Why are floating shelves so difficult?

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Do you remember those walnut desks I did recently? (https://youtu.be/MCKYmJv46ak) Well, there was this little nook in the corner of the podcast studio that was begging for some matching floating shelves. I mean three live edge floating shelves…how much work could it really be? Well, it was going to require some creative fitting, a bit of engineering with some flipping laser beams, custom steel fittings, a whomper of a jig , a bit of downright hackery and, as usual, plenty of feline assistance. But ultimately, these shelves were way more work than I expected, so margins were nil. But my ego wouldn't let anyone else get the job. I mean, I had to do it. #liveedge #floatingshelves #walnut I should have said NO to this project. ➤ Total Boat: https://www.totalboat.com/totalboatBABY (save $$) ➤ Bits and Bits: www.bitsbits.com (Use coupon code: MORSELS15 to save 15% off Router and CNC bits) ➤ True Trade Carpentry: https://www.instagram.com/truetradecarpentry/ ➤ Liquid Metal Works: https://www.instagram.com/liquidmetalworks/ ➤ Pete at PTree's Workshop: https://www.instagram.com/ptreesworkshop/ ➤ Join my Modern Wood Academy and build a Modern Walnut Console Table along with me: https://rebrand.ly/modernwoodacademy ➤ Sign up for my FREE 3-part Video Series: https://bit.ly/KJfreevideoseries ➤ You can now support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking ➤ ShopSounds Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shop-sounds-podcast/id1514814400 Products used for this project (*some are affiliate links): Sewline Ceramic Chalk Pencil: https://amzn.to/3NKVtki 22.5 degree router bit: https://amzn.to/3NKVtki 3-4" Forstner Bit: https://amzn.to/3Nm1X7M Forstner Bit Extension: https://amzn.to/3CG3G2G PantoRouter: https://www.pantorouter.com/shop/pantorouter-with-all-accessories ¾-inch Aluminum Spacers: https://amzn.to/3XkBQCw Pica Pencil: https://amzn.to/40vf6QK White Scotchbrite Pads: https://a.co/d/5YhjbHr Microfiber Cloths: https://a.co/d/jjuKTVh Festool CXS Drill: https://amzn.to/3LdDoGU Makita Trim Router: https://amzn.to/3LeOLOY 1/16" Roundover bit: https://amzn.to/45x7cJS Fastcap Tape Measure: https://amzn.to/2TfPkCT Festool TS55 Track Saw: https://a.co/d/a8sa7MZ Festool Domino 500: https://a.co/d/gyqPZEA Festool ETS/EC 150 Sander: https://a.co/d/aqjaJBt Other places to find me and my content: ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kjsawdust ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking ➤ ShopSounds Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shop-sounds-podcast/id1514814400 ➤ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/psy918/ ➤ Website: https://www.keithjohnsoncww.com ➤ You can now support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ➤ My Tools (Woodworking & Audio/Video): https://www.amazon.com/shop/kjsawdust ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➤ For all the songs I used, Check out Epidemic Sound! Try it for FREE for 30 days! https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/zq=8/9`0ec5/ FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. There is no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel!