Hidden Compartment Wall Shelf Plans

Measure the shelf s rabbets and cut a top and bottom to fit from 1 4 maple plywood.

Hidden compartment wall shelf plans.

By simply placing the side of the box under the magnetic lock the bottom of the shelf is unlocked. Next use a stud finder to locate and mark two studs. It should be around 9 7 8 x 24 1 2. I placed a magnet on the side of the drawer to the small box i made.

A skin shelf subassembly is stretched over the drawer. First find the perfect spot for your new secret shelf and then mark a level line at the height you would like to mount it. Apr 16 2019 explore fine woodworking s board hidden compartments followed by 62920 people on pinterest. A secret compartment shelf can be used to store valuables.

Hidden compartments are great at concealing messes but they might need a great deal of space to build. Remove the bottom and repeat with the top. Mount the secret shelf using two 2 1 2 wood screws per stud. See more ideas about hidden compartments hidden rooms hidden storage.

With the bottom held in place with tape add 3 4 uhmw tape where the support frame would contact the shelf to reduce friction. When closed it appears to be a simple floating shelf. Storage space is formed. I think such an idea would be ideal for the children s rooms where they can simply dump their toys and other things into the hidden storage anytime.

It consists of a frame drawer subassembly that has built in boards on its lower part by which in fact a bottom i e.