Diy Hidden Door Lock

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Diy hidden door lock.

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. The original diy tutorial didn t include a secure lock but the creator has updated the article to include the instructions on how to add in a locking mechanism to make this a locking gun rack. Drop a plumb bob from the pin hole in the socket and mark the floor. It can be mortised into the stop or surface mounted to the stop.

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. A spring loaded latch will eliminate the need for a traditional door handle. Prop the door open use a level to check for plumb and screw the spring hardware to the floor with 1 inch wood screws. It looks quite isn t it.

Recommended for use on larger panels or regular sized doors. Your hidden door is more substantial and weighs more than a typical door so standard spring loaded latches won t have the pressure or power to thrust your hidden door open. How to build a secret faux bookcase door diy by tvtara via youtube. Position the door slipping the pin into the socket and centering the spring hardware on the mark.

Unit can be installed at the top bottom or side of the door. Screw the hardware in place. Wooch rfid locks for cabinets hidden diy lock electronic cabinet lock with usb cable rfid card tag wristband entry 4 2 out of 5 stars 401 12 99 12. Unlike some of the other bookcase doors this one is not an actual shelf and is simply a facade.

Unlike the first two hidden door ideas you need to be more elaborate with a stone door. Notice how the stone door above is invisible when closed. If you aren t prepared to go headfirst into a woodworking project you can try out this easy to make and removable fake bookcase door with faux book handle. Make sure that the secret door has the same look and texture as the wall.

These are the materials required for the project. See the plans for this hidden gun rack here. Once you have the plans sorted. Ithe ives cl12 invisible latch is ideal for installations where no visible latch is desired.