9/1/2023 0 Comments Hidden door knobthe holes you drill should be just slightly smaller than your screw so that the threads have something to fully catch onto. so things to note: (1) Measure, measure, measure! (2) Don't cut too deep into your door frame or your door to place the hinges, they must be FLUSH, and not inset, or the door will not fully close! (3) ALWAYS pre-drill holes for your screws so that when you screw in to wood it does not split. This was my first time installing hinges and a door. Since this door was going to have to hold a bookshelf full of books, I bought a solid wood door and 3 heavy duty ball-bearing hinges (ball-bearing hinges are a smoother open and close and, to my understanding, are good at holding weight). They were old and I wanted to fully cut to size new molding to match later. At this time, I also removed the molding on the bottom of the wall. It took a few layers of patch as there was much to smooth. After fully securing the door frame, I used Ready-Patch to fill any gaps and create a smooth wall surface. this door is going to hold some weight so it needs to be properly anchored into weight-bearing structures. I measured the appropriate gap for each area (left, top, right), bought and cut wood to length, and then removed the screws on the door frame, removed the shims, and replaced the gaps with solid wood pieces, screwing in 2.5" screws to secure the door frame firmly to the studs. 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. 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.
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