How to make floating shelves, with invisible brackets

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  • čas přidán 24. 08. 2023
  • How to build your own floating shelves, with simple DIY tools
    Creating floating shelves for my pantry, with threaded rods as invisible brackets.
    A classic "how to video" with some tips and tricks on how to tackle problems by your own
    DIY friendly
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Komentáře • 205

  • @danmiddleton5302
    @danmiddleton5302 Před 8 měsíci +39

    “Buy yourself some lasers. You deserve it”. Best life lesson ever given.

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 8 měsíci +3

      Indeed! There are a lot of things that shoot lasers that need to be bought!

  • @perrystalsis55
    @perrystalsis55 Před měsícem +2

    Excellent video with great workmanship- thank you!

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před měsícem

      Thank you! Hope this helps you If you are creating some floating shelves for yourself! :)

  • @lenac6999
    @lenac6999 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Glad you talk about the load the shelves can hold. Seems easy enough thank you for the clear instructions.

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 3 měsíci

      I find it important to give the viewer the right impression If they are going to create this themselves. So they will know what the end result will be :)

  • @Zomfoo
    @Zomfoo Před 4 měsíci +1

    I have a niche like that in a hallway, only wider and no door. I decided to make it an area with shelves where towels, linens, and other sundries would be artfully stored. I devised this method with one addition. My shelves are both deeper and longer, so I added two supports, one at either end of each shelf, 2” back from the front of the shelves, sticking out of the walls 1/2”. I cut channels into either end of the shelves stoping just short of the front end of the shelves. When the shelves are pushed into place as you showed, those short supports at either end slide into the hidden channels and ultimately provide some side and front support. I used 1” thick hardwood shelves.
    Excellent video! 👍🏻

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 4 měsíci

      Sound really nice!
      Side support is very nice for deeper shelves, when you are able to do so.
      I want to try using a very thick (1 1/2 - 2 inch) shelf with this method in my livingroom. Probably have to use quite thick threaded rods but it will be a nice project. :)

  • @lonniebrown6158
    @lonniebrown6158 Před 8 měsíci +11

    After only a few moments of watching...I hit the subscribe button! Excellent humor, content, and the watch till the end thing is brilliant! Do THAT on all your videos! Thank you for making me smile!

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 8 měsíci

      the humor and self-distance are the most important things in this video. completely honest humor without trying to be contrived.
      thanks for letting me know you like the humor
      See you at the next video release!

    • @themafricans
      @themafricans Před 6 měsíci +1

      I agree 100%. I did the same.

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you!

  • @user-sf1xv8bc2r
    @user-sf1xv8bc2r Před 11 dny +1

    Appreciate this great tutorial on how to make floating shelves definitely will be making some..

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 11 dny

      Good for you, they are really sturdy and good looking :)

  • @brandonjones5815
    @brandonjones5815 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Amazing. Thank you so much. I have been scouring the internet for a video like this to help me design bookshelves. This is it!

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 5 měsíci +1

      I'm glad that this video was it!
      This is probably the most sturdy method aswell. If you have any questions regarding this just comment here or message me on instagram :)

  • @stefanderuiter2012
    @stefanderuiter2012 Před 4 měsíci +1

    great down to earth approach, regular tools and relatable problems haha

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you! I want my channel to be "down to earth" There will me more regular tools and in my next video you will also get to see a very relatable expensive problem 🥲

  • @GhOsT_RAiDeN89
    @GhOsT_RAiDeN89 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great video! I too did some floating shelves in our linen closet. Similar to what happened to you, I assumed my closet corners, where the shelves were fitting snuggly into, were square. Unfortunately, they weren't square and required some "persuasion" with a rubber mallet. I also sanded the back edge of the wooden shelf so there wasnt a gap between the floating shelf and back wall in the closet. This DIY is a good one to follow for simplicity and attractive aesthetics. Cheers all!

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I also dream about square walls and edges. Made a really long floating shelf for a client a while ago for her livingroom. When I installed it we noticed that the wall itself had a bow the size of the diameter of my little finger. In a newly built house :) This also took some persuasion with a jigsaw. Thanks for your feedback!

    • @GhOsT_RAiDeN89
      @GhOsT_RAiDeN89 Před 2 měsíci

      @@HallbeamDesign That's crazy! Glad to hear it went well! Thanks again for the great content! 👍 Subscribed!

  • @logan5326
    @logan5326 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Straight to the core and easy instructions. You made a heck of a pantry (with style too)!
    I took your idea and executed on my apt’s entrance foyer.
    3 Maple wood planks 75” x 10” x 2”…stained them the same color as in your video, and added 4 LED puck lights (AAA batteries operated) (2 per shelf) and it looks amazing.
    I decorated them with 10” Chinese terracota warriors, horses & certain special history books.
    Thanks for the cool, practical and yet strong idea man.
    Cheers from NYC 🗽.

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thanks for your feedback! My idea is to make quite "short" videos to make it more effective for the viewers.
      Its perfect for a pantry, im also going to install some LEDs (corded) in the top of the pantry.
      Good job! I really think these are perfect for decorative shelves aswell. They become very sturdy when made longer (75in) as you did.
      I wish i had some terracotta warriors myself.
      Thank you for your comments! Grettings from Sweden :)

    • @logan5326
      @logan5326 Před 6 měsíci +1

      ⁠@@HallbeamDesign….Thanks again for uploading your instructional cool video.
      The LED puck lights give the shelves “life” of their own and makes them stand out as well.
      PS: my workout friend is from Sweden 🇸🇪 👍🏻 (great people, excellent country too).
      Take good care of yourself and keep up the great work with your videos.

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 6 měsíci +1

      You too! Remind him to eat some swedish food every once in a while. Good look with your future projects!
      Träningskompis! (Workout friend in Swedish)
      Vilka jävla armar (Your biceps are looking great)

    • @logan5326
      @logan5326 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@HallbeamDesign…thanks for your kind wishes & for the Swedish words. I’m sure she will like my pronunciation effort in her native language 😁🙃.
      I’ll keep watching all your cool DIY videos with great ideas and tips.
      🇺🇸🤝🇸🇪

  • @s4eedm
    @s4eedm Před 5 měsíci +1

    A good Nordic man involved in wood.

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you, just missing the typical nordic "man bun" and some viking atire :)

  • @stripes7214
    @stripes7214 Před měsícem +2

    People are disliking this, not realizing you don't need your floating shelves to hold half a ton.

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před měsícem +1

      Few people will have a fullgrown 200 lbs man standing on their pantry shelves.
      But it is possible If you build them like this :)

  • @Pallidus_Rider
    @Pallidus_Rider Před 7 měsíci +2

    I enjoyed this video, as I enjoy hobbies from other countries.
    My father was 1/2 Swedish, so seeing video from Sweden was especially interesting.
    👍

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thank you! I'm very Swedish, i also have distant relatives who emigrated to America in the 1700/1800s. I will try to include some Swedish facts in my upcoming videos for you.
      Thank you for commenting! :)

  • @anomi_ya1015
    @anomi_ya1015 Před 4 měsíci +4

    I made such a shelf, thanks for the instructions from Russia with love

  • @udspeedracer
    @udspeedracer Před 4 měsíci +1

    You sir have true ingenuity!

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks! This is the purpose of the channel
      You don't always need expensive tools to make nice things.

  • @mukundjoshi3366
    @mukundjoshi3366 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thanks so much for the basics of the process 😊. Was able to use it to install live edge chestnut wood shelves to showcase my wood carving figurines. Only major difference being having a brick and mortar wall to drill into 😅

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 4 měsíci

      Excellent! I'm happy that this video was enough to help! :) I'm going to install some live edge shelves myself soon. Brick walls are very sturdy and are perfect for this type of build. Did you use any fasteners in the wall or did you just insert the threaded rods?

    • @mukundjoshi3366
      @mukundjoshi3366 Před 4 měsíci

      I wound two layers of paper tape around the rods and hammered them gently in. Very snug fit. Have posted it on Instagram and tagged you 😊

  • @janephilpott4329
    @janephilpott4329 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Love love, so easy to understand how to do this. Actually doing it is the tricky part lol😂 (I will be the one with protruding things in the wrong wall etc). I’m going to give this a crack and will gift myself the right tools, because I deserve it. Brilliant thank you ❤🎉

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 4 měsíci

      It's easier than it looks! Most important is to make sure the threaded rods are 90° (drill the hole a little bit smaller than the rod) And that the hole in the shelves are 90°
      You deserve it!

  • @user-xt6ru4pd8p
    @user-xt6ru4pd8p Před měsícem +1

    Looking good

  • @MASI_forging
    @MASI_forging Před 8 měsíci +2

    Such a great work. Thank you for sharing 👍👍

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you MASI! keep up the good work you too :)

  • @klamoux
    @klamoux Před měsícem +1

    Good job 👍

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před měsícem

      Thank you, did you think that this video was enough to make you want to do this yourself? :)

    • @klamoux
      @klamoux Před měsícem +1

      @@HallbeamDesign absolutely ! In any case, this gives me good ideas for getting started myself ;)

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před měsícem

      @klamoux Glad to hear that! Everyone got space for tools. Thanks for your comment!

  • @Mouzitoto2
    @Mouzitoto2 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Great video, a lot of good advices!

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 7 měsíci

      I'm happy that you enjoyed the video and that you found the tips usefull :) there will be more videos, which i will try to fill with new tips :)

  • @nalgas5569
    @nalgas5569 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Amazing work thank you for the lessons

  • @davidvillarreal2266
    @davidvillarreal2266 Před 8 měsíci

    Great job!!

  • @coplock6689
    @coplock6689 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Great video. Very helpful.

  • @mytrades4923
    @mytrades4923 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Me buying tools: "I deserve it"

  • @abett6111
    @abett6111 Před měsícem

    I've been putting old roof beams straight onto brick and block work using this method. It actually helps if the holes aren't perfect as this makes them hold really well, though a mallet is required. You could use resin but it might be a bit hard to out again. I like the technique of getting rod into wood, that's going to be useful at some point I'm sure.

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před měsícem

      I love that you made this comment at the same time as me uploading a video on how to build a woodworking mallet! :)
      I wish i had some old roof beams to work with. The shelves become very sturdy with this method. I am going to install some thick shelves soon in my own house.
      Thank you for your comment!

  • @czaszi
    @czaszi Před 5 měsíci +1

    Here is my like. You deserve it.

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you, I mean it :)

    • @czaszi
      @czaszi Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@HallbeamDesign really great idea. I am gonna try it. Hopefully won't get the rod through the wall. I would expect your walls are solid and not drywall partitions.

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 5 měsíci

      @@czaszi It's actually drywall. Was very lucky with the studs in this case.
      Do try it. They look very good and they hold up a lot of weight even though the threaded rods I use in the video are quite "small" in circumference.
      Good luck!

  • @colinwalker7466
    @colinwalker7466 Před 3 měsíci

    Really helpful. Many thanks for such a professional video ☺️

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks, I have produced more videos aswell with a "how to" theme :)

  • @JankovDalibor
    @JankovDalibor Před 6 měsíci +1

    Happy to be your 1000th subscriber!

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 6 měsíci

      I was sitting next to my computer and updated my channel all the time. You are my 1000th subscriber and i'm very happy to reach that amount. If it's okay with you i will post your comment on my next video?
      Thanks for your subscribtion! You are a extra special one for me.
      I will upload my next video in about a week. See you soon 😀

    • @JankovDalibor
      @JankovDalibor Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@HallbeamDesign It will be an honer! Feel free to do it in any way or context.

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank YOU! :)

  • @ijazzzali
    @ijazzzali Před měsícem +1

    Thank you for this nice video

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před měsícem

      I hope this helps!

    • @ijazzzali
      @ijazzzali Před měsícem +1

      @@HallbeamDesign yes it helped alot, however, i am still confused whether i should buy the concealed brackets hardware or threaded rods

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před měsícem

      If you have the tools and alot of time I would make them exactly like in the video. There are some options regarding concealed brackets. They will work fine, but will probably not be as sturdy.

  • @R2d2koko
    @R2d2koko Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thank you for sharing 🎉

  • @SteveSRT
    @SteveSRT Před 8 měsíci +2

    Very cool dude. Thanks for sharing. Ps, fully agree about the grinder. From the few cordless ones I’ve tried the 60v DeWalt is an absolute beast and has more power than my corded 4.5” ones.

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thanks for the tip. I'm considering selling my smaller corded tools and buying cordless tools instead. Angle grinders are one of the most versatile tools, so one without a cord and high power must be really nice!
      Thanks for commenting!

    • @Ceen328
      @Ceen328 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@HallbeamDesign For small jobs, a battery powerd grinder is more than fine, but these things are power hungry and you will drain you battery very quick. Even if you are using 3.5ah and bigger ones. For bigger stuff (lots of grinding and/or cutting), I would keep a beefy corded one like a Bosch blue, or Flex.
      It is like when I'm using my big Bosch blue hammer drill for drilling into concrete. So much more power, than my battery one. Same deal with my grinder.

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 6 měsíci

      @@Ceen328 In one of my next videos I will powercarve alot with my anglegrinder. Then i will have to use my corded dewalt grinder. Do you know how long a 4ah battery will last when powercarving wood or any similar work?

    • @logan5326
      @logan5326 Před 6 měsíci +1

      I bought a HF BAUER 8 amp 4-1/2 in. slide switch angle grinder….for small house jobs, it works just fine ($24.95 minus 15% coupon).

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 6 měsíci

      @@logan5326 that is very affordable! How much power does it have? 500watts?

  • @albertconnor6680
    @albertconnor6680 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thank you my friend i learn something new today thank you.

  • @pb-bx1ll
    @pb-bx1ll Před 8 měsíci +1

    Great video thank you

  • @wellbornyouth
    @wellbornyouth Před měsícem +1

    Great looking shelves! Would this approach still work when the wall is plaster over brick, rather than studs behind?

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před měsícem +1

      Yes it would! As long as you drill the holes 90° straight into the brick wall behind. It will probably aslo be a stronger solution.
      It is a little bit harder and you might need to use a good plug och chemical plug in the wall to really secure the threaded rod into It :)

  • @azash8154
    @azash8154 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great video! Definitely needed this to plan my shelf install. I love the pantry crittel style doors. Where did you get these?

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 3 měsíci

      The door is really nice. It is a custom order for this pantry. Price was about 900 dollars. Will probably be much cheaper If you get one with a standardised size. You should be able to order one at a glass door company.
      The pantry became really nice :)

  • @shadman4325
    @shadman4325 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great technique! The shelf material is a little thin for my comfort. Pine is so weak also.

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you! It's very thin, it is the design we wanted for the pantry, but I also think that they were a little thin for comfort. Pine is actually fine for a pantry as the most heavy object will probably only weigh about 5-6 kilos per shelf.
      Will do a oak variant in the future 😀

  • @joewoodchuck3824
    @joewoodchuck3824 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Excellent with great attention to details. I don't know what the electroc connections are. Controls?

  • @fullchang2617
    @fullchang2617 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Good

  • @nccrchurchunusual7990
    @nccrchurchunusual7990 Před 2 měsíci +1

    My walls are never square so in a nook like this, my shelf would be up to 1/2 inch wider at the front side, making these type shelves more difficult for old DIYer who only has a circular saw, a measure tape & cordless drill. I have 2 stud finders that never find studs.

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 2 měsíci

      It is possible make this with just a circular saw! I will take a little bit longer and you need something to use as a guide for the circular saw.
      It is not visible in the video buy the sides of the pantry are not square either. About 5/16 difference.

  • @1509alexe
    @1509alexe Před 7 měsíci +2

    Thanks for thisl I'm about to start building exactly the same type of floating shelf. Do you find the rods bend and the shelf sags a bit under the weight of the load on the shelf? Would it be worth it to have the rods angled slightly upwards by a degree or two so that when loaded they deflect to the horizontal?

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 7 měsíci

      Short answer: no they don't bend
      Long answer: these shelves are in a pantry, which means they won't have such heavy things on them (max 15kg) the shelves are still completely straight 1 month later and he has no tendency to bend :)
      The shelves in this video are quite thin so it is difficult to use thicker threaded rods in this case. If you have thicker shelves, you can use thicker threaded rods. Which means you can have a lot more weight on them (100kg+)

    • @1509alexe
      @1509alexe Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thanks! That's good to know! I'll be using a 27mm plank with 10mm rod, so I guess it will be plenty strong enough (and not bend!)

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Sounds perfect! Good luck with the build, feel free to send a picture to my instagram when you're done!

  • @richiem7716
    @richiem7716 Před 2 měsíci +1

    New sub. Something refreshingly honest with your videos.
    How far into the stud in mm did u send the threaded rod?

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you, i'm glad that this honest style fit so many new viewers :)
      I think it was about 45mm. Which is the maximum length i could do it. As you can se in the end of the video it is important to check the length of the threaded rods before you send them into the studs ;)

  • @ErnieSesameStreet
    @ErnieSesameStreet Před 4 měsíci +1

    I'm thinking using to use 24mm thick 40cm width 30cm depth wood for a floating shelf that can sit on it while wearing shoes

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 4 měsíci

      It will look really nice! but If it is only 40cm wide you i think you will have problems finding good anchor points (studs) to insert the threaded rods into. As studs are often placed 45cm or 60cm apart. And you will need good anchor points to support the weight i would atleast 12mm thick threaded rods for the task. The thicker the better. I used 8mm in a shelf that was 18mm thick so 12/14mm would work aswell for a shelf that is 24mm thick.

  • @dharmajaimulloo8183
    @dharmajaimulloo8183 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Superb, interesting. It's new to me although I do some DIY at home. Problem is am unable to drill free hand perfect 90 degrees holes.
    Advise
    Thanks

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 3 měsíci

      Try to make a 90 degree drill jig that I made in the video :)
      If that is not possible you can buy one on amazon or similar places för about 25 dollars. :)

  • @MyBryant123
    @MyBryant123 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Do you insert the bolts on the wall without anchors ? Just by pressure ?

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 4 měsíci

      The threads on the threaded rod will screw itself into the stud. The holes i drill into the studs are a little bit smaller then the treaded rod itself to make it as tight as possible :)

  • @Brian-ss2dp
    @Brian-ss2dp Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thanks for sharing. I am thinking about putting up floating shelves but didn’t want to go the box-build route (I prefer single boards). I’ve seen the anchors that you can route out a space the will allow the board to get flush against the wall, but those anchors are more than I am willing to pay for molded metal. Cutting your own rods is not only less expensive, but might actually be stronger. Not only that, but you get to choose where the rods go, as opposed to something pre-fabricated..
    The issue I see that would come up with me would be drilling the threaded rods into the studs. I picture that as not going smoothly for me. Have you considered using a threaded socket bit on your driver? I might try that when I get around to building these. Thanks for teaching me your method!

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 4 měsíci

      Actually it is very easy to insert a piece of threaded rod into a stud. Wood is soft enough that you dont need to create threads in the studs.
      The holes in the studs only need to be a little bit smaller then the threaded rod. The threads in the rod will grip the wood perfectly when you do this.
      Threaded rods are probably the most durable way of installing floating shelves.

    • @colinwalker7466
      @colinwalker7466 Před 3 měsíci +1

      You can also put a small dab of Vaseline on the threads to make them slide in easier … have a cloth handy if it splurges onto a finished surface

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 3 měsíci +1

      This is a great tip, thanks for sharing :)

  • @mindya1799
    @mindya1799 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Why did you choose to make the shelves so shallow?
    Can you make deeper floating shelves?

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 7 měsíci

      They are shallow because of the design for the pantry. There is a glass door and later i will install lights "in the roof" of the pantry. If I had deeper shelves there would only be shadows.
      It is very possible to make deeper shelves! If you are going to make some of your own i suggest that when you are at the hardware store, you try to get the feel of the different threaded rods. The ones i use are quite thin, but they are durable enough for the shelves.
      Thicker threaded rods becomes very stiff pretty quick as you go up in diameter of them.
      Hope this helps!

  • @cosmicking7979
    @cosmicking7979 Před 8 měsíci +2

    what kind of wood is that(the wood used as the shelves)? also what is the size of the wood for the 90degree template

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 8 měsíci +4

      The shelves are made of pine.
      Drill template is made of pine 45mmx45mm (1 49⁄64 inches x 1 49⁄64 inches (i belive they are called 2 by 2 inches in America))
      Thanks for your comment!

  • @TheLennyFace
    @TheLennyFace Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hey thanks for the video, working on a set of shelves that are similar in design. I'm planning on using rods but my wall is concrete, any suggestions on how to insert them/set them into a concrete wall? Thanks again for the great video.

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 5 měsíci

      Long answer but stay with me :)
      Your shelves will become practically indestructible.
      1. The most important thing is to make sure that you drill the hole in the wall at exactly 90°, which is more difficult with a large hammer drill. However, you have a huge advantage with concrete and that is that if you happen to make a mistake, you can always just move the hole a little bit to the side (as the holes will be hidden by the shelf)
      2. To attach them to the wall you have a few different options.
      2.1 Standard screw plug that is adapted for the threaded rods (then you can also unscrew them later if you want to move them)
      2.2 Chemical glass inserts that break when you screw them in and solidify / harden and thus fix all the threaded rods in the wall (once they have solidified you will never get them out again and will have to use an angle grinder to remove them)
      2.3 (Best one) Just drill the hole in just the right diameter and vacuum the hole afterwards. then you just screw in the threaded rods exactly as I do in the video and the friction will hold the shelf. (they will be quite easy to remove and will fit tight enough)
      3. Use a proper drill with a proper drill bit made for concrete :)
      Hope this helps you and enjoy your build!

    • @TheLennyFace
      @TheLennyFace Před 5 měsíci +1

      Wow, thank you so much for such a great and helpful answer! I'm gonna go with the third option and see how I feel about the friction. Thanks again so much!@@HallbeamDesign

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 5 měsíci

      @@TheLennyFace No worries! I always answer all my comments. If you want you could always send pictures of your project to my instagram "Hallbeamdesign" and ill help your from there aswell :)

  • @MaxShukletsov
    @MaxShukletsov Před 2 měsíci +1

    I made these shelves, but they are a little wobbly. Do you do the same or did I do something wrong?

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 2 měsíci

      Mine are not wobbly. If yours are, you should check the holes in the studs or use a thicker threaded rod.

  • @michaellim4165
    @michaellim4165 Před 4 měsíci +1

    "I deserve it." Using it with wife. 😮

  • @jamesli5823
    @jamesli5823 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great video! Could you share dimensions of the pine boards used for shelves? They look like 1 inch thick and 8 wide but just wanted to be sure. Thanks!

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 6 měsíci +1

      3/4 inch thick and 8 inch wide! These are "thin" Just using 1 inch shelves will make this much easier. But it wont look as good 😀

    • @jamesli5823
      @jamesli5823 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@HallbeamDesign Thank you!

  • @smarttv3845
    @smarttv3845 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Wow

  • @quadrople5541
    @quadrople5541 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the great video Daniel! 👍
    I would like to try this at my place, but have a major issue. The wall where I want the shelves is a drywall with really thin metal studs for support, not wooden studs. 😂
    Do you have a suggestion on a good way to install these shelves on such a wall?
    I know anchors e g molly can be used for drywall but I cannot imagined they would be nearly as sturdy as in ur video...
    If anchors are the only way, do you put the anchors through the thin metal stud for increased strength or avoid the stud altogether?

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 5 měsíci

      Anchors or molly will indeed not be as sturdy as this option. Metal studs are often formed with a "U" shape which (If they are positioned in the right way) will make it posible to drill two (2) holes --->U (from this direction)
      If they are positioned in this way there is not much difference compared to my video. You'll just have to use a drill bit made for steel insead of a one made for hardwood. This option will also be very sturdy.
      If they are not positioned right, I myself would try to make these in another way. There are other options to make floating shelves with "near invisible" brackets :)
      Message me on instagram If you want to send pictures (If you need help) :)

    • @quadrople5541
      @quadrople5541 Před 5 měsíci +1

      ​@@HallbeamDesign
      Tack for the fast (and positive) reply!! 😊
      I really dislike drywall when the studs are not of wood. It is, at least for a noob like myself, a tricky project every time you want to put something heavy on the wall.
      Let me sammarize to make sure I have understood you correctly. Assuming the spacing between the metal studs is correct:
      1. find out and mark the position of the metal studs on the drywall
      2. find a suitable bracket with two or more "long pins" that will hold the shelf up. Similar to this->? ___|_________|___
      3. drill holes through the drywall and the metal studs and install the mollys there
      4. fasten the bracket in the mollys
      5. install the shelf on/in the bracket. The pins will go into the pre-drilled holes in the shelf
      Phew...See, I told you it is a project. 😅

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 5 měsíci

      I always answer all my comments!
      Drywall is really good, and i agree that it's much more practical if there are wooden studs behind.
      Exactly! On step 2 i would use threaded rods. With a diameter 1mm or 2mm wider than the holes you drill.
      Personaly i have not tried threaded rods inserted into metal studs. I can try it for you in a few days after i have been to the store, as i'm also interested in this :)
      Hope this helps :)

  • @anthonyreal1
    @anthonyreal1 Před 4 měsíci +1

    @hallbeam design, hello, what size would you recommend for cutting threaded rod pieces for a 11 inch shelf? Thanks

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Depends, is the shelf 11 inches "long" you will probably need a another way of installing them due to the fact that you most likely won't have two (2) studs to fasten the threaded rods in.
      If the shelf is 11 inch "wide" i would use a thicker threaded rod than the one i use in the video. But it all depends on how thick the shelf is.
      How thick is the shelf?
      Hope this helps a little bit :)

    • @anthonyreal1
      @anthonyreal1 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@HallbeamDesign hi. So the shelf is 34 1/2 long. 11 inches wide. Two studs will be used. And the thickness of the shelf is 1 inch

    • @anthonyreal1
      @anthonyreal1 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@HallbeamDesign also. Can you send me the link to the socket for impact driver you used to screw in the rod to stud please. Thank you and happy new years

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@anthonyreal1 I would use a 1/2 inch threaded rod in that case!

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 4 měsíci +1

      I would buy a set like this, just make sure that the nuts for the threaded rods are the same size as the sockets. amzn.to/47C5ozn or amzn.to/4aKsfLw
      Hope this helps!

  • @superfunkymunkyman69
    @superfunkymunkyman69 Před 5 měsíci +3

    You could have at least stood in the middle of it😂😂

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 5 měsíci

      Next time i will measure where the the middle is, and then stand there. 😂

  • @TurahBagus
    @TurahBagus Před 8 měsíci +1

    What the name for the laser that you used

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Its a old black+decker, the new one is www.amazon.com/DECKER-BDL190S-BullsEye-Auto-Leveling-Interior/dp/B000B8LLH2?th=1&psc=1

    • @TurahBagus
      @TurahBagus Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@HallbeamDesign thank you

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 8 měsíci

      No worries, i always respond to all comments :)

  • @user-pt1oy3nl3c
    @user-pt1oy3nl3c Před 6 měsíci +1

    Do you have a method to do it for walls with blocks and not studs?

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 6 měsíci +1

      If the wall is made with concrete och "stone" this only make the shelves more sturdy. When you are drilling the hole to insert the threaded rod, just use a drill with the same diameter as the rod.
      If there is nothing behind the wall (which is unusual) there are many other solutions to buy in stores. ones that you screw onto the outside of the wall :)
      If you got the skills, you could tear down the wall and put studs behind it.
      Hope this helps! :)

    • @user-pt1oy3nl3c
      @user-pt1oy3nl3c Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@HallbeamDesign aren't giant screw anchors necessary for concrete?

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 6 měsíci

      @@user-pt1oy3nl3c it depends, If you make the hole in the wall "perfect" the friction will hold the threaded rod by itself. I don't see any problem by using anchors. There are also chemical glass anchors that you can use.
      Putting threaded rods in concrete will make the shelves pretty much indestructable.

    • @user-pt1oy3nl3c
      @user-pt1oy3nl3c Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@HallbeamDesign sounds good, thanks man, but can you tell me how you managed to drill on blind and get the pure 90° you wanted for that "90° sample"? Cause it seemed pretty lucky

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 6 měsíci

      @@user-pt1oy3nl3c Very Lucky indeed, it was also my first try. I see it as a trial and error way to make a 90degree jig without "expensive tools" :)
      I have better ways to make 90 degree drill jigs, but the main purpose of my channel is to show people that you dont need expensive tools to create things :)

  • @loiccarret4744
    @loiccarret4744 Před 6 měsíci

    I don’t get it : when you push the boards towards the rods, how do you lock the whole thing so it doesn’t slide towards you?

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 6 měsíci +1

      The friction will hold it in place!
      It will take quite a lot of pulling to remove them. First time i did this i was "amazed" that only the rods are keeping the shelves in place.

    • @loiccarret4744
      @loiccarret4744 Před 6 měsíci

      @@HallbeamDesign ok thank you! Nice video btw

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you! There will be more videos, i'm doing two different projects right now.
      Thank you for commenting!

  • @deancarter4109
    @deancarter4109 Před 7 měsíci +1

    So could this be done with 18 mm mdf

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 7 měsíci

      Probably! To be honest i acctually dont have a lot of experience with MDF. But i cant imagine any problems with using MDF to make these kind of floating shelves :)

    • @loiccarret4744
      @loiccarret4744 Před 6 měsíci

      IMHO mdf is way less strong than real plain wood so go with mdf but do not expect the same resistance and strength

  • @stvafel803
    @stvafel803 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Not realizing the rod is sticking out until the next day is hilarious.
    It might look cool to make some matching baseboards to cover that horrible joint between the floor and the wall.

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Yes it is hilarious, the joint between the floor and the wall will be covered with ordinary white baseboard. One of my upcoming videos will return to the bottom of the pantry. A piece of furniture must be built dedicated to store tasty beverages.

  • @SaberCove
    @SaberCove Před 6 měsíci +1

    I am surprised there is no play. Very cool, i will have to try this out. Are you using a 5/16 drill bit and a 5/16th threaded rod? Or is your drill bit a touch smaller i would assume

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 6 měsíci +1

      I drill it a "touch" smaller (15/64th) the studs. The shelves I drill in the same dimension (5/16th or 8mm) as the threaded rods. The threads are gripping the wood perfectly when doing it this way.
      I will soon make some thicker floating shelves with the same techniqe. But with thicker rods.
      Good luck with your build! :)

  • @d1rtyr3d18
    @d1rtyr3d18 Před 6 měsíci +1

    All my $$$ is gone on tools now. I deserve it. 🔧 🔨

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 6 měsíci +1

      We all do! Think about all the new possibilities :)

  • @DylanCanady
    @DylanCanady Před 5 měsíci +1

    My dad doesn't like/trust a stud finder but I don't know why

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 5 měsíci

      Technology is scary.
      How does your father find them instead of using technology?

  • @josephujiadughele6035
    @josephujiadughele6035 Před 8 měsíci +1

    1:58, which app do you use to compare videos

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 8 měsíci +1

      I Edit my videos in Adobe Premiere Pro. It is quite easy to do in this program. There are also alot of videos on how to do it here on youtube :) hope this helps!

  • @michaellim4165
    @michaellim4165 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Wife: Why do you need you need

  • @p3rfectsimplicity
    @p3rfectsimplicity Před 4 měsíci +1

    Buy yourself some....
    At the end: you don't need expensive tools
    Mmm

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 4 měsíci

      Yes! You don't need expensive tools to create things. As I show in this video. Some people does not even have the cheap tools i use in this video. I think that most people does only see the cost of things and does not "see" what they can create things with the tools.
      I think people also do not take care of themselves enough, as they are worried about money etc. Cheap tools will enable you to create nice things you can't afford otherwise.
      Hope this clears things up 😀

  • @untokyo
    @untokyo Před 6 měsíci +1

    What if the wall is dry wall?

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 6 měsíci +1

      This is drywall :) drywall always has studs behind it with regular measurements of either 45cm
      or 60 cm for the wall to be robust
      If you make a very short shelf, you probably won't be able to screw in at least two studs. Then you have to do it in a different way.
      If you want to install these kind of floating shelves i reccomend checking the wall first with a "stud detector"
      Hope this helps :)
      Thank you for your comment!

    • @untokyo
      @untokyo Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@HallbeamDesign
      Yes, thank you ! This help. I always thought that if behind are these aluminum profiles they are not strong enough. I should try I guess. Thank you for your answer. Keep up the good work.

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 6 měsíci

      In some houses there are aluminium studs, but most common are wood studs.
      Thanks for your comment!
      Good luck with you build! :)

  • @kwiknikk
    @kwiknikk Před 11 dny +1

    Sorry but aren't these just normal shelves? They aren't floating, they *look* like they're beging held up by the sides.

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 11 dny

      At first glance it might look like that. But they are only held up by the threaded rods into the studs behind the wall.
      I'm not a doctor of languages, but I would say that these are "floating" despite the fact that the sides of the pantry are very close.
      Will be doing one more video regarding floating shelves in the future.
      Hope this clears things up :) thanks for your comment!

    • @kwiknikk
      @kwiknikk Před 11 dny +1

      @@HallbeamDesign Yes I meant to say they "look" like it but it just bolded my comment instead of italicised it.

    • @HallbeamDesign
      @HallbeamDesign  Před 11 dny

      I also like italicised letters, very helpful in most cases.
      Are you going to yo build sime floating shelves for yourself? :)

  • @calebcapson811
    @calebcapson811 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Buy yourself some masking tape, you deserve it.