Where can I find the hardware needed to make my own “floating shelf”?”
Here are floating shelf instuctions. Take this list to the nearest Home Depot or Lowe’s and they will have everything you need. If you don’t have a circular saw, it would be extravagent to buy one for this; ask a neighbor or friend who seems handy to use theirs. Materials: Laser tape Tape measure Level Stud finder Hammer and nails Clamps Wood glue “L” brackets Screwdriver and screws 1″ x 4″ and 1″ x 2″ lumber Safety glasses Circular saw Begin by determining how long you want your shelves to be and carefully measure and cut your 1x4s and 1x2s lumber to length with a circular saw. Then sand any rough edges. Assemble the 1x2s on end around the outer edges of the 1×4 plank forming butt joints. Now apply carpenter’s glue to each joint. Clamp it and drive four penny nails through the wet glue, and remove any excess. Allow the glue to dry. Apply a primer and then paint your shelf, allowing for proper drying time between coats. Attach the “L” brackets to the inner portion of the 1x2s and then
