DIY Floating Shelf

Hey Everyone!

I'm kind of excited about this video. I LOVE the way it turned out and they are a perfect fit for my soon to be Farmhouse kitchen!

Now, these are not your typical floating shelves. Most people use either 2x4s or 2x4s for the wall mount back brace. Well, I didn't want 4+ inch thick shelves. I wanted to use a 1x3 (2.5") as the thickness and a 1x6 (5.5") for the shelf but I was unsure if my modified 2x2 would hold the weight of my mason jars. I was afraid of flex and eventually everything crashing down. So after consulting my fellow wood working experts, they helped put my mind at ease. And let me tell you, these shelves are solid! No bend, No flex. 100% secured to the wall.

**The key is wall studs & 3.5 or 4 inch wood screws (and a washer for extra surface support)

So if you are like me and didn't want a thick shelf, then my cut list will be below. If you want the traditional shelf, that is below as well. Everything is built the exact same way.

I hope you enjoy this video. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. As always, thank you for watching and for the support. If you are new, welcome! Please Like, Share & Subscribe!

link to my butcher block rolling cart: part 1 and 2
https://youtu.be/x8yQKLCbZR4
https://youtu.be/0FpSj0Atxts

My Cut List: (for 1 shelf)
qty 1: 1x3x8
qty 1: 1x6x8
2ty 1: 2x2

Depending on how long you want your shelf, mine is 40.5 inches.
Cut:
(1) 1x3 to 40.5"
(2) 1x3 to 5.5"
(2) 1x6 to 39"
rip your 2x2 down to size with a table saw. My wall mount back brace is 1.5" x 1". now you can cut to length. (1) at 39" and (4) arms at 4"
**if you have any questions. please ask)

Cut list using a 2x4 for the wall mount: (40.5 in shelf)
qty 1: 2x4x8
qty 1: 1x6x8
qty 1: 1x12x8
Cut:
(1) 1x6 to 40.5"
(2) 1x6 to 5.5"
(2) 1x12 to 39"
same cut list above. just bigger boards. The wall mount back brace arms (4) will be 9 3/4 inches. Use two pocket holes to attach the arms to the wall mount (39") side note: you may want to use pocket holes instead of brad nails to build the floating shelf. just because of how big the shelf will be in the end. (this is why I wanted smaller shelves)

Please note. You can make your shelf as long as you want, just increase you cuts to whatever your heart desires. Just make sure you have a good amount of wall studs to attach to. I had 3 studs in my wall. We have a pocket door that goes into the wall my shelf is attached to so 2 of my studs were practically next to each other. Still worked out in the end.