Every kid growing up dreams of having a secret room; a place that a child can claim as his or her own territory. Unfortunately as I have grown older; that dream of a secret room has never gone away. A pantry, safe-room, home office or gun storage are just several reasons that I try justifying my reason for still wanting one. Luckily I stumbled upon an excellent tutorial that shows how to build the one demonstrated in the video above that even includes a material and cost estimate. Now I just need to convince my spouse!
Material List:
- 2 sheets of 1/4″ sanded plywood
- 6 panels of 3/4 x 15 1/4 x 96 laminated pine project board 3 2×4 construction lumber
- Murphy Door kit
- Screws and Miller dowels
- Total cost for the project was less than $500 (CAN).
1Gather Materials
2Assemble Sides
3Drill Holes For Adjustable Shelving
4Assemble
5Attach Plywood Backs
6Build Valance
7Apply Stain
8Install Lower Track
9Call A Trusted Confidant To Help Lift
10Finish Hidden Compartment In Valance
11Add Books
12If you want to build your secret hiding spot you can see the complete process at …Secret Door Bookcase!
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- Pocket hole jig system for do-it-yourselfers
- Easy to adjust for materials 1/2-Inch to 1-1/2-Inch
- Solid metal drill guide
- Includes drill and drive bits, depth collar with hex key, 5 sizes of pocket hole screws, clamp pad adapter, case
- Lifetime warranty