From someone who does this for a living - Good for you for having the fortitude and confidence to tackle this project on your own. I cringed a few times at things I'll leave unmentioned, but can appreciate your honesty about spackling. A recommendation would be to work your spackle with a wider knife (one without rust on it) from a spackle pan, and build up multiple coats in between sanding until there are zero voids in the mud. And for the love of all things holy, get yourself an impact drill my man! You were killing me driving some of those screws in like it was 1980 again. Great job though with the vid, not everyone can afford hire the pros to upgrade their home, but anyone can be inspired to try something new without breaking the bank, and be proud of something they did themselves.
I always wanted to understand how the hardware worked and the mechanics of putting together a hidden door. Thank you for a clear, succinct video. Short and sweet. Well done!
Wow! I’ve been fascinated by hidden rooms and passages myself. if I ever become a homeowner, I’ll hire someone to create and install one for me. Great video!
So cool! Just bought a log cabin style house on 10 acres. Being 23 i have a decent amount of repair and remodel knowledge but your videos are helping me figure out the rest. Definitely plan to use this one down the road!
Great video! I was considering making something like this for a bifold closet door behind me that's typically on video, and seems simple enough that I believe I'll try it!
Nice! I used the same hinges, and minus the “cylinders” that accept the pins, it’s not necessary to route/mortise to recess the hinges. Thanks for the video!
Alan, great point. Thanks for chiming in. I did so to “tighten up” the gap between the bookcase and the framing. However, you are exactly right. Thanks also for watching.
You did a great job ... step by step. I need something like this for the space under stairs. I didn't understand the purpose of the of the dead bolt. How would you unlock it.
Great job. On your next sheetrock job you can use a wet rag or sponge to smoothe out dried plaster. No sanding and for some it's much quicker on small jobs like that.
I’ve looked up kits online and to get a premade one, basic wood, thinnest possible, most basic design, $1300 and anywhere from 9 weeks to 12 week lead time. This video here allows me to build this all on my own, my own way.
I am so excited to take on this project but the video very quickly describes what I consider is the most important part of this design and that is how to calculate the exact location of the pivot point on the bottom of the book case. Can you please provide a better description of how to figure out exactly where the pivot point has to be? Thanks! Mark
@@FieldGuidetoDIY Eddie, how can I get your guidance for calculating the pin location for a bookcase door? Could you email me direct? I hope to build this door in about 3 months. Thanks! Mark
I'm working on renovating a small room into a guest bedroom for my sister who will be staying during college and I've been thinking about ways to optimize space usage, this will work great. 😊
First off, I commend you for inviting your sister to stay with you. That is cool. Secondly, for trying to create a space that is unique and different for her. I hope this video helps. Let me know if you have any questions.
I’m going to remove sliding closet doors, build a smaller entrance to the closet. Maybe 30 inches for the invisible door. Do you think I could buy a bookshelf the size I need and have someone install it or am I missing something
love that painting trick you did to protect the carpet, I am about to paint all my trim and quarter round and I have been wondering how to not get paint all over my newly installed LVP floors. What kind of tool is that? looks much easier than taping the entire house.
I may have missed it, but is the right side wall (the opening side) finished in some way? Since the trim is connected to the door on that side, I can see a rough edge in the part of the video that you are nailing the upper trim. I'm just not sure how to finish out that wall without messing up the opening space. Any ideas?
I had to frame it to the size of the opening. I used a header since it spanned a stud. I then cut the wall drywall at the middle of the existing studs so when I pieced replacement drywall, I could attach to the existing stud. Then I nailed the trim into the new studs framing the bookcase doorway.
You just tell the wifey how much you saved on labor and that justifies the new tool per project ratio. Been married 35 years and I have fine tuned my game.😊
That looks pretty cool. I’m skeptical about how much weight it could hold though. Just one tote full of books is quite heavy and that’s not THAT many books 😅
I’ve seen this style hinge hold solid core 8 foot walnut doors with no issue. I haven’t loaded it up yet. It looks like it will have not problem since it is so smooth. I imagine the function of the hinge would not be the factor as much as the construction of the bookcase.
@@FieldGuidetoDIY i don’t doubt the hinges. Moreso the construction of the bookcase itself (or perhaps i’m just one of those types who uses more screws than necessary :p)
Forget how much it holds, the primary job of the door is to hide a space/room. If that concerns you (dead weight on shelves) buy some fake book covers, that should solve your problems.
@@veronicataylor9831 much appreciated. I am blessed with a few tools and used them in this video. Some folks say it is excessive but they made the job easier. Thanks also for watching.
Great idea. I can't screw it into the back because that's only 1/2". But I can definitely scree it into the sides of the shelving box. Thanks for the tip and hand saver.
Nice, i like it! I'm just not sure about the locking. What if some vibration makes it fall closing the door from inside? I think on the side would be better... but just my opinion :)
The latch has to be moved to the side before it drops down. I see what you mean about it being shaken, i dont think that will be to much of an issue for the most part but perhaps just a bigger one with more of a sideways motion would work
Great question. Fortunately the location I used there was already a door there. Otherwise you’d need to frame it correctly structurally. Most of those Ive seen have installed them where there already an existing doorway.
Your studs will be set on 16 or 24 inch increments. Ideally you can use a stud for one side of your jamb, and frame up the other side. Don't use nails for anything. Nails are used in building for specific reasons. Screw everything.
So glad you enjoyed it. Yes, those are called Heavy Duty Pivot Hinges for Wooden Door - Hidden hinges - geni.us/Jz01. Let me know if you can find them.
Amazing and it looks like you really love doing this. But a kind advice, at min 6:07 you use your fingers between the fence and the blade, also you overreach to catch the wood, try to avoid those 2 they are very dangerous. Use a push stick if you need to hold the wood between the blade and the fence and a table on the back to let the wood rest there or let it fall on a soft foam/towel, stay safe!
Airman, thanks so much. I do enjoy it and would like to keep doing it. I greatly appreciate your concern. I was not nearly as close to the blade as the camera made it look. I will take your recommendations to heart. Once again, greatly appreciate it.
you should have used some fiberglass mesh around the bookcase, in the drywall mud. and the barrel bolt, should not be installed such that it can fall, and lock (because it will). It is however, a great job. Really impressive.
Case doors look like bookcase doors. Leave the baseboard in place and raise the opening off the floor. Make the opening close to the ceiling so it is not "door" size. Possibly run it up to the crown moulding. Make the shelves much deeper like a real bookcase.
@@anerioone oh, I like that idea. My only question would be how could you incorporate a header for the 2x4 you took out if you ran it up to the ceiling?
I want a hidden door/bookshelf without a lower door jam or threshold. This hinge solution requires a lower jab. Is there a hinge solution that is different?
I used this hinge because of the bookshelf. I guess you use another style and screw it to the stud if you didn’t have so much weight to support (like hiding the doorway behind a mirror or painting).
I love this..why couldnt you be my neighbor😭 lol Ive been wanting to make this for the last few years. But, I dont have your skill..or tools lol you did a great job♡ thank you for sharing
Aw, you are so kind. Yeah, I wanted one for the longest time too and now we’ve got on. It was a lot of work but it is a neat feature that dresses up the house. I’ll let you know if one of the houses on either side of us goes up for sale. 🤣. Seriously, thanks so much for watching!
I’m not sure I follow. The underside of the bottom shelf has the hinge attached to it and the other part of the hinge is attached to the threshold. I hope that helps.
@@FieldGuidetoDIY I have two cordless Craftsman, a cordless Ryobi, a corded Milwaukee, and 3 impact drivers (if we're counting those). I just asked because it seemed like every time you were drilling something in this video it was a different drill. I didn't think anyone collected them like I do. 🤣
Right there with ya. 1 cordless Hercules, 1 cordless Ryobi, 1 corded Craftsman, 1 corded Makita. It sure is helpful to keep 1 for drilling and 1 for screwing when you’re on a roll.
I made the frame w 1/16" clearance on the bottom and 3/16" clearance on the top. I have 1/4" on each side and had to router and round the front corner and back corner of the shelf to get it to clear. Please let me know if you have any more questions.
@@FieldGuidetoDIY I think a motorized opener would be extremely unnecessary, though I suppose it adds to the cool factor. Especially from a perspective of just proving you can do it, and making an additional YT video. It would be especially cool if the switch was either across the room in a far less obvious context, or somehow hidden in the bookcase, like maybe behind an altered book. As for the lights, I somehow think that gives it more purpose. Like a random inset/built-in bookcase could seem a little odd and out of place, but it had lights to highlight some sort of display or something, it would seem more purposeful? Idk, just my thought.
What are the dimensions of this bookcase door? I’m thinking of making something similar with my Dad that’ll lead to an unfinished sump pump closet; it’ll be installed above the baseboard. The top piece of it will be an arch, trim piece, keystone or salvaged vent hood facade.
The hinges came with a template that I didn’t trust. I mocked up the placement of the hinges on a scrap piece of wood I cut the the width of the bookcase. I tested the swing of the bookcase in a drawn opening. I then had to exactly line up the top hinge directly above the lower hinge.
You’ll notice in the video the template I made. I suggest you do the same. Also, I suggest your round the front left corner of your bookcase and your right rear corner to allow for the swing of the bookcase. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Having tools and the skills to use them will save and make you more than that in your lifetime. Imagine how much a professional charges you for something that you could do yourself.
For people complaining about the amount of tools he's using dor a DIY project... I have almost every tool he used, except a router table. I use all my tools to work on my house and save money in the long run. No, not everyone can afford that, but its still "DIY". Also, the router and pocket screws arent a necessity. Neither are the nail guns, or a table saw. A circular saw, hammer, nails, level, square,, drill and screws and a chisel could do everything you need. Its just take longer and require more precision. The hinges you can get from Tamber and are very affordable.
People keep making comments about how much money you have to spend on the tools. Folks, if you don’t already have all of the tools he used, you don’t need to be attempting a hidden bookcase door project.
@@FieldGuidetoDIY indeed. I am going to put one in to replace the door going under my stairs. Your video was the first to pop up and is more than enough to not need any more research lol. I'm a taper and finisher and just did a flush door where I framed out and built an opening for an electrical panel cover up on a clients home. After successfully building that flush door, I started thinking the door, which was 27x19" would have looked better if it was a mini shelf nook that could swing open to reveal the panel. Anyway, now I'm wanting to do this only replacing a whole door now.
@@yourpillow454 I like it not only because of the novelty of a secret doorway but also the security of a safe room for intruders. I keep reading about home invasion stories where this type of feature might have really been helpful.
🤣 Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it. We’re in North Carolina. I’ll let you know when either of our neighbors list their homes. Thanks so much for watching.
I always think when i see a bit of a recess in a wall "why". Id want to investigate. So these "secret" doors are nowhere near as secret as youd like to believe. Now if it was a whole wall of bookcases with one section that secretly opened it might not look so obvious that theres something behind it.
Lol, the deadbolt at the end of the video, it could easily drop into the hole and block the door permanently. Also, you would never paint wood next to wall-to-wall carpet. You'd either paint the wood before installing it or lift the carpet to paint.
I’m sorry to disappoint. Personally I love this thing. It’s a lot easier than busting out the compressor for my pneumatic brad nailer. Thanks for trying to get through it. 😉
@@FieldGuidetoDIYhaha , well, I’m glad you have a sense of humor ! Youve brought me back aboard, finished a few of your videos and now a subscriber. Thank you for your detailed commitment and content. 🤙
@@TrvrSand absolutely. Thanks again for the feedback and thanks for giving me a second try. (And thanks for the sub). Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions for the channel! Thanks again.
@@FieldGuidetoDIY astonishing. I just hope nobody follows your lead and ends up losing a few as a result. And no problem. Helps me block dangerous pages I’m not interested in from showing up on my feed. Keep up the sloppy work and stay working in sandals. Looks so professional.
Yeah okay cause a DIY has thousands in the tools you used to make this possible 🙄Thanks for showing us how you did it though, at least it gives us an idea of what it takes.
@@samkaeppel1160 Have fun trying to put a quarter round over on it. Next, have fun trying to plane the boards by hand. My point is the average Joe does not have thousands in tools. It would be nice for him to realize this and give alternatives, or maybe try and build one with the common tools to relate to what most of his audience has. The thing is, do it yourself UA-camrs jump on here and are like, "yeah, do it like this." Then they begin a project using all these different tools people can't afford, don't have, don't know how to use, or don't even know what they are. It is still cool to see how he did it, yeah, but it would be nice to relate. It's his channel, he can obviously do what he wants. Most UA-camrs I watch ask for feedback in the comments to find better ways to improve and to feel the pulse of the audience. He cannot do this if people don't comment as such. So therefore I hope your brain can understand where I was coming from.
You can buy pre done trim pieces and pre planed pre finished boards. You can also take those pre done boards and get them cut to size at most large hardware stores. You can do this whole build with a drill, a Forster bit and a hammer. Maybe diy just isn’t for you.
I made the frame w 1/16" clearance on the bottom and 3/16" clearance on the top. I have 1/4" on each side and had to router and round the front corner and back corner of the shelf to get it to clear. Please let me know if you have any more questions.
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How to know if you have the right circular saw. - ua-cam.com/video/ASSmJqmYqes/v-deo.html
From someone who does this for a living - Good for you for having the fortitude and confidence to tackle this project on your own. I cringed a few times at things I'll leave unmentioned, but can appreciate your honesty about spackling. A recommendation would be to work your spackle with a wider knife (one without rust on it) from a spackle pan, and build up multiple coats in between sanding until there are zero voids in the mud. And for the love of all things holy, get yourself an impact drill my man! You were killing me driving some of those screws in like it was 1980 again. Great job though with the vid, not everyone can afford hire the pros to upgrade their home, but anyone can be inspired to try something new without breaking the bank, and be proud of something they did themselves.
That is HUGE and most appreciated! I will take your suggestions to heart. Thanks so much for watching and for chiming in!
Without a doubt, the best hidden door video for "building your own kill room" I've seen so far. 👍🏼
Thank you so much! That means a great deal to me. I appreciate it and thank you so much for watching!
I always wanted to understand how the hardware worked and the mechanics of putting together a hidden door. Thank you for a clear, succinct video. Short and sweet. Well done!
Absolutely! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching.
Easy & simple = Awesome! Great job
@@jonnycruz9705 so glad you appreciate it. Thank you for watching!
Wow! I’ve been fascinated by hidden rooms and passages myself. if I ever become a homeowner, I’ll hire someone to create and install one for me. Great video!
Aw, thank you Rachel. I appreciate you watching.
So cool! Just bought a log cabin style house on 10 acres. Being 23 i have a decent amount of repair and remodel knowledge but your videos are helping me figure out the rest. Definitely plan to use this one down the road!
So glad it helps. Let me if you have any questions or suggestions. Thanks so much for watching!
@FieldGuidetoDIY would love to know more about water softners and the other kinds of systems a well water system uses
@@Allegedlynewman good deal. Coming soon.
Great Job. Might just be the best instructional video ever! Bravo!
Wow, thanks! So glad it was helpful. I appreciate you watching.
Great video! I was considering making something like this for a bifold closet door behind me that's typically on video, and seems simple enough that I believe I'll try it!
You got this! Let me know if you run into any issues.
Nice! I used the same hinges, and minus the “cylinders” that accept the pins, it’s not necessary to route/mortise to recess the hinges. Thanks for the video!
Alan, great point. Thanks for chiming in. I did so to “tighten up” the gap between the bookcase and the framing. However, you are exactly right. Thanks also for watching.
You did a great job ... step by step. I need something like this for the space under stairs. I didn't understand the purpose of the of the dead bolt. How would you unlock it.
Thanks so much for watching. I added the deadbolt as a bit of a safe room to prevent or delay intruders’ access to the family.
great job..and you certainly know how to make a mess...kind regards from the U.K.
Funny. Not the first time I’ve been told that.🤣 I appreciate you watching. Thanks so much.
Great job. On your next sheetrock job you can use a wet rag or sponge to smoothe out dried plaster. No sanding and for some it's much quicker on small jobs like that.
What???!!! I will have to try that!
I’ve looked up kits online and to get a premade one, basic wood, thinnest possible, most basic design, $1300 and anywhere from 9 weeks to 12 week lead time. This video here allows me to build this all on my own, my own way.
Yes, I've shopped those kits too and I was not impressed. I appreciate you recognizing the flexibility of this design. Thanks so much for watching!
What kit is 1300? I haven’t even seen them that cheap lol
I am so excited to take on this project but the video very quickly describes what I consider is the most important part of this design and that is how to calculate the exact location of the pivot point on the bottom of the book case. Can you please provide a better description of how to figure out exactly where the pivot point has to be? Thanks! Mark
@@Mark-x3b3p will do. Thanks for the tip, Mark!
@@FieldGuidetoDIY Eddie, how can I get your guidance for calculating the pin location for a bookcase door? Could you email me direct? I hope to build this door in about 3 months. Thanks! Mark
@ absolutely. I would be happy to help.
@@FieldGuidetoDIYI'd also be interested in the pin location info!
@ coming soon.
Really laughed at the 'OWWW!' at the end. Hooe you gave an interior door handle on itnow as well? LOL
I'm working on renovating a small room into a guest bedroom for my sister who will be staying during college and I've been thinking about ways to optimize space usage, this will work great. 😊
First off, I commend you for inviting your sister to stay with you. That is cool. Secondly, for trying to create a space that is unique and different for her. I hope this video helps. Let me know if you have any questions.
I’m going to remove sliding closet doors, build a smaller entrance to the closet. Maybe 30 inches for the invisible door. Do you think I could buy a bookshelf the size I need and have someone install it or am I missing something
Not a homeowner yet, but will definitely be doing something like this once I am
I know right. Plus I think teens would love to have a unique entrance to their space. Thanks so much for watching!
love that painting trick you did to protect the carpet, I am about to paint all my trim and quarter round and I have been wondering how to not get paint all over my newly installed LVP floors. What kind of tool is that? looks much easier than taping the entire house.
That is a 14" spackle knife or mud or tape blade - geni.us/BPyWA
I may have missed it, but is the right side wall (the opening side) finished in some way? Since the trim is connected to the door on that side, I can see a rough edge in the part of the video that you are nailing the upper trim. I'm just not sure how to finish out that wall without messing up the opening space. Any ideas?
I had to frame it to the size of the opening. I used a header since it spanned a stud. I then cut the wall drywall at the middle of the existing studs so when I pieced replacement drywall, I could attach to the existing stud. Then I nailed the trim into the new studs framing the bookcase doorway.
The amount of specialized tool you have to your disposal is fascinating
LOL! And here I was thinking I had an “average” tool set. 🤣
@@FieldGuidetoDIYNot me making a list of your tools so I can up my DIY game.😂😂
You just tell the wifey how much you saved on labor and that justifies the new tool per project ratio. Been married 35 years and I have fine tuned my game.😊
@miked8227 you go!!!
Great video, will try and copy this at somepoint
Thanks so much! I greatly appreciate it.
That looks pretty cool. I’m skeptical about how much weight it could hold though. Just one tote full of books is quite heavy and that’s not THAT many books 😅
I’ve seen this style hinge hold solid core 8 foot walnut doors with no issue. I haven’t loaded it up yet. It looks like it will have not problem since it is so smooth. I imagine the function of the hinge would not be the factor as much as the construction of the bookcase.
@@FieldGuidetoDIY i don’t doubt the hinges. Moreso the construction of the bookcase itself (or perhaps i’m just one of those types who uses more screws than necessary :p)
Forget how much it holds, the primary job of the door is to hide a space/room.
If that concerns you (dead weight on shelves) buy some fake book covers, that should solve your problems.
How do you know how much smaller the bookcase should be vs. the frame, and how did you create a frame for it?
Excellent video!!
@@veronicataylor9831 much appreciated. I am blessed with a few tools and used them in this video. Some folks say it is excessive but they made the job easier. Thanks also for watching.
This was great and super helpful, would you mind sharing the link of the exact magnet you purchased?
Sure thing. It was a 90 lb cabinet magnet (I only used one and it is plenty strong). - geni.us/vvdws
Damn first thing out of my mouth was “damn, that’s a good line !” 😂
@@jessicagarelli6574 hahaha! Are you sure it wasn’t, “That’s an INSANE amount of work and a total waste of time.”? Hahaha. Thanks for watching.
I love how you kept the "oww" at 7:49 in the video.
You need a door handle on the inside so you can pull it closed it without pinching your fingers.
Great idea. I can't screw it into the back because that's only 1/2". But I can definitely scree it into the sides of the shelving box. Thanks for the tip and hand saver.
I’d love to know how you make sure the top and bottom hinges are perfectly lined up.
You can use a plum bob. I knew my side stud was plum so I just measured off that. GREAT question.
@@FieldGuidetoDIY awesome, thank you!!
@hsmd4533 absolutely!
Nice, i like it! I'm just not sure about the locking. What if some vibration makes it fall closing the door from inside? I think on the side would be better... but just my opinion :)
The latch has to be moved to the side before it drops down. I see what you mean about it being shaken, i dont think that will be to much of an issue for the most part but perhaps just a bigger one with more of a sideways motion would work
Can you tell me what brand or hardware that used?
Hidden hinges - geni.us/Jz01
Latch - geni.us/BSpwh
Wood screws -
Level - geni.us/QHyeed
Measuring tape - geni.us/2OPsZ
Saw - geni.us/BB6TJc
Cutting guide - geni.us/eAp9
How do you pick where the door/entrance should be within the house?
Great question. Fortunately the location I used there was already a door there. Otherwise you’d need to frame it correctly structurally. Most of those Ive seen have installed them where there already an existing doorway.
Your studs will be set on 16 or 24 inch increments. Ideally you can use a stud for one side of your jamb, and frame up the other side. Don't use nails for anything. Nails are used in building for specific reasons. Screw everything.
Love this video. What’s the name for the bolt you used? Does it have a name I can google or ask for at the hardware store? Thanks
So glad you enjoyed it. Yes, those are called Heavy Duty Pivot Hinges for Wooden Door - Hidden hinges - geni.us/Jz01. Let me know if you can find them.
@@FieldGuidetoDIY found them! Thanks
Amazing and it looks like you really love doing this. But a kind advice, at min 6:07 you use your fingers between the fence and the blade, also you overreach to catch the wood, try to avoid those 2 they are very dangerous. Use a push stick if you need to hold the wood between the blade and the fence and a table on the back to let the wood rest there or let it fall on a soft foam/towel, stay safe!
Airman, thanks so much. I do enjoy it and would like to keep doing it. I greatly appreciate your concern. I was not nearly as close to the blade as the camera made it look. I will take your recommendations to heart. Once again, greatly appreciate it.
Dude, the mudding work!
I know, right? I have such respect for those tradesmen and women who are masters of drywall.
you should have used some fiberglass mesh around the bookcase, in the drywall mud. and the barrel bolt, should not be installed such that it can fall, and lock (because it will). It is however, a great job. Really impressive.
Good idea!
What was the sander you used for the wall??
Case doors look like bookcase doors. Leave the baseboard in place and raise the opening off the floor. Make the opening close to the ceiling so it is not "door" size. Possibly run it up to the crown moulding. Make the shelves much deeper like a real bookcase.
@@anerioone oh, I like that idea. My only question would be how could you incorporate a header for the 2x4 you took out if you ran it up to the ceiling?
Hey I’m trying to build one but the clearance. I think it’s to tight. How much clearance did you do on each side?
That depends on the depth of your shelf. I have 3/8” on each side and had to round the front corner and back corner.
How much space do you have between the bookshelf frame and the bookshelf do you have to make sure that it swings open and close?
Great question. For me and the depth of the shelving and the opening, i have 3/4” on the hinge side and 5/8” on the opening side.
Nice sharing👍
Thank you! I greatly appreciate it. Thanks so much for watching!
I want a hidden door/bookshelf without a lower door jam or threshold. This hinge solution requires a lower jab. Is there a hinge solution that is different?
I used this hinge because of the bookshelf. I guess you use another style and screw it to the stud if you didn’t have so much weight to support (like hiding the doorway behind a mirror or painting).
I love this..why couldnt you be my neighbor😭 lol Ive been wanting to make this for the last few years. But, I dont have your skill..or tools lol you did a great job♡ thank you for sharing
Aw, you are so kind. Yeah, I wanted one for the longest time too and now we’ve got on. It was a lot of work but it is a neat feature that dresses up the house. I’ll let you know if one of the houses on either side of us goes up for sale. 🤣. Seriously, thanks so much for watching!
I added one but the guy didn't do a great job. I sent this video to the guy fixing it up so he knows how high I have set the standard!
Good job! MountainAngel
@@earthangel8875 much appreciated! And thank you for watching.
Do you have to have a...bottom attached to the floor or could it be attached to the base of the bookself?
I’m not sure I follow. The underside of the bottom shelf has the hinge attached to it and the other part of the hinge is attached to the threshold. I hope that helps.
how do I get a material list for this project?
So glad you found it. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Good job very amazing!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Let me know if you decide to build one as well. Thanks so much for watching.
How many different drills do you own?
Haha. Truthfully, Dustin, I own four; two corded and two cordless. And you?
@@FieldGuidetoDIY I have two cordless Craftsman, a cordless Ryobi, a corded Milwaukee, and 3 impact drivers (if we're counting those). I just asked because it seemed like every time you were drilling something in this video it was a different drill. I didn't think anyone collected them like I do. 🤣
Right there with ya. 1 cordless Hercules, 1 cordless Ryobi, 1 corded Craftsman, 1 corded Makita. It sure is helpful to keep 1 for drilling and 1 for screwing when you’re on a roll.
What are the hinges called pls ?
Andy ( England )
@@andynoble9786 those are called heavy duty hidden pivot hinges - Hidden hinges - geni.us/Jz01
what is the rough opening for the bookshelf?
Roughly 21” wide by 56” tall.
I saw the mirror right next to where you put the shelf... personally it would have been easier to make the opening there and hinge the mirror!
Absolutely. That was tempting but I wanted something even more of a decoy. I have other plans for the mirror.
What is minimum gap size u used,
what was frame dimensions
I made the frame w 1/16" clearance on the bottom and 3/16" clearance on the top. I have 1/4" on each side and had to router and round the front corner and back corner of the shelf to get it to clear. Please let me know if you have any more questions.
Wood glue doesn’t really work when the wood is already primed or painted. Better to use construction adhesive.
Great tip. Thanks so much!
Where do you buy those hinges?
Hidden hinges - geni.us/Jz01
You could add some sort of low voltage lighting to really make it pop off.
Great thought! I’m even exploring a motorized opener.
@@FieldGuidetoDIY I think a motorized opener would be extremely unnecessary, though I suppose it adds to the cool factor. Especially from a perspective of just proving you can do it, and making an additional YT video. It would be especially cool if the switch was either across the room in a far less obvious context, or somehow hidden in the bookcase, like maybe behind an altered book.
As for the lights, I somehow think that gives it more purpose. Like a random inset/built-in bookcase could seem a little odd and out of place, but it had lights to highlight some sort of display or something, it would seem more purposeful? Idk, just my thought.
Thanks for the video! 🤠👍🏻
Absolutely!
I love this but I have the frame and don't want a hinge on the bottom, not sure how to accomplish this as a frame on the bottom would be a trip hazard
Could you install the bottom hinge plate directly in the floor?
Might have missed it.. Where do I find the hardware for this?
What are the dimensions of this bookcase door? I’m thinking of making something similar with my Dad that’ll lead to an unfinished sump pump closet; it’ll be installed above the baseboard. The top piece of it will be an arch, trim piece, keystone or salvaged vent hood facade.
Mine is 25 1/2" byt 62 1/4".
How do I know where to put hinges?
The hinges came with a template that I didn’t trust. I mocked up the placement of the hinges on a scrap piece of wood I cut the the width of the bookcase. I tested the swing of the bookcase in a drawn opening. I then had to exactly line up the top hinge directly above the lower hinge.
No tape on the drywall joints?
Good eye, Aaron. I may have some cracks to address later. Thanks for pointing that out and thanks so much for watching!
Very easy to do 🥴🤣 and imagine - make a hole in an european built house 🫣🤯
Love from Austria 🇦🇹
Thank you so much for watching!
👍👍👍.Thank you
Thanks so much Pete! Thanks so much for watching.
just as simple as that!
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Amazing!!!!
Thanks!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
pls tell me that dead bolt cant vibrate and fall down
Thanks for your concern. No, you have to line it up JUST RIGHT in order for it to lock.
How big is your doorway (width)? I am trying to calculate the size to make the bookshelf if my doorway is 14.5 inches wide.
You’ll notice in the video the template I made. I suggest you do the same. Also, I suggest your round the front left corner of your bookcase and your right rear corner to allow for the swing of the bookcase. Let me know if you have any other questions.
@@FieldGuidetoDIY I appreciate this! Thanks
It can't be done, you will never fit your big butt through a 15" door!
@samson2968 it can be done. I did it, and it works perfectly. Just takes some engineering skills.
While you’re here, be sure to check out this DIY Floating Shelf w Secret Compartment w Fingerprint Lock - ua-cam.com/video/iFBn9sT93QA/v-deo.html
Cool.
I glad you agree!
Step 1: Buy $10,000 worth of tools. 🤠. I like it!
Jeff, well there is that. Thanks so much for watching!
Having tools and the skills to use them will save and make you more than that in your lifetime. Imagine how much a professional charges you for something that you could do yourself.
You can definitely do this with hand tools if you have the patience
You watching diy vids with no tools...weirdo
@@hawksworthproduction4308That's a lot of patience.
For people complaining about the amount of tools he's using dor a DIY project... I have almost every tool he used, except a router table. I use all my tools to work on my house and save money in the long run.
No, not everyone can afford that, but its still "DIY".
Also, the router and pocket screws arent a necessity. Neither are the nail guns, or a table saw.
A circular saw, hammer, nails, level, square,, drill and screws and a chisel could do everything you need. Its just take longer and require more precision.
The hinges you can get from Tamber and are very affordable.
Thanks for chiming in. You are 100% correct.
People keep making comments about how much money you have to spend on the tools. Folks, if you don’t already have all of the tools he used, you don’t need to be attempting a hidden bookcase door project.
Haha! Good point! 😂
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Putting that lock on top scares me. Gravity can lock it. Best to put it on the bottom and bend the latch in for a friction hold imo
@@daneking1209 exactly right. I moved it to the side.
Candace mom Phineas and Ferb is building a hidden Bookcase door.
hahahaha!
Stand to the right of your fence on the table saw. Please 😂
Will do. I appreciate your concern. Thanks so much for watching.
Nice job on the door and the tutorial 👍 great video
@yourpillow454 thanks so much. Are you thinking about putting one in?
@@FieldGuidetoDIY indeed. I am going to put one in to replace the door going under my stairs. Your video was the first to pop up and is more than enough to not need any more research lol. I'm a taper and finisher and just did a flush door where I framed out and built an opening for an electrical panel cover up on a clients home. After successfully building that flush door, I started thinking the door, which was 27x19" would have looked better if it was a mini shelf nook that could swing open to reveal the panel. Anyway, now I'm wanting to do this only replacing a whole door now.
@@yourpillow454 I like it not only because of the novelty of a secret doorway but also the security of a safe room for intruders. I keep reading about home invasion stories where this type of feature might have really been helpful.
Where do you live? I will buy the home next to you or as close to you I can. Please let me know 🙏.
🤣 Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it. We’re in North Carolina. I’ll let you know when either of our neighbors list their homes. Thanks so much for watching.
the hinges used are not so good. i have used then but not very happy with them
Sorry to hear that is your experience. Ours are working fine. Thanks so much for watching!
I see alot of houses. You can always spot these.
Agreed.
I always think when i see a bit of a recess in a wall "why". Id want to investigate. So these "secret" doors are nowhere near as secret as youd like to believe. Now if it was a whole wall of bookcases with one section that secretly opened it might not look so obvious that theres something behind it.
@@motohobo now you got me thinking. 🤔
Is this like a joke video? Made me laugh so much nearly peed myself. Thank you
Im so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for watching, Matt!
home depot has these pre built
Cody, I had no idea. Thanks for letting me know. I’ll have to check that out.
Lol, the deadbolt at the end of the video, it could easily drop into the hole and block the door permanently. Also, you would never paint wood next to wall-to-wall carpet. You'd either paint the wood before installing it or lift the carpet to paint.
Great tips, Patrick. Thanks for watching!
The video is absolutely brilliant but the amount of tools you are using it’s ridiculous 😅
I could complete the project with less but I thought, why have them if I’m not gonna use them. 🤣
never mind. we found it!
Now replace carpeting 😂
🤣 Absolutely, especially after all the blops of spackle and drywall dust!
I don’t think he spent enough time on the mechanics of the adjustment of those hinges
Thanks for this feedback. I will probably go into more detail on a future video. Thank you for watching this one.
Had to stop watching the second he said “using my Ryobi brad nailer…”
I’ll find another video on this
I’m sorry to disappoint. Personally I love this thing. It’s a lot easier than busting out the compressor for my pneumatic brad nailer. Thanks for trying to get through it. 😉
@@FieldGuidetoDIYhaha , well, I’m glad you have a sense of humor ! Youve brought me back aboard, finished a few of your videos and now a subscriber. Thank you for your detailed commitment and content. 🤙
@@TrvrSand absolutely. Thanks again for the feedback and thanks for giving me a second try. (And thanks for the sub). Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions for the channel! Thanks again.
Very obvious
You’d be surprised how many guests we have walk right past it.
Obviously you're a wanker. That's a really REALLY good murphy door, especially since it wasn't a tradesman that put it in.
Ryobi? I clicked off when I heard Ryobi.
Watching you use tools makes me cringe.
🤣 I still have all 10 digits. I thank you for watching!
@@FieldGuidetoDIY astonishing. I just hope nobody follows your lead and ends up losing a few as a result. And no problem. Helps me block dangerous pages I’m not interested in from showing up on my feed. Keep up the sloppy work and stay working in sandals. Looks so professional.
Yeah okay cause a DIY has thousands in the tools you used to make this possible 🙄Thanks for showing us how you did it though, at least it gives us an idea of what it takes.
Absolutely. Thanks for watching.
You can do all this with hand tools it'll just take longer. Use your brain a little more.
@@samkaeppel1160 Have fun trying to put a quarter round over on it. Next, have fun trying to plane the boards by hand. My point is the average Joe does not have thousands in tools. It would be nice for him to realize this and give alternatives, or maybe try and build one with the common tools to relate to what most of his audience has. The thing is, do it yourself UA-camrs jump on here and are like, "yeah, do it like this." Then they begin a project using all these different tools people can't afford, don't have, don't know how to use, or don't even know what they are. It is still cool to see how he did it, yeah, but it would be nice to relate. It's his channel, he can obviously do what he wants. Most UA-camrs I watch ask for feedback in the comments to find better ways to improve and to feel the pulse of the audience. He cannot do this if people don't comment as such. So therefore I hope your brain can understand where I was coming from.
@@tjeastcoast4669 diy means do it yourself, not do it without any tools.
You can buy pre done trim pieces and pre planed pre finished boards. You can also take those pre done boards and get them cut to size at most large hardware stores. You can do this whole build with a drill, a Forster bit and a hammer. Maybe diy just isn’t for you.
what a mess.
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What is minimum gap size u used,
what was frame dimensions
I made the frame w 1/16" clearance on the bottom and 3/16" clearance on the top. I have 1/4" on each side and had to router and round the front corner and back corner of the shelf to get it to clear. Please let me know if you have any more questions.