Hinging A Hidden Door

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Hinging a hidden door. I ve seen and installed a lot of bookcase doors many that swing on regular butt hinges. A more elaborate version of the bookshelf door though still reasonably simple for a skilled diyer involves creating a wall of real built in bookshelves around an existing door then hinging another section of the shelving into the door frame leading to a hidden space in lieu of the original door. Clever bookshelves with a trick latch wall paneling and even built in household implements can all conceal a sacred chamber providing endless entertainment and intrigue for guests and owners alike. I need something that will support the weight and open without being seen.

Check out these different ways to create your own secret doors. Mstef 5 5 04 10 51 p m. Note if a different size opening or bookcase in in the plans proceed the same way but ensuring that the plywood is large enough to accommodate. Maybe one day we ll all be able to build one that s perfect in every way.

Brackets made for hinging a hidden compartment area operated by remote control device. Partial access control 2. I ve always used 4 1 2 or 5 in. Using a bookcase for cover is the most popular method but there are different styles and difficulties when it comes to the design.

Heavy duty ball bearing hinges and they. Measuring and marking 40 inches see note below back from line 2 another perpendicular line line 3 is drawn parallel to line 2 and will be referred to as the strike side of the hidden door. With the amount of modern door hardware options there are it can be confusing to select the one right hinge for your door. Hidden door bookcases aren t easy to design or build but they re intriguing.

Hinging a book case for a hidden door. Heat forming one of four custom hanger brackets for rifles to rest on in small concealment space. If bookshelves are too overdone in your opinion check out the last two doors that are very well hidden and pretty unique. One of our secret door applications.