![]() ![]() The secret door opening book was a really nice touch supplied by my brother. Hindsight note: Double or triple knot that fishing line or it might come off and your door is stuck closed. A fishing line was secured and run through the back of the door and connected to the secret book opener. The latch bolt was installed to the interior door frame matching the latch height. Once the door was in place, I tested the opening many times and then secured the base with 4″ screws. Screwing in some wood blocks to the inside wall that would accept the top hinge bolt. Installation involved removing the closet door and trim. Due to the weight of the shelves and contents, we added a 6-inch rubber wheel, installed it a little bit high, and hid it with fake books. Most commercial doors have steel frames and don’t need caster wheels. Adequate spacing was needed on the hinge side to just barely clear the door frame and still be covered by trim. It took a lot of measuring and testing to get it centered right. I used a lazy susan on some 2×4 blocks for the bottom and a long bolt for the top. One of the hardest parts was the hinge point. I made a template to help drill the holes all the correct width and height. There are five attached shelves and adjustable shelf holes drilled at the top. The door is a solid bookcase made from 3/4 smooth plywood and 1/2″ regular plywood for the back. I assume if you are building this project you have enough woodworking skills to make a bookshelf and your sizing will vary so I won’t go into detail about that. The dimensions of the finished door came out to be 34″ wide, 77″ tall, and 8″ deep. I begin by making a door frame to the exact measurements of my brother’s closet. Unfortunately, I don’t have many pictures of the build so I’ll explain it the best I can. How to turn a bookcase into a secret door? Long Bolt and Washers – for top pivot point.If you have a secret room, what would you use it for? Everything is customized and made from inexpensive materials you can easily buy in your local hardware store. The best part is that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to build this project.
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