In the case of the unit pictured here, the frame and fascia pieces are made from vertical grain douglas fir. A hollow book can be a nifty way to hide something, whether its a spare key, a secret note, or even money. Jan 19, 2016 if youve got a spare 2 x 4 and a little bit of time, you. Most people wouldnt think to browse your library for private or personal things. 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. 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 pads.
Some methods are easier than others, and so the best method will depend upon diy skills. To make your own secret compartment book, hannah margaret allen at food52 recommends you get a thick, old book youre willing to carve into, a box cutter or xacto knife, and some mod podge glue. In this video we are going to show you guys some cool hiding places around your house where you can store you valuables to keep them away from people you dont want getting their hands on. The first time i made a book hollow, i didnt bother looking at a tutorial and i failed. I made this secret book a few months ago, stuffed some goodies inside and displayed it in plain sight. Once in place no one would ever know this stylish floating shelf actually allowed for easy access to a hidden compartment. Hide your valuables in this diy secret compartment shelf. Use these easy to follow, diy secret floating shelf plans to build a floating shelf with secret hidden storage. Vivohome portable dictionary diversion secret hidden fake book safe with key lock blue. Full overhang cabinet hinges are used to create the secret compartment door. How to make a hollow secret stash book miss v viola. By using this style hinge no hardware is exposed that would give away the secret hiding space.
When it is desired to lock the secret compartment, the hinged strip must be swung up in position, and fastened. Jewerly box diy homemade awesome ideas for 2019 how to make a secret book safe okay so now its not such a secret, but you will never know which one it is bwahahaha. This method uses no hinges or slides and makes it less handy to access contents of the compartment, but also makes it cheap and easy to construct. Make a secret compartment in a book so you can hide valuable items how to. Hidden compartment can be opened without removing any display itms from the shelf. Period kit for school diy secret compartment notebook. Book safes are an ageold way to stash ones treasuresthe key to a. October 19, 2015 september 8, 2018 admin 2 comments everybody needs on, hidden compartment, homemade, secret box one of the best things you can have with you is a box you can keep things in. Turn a spent aa battery into a usb data stash with this little hack. Choose an not too thin book, which you dont want to read anymore. From its cover, to the decorated pages, this spell book is entirely handmade by yours truly. Make a secret compartment book for hiding valuables.
Hollowing out a book is a classic way to hide things in plain sight, but. It took 1 full week of prototyping, and i pulled more inspiration from a website called tactical walls and came up with my own version that looks great, works awesome. How to make a secret compartment in a book the easy way. Taking a page from the section that isnt glued down page 9, make a margin on where you want to hallow out your book. Its pulled up, flipped around and pushed back in to compress the wooden spring and release the compartment. Discover how to make a secret log box and all the steps youll need from here how to make a secret log box.
See more ideas about secret compartment, book crafts and book safe. Multibook secret storage compartment by jason poel smith. The box has a false bottom and the compartment slides out to the side. 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. This week were sharing how to make your own secret stash book. Your daughter can easily slide the secret compartment open, slip out a pad and put it in her pocket without anyone knowing. Pick one to build yourself or come up with your own clever hiding place.
How to make a floating shelf with a secret hidden compartment. A friend of mine brought his nexus over to the house in this homemade hollow book case. Get fresh etsy trends and unique gift ideas delivered right to your inbox. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. You get to choose the book and set the depth of the safe. The concealed compartment can be as large or as small as what you need to hide inside of it.
Illustration by mike del rizzo wood selection the wood used in this project is sized so that all parts are readily available from any home centre or building supply store. This simple homemade nightstand featured by mydiyhome includes a hidden storage compartment underneath the top. Every day she is inspired by something new and wishes there was more hours in the day to make. Cut out that top page and flip to the next page, using a box cutter, start cutting out your secret compartment. A book is one of several items in your house that you can adapt to have a secret compartment. Make a secret compartment book for hiding valuables lifehacker. The book does appear to be selfpublished at kinkos, so it is easy to dismiss it without looking inside. Check out our youtube video posted above and see just how easy it is to build your own.
Its really a simple project so i thought i wouldnt need to read any. Whether it is jewelry, candy you want all to yourself, money or other trinkets, this secret compartment book will do the trick. Youll want to leave at least 20 pages intact at the beginning of the book to cover your secret compartment. How to build a secret compartment box out of little more than a 2 x 4. A portland contractor builds a secret playroom behind an armoire destined to launch a thousand narnia jokes. Book safes are an age old way to stash ones treasures such as the key to a safe, a private document, a flask, a gun and any other valuable that will fit inside. Open the book on about page thirty and take your ruler to frame the page in a 1 inch frame. Place a piece of card stock paper on the right hand page where you will begin cutting.
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If youve ever wanted a secret compartment book for your study, making your own is actually pretty easy. Diy secret compartment floating shelf diy easy crafts. I show how to make a book safe that can be used to hide small items. 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. 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. Book with a secret compartment how to make a book box. Secret latches keep hidden compartments out of view and can help to keep your valuables safe. We all need a secret little spot to hide our treasures. The compartment release key is a section of the curly maple liner. Cherry jewelry box with secret latch and hidden compartments duration. Check out our hidden compartment selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Make a secret compartmant out of an electrical outlet how to. Secret book made to order handmade secret book safe w \ hidden storage compartment diversion safe.
She is a long time maker and previously worked for penolopy bulnick. Wooden secret compartment book case safe hidden box. John park uses a dremel oscillating tool to create a hollowedout secret book safestash. I have been looking for something like this such a. How to make a secret compartment in a book youtube. Select the first few pages that you want to have free at the end of the project plus one more. Create a secret hiding spot for your treasures within an old book entirely smitten.
Book safes are an age old way to stash ones treasures. 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 diy old books. May 7, 2017 how to make a secret compartment in a book. He said it took a couple hours to complete and works nicely. Select a book, preferably a thick one with a sturdy hard cover.
Open book to reveal a secret storage compartment,perfect for home, office, school, travel, rvs and boats. A compartment with a hidden latch is an effective hiding place for anything you want to keep secret. If your guaranteed delivery item isnt on time, you can 1 return the item, for a refund of the full price and return shipping costs. How to make a secret compartment in a book craft projects for. How to make a secret compartment in ordinary table drawer. Hidden compartment bookshelf canadian woodworking magazine. How to make a secret compartment in a book snapguide. Not that i cant use my diy book hollow i can put stuff inside, but its not pretty. Make this awesome diy homemade secret box with a hidden compartment. How to build a secret compartment box with little more. Hidden gun storage hiding guns from prying eyes gun. It a great place to hide your valuables or impress your friends. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you.