After all, they are typically just seen in horror and mystery movies. The secret to its strength and rackresistance lies in its sturdy 1500lbrated pivot mechanism sold in a separate kit and a supporting cast of side cases. One of my favorite projects that they recently completed is their diy hidden doorway bookcase. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. I also have purchased the bifold version of the invisidoor. Just wishing i had 1, the time and 2, the shop you do to even make a bookcase well alone a hidden door bookcase. Top 50 best hidden door ideas secret room entrance designs.
Oct 26, 2019 whether a person wants to hide a safe, have a safe room or just find a creative way to hide a utility room, a bookcase door is a fairly easy way to go about doing it. View in gallery cleverlyincorporated secret bookcase door under the staircase. Ive purchased rixson hinges 370, and am ready to build. Lots of the books ive learn instructed of secret passageways or a library that, if. I have been thinking of building a hidden bookcase door myself, but. If you had a swinging bookcase as the door to a hidden passageway, what book would you use as the latch and why. That way i could change the decorations when ever i want by putting different things in the bucket. Why are magnetic door locks popular hidden door store. Adding to our ever growing line of premium concealed gun furniture, we are proud to present the versatile hidden gun storage bookshelf. Bookcase door plans hidden door woodwork city free. Hidden doors by design, llc website for hidden doors by. Hidden door bookcase here is a great howto article with pics on this small secret bookcase door concealing a closet. Feb 22, 20 a better means would be a mechanical magnetic latch. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and.
I came across the idea of a hidden bookshelf door when finishing by basement instead of putting a door in a wall that would only be opened once or twice a year. Hidden bookcase doors by invisidoor custom service hardware. Hidden pivot bookcase installation thisiscarpentry. Dec, 2019 the idea behind a hidden door custom hidden passageways as well as secret storage in homes may seem a little bit farfetched. Much like, i imagine, every child who read comics or watched batman or any of the numerous literary or popculture examples of secret doors leading to a batcave or secret passageroom, ive dreamt of having my own secret door hidden by a bookshel. Add a support and the latch to the back of the cabinet. Dec 02, 2012 latch mechanism for hidden bookcase door simon shea created his first secret bookcase door using this sherlock homlmes book as latch. Measure the size of the frame and trim the bookcase to fit or purchase a bookcase that is the same size. Using a bookcase as a door is convenient in many of these situations because books and art can be displayed on its bookshelves. Book case plan click here to see a free plan for a wall book shelf plan. How to make a secret bookcase door with a book latch. Free hidden door plans how to build a hidden door for a. Contact lee for an appointment and let us build a door for you.
I would say my skills are intermediate when fixingrenovating stuff around the house. Hidden bookcase door hardware what kind of hardware and construction will support a bookcase full of books as it swings like a door. Enjoy exploring our site and feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. Unless the book with the precisely calibrated permanent magnet hidden in its spine is placed against the correct side of the correct shelf, the. My woodworking skills are beginner but i built a solid oak34 bookshelf and then installed these hinges.
We often get asked by customers about buying hidden door hinges for a bookcase that they are building, or buying bookcase door hardware. The most common use of a hidden bookcase is for security. Door hidden by bookcase is a marvel of diy engineering hackaday. Take the bookcase apart and assemble it inside the steel frame. The concealed compartment can be as large or as small as what you need to hide inside of it. Add an eyelet and thick gauge wire to the back of the book. When i ask a client to pick a book to use as the opening mechanism, they will undoubtedly pick a wellknown or vintage title, or perhaps a book with a pleasant color scheme. Quality hidden doors secret door specialists hidden. Hingekit fmhd pivot hinge system wnew ball lock pin. Jul 17, 2017 a compartment with a hidden latch is an effective hiding place for anything you want to keep secret. People often see our secret doors on tv programs or online videos and want to know how they can conceal their own door hinges the way we do. What book would you use as the latch for a hidden door. Must begin with a closet opening to a closet or secret safe room. Quality hidden doors secret door specialists hidden door.
Security is one of the most common reasons for having hidden doors in your home. I have been thinking of building a hidden bookcase door myself, but i was a bit hung up on how to hinge it and how much clearance to allow. Our instock and readytoship kits come assembled and ready to install with our unique pivot hinge. How do you properly construct the bookcase to take the load of the books with no floor to support the latch side. While safes help protect your valuables, theyre often sitting in plain view. Push latch rebound selflocking device, with automatic popup function cabinet lock, wardrobe lock, cabinet lock, modern home lock, hidden lock, household lock2 packs 3. Bring elements of security, fun and functionality into your home with hidden doors. Pulling back on the book releases the door, allowing it to pivot open and reveal a secret room. As the only company in the world that builds hidden doors with a security focus, every secret door comes standard with a robust locking system. Hiddendoor bookcase woodworking plan wood magazine. Feed the wire through the slot you made previously.
There are 10 different designs to fit your application. Like a moll in a mystery novel, this beautiful swinger has a secret. A pivoting bookcase installs over an existing doorway to conceal your hideout, secret passageway, or illgotten gains. View in gallery hidden bookcase door with storage shelves on both sides.
Dec 29, 2012 view in gallery hidden bookcase door with storage shelves on both sides. A compartment with a hidden latch is an effective hiding place for anything you want to keep secret. To build this hidden bookshelf, heather followed this youtube tutorial. For some people, having a secret passageway in their house can only remain a dream. May 11, 2012 hidden pivot bookcase installation gary, ive been working on a place for 1 yr now to install a hidden door. Whether youre interested in unfinished bookshelf doors or stained hidden doors, there are a few things to think about before installing them.
Cut out a slot, above the latch, for the wire to pass through. The thickness of the bookcase door and the clearance provided between the bookcase door and the adjacent door framewall will dictate how far the bookcase door will swing open. Diy hidden bookcase door bookcase door, secret rooms. Usually, a hidden door leads to a different secret room. If you had a swinging bookcase as the door to a hidden passageway, what book would you use as the latch and. Forum responses architectural woodworking forum from contributor f. Unless the book with the precisely calibrated permanent magnet hidden in its spine is placed. How to make a secret doorbookcase i like to make stuff. Save hidden bookcase door to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Invisidoor pivot bookcase hinge kit allows you to create an attractive hidden door bookcase that can be used to conceal a safe room, wine cellar, or man cave. Jun 17, 2015 secret doorbookcase with book latch by bob clagett via i like to make stuff if you dont have as much room, you can try out this bookcase door with book lever. I am planning to build a 14 deep bookcase that will open as a door. Unlike conventional safes or vaults, a secret vault wont point criminals directly toward your most valuable items. He shows a close up pic of the hingespivots, and the caster wheels he uses below the shelf that are hidden by wooden panels at the bottom of the bookcase.
Well, now you dont have to pay custom prices or suffer through long delays to do it. When you buy a house built in the 1950s, you better be willing to work with what youve got. The top section harbors a front panel that when unlatched and pulled forward reveals a drawer to conceal a hand gun andor other small items. Diy hidden bookcase door bookcase door, secret rooms, diy door. Latch mechanism for hidden bookcase door simon shea created his first secret bookcase door using this sherlock homlmes book as latch. Is there a mechanism that allows the book case to close and latch like a door knob on a normal door. Im so excited to share this awesome project with you all. Secret latches keep hidden compartments out of view and can help to keep your valuables safe. Make sure everything closes and is lined up correctly. Murphy door hidden door solutions are the answer to our storage and organization problem, murphy doors are a functional cabinet system that function like a door with the beauty of a piece of furniture or cabinet, secret doors have always been a dream for everyone, now murphy door hidden door bookcase gives you both. Bob clagett from i like to make stuff shows how he built an inwall bookshelf that doubles as a hidden door. Come learn why a door from the hidden door store is the ultimate addition to any home.
View in gallery modern media room featuring a secret bookcase door revealing a relaxation area. The bookcase is basically a gate that swings out from the wall from hidden hinges and is supported by casters tucked behind a baseboard. Every step is crucial in building a hidden passageways, but one of the most important is the fabrication. Murphy door hidden door solutions are the answer to our storage and organization problem, murphy doors are a functional cabinet system that function like a door with the beauty of a piece of furniture or cabinet, secret doors have always been a dream for everyone. A home office is a common location to place a secret bookcase door. Conceal a seldomused room, create a hidden safe room, or turn a door into a functional storagedisplay area with an invisidoor bookcase. Featured wood plans indoor plans february 1, 20 woodworkcity 0. Jan 15, 2016 the bookcase is basically a gate that swings out from the wall from hidden hinges and is supported by casters tucked behind a baseboard. A hidden door is your chance to get a little creative with your secrecy, regardless of what lies on the other side. See the various configurations or browse the gallery. Bookcase passageways can be found in many other places as well, such as in living rooms, game rooms, as a towel cabinet in a bathroom, or in a bedroom. If you have ever desired a hidden door in your home, this hidden door project from gary katz one of the best ones that i have come across.
Featuring our patent pending design, each side of the bookcase slides out, allowing for quick and easy storage or retrieval. With the right plans, materials, and equipment, you can construct a hidden door to a safe room as shown here. A better means would be a mechanical magnetic latch. View in gallery hidden door at the bottom of the stairs, leading to a hallway. Bookcase doors work perfectly as entrances to panic rooms or vaults for storing firearms, jewelry, documents and other important items. Installation is available in the greater denver area and we ship nationwide.
Jan 1, 2014 use this invisible latch to keep hidden doors, or any door latched closed stay safe and healthy. Secret bookcase doors, always fun and always mysterious. Hardware kits come with all the metal components as well as detailed plans and stepbystep instructions. Door hidden by bookcase is a marvel of diy engineering. The book is hollowed out and attached to a wooden block on a hinge. The 15 bookcase is there to allow for the door to open bring the hinge to the front of the door. We also use a digital access control system for their designs, including the ones for a rotating fireplace and other styles. Jan 19, 2015 cut out a slot, above the latch, for the wire to pass through. Use this invisible latch to keep hidden doors, or any door. My friend heather and her husband do some of the coolest diys around their house. We create secret bookcases, hidden mirrors, and other creative doors for both security and fun.
This, imgur user pannerg, was more than prepared for, as proven by his genius door diy. Our invisidoor hidden bookcase door kits come unfinished, assembled and ready to install with our unique pivot hinge. Secretdoorways secret doorways hidden bookcase hidden doorways murphy door bookcase door hide a door. Adjust so that the book opens and closes the latch. For an inswing door, you can use regular door hinges placed on the back of the case but i dont recommend it. Bookcase with hidden compartments to hide valuables. Feb 14, 2015 i added a small bucket to be my latch. A gate latch is positioned behind the wall that keeps the. However, the hidden door store can turn that dream into reality.
Hidden door bookcase installation see an illustrated stepbystep guide. In every castle or mansion in the movies, theres a hidden door in a bookcase that you open by pulling on a secret book. Measure the length, breadth, and height of the hidden door bookcase you want to build. Test the swing of the bookcase door to make sure it swings easily. While calculating the dimensions of the bookcase, keep in mind various things such as the pivot point, clearing the walls, and keeping some gaps with the neighboring shelves. Also this allows for the door to not go too far into the room. The rotation of the bookcase door on its pivot hinge is not limited by the hardware itself.
Searched the web numerous times only to come back to your detailed design. Secret doorbookcase with book latch by bob clagett via i like to make stuff if you dont have as much room, you can try out this bookcase door with book lever. This project is part of the hidden door bookcase to me, the bookopener is what puts the magic into a hidden door bookcase. I want to make one for my basement door, to really give the appeal of a hidden place for my family.
Our instock and readytoship invisidoor hidden bookcase kits come assembled and ready to install with our unique pivot hinge. Whether a person wants to hide a safe, have a safe room or just find a creative way to hide a utility room, a bookcase door is a fairly easy way to go about doing it. If you found my hidden door, you should at least have a reason to be embarrassed. Totally love the idea of a hidden room behind a bookcase. May 24, 2011 hidden door bookcase here is a great howto article with pics on this small secret bookcase door concealing a closet. Ive at all times had a fascination with the idea of hidden rooms.
Hidden diy rfid lock with usb cable for wooden cabinet drawer locker cupboard. Call a specialist at 4809261742 to learn what considerations are important when choosing a secret door. I plan to angle the latch side, realizing with 14 of thickness that it will interfere otherwise. Steel support system built into door to carry load. Nov 02, 2019 this project is part of the hidden door bookcase to me, the book opener is what puts the magic into a hidden door bookcase.