How To Make Super Strong and Thin Floating Shelves

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  • @rikbitter
    @rikbitter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +413

    What separates a new woodworker from a pro is how well they hide their mistakes.
    I always appreciate when creators leave the mistakes in their videos, how to fix things is nearly as important as how to make things.

  • @packetpirate
    @packetpirate 3 ปีที่แล้ว +479

    Used this technique tonight with the threaded rods. Looked pretty good. Then I went to my bedroom on the other side of the wall and realized I drilled all the way through to the bedroom and the threaded rods were poking out.
    Guess I'm installing a floating shelf in the bedroom, too!

    • @louisfkoorts5590
      @louisfkoorts5590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      😁

    • @BStreet666
      @BStreet666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      This comment literally made me lol.

    • @jinolimi
      @jinolimi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      if that rod is long enough and can install another floating shelves from bedroom too?

    • @DanCampbellend
      @DanCampbellend 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      How many people can say they not only have floating shelves, but cantilever shelves! Just pretend it was deliberate and show them off to people! 😂

    • @jimgardner5129
      @jimgardner5129 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh no!!!

  • @MannYgfx
    @MannYgfx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    I was legitimately thinking "oh yeah look at this guy with a beautiful workshop just effortlessly making perfect stuff" until disaster struck. I'm so happy you kept it in the video proving this doesn't always work out as first thought out to be, but with a creative approach they're always solvable. Et godt stykke håndverk!

  • @Ixglakian
    @Ixglakian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Showing your mistakes and your solutions to them are the most valuable parts of instructional videos!

  • @charlessharp9
    @charlessharp9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I love the fact that you actually share your mistakes with us, as well. As a beginner word worker, I feel like it's important to realize that everything rarely goes to plan. I love the improvisation of jigs and tricks to help you get the results that you're after

  • @SuperMatt2112
    @SuperMatt2112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome shelves, nice work even with an error, I remember when I was like 9 years old, my father hired a carpenter to do the finish work on the stair case. everyday for about a week after school, I would rush into the house and watch this carpenter work, he was an old timer, one day he asked me,, do you know when you can call yourself a carpenter? I said I don't know and re replied. when you can cover up your own mistake and no one knows the difference... BAM, I have always remembered that.
    He was fascinating to watch work as a kid, everything he did was done by hand, all that fine work on the spindles and railings and the fine tuning, so cool, today, I am a wood worker myself and I still learn new tricks every day. I love it.
    Thanks for the great project, I love the look of the thinner shelves it's looks so sleek

  • @SardonyxArray
    @SardonyxArray 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    May I just say that.. Man, you are UNDERAPPRECIATED... The amount of time, effort, and hard work you put into every video. Both on and off screen is immense. It's truly wild. Your talent, skill, perfectionism and charisma knows no bounds. Great job as always. Love your videos. 💕🙏🏾

  • @sbodi4d
    @sbodi4d 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    My wife has been wanting floating shelves in our kitchen, and I have been trying to come up with the best way to do it. This looks so much easier than what I was planning. Nice and simple! Thanks for the inspiration. Subscribed...

    • @str1kerxx
      @str1kerxx ปีที่แล้ว

      Ikea has these shelves for over 2 decades now

  • @LearnUpstairs
    @LearnUpstairs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +609

    These might be the most beautiful shelves I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing that with us Alexandre!

    • @VIA-studio
      @VIA-studio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Seems like architects like Alexandres content :D

    • @LearnUpstairs
      @LearnUpstairs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@VIA-studio Hey brother! Happy to see you. And for sure, ALCH is an inspiration 🙌

    • @RobertSmith-di5ll
      @RobertSmith-di5ll 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      agreed

    • @jaimelaoyan2177
      @jaimelaoyan2177 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      O

    • @media1981
      @media1981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cringe. The most beautiful shelf 🤢😂 lmao

  • @lefto
    @lefto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Good tip for making sure you drill each hole in the shelves at precisely the same depth. Measure the desired length on your drill-bit and wind a piece of paper tape around the bit itself at that exact spot. Once you drill up to that spot you simply stop and you know that each hole has the desired depth. Great looking shelves!

  • @anilmartha9106
    @anilmartha9106 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That chamfering and edge finishing work is master touch. Appreciated.

  • @Simphome
    @Simphome 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wow! I'm really happy with how cheerful this video is.

  • @brubilucoteclado
    @brubilucoteclado 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    How in the world you only have 285K subs?? These are the most dynamic and well thought out woodworking videos I've ever seen.

  • @kirktaylor8144
    @kirktaylor8144 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So fantastic! I love how you use everything from small handtools to super drill press and table saw for this project. Measure twice, cut once! Great video Alexandre, thanks for making it.

  • @kevinthomson6324
    @kevinthomson6324 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The threaded rod idea is amazing for floating shelves! Very strong. You obviously did a good job framing that wall. Anytime I’ve put floating shelves that long on a wall. You could definitely see the waves in the wall due to gaps between the shelf and the wall.

  • @ronp4018
    @ronp4018 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Skills, old and new. A beautiful table saw AND a hand plane for a picture perfect finish. A perfect combination. Honestly, I wasn't sure how you were going to rectify the hole issue, but, it worked out very nicely. Well done!

  • @traewatkins931
    @traewatkins931 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I wish this had been posted 2 weeks ago, I just put some floating shelves up and was disappointed in the brackets I used. Using threaded rod is genius ill have to use that on my next set of shelves.

    • @maxhouseman3129
      @maxhouseman3129 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I promise you, alignment is the key here. You can screw it up very easy. I don't know your skills, so I wish you good luck 😎

    • @TheTasteOfRegret
      @TheTasteOfRegret 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely my thoughts dude. I just used some 1/2 floating shelf brackets that slide into the wood like this, but they are nowhere near sturdy like the all thread. I wish I would have seen this sooner.

  • @WhatBadGod
    @WhatBadGod ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for leaving that error in the video. It gave me so much reassurance that, while I will certainly fail cataclysmically, it's common and fixable with time and ingenuity.

  • @secretwpn
    @secretwpn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +177

    Initial thoughts when you started drilling: doesn't he want to mark the desired depth or something... Few minutes later: ooh, I see😁

    • @-_Robert_-
      @-_Robert_- 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Plans sometimes changes during doing something. Finally that is amaizing. Dust collector shelf :-)

    • @hereiamrakshith
      @hereiamrakshith 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I had the same thought 😅

    • @trygveevensen171
      @trygveevensen171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, a piece of tape on the drillbit wouldn't have been a bad idea

    • @Jirk4
      @Jirk4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      But he clearly did mark the depth on the drill bit (very clearly visible around 9:55), it just seems to me he decided to add the chamfer after all was said and done :D

    • @-_Robert_-
      @-_Robert_- 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Jirk4 but he changed his mind, becouse of nice look of stool.

  • @ctbauss
    @ctbauss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I appreciate that you showed your mistakes and way to fix them. It's oftentimes too easy to make a video appear as though everything went perfectly.

  • @mauricioschuster1643
    @mauricioschuster1643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have absolutely no intention to make these shelves, and yet, I enjoy watching you work. Good job!

  • @peta1001
    @peta1001 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It is a pleasure to watch you do your stuff with such an enthusiasm and even greater precision and care for details, both esthetically and structurally.

  • @InfectedByEli
    @InfectedByEli 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I really like that 70° bevel on the edge of the shelf, very effective.

  • @randmayfield5695
    @randmayfield5695 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Even if you are an experienced woodworker, there's so much to learn here. The attention to detail makes this channel worth a sub, so I did. Thx.

  • @jasonprice4243
    @jasonprice4243 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Would have been interesting to let the rod stick through then grind it to match the wood bevel to add contrast.

    • @QueroJogarUmJogo
      @QueroJogarUmJogo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yes but I think the idea of those shelves is to make them appear to have no support

    • @Qu33nB333
      @Qu33nB333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought it looked cool with the wood plugs sticking out...

  • @loopinnerthe
    @loopinnerthe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you raised office space is amazing... but how do you not roll off over the edge in your chair in your enthusiasm and excitement? Love your channel so much.

  • @umdmrlbro
    @umdmrlbro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +360

    Wish I lived somewhere I could get perflectly flat pieces of wood.

    • @Gebinify
      @Gebinify 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      this gonna be top comment in no time

    • @m.t.6129
      @m.t.6129 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ha ha, great sense of humor! 😁

    • @m.t.6129
      @m.t.6129 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yah, the trees in his area mostly grow perfectly perpendicular, so it's quite easy to pick the stock...

    • @VG_ST_D
      @VG_ST_D 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Or you can invest in some thickness planer! I wish I had that one!

    • @thingswelike
      @thingswelike 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      I wish I lived somewhere where I could find a perfectly flat wall!

  • @angryzombie8088
    @angryzombie8088 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for showing & not hiding the mistakes that you did. Learning to fix the mistake is something extra. Wonderful shelves, never thought of thinning the shelves with an angled cut.

  • @ge2719
    @ge2719 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    aligning 4 rods perfectly spaced, perfectly straight, perfectly in line, with zero mm of tolerance... you mad man.

    • @maxhouseman3129
      @maxhouseman3129 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I prefer using a laser for such tasks 😅

  • @Paul.Douglas
    @Paul.Douglas 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That chamfer makes all the difference in the appearance of your shelves. Excellent!

  • @adamkoehler5747
    @adamkoehler5747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm just proud that I realized he was cutting his chamfer too steep and the rods were gonna poke out before he did it. made me feel smart for once

  • @MarshallLando
    @MarshallLando 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    please never stop making videos. one of my favourite channels and I'dont even know how to work with wood.

  • @arfrunningbear7022
    @arfrunningbear7022 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The difference between a good craftsman and a bad craftsman is a good craftsman knows how to fix his mistakes, nice job

  • @stefanalbrecht8142
    @stefanalbrecht8142 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear Alexandre, I use the same method since 20 years, but I do this in brick walls and concrete. There I use stud screws (in german "Stiftschrauben"), which where normally used for pipe clamps. They where so strong, I could mount a table in the kitchen to the wall. I had only one support (a 40mm stainless steel pipe) in an angle straight to the wall. There I used M12, for my shelves only M8 and M10. I hope that your tips where used by many people, they are very helpfully.

  • @sveinpedersenguitar
    @sveinpedersenguitar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Norwegian krone coming in clutch to make that corner radius!🤙🏻

  • @gossip_2023
    @gossip_2023 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Normally it’s impossible we can have that much professional tools and cutting machines. But we still can enjoy your video to watching you make great job 👏

  • @tcherkassky
    @tcherkassky 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love how you marked where to drill on the shelves - I personall want to measure as little as possible! lol

  • @AL-bk7ff
    @AL-bk7ff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best Dyi floating thin shelve project I’ve seen yet, and i greatly appreciate showing the mistakes and corrections, that was awesome. A TRUE woodworker 👍👍
    Keep up the good work. A lot of respect to you.

  • @BrilliantDesignOnline
    @BrilliantDesignOnline 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    14:26 This Old Alexander :-) on you sander. You are just incredibly clever and always upbeat.

    • @jorisvb
      @jorisvb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      what??

    • @kostasgnt
      @kostasgnt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jorisvb i think it's a reference to a channel called This Old Tony that always alters text while editing to say subscribe and other Little things and its really fun to look for them in his videos. You should check him out

  • @richardharries5551
    @richardharries5551 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm pretty sure that a lot of other people have already mentioned the old adage by Craftsmen i.e. Measure twice cut once. I'm also so jealous of your workshop as I'm 64 and still got tools all over the place so I'll be watching

  • @jimlad01
    @jimlad01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    They look really great, now I have table saw and drill press envy.

    • @achappel
      @achappel  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      sorry about that...

    • @-_Robert_-
      @-_Robert_- 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @JIM in my case it's about all workshop :-)

  • @Flipbug_The_Whimsical
    @Flipbug_The_Whimsical 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite bit was rounding the corners with a file. I'm always on the lookout for solutions that don't require access to power tools

  • @madmayhem2000
    @madmayhem2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Alex even when you make a mistake, the end result is always amazing. You're one of those channels that has way fewer viewers than you deserve. Look forward to you getting a lot more subs!

  • @beardjuice9959
    @beardjuice9959 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The enthusiasm is awesome. I love watching people that genuinely appear to enjoy what they're making a video of. When you put your shelves up and you jump for joy and got excited that they fit and looked so nice, that was pure awesomeness. Keep it up.

    • @chrisbeausoleil8539
      @chrisbeausoleil8539 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You said it man. People like Alex make the best shop teachers

  • @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017
    @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    My cat would flippin' love those shelves.

    • @donutninja13
      @donutninja13 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

    • @syXification
      @syXification 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And kick all things off xD

    • @yuiop271
      @yuiop271 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@syXification thats what shelfes are for 😺

    • @mlouryn
      @mlouryn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Good try talking in third person, Snuffles.

    • @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017
      @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mlouryn Busted!❤️

  • @kmh997
    @kmh997 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    1) Thanks for making this video.
    2) your table saw is fancy
    3) the trick with making the edge thinner will take my shelves to the next level.
    I'm putting a 10" ledge around my living room near the ceiling, and a wall with various shelves, to ultimately create a cat paradise. Your tutorial (I've been watching a lot of them) solves my biggest concern about having all this wood looking terrible. I think that cut makes it look very sleek and modern and now I can barely contain my excitement to get going on this project. This tip was just the thing I needed to learn!!
    Thanks again!

  • @introspectiveparty
    @introspectiveparty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I want these for myself! Its just so minimal and so damn clean to look at. I wish I have my own workshop too and I wish I could drill into my apartment's wall. LOL

  • @jonnyb2532
    @jonnyb2532 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the way you combine modern machinery and super old school techniques when you need to.

  • @luisantoniobehling4875
    @luisantoniobehling4875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    The fit of the shelves is great, but not as good as Alexandre's fit. That turtleneck!

    • @SardonyxArray
      @SardonyxArray 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Was thinking the same thing. My man's is rocking that turtleneck. For sure. 🙏🏾

  • @HooperGenetics
    @HooperGenetics ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work!💯

  • @halsti99
    @halsti99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    these look great!
    .. though i'm usually of the mindset of "if you cant hide it, feature it", so i would have probably filled the holes with dark plugs, to make it look like it was intended :P

  • @FrodoMcNuggets
    @FrodoMcNuggets 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hit subscribe when you pulled out the hand planer

  • @marcogirotti6361
    @marcogirotti6361 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Everything about this video and especially your work and outcome it’s amazing ! You are the very first one I come across that makes such thin (incredibly beautiful) floating shelves !

  • @khaldonkohali
    @khaldonkohali 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have seen many floating shelves videos, but these are the best by far.

  • @marsgizmo
    @marsgizmo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    excellent project Alex! 👌😉 love the videos

    • @ape337YT
      @ape337YT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Omg huge fan

    • @meltarrozatv
      @meltarrozatv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      more talk than work my goodness

    • @meltarrozatv
      @meltarrozatv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i have done that before i saw yuor video

  • @ruthclark9878
    @ruthclark9878 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes this is the best floating shelf video in the world ty for making it so simple

  • @lemon_boy577
    @lemon_boy577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    now he is doing that side to everything lol

    • @RubsNL
      @RubsNL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That 70° edge looks so good though, can't blame him

    • @ThePropMaker
      @ThePropMaker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      That edge is now known as the "Chappel Edge" 😍

    • @phisx333
      @phisx333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Im afraid that somehow it will chop someone head of but woth it anyway

    • @kiefna9447
      @kiefna9447 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ThePropMaker Are you putting a Chappel on that shelf?

    • @InfectedByEli
      @InfectedByEli 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@kiefna9447 @The Next Project This needs to be a thing

  • @tnjvideos
    @tnjvideos 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice job. I like the simple elegance of the shelves. This is more difficult that it looks, especially that long shelf. You made it look achievable with good how-to explanations. Great work!

  • @eyx112
    @eyx112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    One sound dampening panel is falling. Go with care.

  • @susanblackley7065
    @susanblackley7065 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think your mistake and plug correction looks cool - added detail, as if you secured the shelves from the front with long dowels. Thank you for the video!

  • @DALILOMODIY
    @DALILOMODIY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    awesome shelves! also congrats on the 200k subs :)

  • @pkikongi
    @pkikongi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I tought this project was outside my skill level, but I tried it and daaaaang it looks so good! Thanks!

  • @modularmagick7654
    @modularmagick7654 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    STOP! You need to move your fence to the other side of the blade when making cuts like that. You're risking a nasty kickback by trapping the offcut between the blade and your sacrificial fence.

    • @anttilatvala8879
      @anttilatvala8879 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The saw is european style sliding table saw. On the left side is the sliding mechanism and you can not switch the fence to the left. Safest way to do this kind of bevel is to run in through a shaper. - tilting mechanism helps but dedicated cutter will do the same job.

    • @Shokalk
      @Shokalk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@anttilatvala8879 Or having the bottom of the sacrificial fence high enough for the off-cut to be bellow it. Then the off-cut is betwen the blade and air, safe.

  • @croness91
    @croness91 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    cleanest floating shelf ive ever seen. angled edge there is a fine touch.

  • @Cerea1killer
    @Cerea1killer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Please, if you're going to drill that far through a stud (deeper than 1 1/4) that you check there is absolutely no wiring. Wiring that is run through the middle of the stud doesn't require a smash plate.
    Just dont want anyone to make a grave mistake from using this method without checking.
    Beautiful shelves though!!

  • @steveholden9139
    @steveholden9139 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the way we got to see the screw up, the fix was just brilliant! The shelves are a work of art......I have a lot to learn.

  • @DominusFeles
    @DominusFeles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think that leaving the wood dowels round could have been a fun design feature 😃

  • @soukiallen1
    @soukiallen1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i must say, i have always been a big fan of floating shelves and have watched some videos on youtube. this by far is the best one. genious of using a heavy duty threads i have never tought of it.another great idea in a bag for me when i work on my closet...thank you.

  • @KLaciBoy
    @KLaciBoy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    "The rods are a little bit too long, so we have to screw ALL of them out and ...."
    Eastern Europeans: "hold my beer"
    And by hold my beer I mean: one bottle in the left hand and one angle grinder in the right hand. Like every Sunday morning.

    • @maxhouseman3129
      @maxhouseman3129 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought the same. A few simple cuts, that's it!

    • @Macatho
      @Macatho 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@maxhouseman3129 Except you end up with fine metal dust in your "office" :)

    • @maxhouseman3129
      @maxhouseman3129 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Macatho that's for sure 🤣

  • @racecrashrepeat
    @racecrashrepeat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ive been looking for a shelf mounting solution for a long time. First time ive come across your channel. AWESOME work. Love the positive attitude. KEEP IT UP

  • @radry100
    @radry100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    How To Make Super Strong and Thin Floating Shelves: Have a dry wall with wood posts

    • @jeroenritmeester73
      @jeroenritmeester73 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I mean, nothings stopping you from doing this in brick

    • @alexander53
      @alexander53 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think that a pretty common thing to have...

    • @radry100
      @radry100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jeroenritmeester73 Have you ever tried drilling a perfectly straight hole into brick? Let alone one that is at least 10cm deep?

    • @radry100
      @radry100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@alexander53 Not in europe. We often have metal posts in drywalls or brick and concrete walls.

  • @melodiemurphy5908
    @melodiemurphy5908 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I didn’t see a listing for the oil you used to finish the wood...thanks, great build!

  • @BigDan1190
    @BigDan1190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If only he didn't laugh his way through pretty much every sentence. Once you hear it you can't un-hear it.

    • @ai_zj
      @ai_zj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. It was pretty cringe.

    • @BigDan1190
      @BigDan1190 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ai_zj its every video haha

  • @JMSMonkey_89
    @JMSMonkey_89 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow thats great! Even if you dont have all the power tools like table saw, you can still do it. Now thats DIY

  • @JaymoJoints
    @JaymoJoints 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You've got mad skills. All over the world there are crooked shelves put up by viewers who can't drill as straight as you can.

  • @mountainhike100
    @mountainhike100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Found this video just in time. Already have the wood and was about to do the same with 3/4 oak. Was thinking of rebar, but I think I like your threaded rod better, plus I have lots of it. Thanks for your video.

  • @markwilding3828
    @markwilding3828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a professional fabricator, more than 20 years, I have learned that a craftsman is not someone who never makes mistakes, but someone who knows how to fix them.

  • @somehighlights2851
    @somehighlights2851 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've got to give it to you, americans. You make crappy houses/walls, but that makes it so easy to do things like this. Awesome.

  • @Somong
    @Somong 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hereafter Alexandre hit 342K.
    Amazing work Alex! Looks sleek and clean.

  • @Wiintb
    @Wiintb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chamfered corners were the highlight and made this a good job!

  • @JustinShaedo
    @JustinShaedo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I kept waiting for the *router* to come out for those chamfered edges. Great result doing it by hand!

  • @bikramshrestha1648
    @bikramshrestha1648 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm thinking to decorate my room and You Tube recommend me this. Worth Watching. I like your project.

  • @Joestacemazjojo
    @Joestacemazjojo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great looking shelves. That extra effort made a big difference

  • @LJforG
    @LJforG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice work. I just completed a set of these myself and they look pretty darn good. I will say I truly appreciate you showing the mistake that you made. I make them all the time and it’s actually one of the funnest parts of the builds is trying to find a way to fix a goofy mistake.

  • @FlameRobinBand
    @FlameRobinBand 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been watching some pretty amazing videos for about 5 hours but this is the first I HAVE to comment on.
    You are so meticulous and have such amazing attention to detail. This actually blew me away! This is not just carpentry, it's a work of art. Thanks for sharing!

  • @josephgreen4068
    @josephgreen4068 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is one of my favorite shares from a maker, inexpensive and easy

  • @B.A.Bassangler
    @B.A.Bassangler 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your drill jig is BOMB! Worth the price of admission, in itself.

  • @patriciaingraldi4719
    @patriciaingraldi4719 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that you showed us how you worked though your mistake. You know I would make a mistake somewhere for sure. Thank you.

  • @rufaromhonda164
    @rufaromhonda164 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The remedy on the holes, the 2nd chamfer and radius were awesome. Top shelf stuff bro.

    • @jimgardner5129
      @jimgardner5129 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I see what you did there. :)

  • @WCephei77HD
    @WCephei77HD 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful!! I have a 100% certainty that if I try doing this, I'm gonna encounter so much more many problems than yours on the video!

  • @TrippedCoasty
    @TrippedCoasty 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Long time viewer, first time caller here. Always been a big fan of this channel! I'm planning on taking this project on for my living room and was wondering if you have any thoughts as to max depth and weight for it? I'd be looking to do a shelf that's 12" deep, and want to put a few bookshelf speakers on it. Wondering if you think this would be too much weight for the setup... I love the style of this one with it's thinner shelves, compared to a lot of 2" thick options out there.

  • @edwarddei-boateng5374
    @edwarddei-boateng5374 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just watched your video for the first time and I am in love with your work.

  • @scottsenjo7607
    @scottsenjo7607 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great level of expertise. Great video.

  • @alberttaway7811
    @alberttaway7811 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can also put LEDs inside the holes and cover it with a diffuser. Little more work, but also a pretty nifty save.

  • @davidward1782
    @davidward1782 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice to see a capable craftsman as yourself admitting when he's made a mistake, lovely job and a great video, i look forward to more, cheers mate.

    • @tradertom4843
      @tradertom4843 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      7:45 he cut the recording it when it wasn’t 90 degrees to the wall and added a new clip after adjusting😂 but That doesn’t matter I make tons of mistakes, this is a super good idea

  • @metsleeth5369
    @metsleeth5369 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The shot at 15:32 putting the larger shelf you notice the walls not completely straight. However, I really like how this project turned out and now I'm feeling inspired to build some floating shelves.

  • @TheWatchit45
    @TheWatchit45 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see your precision work and the little oops and how to correct it, great job!

  • @andrewadams8601
    @andrewadams8601 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, I am in the progress of doing open shelves using two by fours and that’s hard enough. With the thickness of the shelves, this is nuts. It turned out really well!

  • @AverageMe
    @AverageMe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I will never build those, but Ilove watching skilled craftsmen.

  • @badtolz2122
    @badtolz2122 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    All thread was a great idea. Always wanted thin floating shelves. Great work