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[@Iliketomakestuff]

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[@masterofnone]

What?

[@jdotoz]

Forgot the ad

[@the-rascal]

so true king

[@Jake-ut3po]

The more secret door/compartment tutorials the better 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@JonathanRansom]

As much as I like custom electronics, i liked seeing a simple option chosen to make it more accessible. Nice build!

[@Dang_Near_Fed_Up]

True, but I would like to see an option where it is skill / craftsmanship used to make the lock / release not any kind of pre-made let alone electronic device. In the past a fine cabinet makers skill was displayed by the number of secret compartments that carpenter could hide in a piece of furniture.

[@VolpeInCalze]

Its always good to have a bed side hidden snack drawer for those unexpected guests in the middle of the night.

[@fibbsjc]

lol, yup. When you need to feed the elephant in the room

[@danielstellmon5330]

The kind of guests who want to quite so not to wake you and help you with the clutter in the house? You know those TVs and PCs take up a lot of space.

[@EXG21]

Whipped cream and strawberries, Not Another Teen Movie style. Ha ha.

[@eoincripps]

Mice? 😄

[@EXG21]

@@eoincripps Mmmmm ice. Ha ha. My first thought.

[@jacobdorris7160]

Okay, but THAT INTRO “…so I can eat snacks without waking anybody up!” *CRUUUUUUNCH*

[@griefman6550]

Nice table! I appreciated your monologue about receiving a knife as your first tool and the importance of carrying one. Knives are often thought of as simply a slicing implement, but they are incredibly versatile and powerful tools. They can be used for scoring, puncturing, prying, peeling, untying tough knots, cleaning narrow spaces, and many more purposes. Knives really are a primary example of mankind's mechanical advantage, and a fantastic representation of what makes humans so incredible.

[@RoxaneJ14]

That intro, the crumbs, perfection 🤌

[@jacob_sooknah_youtube]

Its really great to have you come and fix things Bob. You are a master in what you do. You will never be forgotten. Thank you for inspiring me to study and become someone who can become an elite and do anything like you do. Although I never worked with you, you always inspired me. Love you man.

[@just-dl]

Well, almost 50 years ago I was a Royal Ambassador. I love that you got trusted with the knife at such a young age. I just got my youngest her first pocket knife. Your comments about the knives touched so many cords. Thank you!

[@Dogeek]

For the knife part, I got myself a leatherman skeletool CX close to a decade ago. I never leave my appartment without it, and it's been handy so many times. As for functionnality, it's pretty limited, with only a locking blade, pliers, bottle opener and a screwdriver with 4 bits, but realistically, in a pinch I've never needed more than that, and it stays pretty compact.

[@xnadave]

FES tool Domino. That's the best thing I've seen all day. Thanks for the laugh. :)

[@l-bowstudio]

The knife commentary. The build. Great video,Bob.

[@alkalinedale]

First time noticing Bob’s tattoo! Also great video with a simple solution for the sliding top

[@EricMeyerMaker]

I've been looking forward to this one since you started talking about it on the podcast. It turned out great.

[@Rouverius]

Wow, it doesn't feel like five years! But it sure shows in your increased skills. 👍 Thanks for sharing this and a your wonderful story about your first knife. That was really encouraging. Lord bless ya, man.

[@juneritchie2498]

Thanks for sharing this really clever solution! I appreciate your knife collection, too..

[@suboxfuk84]

Thank you for talking about a knife being a tool, I think its one of the most important lessons you can give to a child when they are growing.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

It was important to me, and I'm glad to have a meaningful place to keep them now.

[@TheGingerWorkshop]

Well done! I have been contemplating making a new nightstand and this has definitely given me some ideas!

[@hypersapien]

Aww, I was just thinking of Grant's secret shelf project today. This is like a nice spiritual successor.

[@john.h.richards1]

Very cool! I like the RIF lock too but I think I would have gone with a low tech magnet lock that doesn't require batteries. The secret is that you would be the only one to know where to apply the magnet key. Also may have gone one further and add a spring into the locking mechanism that the key would have to be the correct strength to unlock the lock... meaning too strong and it would pull the locking bar too far and keep it locked... too weak and it wouldn't pull it far enough. Just a thought for future use. Thanks again !

[@Caleb_Gosiak]

Loved the subtle "Gluey" addition! 😂

[@andrewbrown8148]

This is a great project that I can see building myself...and others in the family when they see it and ask for one for themselves. I really like the RFID locking mechanism. I'd have to incorporate a stop of sorts for the sliding portion since I can see myself opening it too far and dumping everything on the tabletop onto the floor. Poor lamp...I really liked it~! Thanks Bob~!

[@JCB23]

Love this build!!! Wish I could just buy it in pieces and build from there. I have no faith in my measuring and alignment skills 😂!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

You could absolutely handle it. That's how you get better! 👍

[@jasonketteman6564]

Bruh! Royal Ambassadors!!! That's a way-back throwback!!! I still have LOTS of my RA stuff from back in the day - books, patches, etc. Great memories of a fantastic program.

[@randyrodriguez4643]

Great project, as always! A VERY long time ago, a boss of mine gifted me a Leatherman Supertool (the original model) and I've carried a variety of knives and/or multi-tools daily ever since. Never leave home without it!

[@jodilea144]

That’s cool! I love the simple design. 🙂

[@BarneySaysHi]

Wow, your workshop could use a dust extraction system!

[@Lickmuffin]

Some deep thoughts in this and your last video -- self actualization and teaching and learning responsibility. Thanks for those thoughts -- I hope they reach and touch people out there.

[@danyg4063]

"So I can eat snacks without waking anyone up." Proceeds to eat the loudest snack in the world. I see what you did there, Bob. Never change.

[@jackbethell7984]

You make some sensible points about carrying a knife. I have always carried a knife, for the reasons you mentioned, since I was c7 and am now approaching 70. You are so right when you say that a knife is [should be] a tool and not a weapon.

[@davidlarson2534]

This one I may have to do for us. I like your bedside reading as well.

[@owenmurz]

Been subscribed for years at this point and builds like this made me fall in love with your channel, favourite was the secret door bookshelf and this made me think about that

[@LeoDodier]

Nice Build. You’re absolutely right, everybody does need to carry a pocket knife. Just carry one for about a week you’ll never be able to go without one. I give them away as gifts to friends don’t carry knives and next thing you know, they always carry knives! Also, noticed NIV, nice choice.

[@BStride]

Nice job, I like the idea of they rfid key as well! 😅

[@guybowers9094]

Great idea and it looks very nice

[@cmel7841]

really great simple table

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Pretty slick project Bob, that is a great idea for a hidden compartment..

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks!

[@pdxbmx]

Love the videos! First time commenter. Everything about this project was very cool. One thing did cross my mind was a drawer lip in the inside so if it were used for snacks they wouldn’t slide out the side with a false face when open. We can’t be losing snacks!

[@mariannerady1137]

Really cool! Love this idea

[@shaggy7927]

Holding on to something that was given to you is excellent; my stepdad gave me a pocket knife that was given to him when my grandfather gave it to him, then gave it to me a couple years after my grandfather passed away... I'll hold on to it for a long time.

[@WildmanTech]

I like it! Definitely going to implement some of these features

[@Zankoran]

I just noticed the sticker on your glue bottle. I love Gluey.

[@russellgeisthardt9828]

Glad I wasn't the only one who noticed!

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Nice project Bob! Thanks for sharing it with us!💖👍😎JP

[@handlesarestupid1234]

You can make a nice tapering jig with a piece of scrap plywood and a couple of T track clamps. Keeps your hands well away from the blade and gives you a much better result.

[@TotalBoat]

Awesome design and build!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks!

[@SargeWolf010]

I have ideas... evil laughter intensify 😅

[@SeanBZA]

Cheaper and more reliable than the RFID is a simple steel slug in a brass body with a spring, that is in the wood, so you use a strong magnet to pull it back, then slide off. No batteries to fail, no leaking ooze from Durahell mess, and the magnet can easily be explained as a thing to hold the lego figure to a polished steel lamp base, with a few around to hide this.

[@jakestavinsky3480]

Honestly the knife thing is such great advice, ive had a similar story but with a sewing kit. Everyone wears clothes and everyone fucks up their favorite shirt. Its great being able to fix it up for people

[@SheikTV1]

Great idea and execution. The only thing I would add is some sort of icon to mark where you need to put the RFID. Like an emblem or decorative design to visually mark the spot where the sensor is.

[@johnnyb95678]

Excellent idea... bedside snacks! The bedside table turned out really nice and looks great. Thank you for shareing!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks!

[@CordellWoodworks]

If your tapering jig felt sketchy, I'd recommend picking up the Microjig Tapering Jig, it's far more substantial, has better placed handles, and can connect directly to their push blocks.

[@chunkkingmann309]

Might have pointed out the depth setting on the biscuit joining, too. It is kinda important for keeping the top (and bottom) surfaces aligned. And my taper jig came with Dad's 50 year old Craftsman table saw...as far as I know it has only been used to collect dust. Unlike my 4inch Swiss Army Knife😄 GREAT advice about those.

[@xSeraphIV]

"without waking anyone up!" *earth shattering crunch*

[@RaffBuilding]

I've also had on my long list of projects a nightstand with an RFID-locked hidden compartment, but I envisioned a drawer. Having the entire top slide is definitely a cleaver alternative. Got me thinking...

[@hansiejansevanrensburg291]

The NIV was nice to see. My personal read is a NLT. But for studying and work I prefer the NIV as well.

[@podboi825]

That MDF piece seems rather thick for what it is and what it does for the build, you could have probably gotten away with half that thickness and made the internal space of the storage area quite a bit roomier.

[@MakeShapeCreate]

Such a great idea! Great job!!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks Cory!

[@MakeShapeCreate]

@@Iliketomakestuff thank you!!!

[@crosenblum]

I thought I was the only one, with a pocket knife collection, nice job, wood looks really good.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks! I like the look of the cherry a lot.

[@mcmathwoodworks]

The intro was great! Cool project!!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks!

[@Danman1972]

I inherited the same tapering deal from my father. I have never actually used it. I made a longer sled using Microjigs fast fit system with dovetail slots and hold down clamps. Way better in my opinion. I have not tossed the other piece yet, but something that can go in the upcoming garage sale for sure! Will let someone else make that call. The same sled you would use if you don't have a jointer. Also called a straight line sled.

[@rtslord]

Best namedrop of a Festool Domino ever

[@Iliketomakestuff]

😄

[@ngc60]

that's amazingly simple Bob, good job...kind of a stretch to operate the mechanism from laying in bed tho.

[@danielrisueno8003]

1) Hey, a good old small project building video! I really enjoyed that. 2) This is a great idea for a scape room game, i.e. "make de knight walk to the cave", and the sensor has a painted road that a toy soldier has to walk onto to unlock the hidden drawer. 3) Be careful, don't eat your knives 😂😂

[@michaeldixon6820]

That Royal Ambassadors knife brings back some memories, I haven't seen one of those since the mid 90s!

[@kathleenmead9259]

so freakin' cool

[@paulszklennik8784]

Did I perchance see a Gerber Dime multitool? I just found this wonderful pocket tool! It's my EDC now. Great video as always, thanks for all the fantastic work!!

[@Electronicdonationservices]

awesome Royal Ambassador's Knife. i had one as well from Church Camp.

[@jaredhammonds8255]

I like the big brown worn out book you got there!

[@patdoty2724]

This is awesome! Want to build one for myself and one for my son. We're both knife guys and rarely leave home without one. Also love the lamp!. Is that one of your projects too?

[@purplehipporecorder]

At first, when you said "secure your digital valuables" I thought you meant: don't amputate your fingers in the table saw! 😂

[@reforzar]

Best feature is opening the vault without having to take everything off it!

[@ogrefade]

I think this is a great project. I think I’d put the bolt on the other side facing upwards into the top from the permanent side to make access from the bed easier. Cool mechanism.

[@MulloyDIY]

Neat project!

[@LucDespresLifeCoach]

Amazing 👏 ❤

[@krzysiej--9229]

This is so cool that you have Grandpa's Picciutto cross in the final shot.

[@rockstarfan886]

Insight bob is back. And yes i listen to the podcast have for 6,7,8 years long time never miss and episode

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Wow thanks for listening for so long!

[@rockstarfan886]

@@Iliketomakestuff you David and Jimmy are the perfect combo I can't wait till Fridays come

[@Unownerdead]

Imagine waking up to your spouse eating chips from a secret snack drawer in their new nightstand that you didn't know about lol Also, my mom got me my first victorinox knife for Christmas when I was about 10 too! I had sliced 3 fingers before lunch...

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Wow that's awesome

[@mosheswisa]

What a great one!

[@Brownstone31]

I've been wanting to see this video since you mentioned it on the podcast.

[@larrykostopulos1332]

I bought myself a Leatherman Wave just after they were introduced. My colleague bought one too, we used them every day at work and beyond. Extremely useful.

[@jarrodsmith256]

Hidden compartment or not, i may "borrow" your design of the nightstand itself - looks great!

[@Tinker_Nerd]

"I can eat snacks without waking anybody up" Proceeds to eat one of the loudest snacks known to man

[@pmdinaz]

Nice! good for curious grandkids too haha

[@HammerSmashedFace92]

A knife is probably the most useful tool to own. I carry one every day. And I use it multiple times each day. From food prep, eating, opening a package, splitting wood, carving, guarden work... so many uses for a knife

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Yeah they can be really useful

[@needamuffin]

14:19 I've had that Syd Mead artbook on my Amazon wishlist for years now.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

It's *SO* good

[@georgeballentine1045]

Very nice

[@sapelesteve]

Terrific idea & nicely executed Bob! I always carry my little pocket knife with me! 👍👍🔪🔪

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks!

[@RobDucharme]

7:32 I still have the first jack knife my parents let me have (I think I saw it at the Chilliwack General Store), which I think I got when I was 11? I'm 47 now. I mean, it's in a box somewhere, and probably needs a ton of work to make it look good again, but I still have it.

[@derekrobertson1548]

Love the build, I am thinking of doing something similar for a coffee table and having a compartment for the laptop, although I was thinking of making a locking mechanism from magnets. Ramon Valdez has some great designs using magnets. As for carrying a knife here is the uk it is illegal and can lead to a jail sentence. It's a shame as one would have came in handy a few times when I have been out in the country side with the dogs and there tails get tangled in the brambles. .

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Go for it! Magnets are a common solution for this. That would certainly be helpful if you are opening it often. There are some baby-proof cabinet locks that work similar. I really like being able to choose the "key" rather than it being any magnet, but they would totally work for a secret opening. 👍

[@jeditsuyoshi]

Brilliant dude. Funny you make this now... I just lost the first knife my father ever gave... finally after 44 years. Gone the way of the Dodo somewhere in Nagano Japan...

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Oh no, sorry to hear that

[@lonestarlord]

Bob: "Sometimes I like to have a snack in the middle of the night without waking anyone up" *opens a box with a light and eats a very crunchy tortilla chip* 😂😂 love the opening joke

[@steenfraosterbro3268]

I envy your dust collection.

[@JoshMakesStuff]

Haha

[@vinceendres]

I remember the first knife i got was when i was in 6th grade. I got it at the Wisconsin Dells. It was a knock off swiss army knife with wood scales and the Dells logo on the side. When we got home I was playing with it and closed the knife on my finger. I somehow managed to hide the bleeding but I never did that again.

[@tiannawoodson6750]

"So I can eat snacks without waking anybody up" *CRONCH*

[@markduggan3451]

Great idea.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks!

[@drewx10]

My folks got me a Swiss Army knife when I was young too. Think it was because I loved watching the show MacGyver a lot. Since then, I've always had a multi tool as well, although I'm not as good about keeping mine as you.

[@SuperNicktendo]

Furniture and life lessons? You're like a cleaner version of Home Improvement

[@bigcdogg1992]

Looks great! What did you use to finish the cherry?

[@sophie3]

What is a cats favorite tool? A biscuit joiner 😺😹