Being made of cardboard it may be less durable than an actual book safe, but the secret compartment inside is much larger in proportion to the outside. After youve checked out my tutorials, feel free to drop me a line or see more information on every trick in the book, my book safe crafting. Well, you can make your own and it is really easy to do. All you have to do is leave a comment on this video telling me the strangest thing you would put in a diy stash book. No one will ever suspect a boring old dictionary to hold the key to your fortunes. Note that each diy hidden compartment project has its own short video which details just how easy each is to build. Making a secret book safe is a lot easier than i thought. Find secret stashes, hidden compartments furniture, gun concealment safes, secret compartments every day products, book safes, traveling secret stash clothing. Dec 14, 2019 diy secret book safe this just might be the coolest diy gift ever, and your bookworm pal will surely go nuts over this secret stash book. Diy secret book safe best diy gifts popsugar smart. A hollowedout book is a clever place to hide valuables. Faster and better instructions to make hollow book safes, with and without any power tools.
Click here to check out these unique creative secret safe box designs. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own. These hidden compartments can be used to hide anything from cash to weapons. This diy booksafe from instructables user craftknowitall. Get yourself some glue, a few cutting tools and a fairly thick book, and youll have all of the utensils you need to make yourself a nifty book safe that can be discreetly tucked away in your bookshelf when youre finished making it. Please check out our unique and easy to build secret hidden compartments.
If money is tight this year, consider making a few book safes for your friends or family. Easy diy method to turn any book into a secret hidden compartment book safe. Arguably, vintage is anything 50 years or older while antique is considered anything that is 100 years or older. It only takes a few hours of your time to build and gives you peace of mind knowing that your valuables are hidden and safe in your home. Secret hiding places youve never thought of family handyman. Book safes are an ageold way to stash ones treasuresthe key to a safe, a private document. Dec 21, 2019 diy secret book safe this just might be the coolest diy gift ever, and your bookworm pal will surely go nuts over this secret stash book.
Diy secret shelf project how to hide your valuables. Hollow out his alltime favorite book, and youll have a. You can pick up an old book if you dont have one to use already at most bookstores really cheap and then you just have to hollow out the inside for keeping your valuables safe. Dec 26, 2010 diy book safe chad december 26, 2010 february 19, 2019 crafts, holidays 7 comments as ive mentioned before, my family makes gifts for one another each christmas. Most people wouldnt think to browse your library for private or personal things. I still have it, and although its pretty rough, it still does exactly what its supposed to hide things. Make a secret stash book out of an old book that you dont use anymore and for step to step instructions go here. Secret storage books hollow books and book safes from real. Looks like a real book and will blend seamlessly into your bookshelf. Not only are book safes fun to possess, they also make a cool, unique gift. Secret storage books, aka hollow books, book safes, stash boxes, hollowed out books or book boxes, are created by hand from real books in our studio off the west coast of canada.
Book crafts fun crafts diy and crafts paper crafts decor crafts diy projects to try craft projects do it yourself magazine do it yourself baby. Another plus to making this clever hiding space is that a diy book safe is cheaper than having a wall safe installed in your home. Need to stash a couple small valuables and your super secret moleskin journal in a place where no one will ever find them. Diy secret book safe the best diy gifts for guys 2019. Make a book safe with a secret compartment that needs a key to open it. Nov 19, 2016 then this secret safe box design might be just the one for you.
After 15 years in business, tens of thousands of book safes have been shipped worldwide. How to hollow out a book to make a secret book safe. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. How to turn a hardcover book into a hidden safe ehow. Apr 22, 2019 a secret dictionary book safe is a brilliant way to hide old coins, money, a key to your main safe, and other valuables. A hollow book can be a nifty way to hide something, whether its a spare key, a secret note, or even money. Kyodoled book safe with key lock, portable metal safe box, dictionary diversion book safe, secret book hidden safe,7. You could also use it for letterboxing or geocashing in an indoor space. Here im going to show you a fun little tutorial on how to make your very own book safe. Jan 16, 2012 this is my second diy post of the year.
Diy faux curled rosewood wreath made from rolled recycled book pages. Youve seen those old hollowed out books in movies that people use for storage. From the big secret passageways to the small a secret pocket in a jacket, theres just something delightful about things that are hidden away. Diy secret book safe this just might be the coolest diy gift ever, and your bookworm pal will surely go nuts over this secret stash book.
Product title secret box dictionary safe box book money hidden loc. How to make a hollow secret stash book miss v viola. Its one of those things that i thought id have to buy because i. Please click above to share pages or images on your social media. Our book safes are finely crafted and sturdily made to last for decades. Book safes are an ageold way to stash ones treasuresthe key to a. The supplies you need only cost a few bucks, and each will take you about 2. Book safes are an ageold way to stash ones treasuresthe key to a safe, a private document, a flask, a gun. Secret book safe with images book crafts, crafts, diy gifts. No one will ever suspect a boring old dictionary to hold the key to.
Diversion safes are one of the easiest places to hide things and because this one is made from a real book, no one would suspect it held your. Secret book safe with images book crafts, crafts, diy. May 01, 2015 it might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. Also includes instructions for adding backgrounds, magnets, and. How to make a super secret book safe the secret yumiverse. I show how to make a book safe that can be used to hide small items. A secret dictionary book safe is a brilliant way to hide old coins, money, a key to your main safe, and other valuables. Secret stashing hidden compartments concealment furniture. How to make a book safe turn an old book into a sneaky place to hide money or treasures. This site explains my techniques, which i use to churn out several hundred book safes a year. Apr 22, 2016 how to make a secret book safe, a step by step photo tutorial on how to hollow out a book. I now own a lot of books so its pretty easy to hide my little safe amongst the other ones on the shelf even my wife doesnt know which one it is. This easy diy project hollows out your book creating the perfect hiding place. A book safe is a project that is also perfect for older kids.
Sure, weve all heard about the book safe trick where a hole is cut into a book to hold money or hide rock hammers from a prison warden. Jun 17, 2015 how to build a secret faux bookcase door diy by tvtara via youtube if you arent prepared to go headfirst into a woodworking project, you can try out this easytomake and removable fake bookcase door with faux book handle. Hollow out his or her alltime favorite book, and youll. Secret storage books this secret storage book is made from cardboard instead of an actual book, and decorated to look like a large bound novel. Im trying to stick to doing a diy project each week for the year so im going good so far.
How to make a secret book safe diy book, old book crafts. Doityourself guide to making secret hollow book safes. How to make a super secret book safe with images the secret. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Get yourself some glue, a few cutting tools and a fairly thick book, and youll have all of the utensils you need to make yourself a nifty book safe.
One of the best things about book themed crafts is this is a wonderful way to share your love of the written word in a creative way. Then this secret safe box design might be just the one for you. Diy magazine make has a tutorial on using an oscillating sawthey use the dremel multimaxto speed up the process and allow. Its one of those things that i thought id have to buy because i thought itd be a really cool gift. They combine my love for secret compartments with my love for books.
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