Floating Shelf Installation Hacks - Keys for a TIGHT Install

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Insider Carpentry - Spencer Lewis

Insider Carpentry - Spencer Lewis

2 жыл бұрын

In this video we install some long floating shelves. We cover how to get a strong, tight, and easy installation with a long shelf, between two walls.
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@seanlorrainecallaghan756
@seanlorrainecallaghan756 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for NOT editing out your mistakes (forgot metal rod) so us regular folks don’t feel so dumb. Nice to know you’re human.
@ScrewThisGlueThat
@ScrewThisGlueThat Жыл бұрын
The "Oh, I forgot the Rod" look is priceless. Good to know you are human. Great Job again Spencer.
@phillipsabo5094
@phillipsabo5094 Жыл бұрын
I mean good people are hard to find but seems like you would be a good teacher
@mugsmaxwell6822
@mugsmaxwell6822 2 жыл бұрын
Any lifelong carpenter knows EXACTLY what AGHHH means , great video as usual. Thanks for all the awesome insight and knowledge you have Mr. Lewis!
@cox2432
@cox2432 2 жыл бұрын
Lmfao so true hahaha
@aztek54208
@aztek54208 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, rough day...... days over!! Get away from me... lol
@mbo9635
@mbo9635 2 жыл бұрын
Lmao that made my day I'm a lifetime carpenter and I definitely know what that mean
@HepauDK
@HepauDK 2 жыл бұрын
"Mistakes were made". :)
@Splintermill
@Splintermill 2 жыл бұрын
Yep. True statement Mugs. Roughly translates to “well that sucked but it looks friggin awesome. 🍻:30
@mrconch7238
@mrconch7238 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome channel. Thanks for avoiding the clickbait and unnecessary extra video length that a lot of other finish carpenters are doing.
@matthewpaul5536
@matthewpaul5536 Жыл бұрын
Lol the sequence at the end let us know you’re one of us. 😂 the sigh of let’s go home
@jecht34
@jecht34 Жыл бұрын
Loved the use of the board to temporarily tweak the walls back a hair. Couple seconds of video worth years of trade school. Awesome video
@NapTimeStation
@NapTimeStation 3 ай бұрын
Ahh, so that's what he was doing with the board he wedged in there.
@thomasnelson2463
@thomasnelson2463 6 ай бұрын
That trick with the "spreader" is going to work with me tomorrow, I'll be installing floating shelves.
@derrick9635
@derrick9635 Жыл бұрын
I loved that you showed you forgot the rod,your human ,kudos ,great job sir .
@hmtrimworks7148
@hmtrimworks7148 2 жыл бұрын
Pro tip with the rounding of the shelf… I would’ve done the cleat, but probably would not have thought of doing the shelf… at least not on the first one… Great job… (and the glue on the finger commet was savage)
@timothybrady1174
@timothybrady1174 2 жыл бұрын
I am so glad you put in the fact you forgot the rod. Seriously, for me I always feel like crap like that happens only to me. Great job and love the channel!
@hoeonthestro
@hoeonthestro 2 жыл бұрын
Great video ! Used to mot mind getting PL on my hands until I read the warning label.
@novosib9017
@novosib9017 2 жыл бұрын
MORNING OF A JOB - pure patience and enthusiasm END OF A JOB - (your last moments in the video exactly) i know too well your reaction, 15 years carpentry, 4 years stair building :)
@ZaysTitan
@ZaysTitan 10 ай бұрын
The wood board trick on the top shelf...👌 10:40
@danbrown3460
@danbrown3460 5 ай бұрын
Great job Spencer! I love your tread jig that you use to get precise lengths on wall to wall fits. I am a retired cabinetmaker but I always learn new tricks watching you. Please keep sharing your videos with us!!
@Simphome
@Simphome Жыл бұрын
Damn!! Apart from the slick workmanship, you also show the struggle. So I can know what to do when in the same position. Cool video!!
@dashriprock5720
@dashriprock5720 Жыл бұрын
I was a custom cabinet maker/millworker for over 30 years. A lot of my kitchens, libraries, built ins, architectural millwork etc. are in multi million dollar homes a long the gold coast. It's laughable how many self proclaimed experts who are nothing more than rank amateurs at best are on youtube. Based on this one video, it's refreshing to see a guy who actually knows what he is talking about, the real deal. Nice work!
@BobMuir100
@BobMuir100 9 ай бұрын
Couldn’t agree more! Bob England
@Tez73
@Tez73 2 жыл бұрын
Tell ya what spencer I would not like to be the guy who had to get them shelves off in the future 🙈 Brilliant install pal . Very very clever guy 👍
@bretburt7317
@bretburt7317 2 жыл бұрын
Love how you "spread" the walls apart to have a super tight joint.
@drakerichardson4889
@drakerichardson4889 2 жыл бұрын
I use a twist rod. Works mint.
@kiwdwks
@kiwdwks 2 жыл бұрын
Everyone wants floating shelves and have no idea of what's involved to do it right. Awesome tips. The threaded rod with PL is a great addition to keep the shelves straight. Thanks again!
@alexjimenez6979
@alexjimenez6979 9 ай бұрын
You are now watching a master at work!
@Warkive
@Warkive 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you not only sharing your immense experience with us, but all the difficult moments you run into as well that so many of us DIY'rs can relate to. So many videos on here show near perfect execution from start to finish and it can be a little disheartening to us dimwits.
@kevinryan573
@kevinryan573 2 жыл бұрын
It’s not how you mess up it’s how you fix it that matters!! Also love the spreader board!!
@craigandresen2456
@craigandresen2456 6 ай бұрын
Love the wall spreading technique. Brilliant.
@edwardmclaughlin7935
@edwardmclaughlin7935 4 ай бұрын
Great stuff, thanks. "Aaaagh", the international word for beer-time.
@Avedis-G
@Avedis-G 11 ай бұрын
I’ve got that same FSTOOL XL4000 blade on my DeWalt as well. It has really made things consistent. Thank you so much for the videos! The bit at the end where you forgot the rod in that last shelf… I literally said, “thank goodness… It’s not just me!“. You totally didn’t have to add that in but I’m glad you did.
@judichristopher4604
@judichristopher4604 7 ай бұрын
EXCELLENT VIDEO Thank you for sharing this
@kbram7363
@kbram7363 2 жыл бұрын
I make mistakes like that all the time when tired and hungry. Thanks for not cutting it out of the video.
@raymondsiewert2720
@raymondsiewert2720 2 жыл бұрын
You are an amazing Carpenter and easily the best on KZfaq. Am learning a bunch from you. I have been in the finish trades for over 30 years. 😁
@jefff6167
@jefff6167 2 жыл бұрын
Real man, I put PL on my breakfast asbestos flakes every morning. Hoorah
@sniper60605
@sniper60605 Жыл бұрын
Dude I’m just remodeling my own house, I don’t do carpentry for a live and I love all of your top! Awesome!
@mosialive
@mosialive 2 жыл бұрын
As someone who's slowing becoming interesting in furniture making, i really enjoyed this video. Thank you Lewis
@loricraig3306
@loricraig3306 2 жыл бұрын
As a begining carpenter/woodworker at age 60, I can use all the simply explained tips, tricks and fully explained instructions I can get. Great job. Thank you.
@ryanmcdonald9929
@ryanmcdonald9929 2 жыл бұрын
A trick I learned a couple years ago for tight fits like this is rub wax on the ends of the material you are sliding in. Helps protect the walls and makes material slide easier.
@evictioncarpentry2628
@evictioncarpentry2628 2 жыл бұрын
Just spread the wall with a board like he did and there's no need
@michaelmaas5544
@michaelmaas5544 2 жыл бұрын
Painters will love that, nothing like painting wax 😂
@alphaclean3364
@alphaclean3364 2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelmaas5544 Kick it down the line, like everyone does before us
@bryanhall9996
@bryanhall9996 2 жыл бұрын
I'll try that. I just struggled with an install on an alcove like this where the walls were trapezoidal, pinching towards the opening, 5/8" tighter in front than back. I use the wall spreading technique, but on finished walls I dislike it. I ended up cracking the corner bead of the drywall loose and of course paid for the repair. Would have been much easier to clean up the wax!
@kwizmon
@kwizmon 2 жыл бұрын
@@alphaclean3364 true story bruv 🤣🤣
@aarondgomez970
@aarondgomez970 2 жыл бұрын
😆 Hell Yeah "uugghhhh" You'll sleep like a baby after that!!! Awesome job and great craftsmanship as always!!! Keep it up!!! 🔥🔥
@currymon
@currymon 2 жыл бұрын
dude I've been watching a lot of your older videos lately and when the new ones drop I'm always blown away by how far your video making skills have come, legit on the level of your carpentry skills. To be so dialed on two different things.... damn bro!!! as always super helpful info, I always learn things that don't even have to do specifically with what your accomplishing in each video, thank you
@harmzuay
@harmzuay Жыл бұрын
I've had that stair tread jig sitting in my garage utility closet for about 2 years now. I'm excited to be able to dust it off and have another use for it.
@rockshot100
@rockshot100 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful work, thanks. I have to add one thing here. My then 94 year old German carpenter friend built me shelves for my broom closet turned pantry. When he was done I asked him why he didn't make all the shelves equidistant. He said, when are you going to store things in there that are all the same size? Just something to consider and in memory or my old buddy Louie.
@gsh319
@gsh319 2 жыл бұрын
..forgot the rod.. ahhh, ,, we've all been there madman. very cool, great work. Ya gotta love building things, that's why we're all in it!
@gymee425
@gymee425 2 жыл бұрын
nice to watch someone who knows what they're doing, great instruction too!
@fahmywaleed
@fahmywaleed 8 ай бұрын
Excellent video, 2nd best thing you are not cutting the tough times. As for the best part is the PL on your finger
@eltoncarvalho9339
@eltoncarvalho9339 2 жыл бұрын
Best KZfaq channel of finish carpentry
@RideaKawasaki77
@RideaKawasaki77 2 жыл бұрын
Wow. Really looks like that last shelf is inch high on right side.
@jonanddarlenenunn767
@jonanddarlenenunn767 2 жыл бұрын
Stair tread gauges are a great idea, just hope your back wall is flat and 90° to the end walls. Any hump in the back wall will throw the gauge reading off. Just speaking from experience. Good video, as usual👍
@aztek54208
@aztek54208 2 жыл бұрын
You would then scribe the back. Pain in the neck but that's what you must deal with.
@joeyfh
@joeyfh 2 жыл бұрын
You're right about the back wall being flat, but the corners don't need to be 90°. The shelf gauge gives you both those angles, plus the relative position of the back corners.
@craigburghardt8604
@craigburghardt8604 2 жыл бұрын
You get the realative angles to the back wall with the stair gauge. What is not covered, and what I have seen is bowed back walls. What I try to talk my clients into is inserting a shelf I build nice and square with dado cuts to support then trim the front to make them look floating. Otherwise I just caution them about this possibility. I have also cut the board into the drywall on back a few times when there is a bow. Attach my back bracket to the studs and the shelf fits on the bracket inside the drywall pocket, so no gap showing to reveal to bow. A little caulk cleans up the line. Good video
@Christopher-pf8qt
@Christopher-pf8qt 2 жыл бұрын
Great, great commentary-so clear communication.
@ericklodnicki
@ericklodnicki 2 жыл бұрын
Man, every video is truly a master class. Invaluable channel. 💪
@ClimbAClassic
@ClimbAClassic 2 жыл бұрын
Legit 🍻 props for not cutting out the mistake
@hammerdownhammerdown2540
@hammerdownhammerdown2540 2 жыл бұрын
That was some good comedy when you forgot the boat I was laughing and laughing and you always do good don't be afraid of the mistakes on video
@tileguru7807
@tileguru7807 2 жыл бұрын
Loved the "Are you even a real man" part.
@joyfulstrategy5694
@joyfulstrategy5694 Жыл бұрын
Love the plank walls too
@MovieNutter
@MovieNutter 2 жыл бұрын
Spencer - your videos are getting really good. This one was so helpful... Thanks for all the help & inspiration. Never thought of using the stair tread gauge for alcove shelving. Always been frustrated with my previous efforts.
@lenmaselli3589
@lenmaselli3589 Жыл бұрын
I just ordered a set of the stair gauges. Thank you for making my shelf install on some way out of square walls possible!
@als1023
@als1023 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thanks Spencer for everything, and for collecting a wonderful community of talent and willingness to comment additions and ideas!
@BobMuir100
@BobMuir100 9 ай бұрын
First time viewer and WOW! So impressed………. Learnt more than any other channel in a single video! Thanks Bob England
@JAye365
@JAye365 2 жыл бұрын
Uuuugghhhh FORGOT THE ROD! Soooo relatable!
@Chip57
@Chip57 2 жыл бұрын
Never a good idea to forget the “rod” SL … I noticed the back bevel on the top/bottoms, great detail of box out with ribbon shelf building? needing a scribe cut/fit allowing the least amount of material to remove. I love working with tight tolerances to avoid extra scrap/clean-up trying to eliminate non-production chores is a must. Love the stretcher too! Great job/vid bud..
@bryanmiller5584
@bryanmiller5584 2 жыл бұрын
I like how your technique changed a little with each shelf as you learned along the way. Love your content.
@mikeknoll2865
@mikeknoll2865 2 жыл бұрын
Looking back on working thru that , you become more capable thru it, mostly it’s your perceived reaction to other peoples opinions that stings the most, so control your reaction to the problem and fix it, that’s what you did. ( very good job ).
@judichristopher4604
@judichristopher4604 7 ай бұрын
9:32 "If you're afraid to get some PL on your fingers... are you even a real man?" "Amen Brother... Amen"
@paratrooper8916
@paratrooper8916 2 жыл бұрын
Lots of excellent tips and tricks here, amazing looking shelves.
@ThePapijona
@ThePapijona 2 жыл бұрын
Insider Carpentry for president 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
@petermmikhael
@petermmikhael 2 жыл бұрын
Absolute genius and professional. Thank you for choosing to spend the time on such a great video to help others. Cheers
@hazembata
@hazembata 2 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best instructional videos I have seen. Very well done. I'd like to see how you caulk the shelves.
@MarceneiroFDS
@MarceneiroFDS Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! specially the hard time with the not paralled side walls!!
@michaelmorales112
@michaelmorales112 2 жыл бұрын
Man, I find your videos very informative. Very awesome of you to take the time out of your productivity, to share you knowledge. Thanks a lot man
@woodprojectswithalex2692
@woodprojectswithalex2692 2 жыл бұрын
I love so much a woodworker who does a clean and neat job, and you're one of my favorite person. Thanks so much to share your tips and tricks with us. 👌👌👍👍
@petenelson8136
@petenelson8136 2 жыл бұрын
Love your work and the way you show us how to do a professional job. As a DIY'er I've learned so much from your videos I can't thank you enough. Also loved the way you spread the wall just a bit to get the shelves to slide in, I never would have thought of that.
@gkbuilding
@gkbuilding 2 жыл бұрын
That was a good idea DIY wall spreader! Lol
@ashleycoker9381
@ashleycoker9381 2 жыл бұрын
THAT'S what that random board was for! I was confused, LOL So smart!
@scottwilson4347
@scottwilson4347 7 ай бұрын
So many great tips..thanks for sharing Spencer..when I do floating shelves I make them 3” thick & miter fold them..then I make a 4 sided frame 1 1/2” thick to fit the inside of the shelf( I’ll make the frame about 1/4 short of the depth to account if I scribe to the back wall..with stretchers every 12” to make a “ chicken ladder” or a sturdy frame..but I find if I have to slide the shelf in a drywall outside corner the front of the shelf is shorter than the back because of corner bead.. so instead of trying to custom fit & damage drywall I just cut my shelves 1/2” short ,slide them in & nail off into frame on sides close to edge & back ..then mill some scribe 3/4 x 3/8 & trim the sides of shelves to hide gaps but it also makes a nice detail..just my experience but love this channel
@gort5583
@gort5583 2 жыл бұрын
Nice work, lots of good tips. Very reassuring to see experts make some mistakes or have things not go exactly to plan.
@chicothesavage
@chicothesavage 2 жыл бұрын
Best carpenter in the biz and awesome informative tips. Keep up the vids and excellent work .
@ApeWithPants
@ApeWithPants Жыл бұрын
Those miter saw cuts tho. Soooooo clean.
@hollewoodfurniture8190
@hollewoodfurniture8190 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I've got 8 to do in a customers house next month and wasn't sure how to do the template for the walls. That tool is going on my shopping list!
@LarryGottschalk
@LarryGottschalk 2 жыл бұрын
So awesome, thank you very, very much for creating these and narrating so well. Really inspirational.
@JF0913
@JF0913 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome job as always. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
@tc9148
@tc9148 2 жыл бұрын
Genius. Love the wall spreader.
@Karl-no1tl
@Karl-no1tl Жыл бұрын
You had me at PL Premium
@DoctorHayduke
@DoctorHayduke 2 жыл бұрын
You will never run out of work. Great video man. I picked up a few things for sure👍
@farawayanyway1962
@farawayanyway1962 2 жыл бұрын
Like always at this channel , nice Pro tips, super explanation and a lot of useful information. Even problem soften without strange cut off the video. Thank You 🙏🏻 All best and good luck with another project. Regards from Raf, Polish contractor in Amsterdam (NL)
@T.E.P.
@T.E.P. 2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding work always ... incredible work always great vid Spencer
@SuperBigsal
@SuperBigsal 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing these tips, I am hoping to do a job similar to this in the new year
@Forkandoutletz
@Forkandoutletz Жыл бұрын
That ending was hilarious. Just cut the video, im done lol. We've all been there.
@esrawoody91
@esrawoody91 Жыл бұрын
what a perfectionist! I loved how precise he is.
@gilberttrent8593
@gilberttrent8593 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video with good tips man. You got a good framing crew to be able to cut your ends with a miter saw. I did stain grade floating shelves that were just under 8 ft and had to use my jigsaw because of how bowed and unsquare the walls were. I definitely will be using your tips from the video whenever I do floating shelves
@herefornow9671
@herefornow9671 2 жыл бұрын
Such an excellent bit of insight and instruction Thanks very much for taking all the time 🙏🙏🙏
@pill5180
@pill5180 Ай бұрын
amazing works!! very impressive...thank you, sir!!!
@unusualpond
@unusualpond 2 жыл бұрын
Inspirational. Thank you for sharing your knowledge
@jawa6066
@jawa6066 2 жыл бұрын
Great job your videos are excellent . I’m so impressed as a young man like you have developed skill sets in such a short time
@JohnLee-ed8yi
@JohnLee-ed8yi 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing pro tips in detail.
@CatFishMarmite
@CatFishMarmite 2 жыл бұрын
Caulk and paint make a carpenter what he ain’t JUNIOR !!!! 😆
@pashkens
@pashkens 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent tips man. thank you for sharing
@trevordarby467
@trevordarby467 Жыл бұрын
Great to watch great tradesman
@splanzza
@splanzza 2 жыл бұрын
100% GOLD! Thanks for sharing Spencer. 👽
@mattschoular8844
@mattschoular8844 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome technique. Thanks Spencer.
@chuguel33
@chuguel33 2 жыл бұрын
I love you're work Lewis 👍I learn a lot from you thank you for your knowledge and tips
@luke9822
@luke9822 2 жыл бұрын
9:30 You, sir, win the internet today.
@lyleconway6795
@lyleconway6795 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Like the tip where u used the board to spread the walls a tiny bit 💪🏻👍🏻
@gray5857
@gray5857 2 жыл бұрын
Great videos ! I have been enjoying seeing some of these techniques. thanks !
@kathywillis7459
@kathywillis7459 2 жыл бұрын
Lots of great pointers. Thank you!
@walterlane8890
@walterlane8890 2 жыл бұрын
Very Nice! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
@chrisperry1831
@chrisperry1831 2 жыл бұрын
Love the encouragement and enthusiasm at end of video 😂. Great video, thank you.
@zephyr1408
@zephyr1408 8 ай бұрын
Thee most iconic “SPENCER LEWIS “ quote “ IF YOUR AFRAID TO GET A LITTLE PL PREIUM ON YOUR FINGER OUR YOU REALLY A MAN; PROBABLY NOT “!
Why don't people use these for floating shelves?
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