Build HIGH-STATUS SHELVES of the Upper Classes

A step-by-step instructional video on how to build high-status shelves.

0:00 Intro
0:28 Tools
0:52 Supplies
2:10 Building the shelf
4:14 Support for The Spirited Man
5:44 Mounting the shelf: Drywall
9:18 Mounting the shelf: Brick, Cinderblock, Concrete
11:00 This week on the Patreon

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A pioneer in digital filmmaking, Van Neistat made his first internet video, The Holland Tunnel, in 2000. He went on to collaborate with New York City artist Tom Sachs, directing a series of short films shown at the Guggenheim Museum in Berlin. Van has since directed dozens more films for the Tom Sachs Studio. In 2010 HBO aired The Neistat Brothers, an 8-episode series of short videos made entirely by Van and his brother Casey Neistat. Van Neistat’s directorial debut feature, A SPACE PROGRAM, co-written by Tom Sachs, premiered at the 2015 South by Southwest Film Festival and opened in theaters nation-wide in spring, 2016. In 2018 Neistat Directed the short film Paradox Bullets, co-written with Tom Sachs, narrated by Werner Herzog, and starring Ed Rushca. Neistat has written and directed commercial projects for Nike, Hurley, Kate Spade, Tory Burch, J. Crew, Twitter, Sleepy Jones and Frances Valentine. His work has been exhibited in museums throughout the world. He lives in Topanga, California.

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[westleyleonstudios]

I would love to see a LOT more videos like these and building, secrets for measurements, angles, etc.

[thethe]

That ad transition was very respectable

[Maj]

Been a minute since we had a build video. Love your method. Glad you're back Van.

[extremelyannoyed]

Casey was def not lying abt how great of film maker you are. I can watch ur video thru n thru without any interest in learning how to make those things you build. Really really good

[shoobs]

This channel speaks to a part of my brain that I can’t quite communicate with in any other ways. There’s a wonderful relationship between careful organization, self-atuned goods, confident problem solving, and imperfection as a means of contentment. Fascinating. Im a huge fan of each of these videos. I find solace in your small thoughtful world.

[alicecarter]

I always love how you can make simple things like installing a shelf exciting to watch

[SticksAandstonesBozo]

I’m fascinated someone as handy as Van is using Philips head screws in 2023. Those have been retired for nearly 20 years.

[mattslaboratory]

One might also say, "the ability to build a free-standing shelving system is the cornerstone of an organized life."

[CaolanBarron]

Going the extra mile painting the cinder block. Like a ninja

[Cranetechofficial]

i have concrete wall and what i do is drill a hole first then use wall anchors then normal screws, man drilling in a concrete wall is one heck of a thing than wood but i love making custom shelves . the best part is judging by your definition at least i have the cornerstone of having a organized life . let's goo . would love to see more of your brilliance, you always enlight me and inspire me amazing, thanks !

[chiefmcconnell]

if you want a little extra grip on older drywall you can also use threaded drywall anchors. probably best to use a pilot hole for those as well but they are self tapping. i recommend a pilot hole for everything

[stirfryjedi]

I'm genuinely impressed you can unscrew wall anchor screws and tapcons. Solid leveling hack, that really beats marking four holes and sending up a prayer.

[williammiller]

I get you like how the shelf looks with the brackets upside down, but all the weight will be placed on the screw threads as opposed to being distributed across the top of the bracket. thus negating using the strong brackets in the first place

[MammothDzn]

Thise DIY gadgets/ furtniture and such is a thing I want to learn, I did not have anyone, and your storytelling is fitting for me so much, please make more. Thank You

[TheBPJo]

Just a simple suggestion: Mounting the shelf with the braces on the bottom side will be stronger, because the pressure from the load pushes the braces into the wall, instead of pulling on them.

[chandrashekaravijaykumar]

whenever I see you, I feel like you are very authentic with art man! There is a total authenticity in a person who really live art in their lives and that is a very subtle understanding(like nuance) and I see that in you. It doesnt matter whether you are doing big/complicated or small/easy projects, but I am in love with your authentic art which comes from the bottom of your heart. Kudos to you

[skovacs]

Dude, I love that all of your tools look like you use them!

[lennarth.]

Is there a particular reason for having the corner brace on the top? Having the braces on the underside gives more room to place stuff on your shelve.

[hazlogirar]

It’s worth noting: when driving the tapcon screws in the concrete/brick scenario, make sure you switch out of hammer drill mode and bring the torque down on your drill (usually the ideal torque will be listed on tapcon package) to avoid breaking the head off your screw 😊

[andrewnguyen]

crazy how well Van is able to tell a story about making a shelf that's the most interesting thing on the internet