Step-by-Step Pictures and Instructions To Build Floating Shelves

by David Radtke
You can build these contemporary, floating shelves for displaying collectibles, photos or books from lightweight, inexpensive hollow-core doors. Read an overview of how to build floating shelves.
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2. Cut the door blank lengthwise after clamping a straightedge guide to the door. Be sure to use a 40-tooth carbide blade for a smooth cut.
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By Ray, 03/13/2010, 12:48 PM EST
I would not put anything heavier than a photograph with no frame on it. Do yourself a favour and look for quality, not ease of installation and cost.
By Stoddles, 01/30/2010, 5:32 AM EST
Could i get some feedback on how this worked out for anyone that did this? and how much weight do you think it will take?
By Jeffrey crawford, 12/30/2009, 9:07 PM EST
I would consider using it as a book shelf if I used a good glue such as gorilla glue. They say once cured good carpenters glue is just as strong if not stronger then nailing something together. That combined with the lag bolts going into the studs should do the trick! :)
By Ash, 10/27/2009, 2:43 PM EDT
I want to use this method to build several shelves in a nook I have. I would be using 3 walls to anchor the shelf, not just one. The nook is 15" deep, so do you think that by using 3 walls I could accomplish building a shelf that was 50" wide, 15" deep and could hold a decent amount of weight (say a lamp and a toy box ,or a shelf of books)?
By geneo20, 08/02/2009, 4:58 PM EDT
I would not place anything that is heavier than pictures. This design does not offer much support for heavy objects.
By ojtrial, 07/08/2009, 2:24 PM EDT
does anyone know how much weight this can hold? I want to use this method for a shelf of books... I read the article, but I am not sure if it is strong enough to hold up so many books...

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