to locate .?
good job! i wonder how it works on brick walls, probably not that great on hollow type bricks and soft type insulation bricks (i don't know the term for those)..
Bro I understand how you feel about stud finders but.. i checked my walls with my flashlight and cant find any of the gyproc screws holes lol maybe the job was done too well or something lol
The brackets are definitely better. I use threaded rod all the time and work and they bend so easy. If you could find a hardened bolt that long, and cut the bolt head off and use that instead of the thread rod, I think you will get even better results.
@@hr1100 You can still see the boards droop is all. Go with a better option than threaded rod and it won't. Also saw another video just like this, but the dude used 5/8s rod and it looked much stronger and not as bendy as the 1/2 inch rod. Also I don't use threaded rod for shelving at work. I use it to hang up pipe above everyone's head. But they bend a lot easier than you would imagine (1/2 in thread rod). A 1/2 inch threaded bolt wouldn't bend as easily. But going up to 5/8s would work better too.
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Ok cool, but where’d you get them boots?
I liked the part where you threw away the stud finder so you could use the far superior method of hammering a nail into the drywall sixteen times to find the edge of the stud.
Work smarter not....never mind.
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It would have been nice to see if the stud finder actually works on the wall. Never used one or will buy one, so don't know.
@@jtoker9758 yes they work well and that one in particular throws up a red arrow exactly on the stud.
Hey so...problem it seems like you didn't consider. Those threaded rods are going WAY deep into the stud. More than enough to have you drilling into pipes or wiring that is run through the stud center. This can only be used in walls where you know 100% that there is nothing going through the studs in that location.
Damn right.
Personally, if I wanted a high load bearing floating wall shelf, I would just cut the drywall, double the studs, and use a torsion based steel T bracket for the shelf.
@@barryallen5507 I was going to comment the same thing. Cutting drywall would have been easier, and safer. And if it needs to hold more of a load, put more load bearing support... Smh
its not very difficult to know if there is or not. Is why it says Pro version :D
Stud guards?
I like the alien face on the wood 0:53
Thanks! I had built floating shelves while putting up a wall in the first place. With your techniques I can do it the other walls in the room
If you can find a stud in your wall by looking for “dimples” using your cellphones flashlight…… you got a second rate drywall guy.
He probably put up the wall himself.
Even with top drywall finishing, give it enough time and kids bouncing off the walls, you'll dimple it up.
When drilling more than 1-1/2" into a stud, be careful, there might be wiring or plumbing going through the center of the stud. If the house was built correctly and inspected before the drywall went up, there should be metal plates covering all wiring or plumbing going through the studs. Unfortunately a lot of DIYers do some crazy stuff and skip the required steps to be up to code.
In my jurisdiction you only need protective plates if the wire or pipe is less than 1 inch from the edge of the stud. Drill deeper than that and there's never any protection.
Be careful how, drill 1.5 inches in, then shine a light and if something shines back - go somewhere else?
Isn't that the whole reason for using the studfinder..since some of them are actually also powercord and copper pipe detectors?
I did not know there were stud finders capable of detecting live wire and pipes, that's super useful. I had some really old stud finders as a kid and have always used the knocking technique instead because they were finicky and annoying to use. You can clearly feel/hear the stud behind the drywall with a light tap from your knuckles.@@jeffreyvanzeijst7932
@@SpectrumOfChange Look at the schematic of the house, you can see all the spots with cables or plumbing, dont be dumb and drill into wires & death, be smart and just look at the piece of paper (or ask the landlord if you dont have it, idk)
I use a stud finder from time to time but I have used your methods for finding studs for years.
Very accurate, and to be honest, if you get just the right sunlight in a room or use a flashlight at night, you can find all of the studs easily just by looking for screws.
I know people will claim that excellent drywallers will not make mistakes that will make this obvious, but I guess I have never seen excellent drywallers.
If you use a small powerful magnet with a thin piece of cloth to keep you from making marks on your walls, you can also find the nail or screw heads very easily.
Man, you get in there, make your points, and don't waste time! So many videos have lengthy preambles or bog down in the middle or take forever to explain something. Bravo, dude.
Nice ideas for the shelves. One tip I have learned when staining the end grain of timber. Spend a bit of time sanding it super fine down to 400+ grit with random orbital sander. It stops it soaking up too much extra stain and looking darker than the rest of the side grain timber.
If the construction crew knew their craft, there would be no dimples over the stud fasteners, the mudding and sanding should have eliminated the dimples.
I totally agree. And if the drywalls are pro grade, they will have mud all over the wall because that's the only sure way to have no seams of any kind visible through the paint. The wall will have visible imperfections only if it's not sanded after mudding.
100% agree... This part of the video is so wrong... The way he finds stud center by nailing through the wall over and over...*facepalm* Just use a stud finder and that way you'll know if there's nearby electrical wires too. Oh and you won't have to nail 700 holes in your wall.
@@cugsy lmao you must not work with carpenters. For one, the nails he put on the wall are placed so that when yhe shelf goes in, you'll never see it. For 2, ever cabinet guy I know uses that same technique. Pull down some of your cabinets and I'm sure you'll find quite a few holes my friend
@@kyleriesland7863 you're right I don't, I just fix all their botched and rushed work lol
@@cugsy I doubt that lol these guys hang perfect kitchens with 15 or so cabinets in 3 hours. Plumb, level, flush stiles, and crown all installed. Hbu? Botched work lmao what a joke
Thank you! Thank you so much for testing them to the breaking point. I really appreciate it. That is what I want to see. I want to see when they break
You teach us about a new great charging option, two different ways to locate studs, two different styles of floating shelves, two different finish options, and test both styles with results and review and do it ALL in only 6 1/2 minutes! Great video! So many other channels could / should learn from you.
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DIYers, when drilling into walls watch out for wires and pipes, water and gas. Know where your shutoffs for everything are. Usually good construction will put metal plates so you can’t drill through. And there’s convention where they are embedded halfway in the stud so the depth is known. But research this and DIY safely
This is a very important precaution as the time and cost to repair could be very high. The good news is you have maybe 2 or 3 things going through a stud on average at various heights, usually close to floor or ceiling or the height of a wall switch, so you'll probably be lucky and find nothing in the way. But still check!
@Quack The wires should be following code, which means they're going through the center of the stud and give 1 3/8 inches on both sides of the wood. This is done so drywall screws (1 1/4 in.) can safely go into the studs since drywall is 1/2 in. thick + the 1 3/8 in given by the stud. So use the appropriate length screws when going into studs and you should be fine. Pipes on the other hand, you can indeed hit if you mistake one for a stud.
@@OnlyBlix never assume the guy before you knew what they were doing.
I'm in Ontario, Canada. Ontario Building code and ESA code mandates that steel protector plates are only installed whenever there's wires or pipes less than 1-1/4" from the face of any stud or 1-3/4" from the face of 1/2" drywall. This guy is doing excellent work compared to most but one thing he didn't mention is one needs to be cognizant of potential wires/pipes before drilling that deep into studs.
This is one of the best edited and presented videos in the diy/woodworker sphere. Respect on a great job here!
Wow. Super in depth and well executed. Very impressed. I watch so many diys. This really impressed me.
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In my country we make our houses out of concrete or bricks, so we just drill anywhere we want. and we're not afraid of linseed oil fires.
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how much did you weigh when you jumped on the shelf? Why not stack heavy objects until failure?
Well wish I’d found this a year ago! I did use very similar brackets, when I hung my shelves, but they have a shorter back piece. Great information!!
Very nice video. That "Thanks for watching bye" at the end as if his parents caught him doing something he wasn't supposd to :p
the magnet technique for finding studs is so clever 😐
For sure, I agree those yellow stud finders are GARBAAAGGEEEE. I see them and I don't even bother grabbing them to find a stud. I do however like the franklin pro sensors they do okay at finding studs. Often for sale at costco. usually found at other big box stores. Magnet method works great in most cases.
@6:07 what boots do you have? They look really nice.
Love the testing side of things. You should try a coat of white stain then the walnut stain. It will make a white oak typa color which will look sick.
Is there an example of this in another video? I'd like to see what you're talking about-- sounds awesome.
I think what you’re describing is the very trendy Restoration Hardware a type of wood I’m looking for I wish to see in real life example though!
I need a image reference
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Great info at a fast pace. No silliness or fluff.
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Good job dude! Best regards from Russia!
Hey, have watched and rewatched yo see how far exactly did you drill through on the shelf itself. You say you’re using an 8in rod, but how much did you insert into the shelf?? Thanks
Thankkkks for this vidéo. First time that I moved alone and now it’s my time to do these thing
How do the bolts stay in the stud? Simply hammering them in? Then say you want to take them out?
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Thanks. I want shelves my cats can jump up on and run around for years. Watched s video person didn't put brackets into studs. Looked awesome! Lol for a few weeks. I don't want to do that error!!
Horses for dummies, great book. I always have a copy at hand on my shelf too
I appreciate that you show your oopsies in your videos. None of this "perfect the first time" BS. :)
This comparison of two ways to do floating shelves is super insightful! It's fascinating to see the different methods and their strengths tested side by side. Your attention to detail and thoroughness in testing make this video really informative for anyone considering floating shelf projects. Thanks for shedding light on the best techniques-it's sure to save us time and effort! 🛠📚👍
I love the little model to show how the interior of an (American!) wall looks like.
They look very different from all the parts of the world I lived in. We usually use brick or reinforced concrete.
Best, simplest idea yet!
What size drill bit did you use?
Question about using the threaded rod. Is that material superior to say, using rebar or steal rods? Just curious why you chose that material.
Architecture IS AMAZING!!! I'M IN LOVE WITH IT! kudos to the video!
Dude i love the closeout. Thanksforwatchingbye.
hi this was very very helpful but where can I buy that wood and what size Is that? please
1:30 The use of magnet instead of stud finder is pretty clever indeed! In addition to finding the studs, you also find the locations of the screws which is important because you don't want to attach anything too close to existing screw.
its clever if whoever taped the wall is awful at their job. you could also just use a studfinder instead of using a fridge magnet and a nail. This is a pretty classic "work hard not smart" example
@@ThatGuyMata Studfinders rarely have accuracy in millimeters. A magnet can locate screwheads much more accurately and the nail can find the edge of the stud with submillimeter accuracy.
That said, drilling holes with diameter close to 50% of the stud may still be a bad idea for structural integrity of the stud.
@@MikkoRantalainen my studfinder has millimeter accuracy and while a pin magnet might be more accurate, this is quite literally just going to great lengths to over complicate something.
Coming from someone marketing themselves as a "pro", I couldn't find you a single working carpenter right now that would use a magnet and a nail to find studs and trust me I know a shit load of carpenters
@@ThatGuyMata Sounds like I have to get a much better studfinder. Which studfinder do you use if you find that it has millimeter accuracy?
@@MikkoRantalainen my Bosch finder has 0.0625/1.5mm accuracy. I'm sure there are plenty of others in that range
How would you make sure you’re not hitting a utility
if you’re drilling deeper than 1.5 inches?
Cutting on the insulation board is very smart. Good tip
Why threaded rods vs just plain steel rods? Do you think the threads give some friction and therefore hold better? Thanks.
How far did you drill into the studs??? Anything over 1.25" is a no go. The middle of the stud is where pipes and wires are run during construction.
Great demo on showing how strong the sold wood and the shelf brackets amd Rod can be.
I wonder how wide you can make those shelves before they bend/break
Hello, random question but what kind of boots are you wearing in this video? I have been looking for something like those. Thanks
Good stuff. Thanks for the video. Love the ending. Working on my Stormtrooper Star Wars themed bar shelves."Thanks for watching bye."
Omg, the way you found those studs was genius! Thanks for the new method! =D
The stud finder joke was great especially when he threw it out 🤣
Whats the difference when using L brackets of mounting them up or down ie 7 or L? Which way is stronger and why?
For the beginners shelf, is it okay if I put seagulls for dummies instead of horses for dummies? Or do I need to redo the whole thing? Please help I'm having a panic attack.
I love this method. I use maple 1” dowel to do this all the time.
A trick I use to place it on the stud is to just cut the drywall out in a small area within the shelfs footprint.
Im sorry, what did you apply after the wood stain???
Nice. But why did you chamfer the inside edge for the first shelve....
And how do you secure the shelf to the bolts? 😯
The second option is so nice
beam strength is defined by the cross sectional area (area moment of inertia), so the round rods are "vertically thicker" than the flat brackets. (the reason for the shape of an I beam). Study hollow beams and cantilevers to solid ones, for those interested
Also determined by the material. All-thread has very little shear strength and the threads are for metal not wood. His results would have been different if he used the same diameter lag bolts or thicker brackets.
Dude , that phone/magnet trick is genius
I love that flashlight/phone trick.
Do they make something that is a lag bolt and threaded rod combo?
The "thanksforwatchingbye" At the end made me laugh 🤣 anyway, you inspired me to mount a PRO shelf in my bathroom... cheers!
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Could those brackets hold a pc case that weighs ~40lbs to a concrete wall with wedge anchors?
What is the wood used also the thickness ?
@A Mere Creator why didn't you use a non-theaded rod?
I guess for some additional friction?
The re-purposed Sriracha bottle is a nice touch, very professional
What can u do if my house is made from metal studs? Can I try the same method?
What type of brackets for the easier shelves are those? I'm looking at doing my own floating shelves but all the brackets I see for purchase don't have that nice curved lip.
Great vid. Got me all hyped to build a shelf. Alltho i wont but ill save the vid.
The fire retardant in XPS dust is not safe to breathe. It's safe to cut with a utility knife (as with normal insulation jobs), but you might want to find another material to protect your workbench (e.g., plywood) from a circular saw. I like the shelf method though, especially for wall areas that aren't likely to have plumbing or electrical running through them.
To be fair, wood dust isn't safe to breathe either. But insulation is far worse.
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Thanks for doing a DIY & Professional Version...Nice Cat BTW. 🐈
How about adjusting saw depth on skill saw.
Allthread is fairly soft steel, give SS threaded or even better smooth SS 1/2" rod. Spring steel too. Thanks for the demonstration!
can you do one with metal studs? Thanks
How thick is your board and can you share where you got it?
It’s called a “2 by 10”. They are standardized and can be found at most hardware stores in the US.
Man this is real good stuph. I just discovered your channel and just by watching this first video, I hereby declare that it is de best DIY/craft channel I’ve ever come by. Everything about it: content, production, quirks, style.
I especially appreciate the quick and “natural” way to find studs. Thank you, sir!
Well done
Them some snazzy looking stronk shelves! Well done dude
Hi - i created my shelves and installed them over tile. I used wooden dowels and 12” boards. Somewhere along the way something is bending - the shelf is not level. The dowels are extremely tight in the shelf. Not sure if the bend is the gap between the wall and the front face of the tile (5/8” - I did not drill through the tile)? Could be too loose in the stud - I used the 90 degree “jig.” … Is my board just too long? Should I switch to metal rods? Any other thoughts?
very helpful mate, thank you!
Hahahahaha I was totally caught off guard by the hastiness in the very end! Great video, and nice, very doable beginner's project. :)
Works fine if your wall is smooth and they used screws..what if you have a heavy texture and nailed? Don't toss your stud finder . there are other ways to locate i just tap the wall with my hammer , sounds different where the stud is maybe not 100% accurate but it works . What do other people do to locate .?
good job! i wonder how it works on brick walls, probably not that great on hollow type bricks and soft type insulation bricks (i don't know the term for those)..
Dude..great vid bro
great shelves, but where can i get those boots?
I got them years ago from Aldo
Thanks for the ideas!
Anker products rock! Great price and high quality...nice work !
Why do you need to drill into the studs?
Bro I understand how you feel about stud finders but.. i checked my walls with my flashlight and cant find any of the gyproc screws holes lol maybe the job was done too well or something lol
The brackets are definitely better. I use threaded rod all the time and work and they bend so easy. If you could find a hardened bolt that long, and cut the bolt head off and use that instead of the thread rod, I think you will get even better results.
Are you guys putting uranium blocks on those shelves? The guy just applied force way more than a person weights (because of the actual jumping).
@@hr1100 You can still see the boards droop is all. Go with a better option than threaded rod and it won't. Also saw another video just like this, but the dude used 5/8s rod and it looked much stronger and not as bendy as the 1/2 inch rod.
Also I don't use threaded rod for shelving at work. I use it to hang up pipe above everyone's head. But they bend a lot easier than you would imagine (1/2 in thread rod). A 1/2 inch threaded bolt wouldn't bend as easily. But going up to 5/8s would work better too.
Always love your vids...❤ keep it up
Thank you :)
I was thinking about floating shelves 3 hours ago. Now I see this video. What a coincidence.
How can I install floating shelf in a stone Travertine wall?
Great job on this video. Bravo!