Book Safe w/ LED Light & Secret Compartment

Making a Book Safe w/ LED Light and magnets - Last Pass bit.ly/2wkRGTD
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[@dstarr3]

It's a shame to ruin a good book like that, so it's tempting to use a bad book, but I also don't want people to see Dan Brown on my bookshelves.

[@TheChipmunk2008]

Put the dust jacket from a decent book on it ;)

[@pyrrhical3423]

Dave Starr what's wrong with dan brown?

[@ToastyTorta]

I would buy twilight just to destroy it

[@afpwebworks]

I'm getting on a bit now, and Im starting to think about what happens after I'm gone. I think I'll make one of these, and hide something in there for my sons to find. Money or a safety deposit box key or something. They'll only find it when they go through the house cleaning out all my things after my funeral. Morbid I know but it's a way for me to have a little chuckle at the thought of my funeral whenever it might be.

[@MrDonkrypton]

And when they would just throw anything away without looking at it they're not worthy.

[@madonnawayne4130]

Not a good idea to hide from relative or heirs, because I know when a house is cleaned out things get tossed without a moments thought. Better to leave a message for heir in your will, and just use this edge safe box for when you are out of the house on errands.

[@larelles1]

I'd love see a little more in depth on that switch. I'm interested in making a bigger one for a motorcycle topbox :D

[@LivefreeanddiyTv]

Holy moly, did you modgepodge every single page!? How long did that take? P.S. I love LastPass, I've been using it since 2010. Great to see them sponsoring maker content! 🤓👍

[@darbinorvar]

I modpodged the first 100 pages or so where the magnet gets glued in, However, after completing that I realized I could have just as well modpodged the outside of those pages, like I did on the rest of the book. It gives a better result, and the pages don't get all wavy.

[@slicedpage]

Using an electric fret saw to cut out the pages would be quicker after you drill the pilot holes,especially if you plan to make a few. As far as I can see you only needed the magnets because of the spring. A contact switch would be easier and quicker. Also its not too much of a leap to fix two or more books of different sizes and thicknesses together side by side creating a long cavity inside to store larger objects. Heck the whole line of books on the shelve could be one long safe. I made one a few years ago just make sure that none of the books are of any interest to anyone or the gig is up :)

[@IngridvanOostrum]

Midnight chocolate stash

[@Deacon4127]

Me: *sees this* Also me: you ruined my summer Nancy drew

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

I have made a few of them as gifts. I like the magnet idea! I sandwiched the pages (without the covers) between 2 pieces of 1/4" ply and used my scroll saw to cut out the middle.

[@malzbiervonaldi]

Ok I might be too dumb... I've been looking at this for like 10 minutes and I cant figure out how that spring switch works. Please help :D great stuff as always btw!

[@niburabslek4271]

malzbiervonaldi if it closes, it pushes down the wire which only loosely touched the screw before. So by that the circuit is not closed anymore and the light is out

[@firebird8600]

I want to make one of these. But I love my books so much that I could never do it. :-(

[@darronjknight]

Stephen buy one in a charity shop

[@darbinorvar]

That's why I picked up a nice looking, yet cheap book at a used book store that I wasn't interested in reading.

[@firebird8600]

Darbin Orvar That must be my problem. I keep getting books that I want to read. Hahaha.

[@patrice8257]

Darbin Orvar also the thrift stores have some "pretty" old books, it's either recycle are landfill eventually. I love my books too but I wouldn't cart books I don't like around in my life so I'm not about to say "why would you ruin a perfectly "looking" (notice I didn't say good lol)book?" Instead I say "what a great idea to do on a book nobody wants!" Have a blessed day and you look great, good thing winters coming, pregnant in the summer can be trying :)

[@bernardojurado6157]

Why light? lol

[@MrDonkrypton]

About 18.000 views on the first day...well, I think, _this_ book isn't a good hiding spot anymore...:)...! But very well done and a good result. Although I would have picked something like Stephen King or so. Nevertheless thanks for the vid and maybe try to create some more secret places in furniture? I like this stuff! But I think, especially your next months and years will have a different main focus than creating stuff. So I'm already keeping my fingers crossed that the delivery will be as comfortable as possible and the first months won't stress you out too much.

[@mehmethanaydn3113]

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[@HongPham-mu4nk]

so... now I know where's your money keeping place ! :)

[@serene_shepherd]

Pretty sure the wrong magnets are linked in the description. The link is for 1.25" magnets and the ones used are apparently much smaller.

[@donjohnson24]

Beautifully done, but professional burglars would sweep out the entire contents of a bookshelf, and look at the results on the floor - so I trust your magnets are strong enough to keep the book closed when it hits the ground. If not . . . . . . . BTW - at 77 my memory is fading fast, so I have been a LastPass user for some years now.

[@mauricebrown9094]

I was telling my wife about lastpass. she added that there not bullet proof and one or two of those companies have been hacked in the past.. Although i still feel it is a good idea for now we will have to look at the 3 page list in my top draw..

[@dav1dsm1th]

So many magnets... why no read switch? (pun/misspelling intended)

[@JeepTherapy]

David Smith THAT'S the name I was looking for!!! Thanks buddy!

[@kaycox5555]

Really cool video and idea....I'd seen this before, but really like this technique as it seems easier. I'm on it. Thanks for sharing, Linn!! PS You look so cute pregnant...

[@darbinorvar]

Thank you!

[@brandonGCHACHU]

Robbers are well too aware of book stashes these days. They'll thrash up your bookshelf looking for one

[@joebrewer5885]

I can't see how your switch works. Can you explain it a little clearer?

[@corvallistidbits]

Love this concept! Reminds me of a Nancy Drew Mystery!

[@lonmiller5265]

Sneaky but if my wife saw me destroying a book like you did I'd have to arrange a therapy session for her. Nice to see your staying busy.

[@darbinorvar]

That's why I deliberately picked up a cheap book at a used books store that I wasn't interested in reading. But I know what you mean...

[@dit78]

Da muss man mehr Geld rein 😉 und hast du gezeigt bei welchem Buch hast du Geld 😁

[@rachl009]

I made a book safe, to hollow out the middle I used a knife like you did and then tried a dremel cut off wheel. The dremel didn't work well, the cutoff wheel was too small, and I broke several of them. I wonder of an oscillating tool would work better, especially using a piece of wood to clamp down the pages like you did when drilling the corner holes.

[@darbinorvar]

That would probably work well, but make a lot of dust and noise :) Btw I like the bikes on your channel too!

[@rachl009]

:D THANK YOU!!

[@RonaldJS]

I think I would have went with a shorter spring with a wooden dowel at it's end. Visibly more appealing.

[@darbinorvar]

That's a good idea.

[@ItaloLima]

Nice !!

[@SGRblink]

No such thing as a bad book ! But ,great idea .

[@TheEveryMaker]

I like the idea of taking a book and doing something else with it. I have several books that I probably won't read anymore and I've always wanted to use the pages to cover things, kind of like wallpaper. This way, I can take the center of the page out, still get that effect, but still use the book for a decoration with a secret compartment. I like the inspiration.

[@goyodesigna5221]

Best one online. Bravo dog biscuit

[@MFunkibut]

I wonder if the switch for the light could have been routed thru the magnets in a pre-Modge Podge step? Then you could've skipped the spring altogether? But I certainly don't know enough about electronics to know if that was even doable.

[@seckisecen9445]

We have been see :)) So, that is not secret :)))

[@tcl379]

Nicely done-- I suspect most burglars wouldn't be interested in too many of the books on your bookshelf. You have a very interesting library, eclectic and material well worth reading. Something of little interest to burglars and wood be thieves.

[@ГлебНехорошев-ц7ы]

Книги надо читать, а не портить

[@serene_shepherd]

Where did the wood come from? Can you order wood pre-cut like that or is it a kit? Those are neatly cut pieces and looks like having them would be a big boost to completion. Thanks.

[@MidwestManMountain]

Thumbs up for projects involving books!

[@russdixon614]

what's the difference between mod podge, and PVA?

[@darbinorvar]

it is thinner and also is more like a final finish too.

[@KE4YAL]

Was that Bandaid I saw on your finger? Thanks Linn that’s a real cool old world project that is still very nice today

[@denvermassagetherapy1496]

My lovely sister

[@tooljunkie555]

I like it!!👍👍 I also have a secrete book safe im going to modify mine like urs. Already have magnets in it , don't think I'll put the lights in it but I really like the wood liner good stuff Lynn!

[@darbinorvar]

Thanks Joe, it was a fun project!

[@saturdaymark4857]

Hey, that's pretty nifty.

[@subhasismondal1918]

I steal youtr whole book

[@brahmse9409]

Stash a hamburger in there

[@denvermassagetherapy1496]

Nice

[@rak3151]

Awesome! Best and most creative “book box” tutorial I’ve seen. Thank you .

[@CNCSwede]

Fränt! Jag måste prova att göra något liknande vid tillfälle! Keep up the good work! 👍😊

[@rayatlast]

That is cool

[@עםאןאנילימילי]

יפה

[@JeepTherapy]

Noooo that older book doesn't look out of place at all. ;) thanks. I like the basic electronics you installed. Very nice touch.

[@MCsCreations]

Really nice! :)

[@darbinorvar]

Thanks!

[@VENKOwood]

Good job

[@FigmentsMade]

Your videos are always interesting and inspirational but I loved this project! I might have to try something like it. The Vaseline jar spacer was a funny and effective tool. ;)

[@darbinorvar]

Awesome! Yeah, I was happy once I realized that little jar worked as a perfect clamp :)

[@mohammedellithy7219]

Bravo

[@billm4560]

Very good idea Linn! Thanks for sharing! 👍🏻👏👏

[@Thelonelyscavenger]

And that's the end of that chapter😂

[@martindavid9145]

I'm not sure that magnets and memory cards are making a good deal...

[@louisbida8426]

Very nice

[@jackdohurty517]

Why don't you need some kind of current limiting device?

[@JeepTherapy]

Heber Child good question!! The coin cell battery has such low current and amps that the LED doesn't need it. It's already working within specs.

[@JeepTherapy]

I dabble in electronics but my passion is wood working.

[@joshuakillen5235]

#1 hello

[@woodywoodworkerfuller9921]

Nice !!!!

[@69virgin1966]

Very unique way to put a new twist on an older design . Great job. I really like the choice of wood you used, very beautiful grain pattern. I love to see when someone does a older project with or without a change of design. Great video Linn. Thanks for sharing

[@darbinorvar]

Thanks Roy!

[@robs5186]

nice

[@julsworkshop]

Great project ! Great making ! :)

[@Yonatan24]

Wait... At 0:19 I can see the password...

[@scania9786]

Pretty sure that part of the video is provided from lastpass as I have seen it on a couple other channels and it is only Linns voice over, so it is unlikely it was her password that was shown.

[@_intrepid]

it's just a demo

[@davidharris6581]

Great job! I have often thought about how to make one of these when I see them in movies. Now just need a small pistol ti fit inside. :)

[@JeepTherapy]

David Harris just make sure you keep the bullets out of the chamber for storage.

[@ytshortchannel224]

Noice

[@andrewclamp4356]

I'd love to build something like this!

[@debsmith7050]

Cool!!! One of my favorites :))

[@HeavyboxesDIYMaster]

I'm so early!!!

[@dsdragoon]

Great video, and I'm a LastPass user, it's a great password manager.

[@darbinorvar]

Great to hear!

[@carbonitegamorrean8368]

Awesome!! and great "how to"

[@FredMcIntyre]

Nice job Linn! 👍

[@Smallwitz]

Where can I get a mini plane

[@JeepTherapy]

Katelyn Lee hobby lobby, Home Depot, ace hardware look around. Half of the adventure, are the discoveries along the way!

[@edamamebe]

Katelyn Lee In Tokyo, at Tokyu Hands store. Amazing place.

[@tsarinaromanov2641]

#2 woot first time being this early!

[@JeepTherapy]

Ariana Clark some of us are just slow.

[@mohawksniper79]

Does the light really go off when you shut it lol jk

[@darbinorvar]

It does, as shown in the video by pushing down the spring.

[@JLo7575]

It's the same question than the fridge light.... Is it really off when closed ? Hummm😉 that is the question.

[@ProjectHellfire1]

Conquest of Cuba must have been a shit read

[@NoName-rp5bn]

Simple. Elegant. Badassery