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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9. Build shorter shelves by cutting the shelf to length. Glue a filler block flush with the end and nail each side with small brad nails.
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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 Ash, on 10/27/2009
I would not place anything that is heavier than pictures. This design does not offer much support for heavy objects.

By geneo20, on 08/02/2009
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...

By ojtrial, on 07/08/2009
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