Just a tip, when using painters tape don't press so hard, go get clear caulking and put a very light amount on your line, it stops bleeding and it gives an exact edge and you immediately pull the tape while it's wet, you will not get better lines, you'll thank me later.. nice build, I'm working on another piece and I'm jealous of your tools and garage I'm working with chop and table saw only 😩 but I've done it before...
With the editing, commentary/writing, and your personality, it makes it easy to say that I’ve added another channel to my regular watching list. There’s a subtle meticulousness in both your woodworking and your video creation. I appreciate you, keep up the good work!
Take note potential Content Creators, Brad here perfectly illustrates the, "it factor" for making a living doing this. From his humble and willingness to point out the mistakes he makes during his projects, to making fun of himself on his poor previous prepwork while painting his son's room, he show's a genuine honest and humble trait that many will connect with. This will draw people to his video's who might not otherwise be interested in wood work. Great channel!
This is really cool. It's basically what I have been thinking about for my family room. I have one big massive wall that I want to do built ins to house all of our dvds and games (we have a huge collection of old school consoles), books and board games. Thanks, Brad!
So good to see wood workers getting back in to it after covid hit and sky rocket wood prices. Great work!!! The the realness you bring to the channel when you make mistakes. Most won’t let you know that.
We are not friends now. I downloaded your plans (I did your flip cart also, Awesome!), and finally finished this thing! Holy cow, with a terribly crooked wall the trim work was a bear to get looking right. It’s a lot of work but I have to say, worth it! Thank you. I had a couple of live edge pieces laying around so I made a live edge desk top and it looks great! Looking forward to the next project! Oh and you made me go by the Kreg Foreman. Great tool!
LOL… Nope. This is how I envisioned the script *actually* was supposed to go: Plan A: no backs on the bookcases. “Well 🤬, the walls aren’t straight!” But I’m too suave to say this wasn’t in the contingency all along. Hmmm… I’ll make it a ‘teaching moment’ yeah, yeah! Plan B (a.k.a., The Teaching Moment): the cases will have backs, painted to match the already painted walls, which will also hide the not-straight walls behind the cases, but not next to the cases. Plan B, subparagraph 2: And, oh, by the way, you need to cut another hole in the *side* if you want power to the desk. (Let’s hope no one notices they have to cut yet another hole in the desk itself if they want the power actually on TOP of the desk!) 🤣 👍🏻
I normally don't subscribe to videos but will be watching many more of yours. Thanks for taking the time to explain some of the challenges and how to fix them.
Great build, I might try it but with dadoes (using a router and a track) for the shelves instead of pocket holes, so I don't have to deal with all the hole filling plus it might support more weight.
love this! the only thing i may change is to either round or cut 45 degree angles on the corners of the desk for myself. doing this in my daughters playroom
Omg! “Gotta move quickly because bondo dries really quickly”…. YEAH! Because you used like 5X as much hardener! I saw that and i was like thats gonna dry before he even gets it applied lol. Great video as usual, your channel is amazing and im a FanBoi lol
Another tip if you can’t get bondo is use shrinkless spackle that you would use on drywall. Works really well easy to work with, mixing hardener and fairly inexpensive. Sands super smooth also.
I built a built-in bed for my sons with shelves underneath and storage behind the shelves. To make it really fit, I cut the skirting boards. Of course, I saved the offcut bits. A couple of years later, it was time for a change of location. When everything was packed, I realised that there room had incomplete skirting boards. The bits I had saved had gone with lots of other bits I had stored up for “later”. So the night before we were due to drive across half of Europe, I was nailing new skirting boards until 2am.
For the bases of the bookshelves, do you secure those to the studs or do you just let the weight of the bookshelves hold them in place? Are the screws that are holding the bookshelves to wall and the weight of them enough to hold the base in place?
Great job matey looks amazing 👍 Unfortunately for me to build this in the UK because of the price of lumber it would cost over £600 about $800 and that's from a lumber yard, would be more from a DIY store. Hopefully, the process will start to come down soon as I have a few builds to do and I have just added this one to the list.
Awesome build! If you were to make it without the desk would you have removed the carpet? Doing something similar but with a murphy bed and trying to determine if removing the carpet where the built-ins and bed cabinets are sitting is the way to go.
I love this. I was thinking of putting doors on it and making it a pantry for the kitchen. With the shelves pocket-holed, how much weight can they support? Thinking of weight of can goods, pots and pans, etc. Thanks!!
I don't know exactly how much, but that glued and nailed face frame increase the weight bearing a lot. It would definitely hold a full row of large books which I thi k would be more than pots and pans
Excellent and very helpful video. Do you have a video that shows how you do the scribing against a wall? You rip the edge at an angle to make it easier to cut it to fit the wall… at what point and how? Before you attach the frame or after? (I feel so dumb for asking!) Is there a part of it that we cannot see that still overhangs the wall side of the cabinet? I have a fairly big system we’re doing that has to sit against a high wall, with a top unit sitting on a lower one.
Hola 🖐 and a very Happy New Year to you and yours!! 🎉🍾🎆 Super awesome build, looking to do something similar in the grandkids room. Thanks for the tips, they should help my project come together a little better. All the best for 2022!!!
Your son's infatuation with Japanese things is about like mine! When he's old enough and travel is easier, you should take him there. Been there twice and I can't speak highly enough about going there! We will be going back several more times when we can again!
Would love to see perhaps an addon video to this where the bottoms are filing cabinets. Or at least plans available on your site to buy. This is exactly what I'm looking to do in my home office.
Beautiful work Brad. Exactly what I need to do in our junk room/ toy room/study. What type of ply did you use for the shelves? Would MDF be a good alternative?
Painting question. I have that same Wagner gun and was wondering what paint you use and how much you thin it? I don't have much luck with that Wagner spraying heavier semi-gloss paint.
Get the Plans here: fixthisbuildthat.com/builtinbookcaseplans
The photo in the thumbnail... When you hug people, you can reach around and hug yourself as well. Now that’s talent.
Thank you, Alex, this is great! Suggestion: it would be really helpful if you could give some idea of how long this takes to do.
Please list tools you use too. Esp bosch laser.
Just a tip, when using painters tape don't press so hard, go get clear caulking and put a very light amount on your line, it stops bleeding and it gives an exact edge and you immediately pull the tape while it's wet, you will not get better lines, you'll thank me later.. nice build, I'm working on another piece and I'm jealous of your tools and garage I'm working with chop and table saw only 😩 but I've done it before...
Pull out the carpet and lay LVP 👍
With the editing, commentary/writing, and your personality, it makes it easy to say that I’ve added another channel to my regular watching list. There’s a subtle meticulousness in both your woodworking and your video creation. I appreciate you, keep up the good work!
Your workshop is off the chart! Wow! So organized! So complete! So beautiful!
thanks, I've spent a lot of time on it for sure
How did you secure the shelves to the wall? If I missed that step will you include the time stamp. Thx Great video
Take note potential Content Creators, Brad here perfectly illustrates the, "it factor" for making a living doing this. From his humble and willingness to point out the mistakes he makes during his projects, to making fun of himself on his poor previous prepwork while painting his son's room, he show's a genuine honest and humble trait that many will connect with. This will draw people to his video's who might not otherwise be interested in wood work. Great channel!
13:11 Bonus Lego pieces.
Nice build. Enjoyable video. Thanks for posting.
hahaha, an incomplete set out there somewhere!
This is really cool. It's basically what I have been thinking about for my family room. I have one big massive wall that I want to do built ins to house all of our dvds and games (we have a huge collection of old school consoles), books and board games. Thanks, Brad!
So good to see wood workers getting back in to it after covid hit and sky rocket wood prices. Great work!!! The the realness you bring to the channel when you make mistakes. Most won’t let you know that.
Quoting the Offspring in a building video, awesome!
This was fun to watch! I think the biggest thing I learned, though, is that I need a sponsor.
Just completed my first ever woodwork build - a desk for my home office, completley using your vids. Thank you heaps.
Very cool sir. I'm sure your son will love it. BTW my wife says that quick montages are my specialty.
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Great build! I want to see the shelves again with the LEGOs and origami!!
Your animations are getting a lot better!
My hiring got a lot better. Chris our editor is awesome!
@@Fixthisbuildthat hahaha Well Done Chris!
Wow!!!! an 'Offspring' reference!! My favorite band! Awesome video, as always.
Thanks!
We are not friends now. I downloaded your plans (I did your flip cart also, Awesome!), and finally finished this thing! Holy cow, with a terribly crooked wall the trim work was a bear to get looking right. It’s a lot of work but I have to say, worth it! Thank you. I had a couple of live edge pieces laying around so I made a live edge desk top and it looks great! Looking forward to the next project! Oh and you made me go by the Kreg Foreman. Great tool!
100% need to post it with the lego and origami on it haha. Love seeing them actually in use
I'll do a post when he fills it up 👍
Thanks!
Appreciate the SuperThanks, Carlos!
Nice build Brad. Like the Mailman reference.. Had season tickets for the Jazz during Stockton to Malone era!
Ok, the outlet in the plywood in the beginning!!??? lol love it!
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@@Fixthisbuildthat Am I the only one to see that???
LOL… Nope. This is how I envisioned the script *actually* was supposed to go:
Plan A: no backs on the bookcases. “Well 🤬, the walls aren’t straight!”
But I’m too suave to say this wasn’t in the contingency all along. Hmmm… I’ll make it a ‘teaching moment’ yeah, yeah!
Plan B (a.k.a., The Teaching Moment): the cases will have backs, painted to match the already painted walls, which will also hide the not-straight walls behind the cases, but not next to the cases.
Plan B, subparagraph 2: And, oh, by the way, you need to cut another hole in the *side* if you want power to the desk.
(Let’s hope no one notices they have to cut yet another hole in the desk itself if they want the power actually on TOP of the desk!) 🤣
👍🏻
Space Balls image on the thumbnail and an Offspring reference within 1:30?.....Subbed.
Great project, Brad~! Sure beats the "odds & ends" furniture that it replaced.
Your Type-A energy is everything haha. Love the labeling and everything you do, it's genius!
I normally don't subscribe to videos but will be watching many more of yours. Thanks for taking the time to explain some of the challenges and how to fix them.
the edits on your videos have gotten so much better over time! really freakin great, m'dude!
Thanks! Our new editor Chris has really taken them to the next level
That desk and bookcase system turned out great. Definitely a great place to build Lego for your son.
Thank you!
OMGGGGGGGG I HAVEN’T WATCHED SPACE BALLS IN AGES😂😂😂GREAT WORK
I've never seen bondo used in woodworking before. Very creative solution.
Wow... the built-in bookcase looks awesome! Keep up the great work
Thx!
Now THAT's a classic FTBT build video!
Back in the saddle!
Great timing! I am planning to build a built-in office this week. Thank you for the great tips! ☺️
You bet!
love the Offspring ref. Thanks for another great Vid.
Sticky notes for labeling. Great idea!
Really great build and you’ve made it simple and fun to follow.
GREAT IDEA WITH THE PAINT BOOTH. IVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND A SPOT TO SET UP ONE. THANKS BRAD
Make sure to crack the door and ventilate outside 👍
And you get a thumbs up for the Offspring reference and one more for Mr. Morgan👍👍
What paint sprayer did you use? I don’t see it listed under tools in the description.
Great build, I might try it but with dadoes (using a router and a track) for the shelves instead of pocket holes, so I don't have to deal with all the hole filling plus it might support more weight.
Yep, I considered it but don't have a jig or track for the dados and assembly of all the shelves at once seemed too daunting by myself
I like the ludicrous speed!
love this! the only thing i may change is to either round or cut 45 degree angles on the corners of the desk for myself. doing this in my daughters playroom
Very nice build and the colour is perfectly chosen👌🤘
We love that gray
I didn't know you were in Tennessee too.
Congrats on the channel, about to hit 100 mil views, nice!
That was a big job. Very nicely done.
Was looking for ideas and your video was aVery very helpful video. Thank you from start to finish was great.
Terrific job on that bookcase Brad! I like watching you do that work because it reminds not to ever do that myself! Thanks....... 👍😉😂
Glad to take the pain for you, Steve 😀
Man, super jelly of homeboy's shop!
Great project!!! I know you probably know this but they make a pocket hole plug.
Omg! “Gotta move quickly because bondo dries really quickly”…. YEAH! Because you used like 5X as much hardener! I saw that and i was like thats gonna dry before he even gets it applied lol. Great video as usual, your channel is amazing and im a FanBoi lol
Awesome project as always, Brad! Keep up the awesome work man!
Another tip if you can’t get bondo is use shrinkless spackle that you would use on drywall. Works really well easy to work with, mixing hardener and fairly inexpensive. Sands super smooth also.
Good tip!
That is a thing of pure beauty and genius. I'm plotting something a bit similar you just gave me ideas and inspiration thanks 🥰
Great work - I’m a fan of the built-in.
Just what I was looking for. It is perfect for my own room
Awesome!
Love the Offspring reference
the mini workout you threw in was hilarious lol
Fantastic work, Brad! It looks like a totally new place! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Thanks, bud!
Great video. You are a great teacher, 2 thumbs up
This was so helpful! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the great video 👍
You're welcome!
This bookcase is awesome!
I built a built-in bed for my sons with shelves underneath and storage behind the shelves. To make it really fit, I cut the skirting boards. Of course, I saved the offcut bits. A couple of years later, it was time for a change of location. When everything was packed, I realised that there room had incomplete skirting boards. The bits I had saved had gone with lots of other bits I had stored up for “later”. So the night before we were due to drive across half of Europe, I was nailing new skirting boards until 2am.
For the bases of the bookshelves, do you secure those to the studs or do you just let the weight of the bookshelves hold them in place? Are the screws that are holding the bookshelves to wall and the weight of them enough to hold the base in place?
Brad, Brad, Brad!!! The freakin coolest builds. All I'm gonna say!! Hoping all is well Bud, Dirty Jersey out!!
Thanks, brother!
Wish I could give an extra thumbs up for the Offspring and SpaceBalls.
Wow! Bet your boy loves it.
Great job matey looks amazing 👍 Unfortunately for me to build this in the UK because of the price of lumber it would cost over £600 about $800 and that's from a lumber yard, would be more from a DIY store. Hopefully, the process will start to come down soon as I have a few builds to do and I have just added this one to the list.
Yeah, it's a lot of wood. But prices are dropping here
Looks awesome! Great work!
Appreciate it!
I like a lot your job
Nice Offspring shout out!
Awesome build! If you were to make it without the desk would you have removed the carpet? Doing something similar but with a murphy bed and trying to determine if removing the carpet where the built-ins and bed cabinets are sitting is the way to go.
I love this. I was thinking of putting doors on it and making it a pantry for the kitchen. With the shelves pocket-holed, how much weight can they support? Thinking of weight of can goods, pots and pans, etc. Thanks!!
I don't know exactly how much, but that glued and nailed face frame increase the weight bearing a lot. It would definitely hold a full row of large books which I thi k would be more than pots and pans
Another great project my man!! I’ll be doing something similar in my spare bedroom at some point down the road!!
Thanks, Lou!
Excellent tutorial!
Looks very nice.
Excellent and very helpful video. Do you have a video that shows how you do the scribing against a wall? You rip the edge at an angle to make it easier to cut it to fit the wall… at what point and how? Before you attach the frame or after? (I feel so dumb for asking!) Is there a part of it that we cannot see that still overhangs the wall side of the cabinet? I have a fairly big system we’re doing that has to sit against a high wall, with a top unit sitting on a lower one.
WoW! So impressive!!!
Hey thanks for the video! What is the process called at 8:26 ?
What paint sprayer are you using?
Being a lego and origami fan myself, I think you should show it with his stuff on display.
Hola 🖐 and a very Happy New Year to you and yours!! 🎉🍾🎆 Super awesome build, looking to do something similar in the grandkids room. Thanks for the tips, they should help my project come together a little better. All the best for 2022!!!
Looks great. Would have loved to have seen what it looked like after a month of use. LEGO’s for the win ;)
Very nice job!!
Thx!
Oh, I love that gray paint. Could you share what color/brand it is?
Really liked the video. How much weight can the shelves hold?
Way better than my old one. Perfect height
QUESTION < DO YOU USE CARBON TIPPED BAND SAW blades???
Very nice job thank you for shared
Looks great, Brad. Love the bearded emoji. Take care.
Bill
Thanks, Bill! 🧔
So nice, awesome job! Would you mind sharing what grit sandpaper you used and the length of your screws for the pocket holes? Thanks so much!
Your son's infatuation with Japanese things is about like mine! When he's old enough and travel is easier, you should take him there. Been there twice and I can't speak highly enough about going there! We will be going back several more times when we can again!
That would be fun!
Would love to see perhaps an addon video to this where the bottoms are filing cabinets. Or at least plans available on your site to buy. This is exactly what I'm looking to do in my home office.
Beautiful work Brad. Exactly what I need to do in our junk room/ toy room/study.
What type of ply did you use for the shelves? Would MDF be a good alternative?
Just wondering would the pocket holes for the desk shelf be weaker than using cleats? I plan to build exactly what you built for home office.
Great video! Is it better to sit your shelves on a wooden frame? or Cut out the two carpet pieces?
Incredible build. What are you using to connect your dust collection to the power tools? It looks super clean.
Painting question. I have that same Wagner gun and was wondering what paint you use and how much you thin it? I don't have much luck with that Wagner spraying heavier semi-gloss paint.
Is this birch plywood ? 3/4?
Nice project
Thanks!
Any tips on achieving a smooth finish? Paint types, etc? I always struggle with painting my pieces.
Excellent work! Your shop is awesome. Do you have the plans you used to build it (I.e. work bench and miter bench)?