How to Build Floating Shelves for UNDER $100!

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Transform your space with these budget-friendly DIY floating shelves! In this step-by-step tutorial, ‪@HomeMadeModern‬ guides you through the process of creating stylish and functional floating shelves for under $100. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned DIY enthusiast, this project is perfect for adding a touch of modern charm to any room.
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[@shericreates]

Thank you! A project I want to try!

[@Madebyshannonevans]

Love this! What a simple way to create such an easy piece of decor! 💚

[@lilybecerra2035]

Ty!

[@gottabighit1]

Brilliant

[@LuminairPrime]

Legitimate large brain advice!!!

[@georgecaracter1534]

Nice

[@TeamProsperity]

Great idea 👍best I’ve seen

[@Old_Man-Maik_Zimmermann]

👍

[@thor992000]

great idea! how much weight can each shelf support?

[@MurseTech64]

Why no Ryobi clamps in varying sizes?

[@Mark_conor]

What wood?

[@yasoutherncousin]

I like this.. wonder how much weight it could hold.. wanted to put two computer monitors on it..and maybe the computer itself of course. I would have to make it a little wider. What would you suggest to make it stronger?

[@Whatwherewhy586]

Instead of the wooden dowels you could put metal all thread and epoxy the hell out of it and be all set.

[@TheCharleseye]

Yeah...don't use this method for holding things like computers. They make steel brackets with steel rods, specifically for floating shelves. They're much stronger. This method _might_ work if you use hardwood dowels and glue everything really well. Steel brackets _will_ work, without any issue. It's not worth it to save a few dollars, if you end up having to buy a new computer.

[@RussellNelson]

How do you get all the holes for the dowels to be co-planar? Without a drill press, I mean.

[@woodyswoodworx3534]

You may consider marking your drill bit with a piece of painters tape or a black sharpie. Drill down to that edge of the tape or black sharpie.

[@RussellNelson]

@@woodyswoodworx3534No, I mean the holes and the screws have to be lined up perfectly along their length. If not, the tip of one screw might be at a different angle from the hole, and you'll never seat it all the way.

[@woodyswoodworx3534]

Yes sir. Sometime later I submitted that comment I thought, no he asked about “coplan” not depth. My apologies for not thinking it through. Great question. I will try to check back from time to time, hoping someone will give an answer. Like you I do not have a drill press.

[@zonkeymaker]

@@RussellNelsonI believe that is why he sanded the dowels.
There should be some play ideally. He recommends wood glue if they have too much.

[@TiaCSmith-cb4ot]

But how far down do you drill the holes for the dowels??

[@Jkcreswell]

I believe he drilled down 4 inches. Then cut the dowels 4 inches.

[@joshuagraff8381]

3/4 inch will be center of 1.5 inches

[@varproductions324]

I’m going to use 1/2 inch dowels just in case …

[@chuckkaspersdad6072]

No way that would hold enough weight to be useful other than for picture frames.

[@josueduran4327]

What can you use to make them stronger?

[@helloimyams]

And cute trinkets! 😊

[@realityblooms]

Then that’s what they should be used for

[@gregdoyle829]

That would cost maybe $15 to make.

[@KingOGreen]

Build a floating shelf for under $100
Step 1: purchase about $1,000 worth of tools

[@nonipaulette4520]

Strength framed around screws and dowels? Get real

[@JulioGarcia-uh8oo]

What if I don’t have any tools. Looked up a miter saw and I’m way over 200 just ordering a saw

[@cerebralvision]

You dont need go purchase really expensive tools. All this can be done with a circular saw and a drill. For the circular saw, just clamp a piece of wood as an edge guide to make your straight cut. You'll need a few smaller things like a speed square to make sure you have your right angles correct. Most cuts for a lot of projects can be done with a circular saw if you dont want to spend a lot of money. The orbital sander would be great if you can get one. Those aren't expensive either.