@@HAXMAN how is it now with the music, did you write and produce the tracks yourself..? it sounds so cool in my car... Many thanks to you and the HAXMAN family
I worked with my producer in London. He's the real talent behind the music. I provide the direction on the sound and feel I want and we go back and forth until it fits what I want.
Just subscribed. I am an 80 year old woman who discovered only a few years ago how much I love power tools! I was fascinated by all your tools. I have no idea why the algorithm sent me this today, but I am hooked!
62 year old woman, retired due to medical disability. Still love my power tools. I like to repurpose old or used furniture, usually found at resale stores or yard sales. I’ve recaned chairs that I got practically free, then resold them. Remade some furniture for friends and family. I just have to do it in short periods of time and get help for any heavy lifting. Now learning new tricks from this channel.
Both of your comments made me so happy to read! I’m a 46 year old female but I love seeing any women who love using power tools!!! Especially any that are in the generation before me! 😁. I wish you both great success with your future projects! ❤
You should store your paint cans up side down. It will make them seal up with no vapor escaping and the pre opend paint can will last for ever without drying.
That's some fact spitting there. I had a can of enamel paint stored in this manner in a climate controlled shed that lasted 15 years. Gave it to someone with this caveat, and it was as good as new. That was 10 years ago, and it still looks like it was painted recently
I just put a plastic carrier bag on the tin then push the lid on. Stops any dried flakes falling in when opened. Particularly good if they are metal tins where the edge of the lid rusts.
Homeowner here. I don't have secret closets or compartments because. While you are climbing over my 6' wrought iron gate my monitored home security is filming you in HD color. When you break into my home the police will be notified and; if you were to steal something it's all insured including my vehicles the most prized have agreed value. Good Luck in your career, you can always get three hots and a cot when you're caught... 😉
3:33 - The word "rabbet" is used because it literally means "recess," as in the one you cut out of the wood in joinery. The Brits call it a "rebate" cut which also means "recess." Fun fact: Lots of people wrongly believe the spelling for "rabbet" is "rabbit," as in the furry carrot-loving creature. I actually like that because, if you look at the joint cut from one side, it resembles the 8-bit profile of a rabbit's head with long ears. Hope that enlightens. Cool video. Cheers.
Rabbet derives from the French word rabbat, which means recess or reduction. And rabbat comes from the verb rabattre, which means "to beat down" or "to reduce." Used in English woodworking since the 14th century. And yes, the Brits (England and some other English language countries) do call it a rebate. It makes sense because the word originated from the French verb, (to reduce). Rebate in American English also traced back to the same French verb, as a refund or reduction in price. A dado cut is "across the grain" and groove when aligned with the grain. Across the grain for added strength, as in making a bookcase. All three words are more for how they fit with other pieces in woodworking. Dado is from Italian architecture. In classical architecture, the recessed section between the base and the upper (decorated) part is the dado. It started to be used in woodworking by the 17th century. A groove cut (along the grain) is more generalized and used for recessed areas in many things. The Grand Canyon is a very large groove.
Not me in Britain, watching American woodworking videos, wondering why I can't find half the stuff they're talking about at my local hardware store lol.
Love the videos just joined subscription plus a one-year $1.60 premium access but on a side note rabbits don't actually eat carrots they eat the greens LOL. Bugs Bunny's a liar LOL
@@Deja117 For our friends across the pond, a rabbet is a rebate and a dado is a trench. You know what they say... Two nations separated by one language. Cheers.
Getting the struts right is crazy science! We have a double bed that hinges up on gas struts, so you can store bedding inside. When I assembled it, the struts were almost impossible to move either way. I rang the supplier, and they said “put the mattress on”…. Then it hit the sweet spot. So it’s all about weight and leverage. Great vid… what a fun project 😊
@MrBigMalT the force you need to lift is the mass x the centre of mass/(distance from strut to hinge x cosine of angle between strut and thing to be raised.) As the thing swings down, the centre of mass tucks in but so does the strut in the same ratio. The strut will produce a bit more force when pushed in. Also the strut angle deviates from 180 degrees until its at 0 or 180 and is not pushing in the direction you want and the door stays all the way down. You could even angle the mounts so the struts keep the door closed, and then begin to open it when you start the lift by hand. It's the same way a car trunk stays up but will fall into place at a certain point.
Thank you for sharing this hidden “closet.” You are amazing. I had a wonderful carpenter until he started to use drugs. I always show off what he did in my basement. I have a sump pump located under my cellar stairs. It would be a nightmare to get to the pump. I had to take apart the staircase to get to the pump so many times, the stairs became dangerous. I asked him if he could build me or fix the staircase. He built me a new set of stairs that has hinges on the top step with handles on the bottom step. So now,if I need to get to the pump, all I have to do is to pick up the handles on the bottom step, wedge the 2x4s under a step to secure the staircase so it will be safe to move under the steps. It’s worked wonderfully.
I’m not sure if you read all of the comments, but brother, I just closed on a house on 3.5 acres and I’ve been watching your videos forever. Especially the smokeless fire pit. I’m in GA, but above the gnat line😂 I can confidently say, out of every video I watch, the wife wants to watch Haxman videos out of everything else on road trips. Which is huge. Love the content. You’ve been a God-send. Praying many blessings over you and your family. Thank you again!
@tripslade8431 I also know nothing of any "gnat line." I'm originally from and now living back in Kansas, but I spent nearly 3/4 of my Navy career between Orlando FL, Cocoa Beach FL, Jax FL, Charleston SC, Newport News VA and King's Bay GA, and I became VERY familiar with both the "flying teeth" gnats and the official state bird of South Carolina (the mosquito). Then I lived in Sunny Southern California for 28 years after the Navy took me there in 1993 and got spoiled by both the weather and the (near) absence of nuisance bugs like gnats and mosquitoes. But now back in Kansas, we get gnats here that bite (in addition to both mosquitos and flies that bite), and we are WELL north of ANY line in Georgia!
That’s so awesome! Congrats on your house! Gotta say I’m very envious of the 3.5 acres! This is our dream as well! Still searching high and low for some affordable property here in Oklahoma. Have fun at your new place!! ❤
****MOAR**** - this is one of the *FINEST* presentations of a woodcrafting project EVER!!! Here is the true magic and power of the Internet, folks! It allows us to see amazing talents and skills which would otherwise be denied to us, and thus we would would never even know they existed! I can't get enough! BRAVO!!!
Haxman got me regretting that I should’ve take woodworking during my high school years. After having watched this video; I can say that he knows wtf he’s doing. Beautifully done!
I haven’t read all the comments so don’t know if this has been suggested already. After you were done, and it was a fascinating and great idea, I was still able to see a gap around three sides of the bookcase. But that problem could be solved by attaching the equivalent of the door frame onto the front edge of the cabinet, so that there is no longer a space showing between the bookcase and the door frame. The door frame would go up with the bookcase! The thickness of the “door frame” could be adjusted for best fit, so there will be no gap at all!! ~ from a former engineering student who decided to teach Kindergarten for 40 years instead! 😂
I love this and I'm jealous. Everything is great about this video. I love the trick of the upswinging door to deal with expert "treasure hunters" that know about hidden doors, but why would they think that the other gaps around an inset bookcase didn't mean the same thing?
I love watching craftsmen show their skills… and I’m utterly frustrated by my lack of confidence in finding a craftsman who is in business in my area. I wish all craftsmen put out videos of their work , showcasing their skills and sharing their location with contact information. I would hire this guy in a heartbeat 💗 if he had a company in my area.
Excellent Idea of swing up, also I never see that staple gun before but it makes so much sense. Thanks for the video. Newtons (N), which are units of force, their equivalent in pounds-force (lbf), which is often used in the United States. To convert newtons to pounds-force: 1 N≈0.224809 lbf So, if you have 1100 newtons: 1100 N×0.224809≈247.29 lbf. SO 1100 newtons is approximately 247.3 pounds-force. -OR- If you are wanting to use the other Soft and chewy Fig Newtons (that weights 10 oz per pack) it would take 396 packages to push it down.
I think that swing up was a bad choice. Most because they can't put any furniture on that side of the room now. And that was smart thinking to calculate the variables of fig Newtons law.
Well, to be technical you cannot really do an exact conversion between lbf and lbs, at average sea level 247.3 lbf comes to about 246.9 lbs, less at higher levels, so you *might* get away with 395 packs to compress the strut unless it is high tide, not accounting for corporate greed factor (less weight per pack than indicated).
Many people have problems with rusting paint can lids. I'll give you a little tip. When the can is already dirty, you know it will start to collect dirt. Then before closing it, I put a piece of plastic garbage bag and tie it with a string. Then opening it again is very easy and the garbage from the lid doesn't spill inside.
You might try transferring paint to plastic containers. We use old square nut containers with screw on lids (Sam's Club Member's Mark Deluxe Mixed Nuts or peanuts). If you put some thin plastic foam in the lid it will last forever. Write the details of the paint in permanent marker on top. You're gold. It's great for keeping paint fresh for touchups.
if you catch this message, you need a handle from the inside, to be able to hide behind the bookcase, plus a lock on the inside, to prevent anyone from opening it
I could see some nice feature for this room. Self defense storage, a safe, but a very nice one could be some sort of panic room. Just add a deadbolts lock from the inside so you can hide in there and it can't be opened from the outside. You could also add a handle so you can pull it from the inside. Very nice room!
@@b_uppythat’s a whole ‘nother massive expense. Being able to essentially disappear into a safe space is a pretty big W on its own. Also… who is firing bullets randomly into walls during a home invasion?? That’s like asking to be caught!
@funkmanone A panic room needs extra protection. People are presumably trying to find the occupants and feel they have the luxury of time. Reinforced walls make sense in this instance. It's possible the criminals might detect there's a anodd space and just try to go thru the walls to get at the occupants. Plasterboard is less protection than a wooden door.
@@LordDaveKoreshage is relative when you’ve been in the trade for 55 years (I’m assuming longer than HAX is old) then he is a young man to him I get what you mean though
@@b.b.finsclara3589I think it's awesome that you've mastered wood joinery that uses no metal fasteners or adhesives. You probably have a great many videos of your works uploaded. I hope we can all watch them later today.
4th Generation carpenter here, I've got to say after my first video watch "You sir, are impressive". I know how much work goes into projects like this & thanks for sharing this. I've got a 4'x6' hollow area in my house, don't ask me why I did not frame it. I just got inspired.
Just when I was looking for something to watch on UA-cam, @Haxman to the rescue, loved the fence, Adam love the content & love watching your videos with your family in them. It so nice seeing family in videos makes them way more wholesome.
Thanks. I'm 65 years old trying to fix my mobile home. It's pretty bad so I'm doing a little bit at a time. Watching this video I learned some great ideas that I have never thought of. Thank You
I don't hate you for showing this man. Now I know to check any door shaped built-in shelves to see if they lead to a secret room of valuables ! Thank you so much !
So cool! I am a retired cabinet maker that is also getting rid of my large tools and just keeping the hand tools and jobsite saws. This is so inspirational as I still need to make some office furniture and such! Thank you so much for posting this - I can do it!
this video was amazing, both informative and funny, while giving me even more resources to explore on my own for future learning! THANK YOU. there are not enough teachers out there like you in the world!!!!
Great internal latch though. OH MY TOES!!! Seriously though, used the Forstner bit method, I'd have gone with the router too. Then, adjusted with the sanding wheel as well. I'd completely forgotten about that hinge type though! I was initially thinking of an attic type hinge and half moon type hinges, each adding complexity. And a double piston means, if one fails, one should remain to retain load enough to not drive one's skull through one's socks. Torque would be a bear though, gotta make sure the hardware can support the full load individually or it'll rip off and you'll be viewing the world through your socks.
Yes, it is great, I have built secret draws and compartments for my clients, and I have never made them beside a window so any passing thief can see exactly what you have inside to fool him. Maybe have something or other that automatically closes the blinds as the secret door begins to lift. Power to your elbow my friend.
The other day I fell asleep to your album and I played it for 8.5 hours straight. I love it. Also, it appears that you have toiletsquatches. I'm expecting a tutorial on getting rid of them sometime soon.
They're easy to get rid of, though the method really isn't one that I recommend. Get Crohn's disease, the flatus chases them right off. And peels the paint from the walls. And singes nostril hairs... Had a rude young woman at the pharmacy yesterday complain about "someone shit themself, ugh, disgusting" at critically high volume. Being the guilty party and rightfully in line at said pharmacy counter, I dutifully gave her a close pass while playing the Star Spangled Banner on my butt tuba. Exclaiming equally loudly about how rude it was to be so rude about sick people having the temerity of going to the pharmacy to seek their medication. The disgust in line swiftly turned to laughter at her discomfiture and she sought some other location to make others as miserable as she was. Hope she enjoys the hair loss... Retired military, tagged REF. Retired, Extremely Flatulent. Hopefully, this medication works better... While I do enjoy listening to the 1812 Overture, waking up to it being played by my own anatomy in the morning does grow tiresome. But, good for chasing away toiletsquatches. And as mentioned, loosening old paint... Pure hell on the bathroom mirror though.
You may be the funniest woodworker on the UA-cams. You make it all look so easy. I thought I was "all that" making a warped wood compost 3 bin system last night with butt joints (see what I said 😊) and 3 inch exterior screws. Ain't nothin' lined up. These 2 x 4's were twisted as a dog's hind leg. Great day in the morning....definitely not cabinet grade. But it's painted, which helps a lot. Now to put on the hardware cloth and get it set in place. And no complaints, because we've had such a drought, but it's raining today. So maybe just hardware cloth today. I hope all the quail poop and chicken poop and duck coop bedding aren't too offended by my wackadoodle carpentry. PSA of the day --always grab the hammer by the little end. 😊
This is cool. Great work dude. The only thing I suggest is some type of Safety Mechanism. Something like a self-locking safety latch (at different points) - that prevents the whole weight of the secret cabinet/door from dropping and swinging close. The last thing you want is for one or both of those struts to instantly fail (or the brackets holding them in place). And this big heavy thing falling on someone's arms/hands, or legs/feet, or even worse... someone's head. Look into this so everyone can stay safe while enjoying the "coolness" of it. One-love brother.
Adam, it's nice to meet you. It was such a nice thing to hear you introduce yourself to the people seeing your content for the first time, giving some background about yourself and not just saying hit that like and sub turn on the bell so you can catch everything. I'm only 3 mins in and had to pause to comment this. Kudos. Edit, and he makes great tunes to vibe too, well done.
I love this one! We are still renting a house and throwing money down the toilet every month in doing so lol. BUT. I keep telling my wife that when we have our own place I want to have secret rooms and passage ways and stuff. I'll be coming back to this video haha. Thanks for the continued great content! Love you and your fam, my kids and I still love watching your stuff and laughing at all of the hilarious things you do/get in your videos. Thanks for keeping it fun, informative, and clean!
I fell in love with secret doors, rooms, and passageways when I went to Salem, Massachusetts, Witch Museum, etc, as a high school student in 1977. In one of the houses we toured, there was a secret stairway and room behind a grandfather clock display.
I have been considered doing this to hide the staircase to the upstairs in my house for sometime now glad to see there is a much much more informal video doing something like this. It’s not a typical swing or swing out style to.
Boy am I glad that someone else uses Bondo. I have been preaching the values of Bondo for years. It does not shrink, superbly easy to sand (to shape). It does not crack and can be used to fill in larger holes. If you bought the same amount of wood filler you would be paying so much more and wood filler can crack over time. Just do yourself a favor and buy the ordinary Bondo not the wood filler Bondo. I have been using ordinary Bondo for years and it just works. Keep up the great work Adam and keep up the great work. Kev and she who must be obeyed
Thank you for sharing what your career was prior to YT. It makes sense you made things but I had no idea you ran your own cabinet business with your Dad. Very cool, I bet it’s been fun building chicken coops, and amazing outdoor kitchens as a break from the monotonous though. Anyways I’m surprised why you aren’t just building your own shop ya know?! From floor to roof why not custom design, personally build and film it all. It’d make for great video material firstly but also you could use the space and I’d love all the future shop floor to ceiling custom cabinetry that’d come out of said shop build… hint hint, I never ever get bored of shop builds… ever or really any build for that matter! My garage looks like a hoarders paradise only my stuff is actually useful so shop storage, custom vertical storage is always relevant
Dad saved my ancient 1960's babyfood jars, had tons of lids nailed to ceilings and shelf bottoms for hardware storage. Alas, modern jar lids don't have the holding power that the old ones did.
This project is fantastic-I agree that it's one of the best hidden closet set ups I've seen. It's great, in particular, because the bookshelf is narrow so a burglar would not think to mess with it. As well, the way to open it is not intuitive so again, will fool a burglar. Such a closet is also great in case the parents own guns and want to restrict access in case of having children and as a foolproof safe for valuables. My only issue: As long as you don't need constantly to go into this closet it's great. For a small home wherein closet space is tiny and you use this closet constantly, a bit of a hassle to open compared to a common door knob. That said, even for a smaller home, if you really wanted a "safe room" depending upon the location, this could be a lifesaver. One more point, in case of a home invasion, the "closet" would have to be far enough away from entry points that the family could get into the room without being caught. Of course, if you are in a neighborhood that is actually dangerous, best to move :).
Better put a safety on that in case the pistons/struts fail, and it comes down on someone's head. Saw story a few weeks ago where a fold up bed had a piston fail and the lady is no longer with us.
Indeed, had a 90 pound hatch fall flat onto the top of my head once, bad strut dropped that thing like a bad habit. That really smarted! Thankfully, I've got a seriously hard head, but by rights, that damned thing should've snapped my neck. Caught the hatch of my minivan the same way once, strut suddenly failed while I was under it. Kinda makes me think someone up there wants to get my attention, so being long, long married, am dutifully not paying attention. Send a memo, like any other boss would! (checking for any thunderstorm predictions...)
Beautifully done sir and excellent craftsmanship. Also, if I may suggest on something you might want to consider doing to make this closet more hidden. Go into the other room opposite of the hidden closet and add some wall treatments in order to create the illusion there so hidden space behind that wall. Because some people with good spatial knowledge will figure out something is odd with that wall and suspect there is a hidden space. Furthermore, consider adding foam or something to the backwall of the shelves so if someone were to knock their hand on it they will also realize there is something behind it.
I love it! Great job! Even if you don't have burglars, it's cool just having a secret room. Also, whomever put the "Beware of Dog" on your daughter's bedroom door was a nice touch at protecting her. It should make any intruder think twice before opening the door.
As soon as you mentioned the music I went onto Spotify and added both albums to my favorites list. They are awesome!! The perfect type of music I need to listen to. Thank you for the music and your craftmanship.
2x 1100N. As someone from a country with the metric system, I got my popcorn when said that 😅 9.81N is the downward force 1kg of mass has (at see level) in Earth gravity. Rounding to 10 for homemade projects, 2200N is a 220kg (almost 485lbs) counter-weight that keeps your from closing the door. That's also why he could not compress one of them: you need to put on more than 110kg (242lbs) to compress it. For most, your feet would leave the ground first...
Many years ago, I built a book case that had a secret hidden space in it accessed from behind a mirror in the next room. I thought it was pretty cool but THIS blows it away! I wish I had the tools and a space to do this. So jealous!
Your video came across my feed today and I was intrigued. (I’ve been watching videos about building little cabins and this may be why your video showed up). My late husband was a great woodworker and I loved watching him create in his wood shop. No different with your video. Great video editing and music! Thank you!
Sad that the previous occupants of that closet were lost in a freak boating accident miles away from any body of water. (I don't know where he's located, just being funny.)
A little trick my father taught me with old paint: As like with yours, it often looks and smells bad. Just stir it verry well and then pass it through old fine tights. Sometimes it needs just a little thinner.
I tried this method and it caused intense pain in my head and face, and some bleeding. So for anyone following this guide, have your wife take the tights off first.
@@deaconblooze1 bro your so dumb.... obviously you wait till they are asleep so they think they are dreaming about being at a cold pool as the stinky gunky slowly envelopes their "soon to be up your rear" legs. Duh!
Not interested in woodworking but whatever algorithm is being used, it's working. This was fascinating to watch. I will definitely share with some woodworkers. Whistling the s had me cracking up. Brought back childhood memories.
This is an awesome project. If Haxman ever sells his house, every guy's inner 12 year old is going to want to buy the house just of this door. Video also had a nugget of wisdom for every man: Never get rid of your tools, even if you think you'll never need them again.
@@MrSnivvel Totally agree! Got rid of all my machinist tools and several other tools when I retired...guess who's buying the same even more expensive tools again.......
And women! As a kid, I made all kinds of dens in my bedroom, in the garden, in my grandmas outhouse…they made me feel safe. I’d have loved a hidden place to lock myself in, and still would love one, for when I’m feeling 😵💫🙂🙃
Dude, your are awesome! I have always wanted a hidden storage place for my "Special Sticks". Your humor does not go unnoticed either. Great job, I could not help but subscribe...
I vaguely remember you telling us that Kim has a channel about freeze drying and homesteading. My wife is interested in this and we'd love a link to her channel. As always, thank you very your time and videos.
@@zombieapocalypse3837 pretty dumb comment. They don't take their time in houses, if you know anything about it at all, they hit the most common areas and try to be out as soon as possible. Back to the drawing board for you.
this is my first video of yours that I'm watching and I've never just subscribes fast enough. Honestly your funny antics and personality just makes the vidoe all the more fun and enjoyable! Thank you for making this video and YT channel!
This is Suzanne, David's wife. He's had a massive stroke, so I'm keeping his account alive by binge-watching UA-cam channels. I found your channel a few days ago and am really enjoying it! I have also joined the Woodworkers Guild of America through your link. I want to learn how to build things, but I have a problem. I'm scared to death of the power tools. Any tips on how to get over this fear? I need to learn since I now have to do the "man stuff" around here. Thanks for your great channel!
I will keep in prayers. This is not medical advice. FYI: a few weeks ago I watched a video of a lady giving her dad's testimony about her father recovering from a stroke using garlic. She talked about him eating a minced/chopped garlic daily. Key procedure was to mince/chop clove of garlic and waiting about 12 minutes before ingesting it, and this is to activate alicin to have benefits for healing. She could not recall for how long, but her dad was able to speak and walk again.
A cold takes 7 days to go away on its own, but if you listen to "not medical advice" it might shorten to only one week. Please ignore "not medical advice" and listen to your doctors. I will agree garlic is good for you regardless if you've had stroke as long as you dont over eat it.
Just start using one - Think 'the first step is always the hardest' adage. It Always gets easier and more comfortable no matter what it is - God Bless you and hubby 💕✝️🕊✨
Just Liked and Subscribed. Dude, love your approach to your work. About halfway through the video now and already feel like you would have been "THE GUY" to work with on a job site. Keep it up man - love you are doing something creative and UA-cam has been successful for you. I also want to mention something of a personal note: I had a close friend pass away this last year. He was also "THAT GUY" who you wanted next to you at the job site. Theres obviously differences about you and him, but I sense very similar energy. Seeing you work and interact reminds me a lot of him. I miss him dearly and he'd just laugh at me knowing I'm tearing up over here watching some other guy work. But very thankful I got to... I dunno..."see him" again through you? That's weird, but whatever - I can't describe it. Just....Thank You.
You got that right! World's oldest map of the stars by Hipparchus.....found....by who? Hamburglar! Spanish naval galleon San Jose.....sunk...and now found....Yup Hamburglar! Need I say more? Snap on 10mm socket out in the street?....actually that was me.
Well, when pentesting, I made people open the doors for me, saving me worlds of aggravation. Just needed a clipboard, some forms on them an open pen and a concerned look on my face. People would open a damned vault door to get that concerned man with the clipboard away from them... Also useful for when a supervisor was about, a tape measure, same gimmick the rest of the way, then measure random openings, jot something down, look concerned, they always headed the other way.
Rabbet -- from rebate. You're taking a rebate from the board edge. Dados are cross grain. Grooves are with the grain. Many names for essentially the same thing. My dad built a new house for us when I was about 11 and included several secret doors. Everyone's favorite was the kitchen pantry cabinet that opened into the utility room and walk-in pantry. There was a closet hidden behind a bookcase and a passage behind a closet wall that held a ladder up into the attic. Good video.
I love poplar. Dry lightweight stronger than pine. Had a long couch made out of it. Carrying it outside by myself by one end horizontally, acting like Superman.
HAXMAN! I just found your channel from this video! I’ve watched like 10 others since! I love the aesthetic of your videos, the music, and the humor! I’m now subscribed and I can’t wait to see what you do in the future! All I want to do now is to go pick up some tools and build cool stuff😂 Thank you for brightening my week!
I once worked cleaning offices and one of the buildings was built in the 1930s. I loved that building fantastic woodwork, real quality that they just don't do anymore. My very favorite office had a bathroom hidden behind a bookcase in fact I hadn't cleaned it at first because you wouldn't know it was there. I was suprised and so happy they left it open for me so I'd know it was there. It had some really heavy duty hardware opened and closed so easy. It was made of solid oak!
I had to look up Newtons. I thought you were fooling us - but NO, it's a real thing! Love how you always teach us something while showing us something. And I want to give a big hat's-off to Kim, she is an excellent videographer/helper/laugh at your jokes/wife.
Newtons are the force that are applied to the spring. Divide it by 10 to get it to kilos, then multiply it by 2 to get to pounds. 1100 / 10 = 110 kg x 2 is 220 pounds. Times 2 springs is 440 pounds roughly.
To be even more precise, if the slot you cut with the dado set is with the grain it's called a 'groove', and if it is cut across the grain it's called a dado.
Been here about 2 months and I’ve enjoyed all your videos , and I am currently watching it in a woolly booger t shirt supping English tea from my woolly booger cup, life’s all good. And I absolutely loved mask as a kid
In woodworking, the term for a groove or cut along the edge of a board is called a “rabbet,” not “rabbit.” A rabbet is a rectangular, notched recess cut along the edge or end of a board. This type of joint differs from a dado, which is typically cut across the grain in the middle of a board rather than along the edge. Rabbets are often used in cabinetry, frames, and paneling to create stronger joints by allowing two pieces to overlap at their edges. The name likely derives from older French or Middle English terms related to joining or planing wood.
I LOVE this video! Now, if I can just fine a spot in our 1,136 square foot home! I've never understood why more homes aren't built with a secret room. NOW, are you putting a lock on the INSIDE so if it has to be used as a safe room you'll be able to lock it while you're inside? Anytime you want to come to SW Mo. and work on my tiny house, you're more than welcome! AWESOME videos!
Awesome dude, sorry I had to fast forward through 90% of your video but I didn't want to know how to build one. I just wanted to know where they're at so now I can get back to making a living. Thanks again my friend.
I love the narrative details in your closet. Like how you have a closet full of the same red shirt and that your gun rack is full of a collection of awesome stick guns.
Absolutely brilliant!!! I’m a new subscriber and I am hooked to your skills and imagination. Sorry to say this but……it occurred to me that if you incorporated the door frame into the bookshelves, you wouldn’t have the gap between the bookshelf and the frame. I expect that would make the door even more invisible. You SIR are an ‘Arteest’ 👩🎨 😊
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@@HAXMAN love the new release from HAXMAN MUSIC
Thank you!
@@HAXMAN how is it now with the music, did you write and produce the tracks yourself..? it sounds so cool in my car... Many thanks to you and the HAXMAN family
@@HAXMAN Oki just got too the point in this video where you tell about the albums 😃
I worked with my producer in London. He's the real talent behind the music. I provide the direction on the sound and feel I want and we go back and forth until it fits what I want.
Just subscribed. I am an 80 year old woman who discovered only a few years ago how much I love power tools! I was fascinated by all your tools. I have no idea why the algorithm sent me this today, but I am hooked!
62 year old woman, retired due to medical disability. Still love my power tools. I like to repurpose old or used furniture, usually found at resale stores or yard sales. I’ve recaned chairs that I got practically free, then resold them. Remade some furniture for friends and family. I just have to do it in short periods of time and get help for any heavy lifting. Now learning new tricks from this channel.
Both of your comments made me so happy to read! I’m a 46 year old female but I love seeing any women who love using power tools!!! Especially any that are in the generation before me! 😁. I wish you both great success with your future projects! ❤
This wins the coolest comment award! ❤❤❤
60 years old woman. I like my tools also. But I was missing my carpenter who died 2 years ago today. This showing up in the algorithm helped a little.
Hey baby, you single?
You should store your paint cans up side down. It will make them seal up with no vapor escaping and the pre opend paint can will last for ever without drying.
That's some fact spitting there. I had a can of enamel paint stored in this manner in a climate controlled shed that lasted 15 years. Gave it to someone with this caveat, and it was as good as new. That was 10 years ago, and it still looks like it was painted recently
that or it pops open during a hot summer, leaving u with an even bigger mess
@@jigan2971 hmmm
@@jigan2971 easy solution, get some cheap tarp / liner and put it in a tub where you put all your paint cans / cases.
I just put a plastic carrier bag on the tin then push the lid on. Stops any dried flakes falling in when opened. Particularly good if they are metal tins where the edge of the lid rusts.
Burglar here. Just wanted to say I actually don’t hate you at all. It’s easier if everyone bases their secret compartments off the same video.
"YOURE SO RIGHT"
said gojo calmly
It was a trap to get burglars to post comments. 😏
Lol! You have to have the measurements just right!!!!!!!! Same location as well.
Maybe it’s a decoy…. The next place is the real place !!
Homeowner here. I don't have secret closets or compartments because. While you are climbing over my 6' wrought iron gate my monitored home security is filming you in HD color. When you break into my home the police will be notified and; if you were to steal something it's all insured including my vehicles the most prized have agreed value. Good Luck in your career, you can always get three hots and a cot when you're caught... 😉
3:33 - The word "rabbet" is used because it literally means "recess," as in the one you cut out of the wood in joinery. The Brits call it a "rebate" cut which also means "recess." Fun fact: Lots of people wrongly believe the spelling for "rabbet" is "rabbit," as in the furry carrot-loving creature. I actually like that because, if you look at the joint cut from one side, it resembles the 8-bit profile of a rabbit's head with long ears. Hope that enlightens. Cool video. Cheers.
Rabbet derives from the French word rabbat, which means recess or reduction. And rabbat comes from the verb rabattre, which means "to beat down" or "to reduce." Used in English woodworking since the 14th century. And yes, the Brits (England and some other English language countries) do call it a rebate. It makes sense because the word originated from the French verb, (to reduce). Rebate in American English also traced back to the same French verb, as a refund or reduction in price.
A dado cut is "across the grain" and groove when aligned with the grain. Across the grain for added strength, as in making a bookcase.
All three words are more for how they fit with other pieces in woodworking.
Dado is from Italian architecture. In classical architecture, the recessed section between the base and the upper (decorated) part is the dado. It started to be used in woodworking by the 17th century.
A groove cut (along the grain) is more generalized and used for recessed areas in many things. The Grand Canyon is a very large groove.
Not me in Britain, watching American woodworking videos, wondering why I can't find half the stuff they're talking about at my local hardware store lol.
Love the videos just joined subscription plus a one-year $1.60 premium access but on a side note rabbits don't actually eat carrots they eat the greens LOL. Bugs Bunny's a liar LOL
@@Deja117 For our friends across the pond, a rabbet is a rebate and a dado is a trench. You know what they say... Two nations separated by one language. Cheers.
@@BobbyParker784 That Bugs. Ain't he a stinker? 🙂
Getting the struts right is crazy science! We have a double bed that hinges up on gas struts, so you can store bedding inside. When I assembled it, the struts were almost impossible to move either way. I rang the supplier, and they said “put the mattress on”…. Then it hit the sweet spot. So it’s all about weight and leverage. Great vid… what a fun project 😊
@MrBigMalT the force you need to lift is the mass x the centre of mass/(distance from strut to hinge x cosine of angle between strut and thing to be raised.)
As the thing swings down, the centre of mass tucks in but so does the strut in the same ratio.
The strut will produce a bit more force when pushed in. Also the strut angle deviates from 180 degrees until its at 0 or 180 and is not pushing in the direction you want and the door stays all the way down. You could even angle the mounts so the struts keep the door closed, and then begin to open it when you start the lift by hand.
It's the same way a car trunk stays up but will fall into place at a certain point.
@TimpBizkit 💯
Nice to see a brainiac here! Also, cool screen name. 🎶
Wow this is totally amazing!
Thank you for sharing this hidden “closet.” You are amazing. I had a wonderful carpenter until he started to use drugs. I always show off what he did in my basement. I have a sump pump located under my cellar stairs. It would be a nightmare to get to the pump. I had to take apart the staircase to get to the pump so many times, the stairs became dangerous. I asked him if he could build me or fix the staircase. He built me a new set of stairs that has hinges on the top step with handles on the bottom step. So now,if I need to get to the pump, all I have to do is to pick up the handles on the bottom step, wedge the 2x4s under a step to secure the staircase so it will be safe to move under the steps. It’s worked wonderfully.
That sounds cool! I hope the carpenter gets the help he needs. He must be quite skilled.
I’m not sure if you read all of the comments, but brother, I just closed on a house on 3.5 acres and I’ve been watching your videos forever. Especially the smokeless fire pit. I’m in GA, but above the gnat line😂 I can confidently say, out of every video I watch, the wife wants to watch Haxman videos out of everything else on road trips. Which is huge. Love the content. You’ve been a God-send. Praying many blessings over you and your family.
Thank you again!
Thank you so much! Congratulations on the new house!
Gnat line? I didn't realize there are areas in Georgia without gnats. 🪰
What is this gnat line you speak of? I know nothing of this from my western low to zero summer humidity climate utopia. Never mind, I looked it up.
@tripslade8431 I also know nothing of any "gnat line." I'm originally from and now living back in Kansas, but I spent nearly 3/4 of my Navy career between Orlando FL, Cocoa Beach FL, Jax FL, Charleston SC, Newport News VA and King's Bay GA, and I became VERY familiar with both the "flying teeth" gnats and the official state bird of South Carolina (the mosquito). Then I lived in Sunny Southern California for 28 years after the Navy took me there in 1993 and got spoiled by both the weather and the (near) absence of nuisance bugs like gnats and mosquitoes. But now back in Kansas, we get gnats here that bite (in addition to both mosquitos and flies that bite), and we are WELL north of ANY line in Georgia!
That’s so awesome! Congrats on your house! Gotta say I’m very envious of the 3.5 acres! This is our dream as well! Still searching high and low for some affordable property here in Oklahoma. Have fun at your new place!! ❤
****MOAR**** - this is one of the *FINEST* presentations of a woodcrafting project EVER!!! Here is the true magic and power of the Internet, folks! It allows us to see amazing talents and skills which would otherwise be denied to us, and thus we would would never even know they existed! I can't get enough! BRAVO!!!
Haxman got me regretting that I should’ve take woodworking during my high school years. After having watched this video; I can say that he knows wtf he’s doing. Beautifully done!
I haven’t read all the comments so don’t know if this has been suggested already. After you were done, and it was a fascinating and great idea, I was still able to see a gap around three sides of the bookcase. But that problem could be solved by attaching the equivalent of the door frame onto the front edge of the cabinet, so that there is no longer a space showing between the bookcase and the door frame. The door frame would go up with the bookcase!
The thickness of the “door frame” could be adjusted for best fit, so there will be no gap at all!!
~ from a former engineering student who decided to teach Kindergarten for 40 years instead! 😂
I love this and I'm jealous. Everything is great about this video. I love the trick of the upswinging door to deal with expert "treasure hunters" that know about hidden doors, but why would they think that the other gaps around an inset bookcase didn't mean the same thing?
I love watching craftsmen show their skills… and I’m utterly frustrated by my lack of confidence in finding a craftsman who is in business in my area. I wish all craftsmen put out videos of their work , showcasing their skills and sharing their location with contact information. I would hire this guy in a heartbeat 💗 if he had a company in my area.
Excellent Idea of swing up, also I never see that staple gun before but it makes so much sense. Thanks for the video. Newtons (N), which are units of force, their equivalent in pounds-force (lbf), which is often used in the United States. To convert newtons to pounds-force: 1 N≈0.224809 lbf So, if you have 1100 newtons: 1100 N×0.224809≈247.29 lbf. SO 1100 newtons is approximately 247.3 pounds-force. -OR- If you are wanting to use the other Soft and chewy Fig Newtons (that weights 10 oz per pack) it would take 396 packages to push it down.
I’m going to need a lot of fig newtons then. 😄 Thanks!
I think that swing up was a bad choice. Most because they can't put any furniture on that side of the room now. And that was smart thinking to calculate the variables of fig Newtons law.
Well, to be technical you cannot really do an exact conversion between lbf and lbs, at average sea level 247.3 lbf comes to about 246.9 lbs, less at higher levels, so you *might* get away with 395 packs to compress the strut unless it is high tide, not accounting for corporate greed factor (less weight per pack than indicated).
You are the greatest. I adore your wife. The music was a surprise....I totally enjoyed it too. Peace and blessings to you and yours!
Delightful remark.
Many people have problems with rusting paint can lids.
I'll give you a little tip.
When the can is already dirty, you know it will start to collect dirt.
Then before closing it, I put a piece of plastic garbage bag and tie it with a string.
Then opening it again is very easy and the garbage from the lid doesn't spill inside.
You might try transferring paint to plastic containers. We use old square nut containers with screw on lids (Sam's Club Member's Mark Deluxe Mixed Nuts or peanuts). If you put some thin plastic foam in the lid it will last forever. Write the details of the paint in permanent marker on top. You're gold. It's great for keeping paint fresh for touchups.
Or store the Can upside down
@@laurnabrown2601 I hadn't thought of that. Does it keep the lid from rusting?
@@obelus5985it does but it also paints your floor for free if you didn’t install the lid real well…
Solvent borne paint will go hard in plastic containers.
Wow! Great hack!
You are the funniest cabinet maker I've ever seen. No wonder you chose to create a "stand-up" bookcase as your secret door. Nice job!
if you catch this message, you need a handle from the inside, to be able to hide behind the bookcase, plus a lock on the inside, to prevent anyone from opening it
I was thinking the same thing!
I could see some nice feature for this room. Self defense storage, a safe, but a very nice one could be some sort of panic room. Just add a deadbolts lock from the inside so you can hide in there and it can't be opened from the outside. You could also add a handle so you can pull it from the inside. Very nice room!
If it's a panic room I'd want to make sure the walls can stop bullets....
@@b_uppythat’s a whole ‘nother massive expense. Being able to essentially disappear into a safe space is a pretty big W on its own.
Also… who is firing bullets randomly into walls during a home invasion?? That’s like asking to be caught!
@@b_uppy Concealment can often be just as effective as cover, given they don't actually know where you are.
@funkmanone
A panic room needs extra protection. People are presumably trying to find the occupants and feel they have the luxury of time. Reinforced walls make sense in this instance. It's possible the criminals might detect there's a anodd space and just try to go thru the walls to get at the occupants. Plasterboard is less protection than a wooden door.
@AlphaMachina
"Can often be just as effective" until it's not...
55 years in the trade and I approve of this young man and his skills. Job well done 👍👍
Retired carpenter here !! I agree !!
I much prefer the REAL tradesmen, where they seldom used glue-nails.....blahblah....and used their skill to dovetail and such......
Young man? I mean… maybe comparatively.. but 20 years in the trade ain’t exactly a noob..
@@LordDaveKoreshage is relative when you’ve been in the trade for 55 years (I’m assuming longer than HAX is old) then he is a young man to him I get what you mean though
@@b.b.finsclara3589I think it's awesome that you've mastered wood joinery that uses no metal fasteners or adhesives. You probably have a great many videos of your works uploaded. I hope we can all watch them later today.
4th Generation carpenter here, I've got to say after my first video watch "You sir, are impressive". I know how much work goes into projects like this & thanks for sharing this. I've got a 4'x6' hollow area in my house, don't ask me why I did not frame it. I just got inspired.
Thank you Lyon!
Incredible skills in woodworking, cabinetry, music, videography, and a great guy.
Just when I was looking for something to watch on UA-cam, @Haxman to the rescue, loved the fence, Adam love the content & love watching your videos with your family in them. It so nice seeing family in videos makes them way more wholesome.
Awesome! Thank you so much.
Thanks. I'm 65 years old trying to fix my mobile home. It's pretty bad so I'm doing a little bit at a time. Watching this video I learned some great ideas that I have never thought of. Thank You
Only just come across your channel..... you are such an easy man to follow and a joy to watch....love your ideas and craftsmanship.
I don't hate you for showing this man. Now I know to check any door shaped built-in shelves to see if they lead to a secret room of valuables ! Thank you so much !
Look for the book case that doesn't have base board at the bottom, but has carpet running under it?
Not a fan that his has no lock
Computer games have been teaching us to look for secret doors since Wolfenstein 3d, and most likely even before. And don't forget the books...
Or bedrooms with no closet?
@@robertmooberry725he could have factored in the skirting board but then you'd see cuts down each side.
So cool! I am a retired cabinet maker that is also getting rid of my large tools and just keeping the hand tools and jobsite saws. This is so inspirational as I still need to make some office furniture and such! Thank you so much for posting this - I can do it!
this video was amazing, both informative and funny, while giving me even more resources to explore on my own for future learning! THANK YOU. there are not enough teachers out there like you in the world!!!!
Im 48. I have never heard anyone else ever mention the cartoon mask. I Had the trans am that turned into a boat. Gen X had the best childhood.
I had the motorcycle that turned into the helicopter but always wanted the Camaro. That's a fact Tim. 👊 The last ferrel generation.
I’m 45 and I watched M.A.S.K. as a kid and found it on UA-cam this year and watched it again. I also had the motorcycle.
Had the motorcycle, the camaro, the sand rail, and the semi truck!
Yup, we had the best cartoons… Saturday morning, for hours! Pancakes and cartoons. Doesn’t get better than that for a kid!
@@HAXMAN I had the Condor as well. Thank you Sears outlet
1100 newtons damn near 250lbs 😬
Love this build! I've never seen hinges like that before.
Yeah and he had 2! That's nearly 500lbs force
Double that, it's per piston. Quite insane. But in guess with quite some books in there. It's less.stilla bit over the top
One wrong move and you would be a spit ball on the ceiling......
on earth in metrics you just remove one 0 and its 110kg
Great internal latch though.
OH MY TOES!!!
Seriously though, used the Forstner bit method, I'd have gone with the router too. Then, adjusted with the sanding wheel as well.
I'd completely forgotten about that hinge type though! I was initially thinking of an attic type hinge and half moon type hinges, each adding complexity.
And a double piston means, if one fails, one should remain to retain load enough to not drive one's skull through one's socks. Torque would be a bear though, gotta make sure the hardware can support the full load individually or it'll rip off and you'll be viewing the world through your socks.
Very impressive build, but what I most impressed with is the fact that you painted the backside of the cabinet. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, it is great, I have built secret draws and compartments for my clients, and I have never made them beside a window so any passing thief can see exactly what you have inside to fool him. Maybe have something or other that automatically closes the blinds as the secret door begins to lift. Power to your elbow my friend.
The other day I fell asleep to your album and I played it for 8.5 hours straight. I love it.
Also, it appears that you have toiletsquatches. I'm expecting a tutorial on getting rid of them sometime soon.
Thank you! I appreciate that!
😂
They're easy to get rid of, though the method really isn't one that I recommend. Get Crohn's disease, the flatus chases them right off. And peels the paint from the walls. And singes nostril hairs...
Had a rude young woman at the pharmacy yesterday complain about "someone shit themself, ugh, disgusting" at critically high volume. Being the guilty party and rightfully in line at said pharmacy counter, I dutifully gave her a close pass while playing the Star Spangled Banner on my butt tuba. Exclaiming equally loudly about how rude it was to be so rude about sick people having the temerity of going to the pharmacy to seek their medication.
The disgust in line swiftly turned to laughter at her discomfiture and she sought some other location to make others as miserable as she was. Hope she enjoys the hair loss...
Retired military, tagged REF.
Retired, Extremely Flatulent.
Hopefully, this medication works better... While I do enjoy listening to the 1812 Overture, waking up to it being played by my own anatomy in the morning does grow tiresome. But, good for chasing away toiletsquatches. And as mentioned, loosening old paint...
Pure hell on the bathroom mirror though.
Poopsquatch!
@@BrokenCurtain I greatly resemble that remark!
You may be the funniest woodworker on the UA-cams. You make it all look so easy. I thought I was "all that" making a warped wood compost 3 bin system last night with butt joints (see what I said 😊) and 3 inch exterior screws.
Ain't nothin' lined up. These 2 x 4's were twisted as a dog's hind leg. Great day in the morning....definitely not cabinet grade. But it's painted, which helps a lot. Now to put on the hardware cloth and get it set in place. And no complaints, because we've had such a drought, but it's raining today. So maybe just hardware cloth today.
I hope all the quail poop and chicken poop and duck coop bedding aren't too offended by my wackadoodle carpentry.
PSA of the day --always grab the hammer by the little end. 😊
That's one heck of a stick armory! lol
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Gotta support that 2nd amendment incase you gotta stick it to the man
@@ragetist Roger that!
@@ragetist badumtisss
@@ragetist ( That was good Rage ) ( See how I did that?...I didn't use your full name so as They listen they can't spot you ).
This is cool. Great work dude. The only thing I suggest is some type of Safety Mechanism. Something like a self-locking safety latch (at different points) - that prevents the whole weight of the secret cabinet/door from dropping and swinging close. The last thing you want is for one or both of those struts to instantly fail (or the brackets holding them in place). And this big heavy thing falling on someone's arms/hands, or legs/feet, or even worse... someone's head. Look into this so everyone can stay safe while enjoying the "coolness" of it. One-love brother.
@@galoguevara6049 Yes, my man, Safety First! Great tip, thank you.
Adam, it's nice to meet you. It was such a nice thing to hear you introduce yourself to the people seeing your content for the first time, giving some background about yourself and not just saying hit that like and sub turn on the bell so you can catch everything. I'm only 3 mins in and had to pause to comment this. Kudos.
Edit, and he makes great tunes to vibe too, well done.
I love this one! We are still renting a house and throwing money down the toilet every month in doing so lol. BUT. I keep telling my wife that when we have our own place I want to have secret rooms and passage ways and stuff. I'll be coming back to this video haha. Thanks for the continued great content! Love you and your fam, my kids and I still love watching your stuff and laughing at all of the hilarious things you do/get in your videos. Thanks for keeping it fun, informative, and clean!
Good luck in your search!! Me and my fiance’ are wanting to do the same when we build our next home!! Secret passage ways are so fun!
Nice video, Adam! Thank you so much!
Lesson learned: Never sell any of your tools. Been there. Done that. It is always a BIG mistake.
What a great looking Murphy Door 😍
I fell in love with secret doors, rooms, and passageways when I went to Salem, Massachusetts, Witch Museum, etc, as a high school student in 1977. In one of the houses we toured, there was a secret stairway and room behind a grandfather clock display.
i went there about the same year also high school..hummm same class?
Indy would indeed be proud. I love it. And your wife's a sweetheart. Thanks for the video.
I have been considered doing this to hide the staircase to the upstairs in my house for sometime now glad to see there is a much much more informal video doing something like this. It’s not a typical swing or swing out style to.
Boy am I glad that someone else uses Bondo. I have been preaching the values of Bondo for years. It does not shrink, superbly easy to sand (to shape). It does not crack and can be used to fill in larger holes. If you bought the same amount of wood filler you would be paying so much more and wood filler can crack over time. Just do yourself a favor and buy the ordinary Bondo not the wood filler Bondo. I have been using ordinary Bondo for years and it just works. Keep up the great work Adam and keep up the great work.
Kev and she who must be obeyed
@@kevinandmarymoback4537 Ah, a fellow Heinlein reader! 😎
Thank you for sharing what your career was prior to YT. It makes sense you made things but I had no idea you ran your own cabinet business with your Dad. Very cool, I bet it’s been fun building chicken coops, and amazing outdoor kitchens as a break from the monotonous though. Anyways I’m surprised why you aren’t just building your own shop ya know?! From floor to roof why not custom design, personally build and film it all. It’d make for great video material firstly but also you could use the space and I’d love all the future shop floor to ceiling custom cabinetry that’d come out of said shop build… hint hint, I never ever get bored of shop builds… ever or really any build for that matter! My garage looks like a hoarders paradise only my stuff is actually useful so shop storage, custom vertical storage is always relevant
I would love to do that!
Dad saved my ancient 1960's babyfood jars, had tons of lids nailed to ceilings and shelf bottoms for hardware storage. Alas, modern jar lids don't have the holding power that the old ones did.
It doesn’t count as hoarding if it’s all cool sh!tt. Ha
This project is fantastic-I agree that it's one of the best hidden closet set ups I've seen. It's great, in particular, because the bookshelf is narrow so a burglar would not think to mess with it. As well, the way to open it is not intuitive so again, will fool a burglar. Such a closet is also great in case the parents own guns and want to restrict access in case of having children and as a foolproof safe for valuables. My only issue: As long as you don't need constantly to go into this closet it's great. For a small home wherein closet space is tiny and you use this closet constantly, a bit of a hassle to open compared to a common door knob. That said, even for a smaller home, if you really wanted a "safe room" depending upon the location, this could be a lifesaver. One more point, in case of a home invasion, the "closet" would have to be far enough away from entry points that the family could get into the room without being caught. Of course, if you are in a neighborhood that is actually dangerous, best to move :).
I LOVE secret doors. Thanks for the journey!
Better put a safety on that in case the pistons/struts fail, and it comes down on someone's head. Saw story a few weeks ago where a fold up bed had a piston fail and the lady is no longer with us.
Both struts aren't going to fail. It'll be one or the other. It's built in redundancy.
Indeed, had a 90 pound hatch fall flat onto the top of my head once, bad strut dropped that thing like a bad habit.
That really smarted! Thankfully, I've got a seriously hard head, but by rights, that damned thing should've snapped my neck.
Caught the hatch of my minivan the same way once, strut suddenly failed while I was under it. Kinda makes me think someone up there wants to get my attention, so being long, long married, am dutifully not paying attention.
Send a memo, like any other boss would!
(checking for any thunderstorm predictions...)
@@spvillano
Old Boy Scout saying,
If you can see the lightning, the lightning can see you.
Get inside immediately.
@@scythelord Bet your life on it eh? Ok. Plus will one hold it fully? Better safe than dead.
@@thisismagacountry1318 I dunno, Big Army taught, see lightning, it's time to erect an antenna... ;)
Beautifully done sir and excellent craftsmanship.
Also, if I may suggest on something you might want to consider doing to make this closet more hidden. Go into the other room opposite of the hidden closet and add some wall treatments in order to create the illusion there so hidden space behind that wall. Because some people with good spatial knowledge will figure out something is odd with that wall and suspect there is a hidden space.
Furthermore, consider adding foam or something to the backwall of the shelves so if someone were to knock their hand on it they will also realize there is something behind it.
Don't forget to remove the old door stop seen at 27:39. Burglars might see it as a clue to treasures!
good catch
His sticks 🤷😂 Why the sticks??
@@marccaillotdechadbannes6249because they are his boomsticks
Does that room have any other closets? Maybe they should add a dresser to the room to really sell the illusion that there are no closets.
@@marccaillotdechadbannes6249 Probably removed the real "boom sticks" for the video.
We would love to feature your music, with your permission!
Absolutely
I love it! Great job! Even if you don't have burglars, it's cool just having a secret room. Also, whomever put the "Beware of Dog" on your daughter's bedroom door was a nice touch at protecting her. It should make any intruder think twice before opening the door.
🌴🌴🌴 I’m so happy to be part of your very fast growing channel. I truly love every video you put out. Blessings from Paso Robles California, Carlos
Thank you so much Carlos! Very kind of you 🙏
As soon as you mentioned the music I went onto Spotify and added both albums to my favorites list. They are awesome!! The perfect type of music I need to listen to. Thank you for the music and your craftmanship.
2x 1100N. As someone from a country with the metric system, I got my popcorn when said that 😅
9.81N is the downward force 1kg of mass has (at see level) in Earth gravity. Rounding to 10 for homemade projects, 2200N is a 220kg (almost 485lbs) counter-weight that keeps your from closing the door. That's also why he could not compress one of them: you need to put on more than 110kg (242lbs) to compress it. For most, your feet would leave the ground first...
Now… Where can I put one of these doors in my house??? 🤔🤔🤔 love it!
Many years ago, I built a book case that had a secret hidden space in it accessed from behind a mirror in the next room. I thought it was pretty cool but THIS blows it away! I wish I had the tools and a space to do this. So jealous!
Your video came across my feed today and I was intrigued. (I’ve been watching videos about building little cabins and this may be why your video showed up). My late husband was a great woodworker and I loved watching him create in his wood shop. No different with your video. Great video editing and music! Thank you!
As a Burglar I can tell you we hate this guy so much.
I feel the same…I’m not a burglar per se, but stole a pair of sunglasses as a youth (yute) thusly, i hate him too! Be well John spartan!
20 time felon here, 60 year burglar vet, i for one will always check book cases now. Ill be out of prison 3005, ill be thinking of this until then.
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Bahahaha 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I love your stick storage in the closet. I'm sure the doggo appreciates it.
Sad that the previous occupants of that closet were lost in a freak boating accident miles away from any body of water. (I don't know where he's located, just being funny.)
love the creativity! I am a 19 year old who loves woodworking and am doing general construction. very fun video! thanks for the content
Love the hidden passage door so cool thanks for sharing .
A little trick my father taught me with old paint: As like with yours, it often looks and smells bad. Just stir it verry well and then pass it through old fine tights. Sometimes it needs just a little thinner.
I tried this method and it caused intense pain in my head and face, and some bleeding. So for anyone following this guide, have your wife take the tights off first.
@@deaconblooze1 He said sometimes it needs a little thinner, you should ask her to lose some weight next time
@@deaconblooze1 bro your so dumb.... obviously you wait till they are asleep so they think they are dreaming about being at a cold pool as the stinky gunky slowly envelopes their "soon to be up your rear" legs. Duh!
Not interested in woodworking but whatever algorithm is being used, it's working. This was fascinating to watch. I will definitely share with some woodworkers. Whistling the s had me cracking up. Brought back childhood memories.
This is an awesome project. If Haxman ever sells his house, every guy's inner 12 year old is going to want to buy the house just of this door.
Video also had a nugget of wisdom for every man: Never get rid of your tools, even if you think you'll never need them again.
Thank you.
Yep. That will never happen again.
@@MrSnivvel Totally agree! Got rid of all my machinist tools and several other tools when I retired...guess who's buying the same even more expensive tools again.......
@@HAXMANWhere did you get your gas struts? Nice video, I am going to build this one.
Amazon. I have a link in the description box.
And women! As a kid, I made all kinds of dens in my bedroom, in the garden, in my grandmas outhouse…they made me feel safe. I’d have loved a hidden place to lock myself in, and still would love one, for when I’m feeling 😵💫🙂🙃
Dude, your are awesome! I have always wanted a hidden storage place for my "Special Sticks". Your humor does not go unnoticed either. Great job, I could not help but subscribe...
I vaguely remember you telling us that Kim has a channel about freeze drying and homesteading. My wife is interested in this and we'd love a link to her channel. As always, thank you very your time and videos.
no burglar will ever find, till now. thanks a lot HAXMAN !
The word rabbet is from Old French rabbat, "a recess into a wall". In the UK we call it a rebate.
My rabbits like to eat Carotte.
@@Dancing_Alone_wRentals fair's fair, I am quite taken to eat both. :D
Greatest part is SHOWING THE WHOLE WORLD your secret door so treasure hunters now know.
Smart!
Now we just need a map to the house.
But he didn't show another looming secret: the deadfall!
Burglers love you for teaching them to inspect built in book cases.
I know right, it's like criminals don't look at UA-cam like everyone else. 🤣🤣
@@zombieapocalypse3837 pretty dumb comment. They don't take their time in houses, if you know anything about it at all, they hit the most common areas and try to be out as soon as possible. Back to the drawing board for you.
Get lost.
@@misternordberg3675 nordberg seems real butt hurt
They won't love coming in my house!😮
That is totally AWESOME!!!!
this is my first video of yours that I'm watching and I've never just subscribes fast enough. Honestly your funny antics and personality just makes the vidoe all the more fun and enjoyable! Thank you for making this video and YT channel!
"i don't know how to make it stop making that sound" 😂
This is Suzanne, David's wife. He's had a massive stroke, so I'm keeping his account alive by binge-watching UA-cam channels. I found your channel a few days ago and am really enjoying it! I have also joined the Woodworkers Guild of America through your link. I want to learn how to build things, but I have a problem. I'm scared to death of the power tools. Any tips on how to get over this fear? I need to learn since I now have to do the "man stuff" around here. Thanks for your great channel!
Best Wishes
@@williameberhart3505 Thank you!
I will keep in prayers. This is not medical advice.
FYI: a few weeks ago I watched a video of a lady giving her dad's testimony about her father recovering from a stroke using garlic.
She talked about him eating a minced/chopped garlic daily.
Key procedure was to mince/chop clove of garlic and waiting about 12 minutes before ingesting it, and this is to activate alicin to have benefits for healing.
She could not recall for how long, but her dad was able to speak and walk again.
A cold takes 7 days to go away on its own, but if you listen to "not medical advice" it might shorten to only one week. Please ignore "not medical advice" and listen to your doctors. I will agree garlic is good for you regardless if you've had stroke as long as you dont over eat it.
Just start using one - Think 'the first step is always the hardest' adage. It Always gets easier and more comfortable no matter what it is - God Bless you and hubby 💕✝️🕊✨
Just Liked and Subscribed. Dude, love your approach to your work. About halfway through the video now and already feel like you would have been "THE GUY" to work with on a job site. Keep it up man - love you are doing something creative and UA-cam has been successful for you.
I also want to mention something of a personal note: I had a close friend pass away this last year. He was also "THAT GUY" who you wanted next to you at the job site. Theres obviously differences about you and him, but I sense very similar energy. Seeing you work and interact reminds me a lot of him. I miss him dearly and he'd just laugh at me knowing I'm tearing up over here watching some other guy work. But very thankful I got to... I dunno..."see him" again through you? That's weird, but whatever - I can't describe it. Just....Thank You.
Thank you very much. I’m sorry to hear of your loss. Thanks for sharing that. Best to you and yours.
1:46 Never underestimate Hamburglar's cunning intuition. He will find your treasures eventually.
You got that right!
World's oldest map of the stars by Hipparchus.....found....by who? Hamburglar!
Spanish naval galleon San Jose.....sunk...and now found....Yup Hamburglar! Need I say more?
Snap on 10mm socket out in the street?....actually that was me.
Well, when pentesting, I made people open the doors for me, saving me worlds of aggravation. Just needed a clipboard, some forms on them an open pen and a concerned look on my face.
People would open a damned vault door to get that concerned man with the clipboard away from them...
Also useful for when a supervisor was about, a tape measure, same gimmick the rest of the way, then measure random openings, jot something down, look concerned, they always headed the other way.
Burglars are grateful to you for showing them this.
Rabbet -- from rebate. You're taking a rebate from the board edge. Dados are cross grain. Grooves are with the grain. Many names for essentially the same thing. My dad built a new house for us when I was about 11 and included several secret doors. Everyone's favorite was the kitchen pantry cabinet that opened into the utility room and walk-in pantry. There was a closet hidden behind a bookcase and a passage behind a closet wall that held a ladder up into the attic. Good video.
I love poplar. Dry lightweight stronger than pine. Had a long couch made out of it. Carrying it outside by myself by one end horizontally, acting like Superman.
Always a pleasure making your paint brother!!!
You da man 👊
HAXMAN! I just found your channel from this video! I’ve watched like 10 others since! I love the aesthetic of your videos, the music, and the humor! I’m now subscribed and I can’t wait to see what you do in the future! All I want to do now is to go pick up some tools and build cool stuff😂 Thank you for brightening my week!
Show me how to build a Time Machine next please
Now I need one, thanks - I think... Also - love the tip on using caulk to hold the knobs in.
I once worked cleaning offices and one of the buildings was built in the 1930s. I loved that building fantastic woodwork, real quality that they just don't do anymore. My very favorite office had a bathroom hidden behind a bookcase in fact I hadn't cleaned it at first because you wouldn't know it was there. I was suprised and so happy they left it open for me so I'd know it was there. It had some really heavy duty hardware opened and closed so easy. It was made of solid oak!
Damn you HAXMAN! As a certified professional burglar I do in fact hate you for this!! 😂😂😂
I knew you would! 😂
Have you looked into getting the secret door endorsement added to your pro burglar certification?
"Regular" burglar, or Hamburglar? 😂
Hey, I'm also a professional burglar here in the UK. We should start a secret club...
Found the pen tester 😂
I had to look up Newtons. I thought you were fooling us - but NO, it's a real thing! Love how you always teach us something while showing us something. And I want to give a big hat's-off to Kim, she is an excellent videographer/helper/laugh at your jokes/wife.
Heard of Isaac Newton? Probably something to do with him.
Thank you! I couldn’t do it without her!
Newtons are the force that are applied to the spring. Divide it by 10 to get it to kilos, then multiply it by 2 to get to pounds. 1100 / 10 = 110 kg x 2 is 220 pounds. Times 2 springs is 440 pounds roughly.
To be even more precise, if the slot you cut with the dado set is with the grain it's called a 'groove', and if it is cut across the grain it's called a dado.
Been here about 2 months and I’ve enjoyed all your videos , and I am currently watching it in a woolly booger t shirt supping English tea from my woolly booger cup, life’s all good.
And I absolutely loved mask as a kid
You rock! Thanks for helping me feed my kids! 👊
Finally new video..
Copenhagen🇩🇰 supports
In woodworking, the term for a groove or cut along the edge of a board is called a “rabbet,” not “rabbit.” A rabbet is a rectangular, notched recess cut along the edge or end of a board. This type of joint differs from a dado, which is typically cut across the grain in the middle of a board rather than along the edge.
Rabbets are often used in cabinetry, frames, and paneling to create stronger joints by allowing two pieces to overlap at their edges. The name likely derives from older French or Middle English terms related to joining or planing wood.
I love the "stick" racks in your "stick" closet, behind your "hidden" door.
I LOVE this video! Now, if I can just fine a spot in our 1,136 square foot home! I've never understood why more homes aren't built with a secret room. NOW, are you putting a lock on the INSIDE so if it has to be used as a safe room you'll be able to lock it while you're inside? Anytime you want to come to SW Mo. and work on my tiny house, you're more than welcome! AWESOME videos!
Thank you so much! If I'm in that room and someone tries to open it Lord help 'em. 😂
I like the music! I was completely not prepared for the video to be interrupted with an ad for my favorite genre of music! Great work, man!
That whistle "semi-gloss" bit had me lolling.
My dog perked up--"this whistling man is my destiny"
Awesome dude, sorry I had to fast forward through 90% of your video but I didn't want to know how to build one. I just wanted to know where they're at so now I can get back to making a living. Thanks again my friend.
@@rich1879 to know where his hide is located ? Odd 🫨
I love the narrative details in your closet. Like how you have a closet full of the same red shirt and that your gun rack is full of a collection of awesome stick guns.
we need more videos more often haxman love your vids !!
Thank you! I wish I could get them out faster. 😄
Hoping for more HAXMAN Jamz in this one!!
It reminds me of Germany in the 80s.
@ I LOVE his beats!!
Love the retro vibe!
Absolutely brilliant!!! I’m a new subscriber and I am hooked to your skills and imagination.
Sorry to say this but……it occurred to me that if you incorporated the door frame into the bookshelves, you wouldn’t have the gap between the bookshelf and the frame. I expect that would make the door even more invisible. You SIR are an ‘Arteest’ 👩🎨 😊