Why don't people use these for floating shelves?

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Three ways to build simple, strong floating shelves. From beginner to advanced.
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  • As below, thanks for not editing out mistakes made on builds. Most of what I (we) learn is from mistakes made and also adds a bit of entertainment at your cost..😂

    @Mason-gx4qc@Mason-gx4qc3 ай бұрын
    • Happy to suffer for everyone else!

      @Lincolnstww@Lincolnstww3 ай бұрын
    • I love the feather board and 44.8 degree tip on the long miters. I spent so much time fixing a gap because I just sent it through without much consideration at 45 degrees without much consideration.

      @HeyLookWhatICanDo@HeyLookWhatICanDo3 ай бұрын
    • You acknowledging and not editing your mistakes.. makes you more real.. and actually makes it more inspiring .. This is my first video watching.... And I'm subscribing ... look forward to see more..

      @oxelaroost@oxelaroostАй бұрын
    • @@HeyLookWhatICanDo I did one of my baseboards in master like this recently. Of course I messed up the last 45 degree cut (don't have great tools just electric hand saw and a steady hand). Not looking forward to it. Need to figure out how to scribe the opposing angle I need or I'll spend more time fixing a gap.

      @ShutoStriker@ShutoStrikerАй бұрын
  • Buddy, whenever you wonder if that is the correct profession for you: I am an amateur woodworker from Germany. Yes, I have lived in Canada for one year (in Kingston, ON) so I am able to follow english speaking channels, but other than that I just appreciate your presentation of very relatable woodworking challenges AND solutions for not 100% perfectly setup woodworking shops (or whatever that's called). You are instantly likable, relatable (is that even a word???) and are an important part of my woodworking inspirational routine. Please don't doubt yourself! Kind regards from Germany!

    @elcockroach7328@elcockroach73283 ай бұрын
    • Thanks for the kind words. I greatly appreciate it

      @Lincolnstww@Lincolnstww3 ай бұрын
    • Your English is better than most native speakers/writers. I was blessed to live in Germany right after I graduated from high school. I worked for the US army at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. I was a ski instructor and worked for the Moral Support Division! Vacation with pay! Cheers, Prost, from Seattle!

      @keyscook@keyscookАй бұрын
    • Yes, relatable is a word. I commend you for your excellent English.

      @fredlove4444@fredlove4444Ай бұрын
  • I can’t deal that a floating shelf video is so interesting and I even learned something. How dare you combine entertainment and education. 😂 great video really.

    @coolabahwoodworking@coolabahwoodworking3 ай бұрын
    • Thanks bud

      @Lincolnstww@Lincolnstww3 ай бұрын
    • yewh. he crushed it. great video

      @rharrington4204@rharrington4204Ай бұрын
  • Here's a tip for the lagbolt style. Take a rip of plywood of any thickness and dbl stick tape it to the wall where you want the shelf. Align the top of the plywood where the top of the shelf will go. Drill holes and thread lags into the wall. Cut-off heads, now remove plywood and you have a template for the shelf with bolt locations

    @donproctor3445@donproctor34453 ай бұрын
    • That’s brilliant

      @Lincolnstww@Lincolnstww3 ай бұрын
    • IF I had all of the tools and machines that this guy has, I wouldn't need to watch a video. Sheesh!

      @yeahyeah7445@yeahyeah74453 ай бұрын
    • You can actually just use cardboard

      @thomassosa2957@thomassosa29573 ай бұрын
    • ​@@thomassosa2957yeah really any scrap you have around that's long enough, even a piece of poster board or whatever would work just fine

      @adamcoe@adamcoe3 ай бұрын
    • easier said than done. I have tried this way and if you are off AT ALL with the holes you drill in the shelf or the lags in the wall the shelf will be crooked and you cant really do anything to fix it. you need to have the lags perfectly straight and level. its not a bad idea at all I am just saying it is trickier than you might think! I prefer making my shelves hollow inside so there is an opening the whole length on the back side which gives you a lot more wiggle room. I also add a cleat to the wall so it is attached to the cleat so it cant slide around then the steel holds it up. I use L shaped brackets cut the drywall away, attach the brackets directly to the stud then the shelf can slid on to the part that is sticking out. it does require drywall patching after but I have never gone wrong with this method and it is very strong! also if there is going to be backsplash , tile or shiplap going on the wall those cut outs can be covered up without any drywall repair. I do love the lag idea I have just had issues before where I am just ever so slightly off on angle or levelness despite all my efforts and it turns into a real circus trying to make it right after.

      @AsTheWheelsTurn@AsTheWheelsTurn3 ай бұрын
  • _The second best thing about this video is the self-deprecating humour. The first is your woodworking skill. Thank you._

    @IhabFahmy@IhabFahmy3 ай бұрын
    • Thanks!

      @Lincolnstww@Lincolnstww3 ай бұрын
    • Agreed!

      @sarasharick5209@sarasharick52093 ай бұрын
    • Shouldn’t that be “shelf-deprecating humour”?

      @Grimm.Wraven@Grimm.Wraven3 ай бұрын
    • @Grimm.Wraven 😂

      @papoochacoo@papoochacoo3 ай бұрын
    • @@Grimm.Wraven HA. I love a good groaner.

      @stringlarson1247@stringlarson124717 күн бұрын
  • You were meant for this John...totally engaging, entertaining and educational ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    @GaryT1952@GaryT19523 ай бұрын
    • Much appreciated

      @Lincolnstww@Lincolnstww3 ай бұрын
  • As always, thank you for the insights, the ideas, but also the humility and the humanity. I feel like so many of the woodworking channels are so far beyond my skill level that even though I love to watch them, I can’t relate to their work. But when I watch yours, I can see myself in you. Thank you.

    @jeffmikula331@jeffmikula3313 ай бұрын
    • Thanks I appreciate that

      @Lincolnstww@Lincolnstww3 ай бұрын
    • I can see myself if I work hard and gain lots of skill that I don't currently have.

      @namewithheld8115@namewithheld81152 ай бұрын
  • Nice looking shelves! Pro tip on the installation of the second set. Put down a drop cloth when you're cutting the bolts down unless you like shiny bits of metal in your carpet.

    @JCWren@JCWren3 ай бұрын
    • especially if using an angle grinder!!

      @dwwoodbuilds@dwwoodbuilds3 ай бұрын
    • @@dwwoodbuilds I'm hoping John's mention of using an angle grinder in a finished space was a joke. A less ridiculous option would be a sawzall with a metal blade. But a portable bandsaw (like John used) is easiest.

      @SplashJohn@SplashJohn3 ай бұрын
  • In most woodworking videos, I'll pick up one or two tips that make it into my notes, but I got five solid tips from this one. Great work!

    @Ryan.Matlock@Ryan.Matlock3 ай бұрын
  • Points for your Dad for being there and helping in a way that is legitimately helpful!! I am a fan.

    @BrenQ99@BrenQ993 ай бұрын
  • Get excited when I see you upload a new video. I really like your honesty on projects. Makes it more real and relatable. Please dont stop. Cheers

    @ashgiles4401@ashgiles44013 ай бұрын
  • I’ve used that lag bolt technique myself, and it’s my favorite way to do floating shelves. Amazing how strong the shelf ends up! Sometimes it’s hard to find those big lags in the right number locally. In those cases I used concrete form stakes. They are big metal spikes. You can slightly under drill the hole, then drive in the pointy end, and they’re not going anywhere. They even have little holes predrilled that you can use to secure the shelf with tiny screws. They are also usually cheaper than lags if you’re doing a lot…

    @atomicsmith@atomicsmith3 ай бұрын
    • great tip!

      @Lincolnstww@Lincolnstww3 ай бұрын
    • If you don't want micrometal particles all over your kid's room, you can also use a hanger bolt. Use a Locking Pliers to twist it in place. I had to use a rubber mallet to bend the bolts to fit on my shelves which actually worked out because if your shelves fit perfectly, they tend to slip off the wall since there is no resistance.

      @Patrickitron@Patrickitron3 ай бұрын
    • @@Patrickitron My little wrinkle: I use run one lag in about 90% of the final depth and then out of the pilot hole in each stud to pre-thread it, then cut the hex heads off the lags (outside or in the shop) and use Vice Grips to install them as you do. For heavier shelves (like a solid timber mantle), I bend the lags up ever so slightly for a snug fit and to counter any tendency to sag .

      @davey820051@davey8200513 ай бұрын
    • I’m in a metric country but same thing should apply. I use 12mm threaded rod as it’s much cheaper and can be cut to any length. Drill a 10mm hole into the stud then the rod will cut its own thread twisted in with a pair of vice grips or an impact wrench if you clinch together two nuts. This way you don’t need to cut off the heads and if you cut the rod at the same length and use some tape on your drill bit when drilling studs you’re good to go.

      @rickbuchanan@rickbuchanan3 ай бұрын
    • How do you attach the floating shelf to the lag bolt? It seems like it is just held on by friction. I would be afraid a kid would pull it off by accident.

      @canebro1@canebro13 ай бұрын
  • I just did my first floating shelves with integrated book reading lights last month and measured the studs wrong, almost had to rebuild the whole thing. This video would have saved me some time! Scribing and pushing out the not-so-square drywall is a great tip! They turned out great! It's refreshing to see a different brand miter saw for once!

    @TylerStoner@TylerStoner3 ай бұрын
    • Thanks Tyler!

      @Lincolnstww@Lincolnstww3 ай бұрын
    • I just bought a Flex Tool 12" miter saw recently, freaking love it! I've been very happy with their tools the last few years. Can't beat the lifetime warranty either.

      @AltruisticWarrior@AltruisticWarriorАй бұрын
  • Great video Jon! Really appreciate you show 3 ways! The lag bolt method is very nice! Great job on the continuous grain shelves (regardless of the issues!).

    @dwwoodbuilds@dwwoodbuilds3 ай бұрын
  • Awesome video, Jon. I echo many of the comments below...really appreciate you including mistakes, which helps the commoner avoid them. Also, running the ad while still showing work is a good way to keep watcher's interest. Finally, providing three different options, based on skill level, helps to engage varying levels of watchers. You rock, dude! Keep doin what you're doin!

    @damonsutton8117@damonsutton81172 ай бұрын
  • I really respect that you left your mistakes in the video. It made it feel SO relatable.

    @markparkerjr.9001@markparkerjr.90013 ай бұрын
  • Great info-taining video - again. Thanks. As far as making simple mistakes, you have a lot of comrades. Recently, I built my grandson a treasure box for his shelf which included a non-removable secret drawer with magnets to keep it closed. After I COMPLETELY finished the box, I realized I had installed the magnets with matching polarities. Instead of holding the drawer closed, they kept the drawer open. I knew better. I tried to fix it, but ended up cutting the box into pieces and starting all over again.

    @richpeggyfranks490@richpeggyfranks4903 ай бұрын
  • OK, I love the Stair Step Measurement guide idea. Never thought of that before, Love the 3 inch thick shelve and how you made the back fit the imperfect wall. Also showing your mistakes is very helpful - not that I would ever make a mistake myself. A lot of good material here.

    @dannmarks@dannmarks3 ай бұрын
  • Loved the simplicity and strength of the lag bolt idea. The continuous grain shelves looked great too!

    @Familytreewoodworks@Familytreewoodworks3 ай бұрын
    • Thanks!

      @Lincolnstww@Lincolnstww3 ай бұрын
  • Great video and appreciate you showing the mistakes as well. I personally hate hanging anything on the walls. Seems like there is nothing that simple enough that I won’t run into a problem

    @billeverett4090@billeverett40903 ай бұрын
  • That measuring tric for the bolts = awesome! I hope to remember it when I get into such a situation again. The last three look fantastic!

    @c.a.g.1977@c.a.g.19773 ай бұрын
  • Really nice video with good, better and best versions with a buch of tips and tricks, some tool recs sprinkled throughout and kinda funny. Ticked a lot of boxes for me. Nice job Jon!!

    @TaylorToolworks@TaylorToolworks3 ай бұрын
  • Your channel just popped up on my YT feed. YT must be reading my mind as I've been thinking about doing some floating shelves. (and, no, I' 've not searched for anything on the topic). I'm not a good woodworker, but I am good at visualizing something and building it without making any drawings or plans. I love your presentation, tips, etc. I build a lot of things from salvaged/scavenged materials, and my shop is more of a sculpture/fix-it shop, so figuring out ways to make something with the tools at hand is SOP. Thank you for putting the time and effort into making these.

    @stringlarson1247@stringlarson124717 күн бұрын
  • The right amount of humor along with helpful tips as well as showing your mistakes is why I like your channel. Keep it up!

    @asoggyburger479@asoggyburger4793 ай бұрын
  • I've installed floating shelves over the past few years, but learned a handful of tricks, maybe more, from watching this video. Thank you! Cut yourself some slack as this was awesome 👌.

    @BrassIsMyGold@BrassIsMyGold3 ай бұрын
  • Love the wrap around grain on the last set of shelves! Fantastic work all the way around. Thanks for taking the time to produce this video.

    @a_ham_like_me@a_ham_like_me3 ай бұрын
    • Glad you liked it!

      @Lincolnstww@Lincolnstww3 ай бұрын
  • Great video . I love that you actually show the mistakes made during the build cuz that does happen. I love watching your videos because they are way more about the realities that can happen when woodworking. 👍

    @albertm8576@albertm85763 ай бұрын
  • Great video. I came up with that lag screw technique about 10 years ago out of necessity. I recycled some 2 x 10 fir boards used in a cold room into floating shelves. I have used the folding miter technique also. It always looks so good when it all fits snug. Nice work.

    @jeffsmith1858@jeffsmith18583 ай бұрын
  • This was quite possibly the best video I could have seen before starting my project. I am quite a beginner and I will keep your pro-tips in mind as I work on a floating desk and shelf’s for my office.

    @MrHthr33@MrHthr33Ай бұрын
  • This is perfect timing. I was looking to do some sturdy floating shelves for my cats so they can climb and have someplace high to go, and I think I can take some of what I learned from this video to make some! Thanks!

    @Raequest@Raequest3 ай бұрын
  • I love the intermediate idea! I put a pair in our kitchen for my wife and man I have an amazing system that came with the shelves to mount it, all welded etc..but I overpaid...I'd have done htis if I saw it first. Love it! I love your style and goofy humor too, I look forward to following along and learning some tricks from you!

    @casperinmd@casperinmdАй бұрын
  • Awesome. I saw a couple other videos and noone was just fitting a shelf over some big metal dowels like you did on the second shelf, and was like why not? Did I miss some obvious flaw? This is how I wanted to do it. Now I feel validated and confident. Thanks mate.

    @ABeardedDad@ABeardedDadАй бұрын
  • Love your channel... so glad you took this full time. have been watching since you were doing these every 6 months or so... I never get enough of your video's.. I know a little something about the re-work channel you and I should start at some point... Keep it up, you're doing awesome!

    @RanjivJain@RanjivJain3 ай бұрын
  • I am so glad you left in your "how could I have possibly done that?!" moments. I've been a furniture repair and restoration technician for 15 years, and STILL have these moments more often than I am comfortable with. Seeing the innate fallibility of the human condition in others goes a long way to help keep my own sense of worth on the level. Please, for my own sake, keep up the excellent and never 'quite' perfect-the-first-time work!

    @TimothyM@TimothyM3 ай бұрын
  • The doweling jig was genius! So was the offsetting it. Great idea!

    @RyanNiemer@RyanNiemer3 ай бұрын
  • I'm just a layman with a huge amount of curiosity who loves to build things, but I'm aware of a craftsman when I cross paths with one. What I enjoyed most about your video, aside from learning a lot, was your humility and self-deprecating humour in contrast to your obvious skills and creativity. An absolute inspiration, my friend. Festool?! Nice!

    @silverkrowe@silverkrowe2 ай бұрын
  • Been waiting for someone to design those brackets for years now. Great alternative to the older floating shelf style.

    @richiesun9676@richiesun9676Ай бұрын
  • I love the lag screw idea! This will help me a lot when the studs aren't where I need them! Also, love the idea of making little viewports to check for wires and pipes! Thank you!

    @Shedhunter2@Shedhunter23 ай бұрын
  • I’ve seen enough floating shelves videos, yours brought some new ideas and techniques with some nice entertainment! Keep up the good work and hopefully you’ll be rewarded in this cyber space.

    @michaellacaria910@michaellacaria9103 ай бұрын
  • I absolutely loved this video. My wife laughed a bit as well because of the comment about contemplating life in the corner, something she's seen me do when it doesn't go well. I'm a huge fan of your channel and even used the threaded rods in the "then shelf" build you showed a wile back. Thanks for being awesome and sharing your expereince.

    @rodross540@rodross5403 ай бұрын
    • Glad you enjoyed it! and thanks for watching

      @Lincolnstww@Lincolnstww3 ай бұрын
  • Love the doweling-jig idea. Thanks for your videos.

    @toonybrain@toonybrain3 ай бұрын
  • I commend you on sharing the difficulties of life and Better Help’s services. My sister has a channel for coaching Black entrepreneurs and she’s shared how trying maintaining a channel can be. So thank you for sharing your talent, your skills and your precious time. God Bless!

    @acolon4617@acolon461728 күн бұрын
  • Great video. I viewed it for the first time. I enjoy seeing you as a regular Joe, struggling through the day with projects that do not go as planned (rarely do). Keep them coming!

    @800390bike@800390bikeАй бұрын
  • Nice job and some very good suggestions (tricks). I've done floating shelves before and run into issues with crooked or wavy walls and you solved these issues better than I did. Wish I had seen this prior to doing mine.

    @richmac918@richmac918Ай бұрын
  • Nicer work! I especially liked the lag bolt technique! Easy peasy!

    @rshoe1023@rshoe10232 ай бұрын
  • I was literally looking at a wall in my house this morning deciding how to go about doing this and considering the options. Thanks for the video :)

    @ryandury@ryandury3 ай бұрын
  • All of these shelves were great. Picked up a couple of great hacks from this video. Thanks for sharing!

    @kylorroberts4099@kylorroberts40993 ай бұрын
  • Great video, really appreciate seeing three levels of complexity for a task; definitely could be a series. Looking forward to more content from you.

    @jpalarchio@jpalarchio3 ай бұрын
  • The most imperfectly perfect woodworking video I've seen in a long time!

    @theHessian666@theHessian6662 ай бұрын
  • I can’t tell you how much of a relief it is to see you have to do things over again. Thank you for including the mistakes! You do it in a funny way and it makes me and a whole bunch of other people like us feel better and continue in the craft. Mistakes are human! Thanks for a terrific channel 👊🏼😎

    @davidberck9067@davidberck90673 ай бұрын
    • thanks David! trust me there is more that doesnt even make the video

      @Lincolnstww@Lincolnstww3 ай бұрын
  • Great tips! I’ve done floating shelves a couple of times with a similar DIY hardware method except I used threaded rod with two nuts on the end and drove them in with an impact driver. The just removed the nuts.

    @jus6681@jus66813 ай бұрын
  • I love the thin floating shelf you made for your daughter's room. Great hack on how to make those without spending a fortune on hardware. Also, thanks for sharing your goofs. Makes those of us without your level of skill feel much better about our screw ups. Cheers!

    @T_Jonesy@T_Jonesy3 ай бұрын
    • Thanks for watching!

      @Lincolnstww@Lincolnstww3 ай бұрын
    • Lag bolts you cut the heads off may be more available that fully-threaded rod that works as well.

      @pong9000@pong90003 ай бұрын
  • I just found, and love, this channel. most of it is beyond me and my capabilities but seems to be applicable to spark workaround ideas for my projects. personally, i like the fact you share mistakes. you do not let it sideline the video and shows us how to handle them. after all, who doesn't make mistakes. The smartest people i know are morons. They make mistakes and learn. thank you.

    @stickboy9475@stickboy94752 ай бұрын
  • VERY nice! Great and simple project, with tons of applications. One of your best videos so far 👊

    @lucwerner@lucwerner3 ай бұрын
  • Loved the video! Option #2 has a couple of shortcomings that would make me not use it: 1) There is no locking mechanism for the shelves so they can be pulled out. If the threads hold them in place, then it's a one time installation that can't be moved. 2) Taking off the head of the lag screws will make removing them that much harder. Probably not impossible but much more complicated then needed.

    @gilcd85@gilcd853 ай бұрын
  • I like floating shelves but I definitely learned the most about dealing with non-squared walls. Good stuff.

    @shortsonfire79@shortsonfire79Ай бұрын
  • Great Video, love the three different options! The boxed shelves look fantastic. We all have those bowed in walls.

    @matthewswart1071@matthewswart10713 ай бұрын
  • Great video and techniques. Love the stair tread guide. Great Makita tools. Best bang for the buck and will last forever! Some of my Makita tools are over 43 years old and still working great . Try using a belt sander to fine tune the wall scribe on the shelves. You can hold it horizontally or vertically. Vertically you can actually see the line. Learned that one from an old cabinet maker . Great channel, I will be back for more. Thanks

    @wayneprice6918@wayneprice69183 ай бұрын
  • When working with drywall, I like using Wallabot to "see through" the walls to find wires, pipes, and studs. I don't use it often, but when I need it, it's great!

    @BillKafig@BillKafig2 ай бұрын
  • Good work and thank you for sharing. Nice your dad was able to help. God bless.

    @amricke@amricke3 ай бұрын
  • Great explanation of three variants of floating shelves! I may use one in an office remodel in our home.

    @MLSteffel@MLSteffel3 ай бұрын
  • I've been a site carpenter for a long time and at the moment trying to do a bit more interesting designery type stuff for people. This is the first video I've watched on this chanel and I got to say I love your techniques and the fact you can be honest about the general daily cock ups.

    @roland20002000@roland20002000Ай бұрын
  • Me: Looking to find a video to help me sleep Also Me: Oh Snap a new Lincoln St video, sleep can wait >_>

    @mcapo3040@mcapo30403 ай бұрын
  • So cool to see so many tips. The miter tip I saw from Chris and the burnishing I saw from Jonathan! Keep up the good work buddy!

    @johnboling@johnboling3 ай бұрын
  • Love the centerline marking technique. Thanks!

    @reebgogs@reebgogs3 ай бұрын
    • Glad it was helpful!

      @Lincolnstww@Lincolnstww3 ай бұрын
  • Jon I love our videos and this one could not be more timely. I have a few piece of reclaimed American Chestnut that I am going to use for "floating" shelves. I have been trying to decide on the best method and now I know what I am going to do. Thanks again for your great work (and for including all of the "oops")

    @leemunch4591@leemunch45913 ай бұрын
  • The shift over technique for getting true center of bolt markings! Genius! I have brackets already installed that are just cylinders out to insert into hole driled in the shelf just like this and thats gappens to be the enxt step of the project.

    @ltdanthemanimal@ltdanthemanimal3 ай бұрын
  • excellent video, that long lag bolt shelf is ridiculously good! Thank you!! =)

    @_billyklubb_@_billyklubb_Ай бұрын
  • That's really nice shelfs and simple.. Thanks

    @ttone2330@ttone2330Ай бұрын
  • Good tips. I put up 5 floating shelves and spent a lot of money on hardware. It also took a lot of time. I'll try these tips next time when I build shelves for my neighbor.

    @kenerickson4923@kenerickson49233 ай бұрын
  • Job well done! The minor setbacks you don’t try to hide, keeps it real! Why I subscribed!

    @Budvb@Budvb3 ай бұрын
  • I just discovered your channel and have enjoyed several so far. I have used your method #2 several times in the past, for small shelves and even as large as my fireplace mantle (required more bots, of course). I didn't see it anywhere, just thought of it myself. I used a Dremel tool with a cutoff wheel as my mini guillotine. It's nice to know that some of my ideas agree with other builders. Great video on all three options. I'd love to send you some pics if that's acceptable.

    @robmcgrath5202@robmcgrath52023 ай бұрын
  • This is fantastic. Will be putting some of these in this weekend. (The bolt version)

    @johndupl@johndupl3 ай бұрын
  • You make great videos John! I love that you show your mistakes. As a basic amateur I can really appreciate that. You also have some really cool ideas. The lagbolt idea especially piqued my interest. Thanks again and keep the great content coming out!

    @davidbell31@davidbell31Ай бұрын
  • Wow. I’m impressed with your narrative and custom solutions to common problems. New subscriber and will check out more of your work.

    @johnkruton9708@johnkruton97082 ай бұрын
  • 1st shelf support, I like. I made several shelves in my home. Good point is easy. Bad point is the support bends little bit. Last one looks very good. I want to be an expert like you.

    @moikeru1@moikeru1Ай бұрын
  • This was fun to watch. I enjoyed your comment about variables: "When variables are mandatory in a project, you have to figure out unique ways to remove opportunities for human error to creep in." Glad you are doing this full time.

    @7516gala@7516galaАй бұрын
  • Excellent, I really liked the BIG bolts floating shelf idea..... 🙂

    @jaydavies2001@jaydavies20013 ай бұрын
  • I really appreciate you showing the real work during the advertising slot. And not a clip from the sponsors. -- Selangor, Malaysia

    @MatCendana@MatCendana3 ай бұрын
    • Thanks!

      @Lincolnstww@Lincolnstww3 ай бұрын
  • been doing the lag bolt method for many years. I have a piece of pipe on hand to slide over my lags once they're installed and heads cut that I can use to tweak them left/right, or up/down a smidge to account for any deflection, or depending on how oversized my holes in my shelf were I drilled. I will also take my cordless die grinder, or even a hand file to not only deburr the cut off end, but to bevel the edges, making sure they're smooth, so you don't get caught up on the sharp, square edges of the end of the lag. A small bead of loctite powergrab on back edge of shelf that meets wall surprisingly adds a bit more strength. I've made many of these for clients, both solid wood and hollow/torsion box style, some over 12 ft long.

    @jeremygresham6027@jeremygresham602713 күн бұрын
  • I like that you kept your content going at the same time as your advertisement/sponsor recognition. You didn't waste anyones time, and as I was typing youtube T- bagged it with a comercial. 🙁

    @BigBlueDog810@BigBlueDog8103 ай бұрын
  • Dude, you're good enough for this. There are enough of us subscribed that will watch whatever you put out so long as you're putting some effort in.

    @aaroncook8890@aaroncook88903 ай бұрын
    • I appreciate that!

      @Lincolnstww@Lincolnstww3 ай бұрын
  • They look incredible! You got very useful skills!

    @brandonlee7382@brandonlee7382Ай бұрын
  • Good stuff. I made a floating shelf out of some reclaimed barn boards, a few years ago. I used the shelf around the 2x frame method. I like the lag method you showcased in the video. I might have to try that one. Subbed. FYI, this video was recommended after watching a Tom Silva video. You're doing something right. Keep going, brother!

    @thesquirrel6141@thesquirrel61413 ай бұрын
    • Much appreciated!

      @Lincolnstww@Lincolnstww3 ай бұрын
  • Great video, very relatable... We all make mistakes... You just have the courage to show us yours... That means you are keeping your videos real... Excellent...

    @joelcopeland3018@joelcopeland30183 ай бұрын
  • Glad to see a new video! Nice job!

    @tpaulsmith7194@tpaulsmith71943 ай бұрын
  • Thank you for sharing, warts and all. Great vid!

    @marksasahara1115@marksasahara1115Ай бұрын
  • Waiting for a video on the custom cabinets you mentioned at the end! Those shelves came out ''sweeeet'', I can only imagine how the cabinets will turn out!!

    @dondale68@dondale683 ай бұрын
  • Another great video, Jon. You are quickly becoming my favorite woodworking KZheadr. 😀

    @dougb9221@dougb92213 ай бұрын
    • Wow, thanks!

      @Lincolnstww@Lincolnstww3 ай бұрын
  • Great idea! I liked the different methods for different skillsets

    @FortressFineWoodworks@FortressFineWoodworks3 ай бұрын
  • Great project!! Nice shelves!!

    @Zynn16@Zynn167 күн бұрын
  • sorry I dont mean to be one of those know it alls and criticizing you! I have been installing cabinets and building cabinets for almost 30 years now so I am just sharing my advice not meaning to be critical. I think you do great work.

    @AsTheWheelsTurn@AsTheWheelsTurn3 ай бұрын
  • Great video as always! And good luck to future John trying to get those bolts back out of the wall at some point during a remodel 😂

    @Coreyrkennedy@Coreyrkennedy3 ай бұрын
    • A vise grip should do the trick

      @gulzeb@gulzeb3 ай бұрын
    • If used cheaper rod threaded full-length, a pair of nuts locked against each other would put it in and take it out.

      @pong9000@pong90003 ай бұрын
    • I believe a pipe wrench would work for removing the bolts. With a slight flat ground into the headless bolt, a strong drill in reverse might work too.

      @Stuart68505@Stuart6850524 күн бұрын
    • ​@@Stuart68505Yep, chuck the bolts up in a 1/2" Milwaukee drill & pull 'em right out!

      @matthewshannon6946@matthewshannon69467 күн бұрын
  • I did option 2, but used 1/2 galvanized gas pipe to hold an 80 in rough cut live edge mantle. Fit like a glove 👌🏻

    @user-mb5gw9ou9l@user-mb5gw9ou9lАй бұрын
  • Mate, promoting therapy on a woodworking channel is fantastic! I hope you're feeling better.

    @L_NBN@L_NBN3 ай бұрын
    • Remember, BetterHelp sells your data to outside companies 😊👍

      @chezthegreat@chezthegreat3 ай бұрын
  • Major props for method #2. I spent way too much money on a fancy floating bracket set from R***ler. Required custom drill bits too. After much sweating and swearing, it accomplished what method 2 did… for bathroom shelving. Nice job.

    @AndreNon@AndreNon3 ай бұрын
    • yeah those kits are ridiculous - this is so much stronger + easier

      @Lincolnstww@Lincolnstww3 ай бұрын
  • Well done, the flush bit was def a money win!!

    @christopherhonnen2250@christopherhonnen22503 ай бұрын
  • Always appreciate your videos! I don't understand the ego comments. You literally show us your mistakes to prove you're only human like the rest of us. Keep up the great work! 💪

    @IndyGuy09@IndyGuy093 ай бұрын
  • I absolutely hate the youtube algorithm. Comment to boost it for myself and others. It hasn't showed me your videos for 6 months or more. I wish they would give us a "Channel Organization" system where you can group your channels into subject folders. Great video.

    @bonacci01@bonacci013 ай бұрын
  • You can also use thread-end. I've used it here in the NL; in concrete walls and I just winged it with the same measurements in the wood; which actually helped me more than being a nuisance; since it made it lock in the wall and the shelf by pure tension; not needing something else to keep it in place. (Keeping in mind: Ours is a small shelve; in need of just a few kilos for decorative items. And being in a rental appartement; it needs to be removed without a hassle.) But I can imagine you could use it in wooden studs as well; maybe even with the right caulking(/glue); like hight-tack as an extra. Keep up the good work and stay true to yourself! Like others have said; you are very relatable to watch 👌 Michel Merx Dordrecht, Netherlands.

    @KlusjesmanMichel@KlusjesmanMichel2 ай бұрын
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