Thank you so much that’s how I am gonna do it!!!

@sapropllc

4 ай бұрын

Sounds good. Please let me know how it goes.

@richardkeller6940

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much will let you know how it goes

That's pretty slick. A stud finder wouldn't hurt, of course. Was thinking a simple jig made from scrap wood, cardboard (or whatever), would work to make sure your holes line up between the wall and the shelf. Just need to transfer the centers. Straight holes are pretty important and there are other dirt cheap jigs you can make for those, but with those long bolts, it seems like it would fairly easy to bend 'em a little to get things right as long as you get pretty close. Thanks for the great idea, friend.🙂 I've watched several YT videos about floating shelves and most of 'em are more complicated and expensive than I'd like. Cuz let's face it, we're not building a piano here lol

@sapropllc

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Andrew! I know my video skills and setup need some work, but I wanted to share and help someone if possible. Yes, I could use some jigs, great idea. I did use a cheap stud finder, which can be off by 1/4". Those are fine for hanging pics, but not here! Yes, you can bend the bolts a bit for leveling - a pipe for leverage works. Also, in the past I've added some silicone caulk in spots to make sure it stays put. With this project, it was not needed. I loved "not building a piano", LOL. Happy building!

@sapropllc

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. Yes, I did use a stud finder, to find the stud. However, the accuracy of my stud finder was too coarse when the screw alone uses up 30% of the 1.5" width. I wanted to make sure I was very close to the center, so I found the actual edges of the studs with a small drill bit.

What length bolt for what width shelf ? Thanks

@sapropllc

4 ай бұрын

Yes, I used 2 lag screws per shelf: Lowes item 59078, 1/2" x 10" Zinc HX Lag $2.45 ea. The shelves are 44" x 2" x 9". I screwed the bolts 3" deep, leaving 7" protruding. I noticed someone mentioned using a stud finder, which I did to find the stud. However, the accuracy of my stud finder was too coarse when the screw alone uses up 30% of the 1.5" width. I wanted to make sure I was very close to the center, so I found the actual edges of the studs with a small drill bit. Also, you can use a mallet to "tweak" the screws level and for alignment, once they are screwed in. Please let me know if you have any more questions.

how many inches between shelves

@sapropllc

9 ай бұрын

Hi Dennis, I used 12", which roughly matched the existing cabinets. I find floating shelves more asthetic than regular cabinets, so it depends on what you put on them. My wife likes to use large 1/2 gallon mason jars that are 10" tall. Anything taller would not work well at 12" shelf spacing. Good luck with your shelves!