It may look complicated, but this bookcase is mostly a collection of plywood boxes dressed up with solid wood. May 27, 2019 this compartment can disguise itself as a mirror, but it can hold your rifles inside for easy access. A hollow book can be a nifty way to hide something, whether its a spare key, a secret note, or even money. Choose an not too thin book, which you dont want to read anymore. Hidden compartments concealment furniture secret stash. Multibook secret storage compartment by jason poel smith via make. It is completely undetectable to anyone if it is done right. Discover how to make a secret log box and all the steps youll need from here how to make a secret log box. How to make a secret compartment in a book the easy way i was discussing the possibility of hollowing out a book with a classmate of mine, and she thought the only way it could be done was with a razor blade and a ruler, not to mention the hours of effort and patience. If you dont have a book thick enough to store what you want, you can put together this fun book storage compartment that involves hiding things. Bedpost hidden compartment, always looking for ideas for hidden compartments. If the sides of the books will be visible, fold back the covers of the books on the left and right sides of the assembly before cutting. Aug 22, 2017 use your arm saw to cut the plywood into the correct lengths of your secret box compartment. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
And each time i see that i say to myself, wow, i gotta get one of those. I made this secret book a few months ago, stuffed some goodies inside and displayed it in plain sight. Goodwill has the cheapest books, i might buy one there and do this. Youll want to leave at least 20 pages intact at the beginning of the book to cover your secret compartment. How to make a secret compartment in a book diy old books. Make a dragon eye, secret compartment book introduction. How to build a secret faux bookcase door diy by tvtara via youtube.
If you have a book lover in your life gift them a secret stash book in which they can keep things that they want to hide from others. I destroy books for fun and profit, and im here to tell you how to do it too. I have been looking for something like this such a good idea i am addicted to diy projects. These hidden compartments can be used to hide anything from cash to weapons. Some of the ideas are products that you can purchase from most hardware stores or walmart. Diy projects vintagediy vintage bookscrafty projectsdiy gifts for menhandmade giftsguy giftsnerd giftsdiy. Avoid the embarrassment of being caught unprepared when aunt flo calls. Secret hiding places youve never thought of family handyman. Period kit for school diy secret compartment notebook. How to make a secret hollow book the secret book, book. Secret storage books, aka hollow books, book safes, stash boxes, hollowed out books or book boxes, are created by hand from real books in our studio off the west coast of canada. This diy floating shelf pops open to reveal a secret compartment where you can hide away anything you like for easy access.
Others are things that you can do yourself to create a secret storage area in your home. Secret compartment book made from a bobbsey twins childrens novel, on blueberry island. A book is one of several items in your house that you can adapt to have a secret compartment. Aug 30, 2017 a hollowedout hardback book can turn into a safe to keep trinkets and valuables out of plain sight. How to turn a hardcover book into a hidden safe ehow. Doityourself guide to making secret hollow book safes. Make a secret compartment out of multiple books lifehacker. A secret room is a superior defense against burglary because. Select the first few pages that you want to have free at the end of the project plus one more.
I definitely wont try this with any of my books on my bookshelf. Put the book somewhere where you can work on it, but also where you can leave it undisturbed for a day. Hide your valuables in this diy secret compartment shelf. Apr 05, 2012 we all need a secret little spot to hide our treasures. How to make a hollow secret stash book miss v viola. Jan 17, 2015 granted, the only thing that you will need to measure is the size of the drawer for your secret log box, but it will need to have two sides and a back. Whether it is jewelry, candy you want all to yourself, money or other trinkets, this secret compartment book will do the trick. If a thief cannot find your valuables he cannot steal them. Period kit for school diy secret compartment notebook cover. This makes cutting out the pages easier because the blade. Make a secret compartment book for hiding valuables lifehacker. On makes youtube channel alone, you can find 4 different variations of this project. How to make a secret compartment in a book snapguide. By bob clagett january 19, 2015 june 14th, 2016 awesome, building, diy, home, projects, video, woodworking.
Book safes are an ageold way to stash ones treasuresthe key to a. Note that each diy hidden compartment project has its own. These diy storage ideas give you all of the space that you need to get your home organized. Set the cabinet in place, and mark the center of the hinge. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you.
From sewing and ribbonrie to creative home improvement projects. Use these easy to follow, diy secret floating shelf plans to build a floating shelf with secret hidden storage. This week were sharing how to make your own secret stash book. An excellent solution is a do it yourself book safe. Behind the magnificent arts and crafts styling, there are 10 hidden compartments. Mecotech puzzle box wooden magic brain teaser jewelry gift storage secret compartment box lock puzzle good fortune pattern. This is an essential part of the box since these are used to attach the four corners of the box and give it strength. A design manual 80 pages of text and 45 drawings on how to design secret rooms and secret compartments to protect valuables in any home or place of business. Most of the supplies needed for a diy book safe are items that you. Note that each diy hidden compartment project has its own short video which details just how easy each is to build.
Jun 11, 20 you are probably already familiar with the classic secret book compartment project. Build a plywood box for the secret compartment to fit the opening and glue the book parts to the box with construction adhesive. How to make a secret compartment in a book craft projects. It is a paper craft project that is fast and super easy to make. The pressure will hold the pages together as the glue dries. Book safes are an age old way to stash ones treasures. How to make a secret compartment in a book the easy way i was discussing the possibility of hollowing out a book with a classmate of mine, and she thought. Bookcase of secrets the family handyman do it yourself. It is a fantastic idea because no one will think of looking for things inside a book and the person you gift this to will appreciate it immensely. Book with a secret compartment with pictures instructables. Place a heavy weight on top so the pages will stay together while the glue dries. Nov 04, 2015 i know its been a while since ive posted anything on here besides yesterday, but i have a backlog of about 34 projects i need to uploadtheyre coming, i promise.
Jul 31, 20 i show how to make a book safe that can be used to hide small items. Jan 16, 2015 19 secret compartments where you can hide all your naughty things. Place a piece of card stock paper on the right hand page where you will begin cutting. Cause i need to build in hidden compartments in the toy boxes. Granted, the only thing that you will need to measure is the size of the drawer for your secret log box, but it will need to have two sides and a back. Hollow books are a classic way to stash stuff in plain sight. This instructable will show you how to make a secret compartment in the front panel of your draw. Jul, 2015 thats why i created this diy period kit with a secret compartment for discreetly hiding feminine products. Measure down from that point to the maximum depth of your compartment, then open the book at that point and slide the selfhealing cutting mat between the pages. It only takes a few hours of your time to build and gives you peace of mind knowing that your valuables are hidden and safe in your home. Glue the pages together by using mod podge or glue and a brush. Cutting a secret compartment into an old hard cover is a method old as time you might say its the oldest trick in the book.
Oct 29, 2012 this week were sharing how to make your own secret stash book. From the big secret passageways to the small a secret. Create a secret hiding spot for your treasures within an old book entirely smitten. Diy secret floating shelf free plans rogue engineer. Oct 07, 20 if you want to keep certain things out of sight, take a look at our collection of easy diy hiding places for your stash. Open the book on about page thirty and take your ruler to frame the page in a 1 inch frame. How to make a super secret book safe the secret book, book.
Jul 18, 2015 a book is one of several items in your house that you can adapt to have a secret compartment. If youve ever wanted a secret compartment book for your study, making your own is actually pretty easy. Secret compartment furniture these guys only make furniture with secret compartments. Do you have some jewelry or cash in the house that you wish to hide. Mar 02, 2019 hidden storage doesnt necessarily mean a secret compartment in the wall. If a burglar were to break into your home while youre away, do you think your bookcase would be the first place theyd look. This old disk drive that you can make into a secret stash using this hack. Book with a secret compartment crafting a green world. Jun 17, 2015 20 secret doors and clever hiding places nicole smith nicole is a former editorial intern at make. She is a long time maker and previously worked for penolopy bulnick.
We all need a secret little spot to hide our treasures. Please check out our unique and easy to build secret hidden compartments. Small sized diversion book safe storage box, dictionary secret safe can with security combination lockkey, diversion book hidden safe combination, love. To cut down on warping, place the book in a vice or under a heavy weight such as several large books. Buy products related to hidden compartment products and see what customers say about hidden compartment products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Some are big, some are small, but theyre all easy to build, and most of them dont reduce regular storage space at all. Hiding our valuables is part of our nature part of our need to be safe and secure from caveman hiding his meat in a hole, searching for places to hide things in your home. Diy secret shelf project how to hide your valuables. These diy storage ideas give you all of the space that you need to get your home organized without having tons of boxes piled up in the closet. To make your secret book safe as convincing and easytoaccess as possible, we recommend that you leave the first 20 pages alone, then glue the next 10 pages together, to serve as a lid of sorts to your secret compartment. Often, ill be watching a mystery movie where someone will pull out a seemingly normal book and open it to reveal a secret compartment. The size of this compartment can hold a usb, money, a key and much more. Book safes are an ageold way to stash ones treasuresthe key to a safe, a private document, a flask, a gun.
The first time i made a book hollow, i didnt bother looking at a tutorial and i failed. Store it with the other books on your bookshelf to blend in seamlessly with your decor. Select a book, preferably a thick one with a sturdy hard cover. As i was making the book, our family participated in a local escape room event. What makes this compartment so awesome is the fact that its not as bulky as its actual gun cabinet counterparts. Hidden storage could simply be storage under the seat of a chair or inside a table. I show how to make a book safe that can be used to hide small items. Nov 08, 2010 often, ill be watching a mystery movie where someone will pull out a seemingly normal book and open it to reveal a secret compartment. How to make a secret doorbookcase i like to make stuff. Some methods are easier than others, and so the best method will depend upon diy skills. Secret compartment furniture bedpost stash for gun storage. Drill a hole in each corner of the newly drawn box to the depth you wish the hidden compartment to be. Find secret stashes, hidden compartments furniture, gun concealment safes, secret compartments every day products, book safes, traveling secret stash clothing.
Start with a hard covered book and cover the front and back covers with plastic. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. By the diy experts of the family handyman magazine. Fear not for your possessions, because we found the best secret stash ideas in secretstashing site, the home for all the. Secret compartments decorations at home that look like ordinary statues, rocks, painting are the best places to keep your money, guns, medicine or any other valuable item, safe from burglars, kids and keep them very close to you, so you always know where they are and how to get them. Most people wouldnt think to browse your library for private or personal things. The first uncut page below the mat is the bottom of your secret compartment. You are probably already familiar with the classic secret book compartment project. How to make a secret compartment in a book the easy way.
If you dont have a book thick enough to store what you want, you can put together this fun book storage compartment that involves hiding things behind books rather than in them. This video from make teaches us how to create a multibook storage containeranother idea for a secret place to hide your goodies. Cutting a secret compartment into an old hard cover is a method old as time you might say its the oldest trick in. Secret storage books hollow books and book safes from. This present would take the form of a dragon eye, secret compartment book. Everyone has some books in their homes that are outdated, and if you dont, you can find one at a yard sale for pennies.
Make your own secret compartment book the spruce crafts. See more ideas about secret compartment, book crafts and book safe. Apr 22, 2019 instructions for how to make a secret money safe. But in the spirit of our doityourself category on this here blog, i decided to make my own and chronicle the adventure. Keepsake and jewelry storage small, european style diy.
Thats why i created this diy period kit with a secret compartment for discreetly hiding feminine products. In the meantime, heres how i made a diy secret compartment in a bookcase. Secret rooms secret compartments jerry dzindzeleta on. This can be used as a clutch style plannerpurse theres a spot for money or a gift card, pens, and a notebook plus a secret compartment on the back for holding. Hidden storage doesnt necessarily mean a secret compartment in the wall.
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