The other great contractor work that was left me was that the spaces between door frame and studs were all different depending on the side. Instead of the door frame being anchored to studs, there were shims in place with screws driving the door frame into the studs a distance away. I used a box cutter to remove the caulk and then gently pried off the trim (with a flathead screwdriver and hammer). Remove the door by unscrewing the screws on the hinges that anchor them to the door frame. I had a hollow wood door and two sub-par hinges that would not hold weight. *If you already have a solid door and appropriate hinges to support the weight, then you do not need to remove the door. Pictures in this section: Original door, finished door (closed & open)įirst things first, you need to remove the door* and any door trim so as to create a smooth surface to make it look like the bookshelf is directly against the wall. (3) Do not overfill a fish tank with too many fish for the space! Now, I know this Instructable does not have a tank or goldfish or fish at all, or even water, but I've found that those who read Instructables, in general, really get mad if you have too many goldfish to proper water ratio. if you are dealing with a wood floor, it is always good to cover it with protection so you do not scrape it. Yes, you are great with a router or a drill, but let's see you move faster than the Flash to avoid a minuscule piece of wood that chips off and flies at your eye at insanely fast speeds. NB: I have learned some valuable things from the few Instructables I have posted and just in general with building stuff: (1) Wear and use proper safety protection! I cannot stress more the need to stay safe. TWO KEY GOALS: (1) Make the bookshelf look like a bookshelf when it is closed, and (2) Make the lock/unlock mechanism a book that is pushed in within the bookshelf. The General Concept: Turn a regular door on the wall that opens out into the room into a hidden door by building a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf that has the width of just larger than the door frame (I will explain why "just larger"), where the bottom section of the bookshelf (that covers the door) can open when unlocked. This is an Instructable on turning ANY regular door on the wall into a Secret Bookshelf Door that hides what is behind it. BUT, if I set my mind to something, I usually end up figuring out a way to make it work. Here's the thing, I am not a carpenter, electronics wizard, nor do I live in a Bruce Wayne mansion (I don't have a wood shop or even a work station, I have two bags of various tools), oh, yeah, and I live in NYC so space is not abundant. All special orders are non-refundable and non-returnable.Much like, I imagine, every child who read comics or watched Batman or any of the numerous literary or pop-culture examples of secret doors leading to a Bat-Cave or secret passage/room, I've dreamt of having my own secret door hidden by a bookshelf. Some special order items may be subject to minimum order quantities or extended lead times. Please contact us directly to discuss pricing, availability, and lead times. All special orders are received by phone or email only. These items are available via special order ONLY. We're available by phone Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm CST at (800) 383-0130 to answer your questions and help you find exactly what you need to make you a Hero at Home. Give us a call, we'll chat about your project and make sure you get all the components you need, and none of what you don't. The hidden doorway of your dreams just got a little bit closer. Not everyone has time for that, so that's why we're offering pre-built bookcases, designed to fit standard door openings, and they come with the Invisidoor hinge kit. We have Invisidoor Hinges in stock and ready to ship, but then you'd need to build your own inconspicuous door. Have you ever wanted a secret entrace to your very own Batcave? Well, it's easier to accomplish than you might think. Shop All Entertainment and Office Hardware.Shop All Knobs, Pulls, Hooks and Plates.Single & Double Demountable Cabinet Hinges All the hardware needed to handle any job.
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