I scrolled some of comments to see if anyone else had trouble understanding the process of making the first angled support piece. I'm no handy person. After explaining the two parallel pieces the same distance apart as the boards on the wall, I couldn't fully follow his reasoning for the angled cuts. Felt like that's what I needed to understand most. Still don't get it. I could follow his work alone strategies and am glad he shared his process.
Excellent video! I followed your directions and built several shelves in my garage. The design is very sturdy, and it was easy to build. I built one shelf two feet wide and 15 feet long. Then I scaled the design down to build one shelf 18" wide and eight feet long. I then scaled it down to build 2 smaller shelves using only a board for the shelf, using 1/2 height plates and angled boards (leaving out the front board and the boards under the shelf.) My shelves are fabulous. I had searched all over TH-cam for designs, and thought yours was the best. I am very glad that I picked this design. Your video provided all the instructions necessary to do the job. Many thanks!
This is such a great video. I had a an idea about making something similar but couldn't quite complete the thought. This is exactly what I needed. Thanks
This is a great video and has helped me decide to move forward with this method for installing a shelf versus one that would be attached to the wall and trusses. Quick question, what type of saw did you use to cut out the birds mouth? Table saw?
Not clear on the length of the cut diagonal am I measuring space between the 2 horizontal members ( top of first to bottom of second) or the distance between them? Thanks.
This is the best shelf design I've seen after going through hundreds. Perfect design; weight is getting distributed over two horizontal supports as well as angled supports. Would much appreciate if you can share the dimensions of the shelf parts. I am in Canada and need to build my garage shelf before the sub-zero winter sets in.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with others. I’m a beginner and am trying to get a list of items needed for project. I know you used 2X4’s but how long? And what size screws did you use? Again, thank you for sharing 🌷
I am new to woodworking. I have all my shelves made but I do not know how to cut the birds mouth. I have a miter saw but it doesn’t cut those angles. Help. What type of saw should I purchase so that I can cut different angles without stress? Thank you for the video. I’m so excited about doing something of this magnitude by myself. Almost there... 🌷
Thank you for the great video, I'll be doing the same in my garage. What size are the crews that you used? I bought a box of 1/4" x 3" and they are the same type that you used. Thank you again!
Hi Geoff, great video and design, just wondering what size timber you used, they look like 90x35.Just working on my own little project which is a similar design but with 2 shelves.Top shelf 800 wide and second shelf 500 wide which will be hung from the top shelf.
Could you use the frame set up for a work bench with oak worktop being the choice Surface?? being sturdy and strong enough to take a pounding now an again?? The reason I ask I'm a mechanic and this look would fit better for my set up.. thanks in advance.
It's really fascinating how you built it, and I considered it, but I'm thinking it's a lot of work for just one shelf. What am I missing? (Love you videos!!!)
the best shelves ever! dieng to build them myself. but im having trouble comunicating the secifications to my carpenter. {in arabic}. is there a plan or schematics in text that i can follow myself ? thanks in all cases geoff . great work
Just take a few screenshots of the critical steps if your carpenter doesn’t have access to this video. All the materials are 2” x 4” lumber except the shelf surface.
That shelf not going anywhere, strong as the wall itself. You can always tell a good old builder by the way they build, not skipping any corners and build to last. Hows the garage conversion going?
Thanks Justin, yes should stay there for a long time. Garage conversion vids coming soon, we decided to get a few other things done first, like these shelves
You've got about 3x overkill - you could use that to support a mezzanine. A couple of ledged 1x verticals in the front would have been more than enough. Eliminate the bottom cleat.
Thank you so much!
You are a blessing!
This is really a great video, I don’t understand the process well. But I do know it was thoughtfully designed and built!
I scrolled some of comments to see if anyone else had trouble understanding the process of making the first angled support piece. I'm no handy person. After explaining the two parallel pieces the same distance apart as the boards on the wall, I couldn't fully follow his reasoning for the angled cuts. Felt like that's what I needed to understand most. Still don't get it. I could follow his work alone strategies and am glad he shared his process.
I also love the structural soundness of his work.
Great to see some Ozzie how to vids here on youtube... Excellent work....
Geoff, soft voice... made me want to take a nap and dream about this idea....
I've never seen a shelf build like this. What a great design!
Looks like your various Makita tools have served you well. Thanks for sharing your excellent experience and wisdom.
This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for posting!
Excellent video! I followed your directions and built several shelves in my garage. The design is very sturdy, and it was easy to build. I built one shelf two feet wide and 15 feet long. Then I scaled the design down to build one shelf 18" wide and eight feet long. I then scaled it down to build 2 smaller shelves using only a board for the shelf, using 1/2 height plates and angled boards (leaving out the front board and the boards under the shelf.)
My shelves are fabulous. I had searched all over TH-cam for designs, and thought yours was the best. I am very glad that I picked this design. Your video provided all the instructions necessary to do the job. Many thanks!
+Carl Eric von Kleist, III great, glad it worked lout so well
This is such a great video. I had a an idea about making something similar but couldn't quite complete the thought. This is exactly what I needed. Thanks
Great job explaining - thank you!
Hi Geoff. thanks for the video - I have started to make these. do you have any tips on having a second lower set of shelves, attached to these?
I like the work that you did. Very sturdy. Also when you're working by yourself your tips help!!!
Thank you :)
Thank you, Sir, for the very effective instructions on how to make the bird's mouth. Needed that.
This is a great video and has helped me decide to move forward with this method for installing a shelf versus one that would be attached to the wall and trusses. Quick question, what type of saw did you use to cut out the birds mouth? Table saw?
Used a mix of table and bench saws
Not clear on the length of the cut diagonal am I measuring space between the 2 horizontal members ( top of first to bottom of second) or the distance between them? Thanks.
This is the best shelf design I've seen after going through hundreds. Perfect design; weight is getting distributed over two horizontal supports as well as angled supports. Would much appreciate if you can share the dimensions of the shelf parts. I am in Canada and need to build my garage shelf before the sub-zero winter sets in.
Four-fifty, or aideen inches. Weren't you listening?
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with others. I’m a beginner and am trying to get a list of items needed for project. I know you used 2X4’s but how long? And what size screws did you use? Again, thank you for sharing 🌷
4in screws
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I am new to woodworking. I have all my shelves made but I do not know how to cut the birds mouth. I have a miter saw but it doesn’t cut those angles. Help. What type of saw should I purchase so that I can cut different angles without stress? Thank you for the video. I’m so excited about doing something of this magnitude by myself. Almost there... 🌷
Legend. Outstanding walkthrough. Thank You
My garage walls are cylinder block will this build work the same way using tapcon screws?
How much weight do you think they hold?
what were the screws you used?
Thank you for the great video, I'll be doing the same in my garage. What size are the crews that you used? I bought a box of 1/4" x 3" and they are the same type that you used. Thank you again!
Fantastic video! Thank you!
No worries
Do you mind sharing what is the length of the total shelf?
Thank you!
About 15' or 4.5m
Hi Geoff, great video and design, just wondering what size timber you used, they look like 90x35.Just working on my own little project which is a similar design but with 2 shelves.Top shelf 800 wide and second shelf 500 wide which will be hung from the top shelf.
what brand of screws do you use? haha great video, thank you
Just make sure they’re galvanized
Could you use the frame set up for a work bench with oak worktop being the choice Surface?? being sturdy and strong enough to take a pounding now an again?? The reason I ask I'm a mechanic and this look would fit better for my set up.. thanks in advance.
+yobludd yes, should be fine. It's very strong.
thanks for showing!
thanks!
It's really fascinating how you built it, and I considered it, but I'm thinking it's a lot of work for just one shelf. What am I missing? (Love you videos!!!)
Probably depends on how much weight you'll be putting on the shelf - this is def an overkill for light-weight materials :)
the best shelves ever! dieng to build them myself. but im having trouble comunicating the secifications to my carpenter. {in arabic}. is there a plan or schematics in text that i can follow myself ?
thanks in all cases geoff . great work
Thanks. Unfortunately at this stage I don't have drawings for this one.
Just take a few screenshots of the critical steps if your carpenter doesn’t have access to this video. All the materials are 2” x 4” lumber except the shelf surface.
would your design for the shelving hold the weight of a 45 gallon water tank? (filled/full)
Without a prob. I hung off it and I'm around 85kg - 85lts of water
That shelf not going anywhere, strong as the wall itself. You can always tell a good old builder by the way they build, not skipping any corners and build to last. Hows the garage conversion going?
Thanks Justin, yes should stay there for a long time. Garage conversion vids coming soon, we decided to get a few other things done first, like these shelves
You've got about 3x overkill - you could use that to support a mezzanine. A couple of ledged 1x verticals in the front would have been more than enough. Eliminate the bottom cleat.
nice explanation, great DIY project
+ab bii thanks !
My head just exploded from the geometry
Yeah, geometry will do that
I'm still trying to figure out who or what a "Gayroge" is.... Maybe he is helping a gay friend named roger hang shelves in his "Gayroge"...
/shrug
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That's what your mum said.