Made my son ask... "WHY!??"

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

You'll love this video too! I Built a Nightstand with a Hidden Drawer - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKPNoZJ8aquGoNE

[@fbiagent626]

Didn’t like this one

[@mrbassnotes]

I think Cole should collaborate with the Lock Picking Lawyer. The locking mechanism looks vulnerable to a simple shim attack. 🙂

[@zoes17]

A strong enough magnet should release the solenoid too but that might be harder than you suggested solution in certain cases.

[@AlovicGrim]

If you want to go the more round about, and a bit more heist movie, for some odd reason (As that latch would definitely be the easiest option to attack) Deviant Ollam as a collab would also be a contender. An RFID Ripper, get close to the Neck Key, read and rip a copy of the code it holds, copy and paste into a new rfid chip and you have made yourself a second master key.

[@TheScramblerTV]

@@AlovicGrim This is the way.

[@MuSic-ok7dh]

Uh, what about simple physical bypass? Just reach through the bars and take the phone out? I have thin fingers so probably could do that. If the cabinet isn't screwed into countertop you can just tilt it, the fish the phone between bars. Given most phones are under 1cm thick nowadays.

[@ireallyreallyhategoogle]

Any plastic card can open that "lock", it's not a deadbolt.

[@flatlander523]

I think this is the best you have produced. Your sons reactions are priceless. Absolutely do more with electronics integrated into the woodworking.

[@SuperMurxus]

Being a son at least three times the age of this one I concur: "Why???"

[@lawrenceking4144]

Love it! Cole asked the same question I've asked many times watching your elaborate builds...WHY? Though he asked several times, you never gave him a good reason. What a dad thing to do.

[@Zibani]

Haha! Unnecessarily withholding information from the people that it's your responsibility to teach and help grow into a happy and healthy adult. So funny!

[@evilparadigm]

@@Zibani A Dad can't give away all their secrets. Kids gotta make mistakes to learn.

[@trainerjoe9469]

A little tip for the screw drawer, when you dump them out, dump them into a shop towel and then put it on the bench. This way, you can sort and separate on the towel, and when you're done you just bundle it up and dump it back into the drawer. Added benefit, the screws don't really want to roll around on the towel like they do on a bench, so they stay put when you're sorting them.

[@DoctorDanieI]

He could also add different size holes into the drawer so it sorts the screws based on size while not needing additional draws. Something like a reverse pyramid shape but with square cut outs. The smaller screws would tickle down to the bottom, medium in the middle and large stays on the top. Just give it a little shake. Only downside is that if it is crammed then the effect won't work.

[@hawgbreath]

It’s more dramatic for the camera and identical to the way most of us do it most of the time so I can totally relate to his method here! Note that he did it for the comedic effect but your point is well taken, I shall remember this suggestion!

[@animeloveer97]

​@@DoctorDanieI doesn't work like that when the heads are different sizes lol

[@BvictoryforChrist]

My uncle showed me this when I was like 22 I thought it was such a genius move lol

[@braveheart6816]

As a computer guy who has a much easier time working with electronics than my woodworking projects, this was a fun watch! Hope to see more projects that step outside of your comfort zone!

[@ImGonnaMake]

Loved every minute of this! More electronics in the mix please. And your son ... wanders in at the end and totally upstaged you. "Why not just check my search history?" Brave words.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

It would be 99% video games. He's a good kid 😀👍

[@slashv2]

or he knows of incognito / private mode xD

[@olachus]

This is by far my favorite episode/video of yours. Including your family from time to time only shows that you are not just having an KZbin business, but everyone is engaged in it and makes you all more human and less "for this... do this". It was really fun to watch this one. Great job. Both of you!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thank you! It was really fun getting Cole involved

[@fbiagent626]

My friend you have bad taste and if this is his best I don’t want to see the rest

[@larrysimmons7084]

You are truly one of my favorite woodworkers on KZbin. My son is the same age as yours, and his reaction would have been the same. Your appeal to Norm was hilarious. Thank you for bringing in great explanations, narration, and humor to all of your videos. Highly enjoyed.

[@BradleyHerrin]

So glad Norm was able to guide you. I was worried for a sec. Bring on more electronics projects. This was a lot of fun to watch.

[@floatintoadstudios]

My favorite part of this video was how pleased you were with the project throughout the build. It was so fun to watch. And your son is so adorable. Great video for a fun build.

[@jacoblewis8198]

Man… I just love the relationship with you and your son. It’s something many parents and family’s should strive for. Not only are you a great woodworker (and tech guy) but an amazing dad too. Keep up the great work!

[@GaryJimenez]

That father son time is priceless. Great build! Thank you for putting out dinner quality videos that inspire me to get out in the garage and make something 👍

[@ZRO777]

A reciprocating saw will fix you issue. No RFID needed.

[@tralfazy]

Or just unscrew the four screws from the back of it

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

I'd just be proud seeing him use a Sawzall 😂😂

[@edwardhugus2772]

C4 works every time.......just sayin......

[@danholt5991]

speaking of bombs why do the electronics look like a time bomb at 14:06

[@natemartinez4595]

​@@danholt5991 because simpletons think, apparently, that anything with wires and a clock is a bomb. I guess. You've seen too many movies 😂😂

[@apostoliccontender349]

Loved this project! I am extremely impressed with the detail you put into it and even more with the expression on your son’s face! PRICELESS!!

[@patrickbink4617]

That was excellent, especially when you demonstrated to your son! I do appreciate that you frequently stated how long it really took, and that it was not just an afternoon project.

[@ceeyaaa]

Omg this is awesome. Your poor son! I think also your poor wife…living with an engineer can cause enormous stress. I can only imagine what you would build if she asks you to take the garbage out. You’re amazing and I love watching your videos.

[@KellyJelly9976]

The title pulled me in, but your son's reaction made it great!! Perfect choice in wood - the color and grooves were gorgeous.

[@hodorosi]

Your sons reactions, priceless 😂 . Absolutely do more projects with electronics.

[@Smona]

"This is the lockpickinglawyer, and today we have something a little different..."

[@imark7777777]

Oh yes another comment. That was the first thing I thought of I found 4 different ways to bypass.

[@CAJLAMB]

It's hard to explain how much I enjoyed watching you build something that I will never, ever make!?

[@scotthartvoice]

This was EXCELLENT! As a software engineer, I beg you, please do more projects that involve arduinos and micro electronics!

[@CrinosAD]

Hahah... "but WHY" ???? :) As a dad, I loved it! Only thing that I miss, is for the door to pop open a little bit when the unlock button is pressed.

[@beezlehorse]

I love this project. Blending woodwork with small electronics is awesome. Keep them coming.

[@charlesmarsh279]

Absolutely a wonderful video. I especially liked when you presented it to your son. Wonderful job!!

[@RobbPage]

I would love to see more projects like this. This is my kind of woodworking! Excellent work. That bit with Norm was so funny.

[@joshgordonclan]

That looks really cool... I would add a little spring assist to push the door open when the solenoid unlatches... The duty cycles on those are designed to be pretty short, and the less time you have it on, the less heat you'll generate.

[@badcorgis]

WHY? Because this is AWESOME! My inner (and outer) nerd and developer brain loves projects like these. I'd love to see a schematic for the board. I'd also love to see a better way to run wires to an arduino because I have a project like this with jumpers and I feel like there must be a better way to make the connections.

[@brandoncampitelli2279]

That was a fun one! Love your son's reactions. Keep these types of projects coming :)

[@coburninator]

Beautiful build and video! Love the electronic elements, very inspiring. Also 'like a normal person'.. Perfect.

[@sandrajacobson917]

What a fun project! Your execution is great. I would love to see more combo woodworking & electronics videos on your channel. Keep up the good work.

[@August_Bos]

I absolutely love Matt's channel as well as yours. If you could also get more-so into the tech side of things for mad projects like this... I mean, the more the better! Both of you are brilliant and such an inspiration

[@grammyspa-jammies1737]

What a great Dad you are! And your son is pretty special, too!

[@JasonGrissom]

This was such a joy to watch Brad! Thanks so much for making it! Bring on the electronics!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks, Jason!

[@GraemePayne1967Marine]

1. This project it s totally cool! I have a couple of grand-nephews who's parents coud use one of these to lock up the Minecraft controllders! 2. No, you are FAR from the only person with a bin of miscellaneous screws & bolts. In my collection, all are the "wrong" length, or diameter, or thread count. 3. The Forstner drill bit you used for the hidden hinge recesses (at 9:40) has a red shank. Does that signify anything? (manufacturer, special purpouse, an expecially dangerous bit, "it's mine!" or something else?) 4. This is totally cool! 5. The majoity of my worklife involved working with or on electronics, but it seems I did a brain wipe when I retired, because now I havet look up many things that I'm sure I never needed to. I guess that may be one reason i now spend my time turning large pieces of wood into scraps, shavings and dust, hoping that something interesting will accidentally happen. :-} 6. Im surprised that you son did not recognize the notes from Super Mario games. I'm in my 70's and I recognized it!

[@imark7777777]

1. I saw a plastic version of something like this, looked like a jail cell at five below a few years ago. Since then I think you could probably put "cell phone jail" into Amazon and come up with at least five results.

[@ruthkaiser6168]

Love your jail. Built prefect. Your son's reaction was priceless. The cell phones will never escape. Your funny and a great craftsman. Norm knows all. 😊

[@EngineScypex]

Well, sadly his son didn't show creativity. Would've loved his face if his son would've just went to the kitchen, got 2 butter-knifes (or something similar, should be enough material in the shop) and pulled the phone out while the jail is locked ^^

[@n.talbert]

amazing! I love seeing multiple hobbies used together to create things. woodworking, electronics, programming. now just throw in a little epoxy work.

[@mavrick561]

This project was amazing!! Great video, Brad. I had a few good chuckles and got some great inspiration. Definitely would love to see more stuff like this.

[@jimbobsides2]

I love all your videos and seeing you getting into something you’re not as knowledgeable about, like electronics, is inspiring to those of us getting into something we’re not as knowledgeable about, like woodworking.

[@rangersmith4652]

A cell in a cell! I need to build a somewhat bigger one -- for snacks -- and set the timer for next Tuesday.

[@rndmlogin]

Missed opportunity there. Need to have the bars give a mild shock (a la electric fly swatter).

[@h.j.j9611]

I love watching you do your woodworking thing, but this was great. Stepping outside of your comfort zone and trying something new could be a blessing or a curse, but this was awesome. Can't wait to see how you might incorporate this kind of tech into a future woodworking project. Thanks!

[@Thom_Singer]

Brilliant project and great video. Looking forward to more electronics builds and all credit to your son for playing along with his Dad’s kooky ideas!

[@Flintstones22]

That is freaking awesome! I am going to build my own now. Officially inspired!

[@rubiconbaron9662]

I appreciate a guy that just spreads the glue with his finger instead of wasting a roller or a brush like most of these channels.

[@ScottWalshWoodworking]

Ahhh the ending was so good! It turned out awesome Brad! Stoked to see more electronic projects from you. Also if you see a similar project from me this year, I swear I already had the same idea before this video 😅

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks, Scott! Can't wait to see your take on it

[@lavaweb1]

One of my favorites to date, and I love your son’s reaction!

[@znarfrivera]

Amazing job! You should combine electronics with your woodworks. This is truly informative and entertaining.

[@PhantomDiegesis]

"Try to open it when it's locked." [Proceeds to try to break it and is stopped] "Try to open it like a normal person." Being at work, I had to muffle my laughter.

[@RCull-ni9yt]

I love that you are learning new things and exploring new things to add to your wood working.

[@phakalanep7241]

Absolutely do more with electronics integrated into the woodworking.

[@mdn642]

That’s awesome Brad…I love the interaction with your son!! Thank you for sharing your work with us!!

[@robzieman8444]

Very cool! Love the hidden hinges, and of course the retro sounds. One thing I think you should have added was the ability to wireless (or wired) charge.

[@keithosterkamp6207]

I worked in a walnut mill many years ago and we steamed the freshly sawn wood. It helps to make the heartwood and sapwood more uniform in color. The sap moves among the fibers and makes the color more uniform throughout. Your barn find obviously did not come from a conventional sawmill. There is enough color present in the sap to stain your hands a nice dark brown when handling wet fresh cuts.

[@Qu4rtzDragon]

First video of yours that I have watched. Fantastic project, however, I was blown away by your sponsor spot. Actually making your sponsor spot a non skipable by keeping entertainment in the background is such a great idea!

[@RaffBuilding]

This kind of project is right up my alley: woodworking plus Arduino. Keep it up.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks!

[@jasonhowardak]

Great project. For 12v I would go with a mosfet module aka "mos module" Those electromagnet relays are not very safe in my opinion as I have seen them used in production environment with very bad results. You could also use a service like JLCPB or PCBWAY to easily manufacture cheap circuit boards for your electronic projects and I am sure they would likely sponsor you for a project if you ask them. If ever you need help with an electronic projects in the future, feel free to reach out

[@PARitter]

May be your best video yet! Amazingly creative and whimsical idea. Fabulous production. And your usual superb craftsmanship. Well done.

[@magicarpetmoto]

Very impressive build. Thanks for not short-changing your description of the electronics build. Some people under-estimate what a long process that is, even when starting with an existing circuit plan and code. If you do end up going down the electronics rabbit hole the most useful piece of gear to clean up your circuits would be a Bantam Tools desktop PCB CNC. Printing circuit boards is great if using surface mount parts; but for anything through-hole mounted, the Bantam is a game changer. After it mills your circuit traces it precision drills all of your components' through-holes. No I don't work for them and aren't sponsored by them. Solid project, I subscribed a while ago. 👌👌👌🤙

[@SirVival]

Looks like you could just slide a card or thin piece of metal (pop can side) in the front to press down the latch allowing the door to open.

[@MrGelowe]

When I get asked why? I fire back with "why not?"

[@scottcarpenter5460]

Love that you highlight your errors. Perfect woodworking is made in a factory by robots. Love the errors.

[@DKC0994]

This is a great Project youve got there! Plus you have found a nice way to implement your sponsors, this has been like one of the only videos where i didnt skip the sponsor's messages. Amazing work, keep it up!

[@UnstupidTube]

Very cool. The only thing I would do is connect a tens unit to the bars so if they touch the bard they’d get a small shock. Just connect every other bar to one polarity and the opposite bars to the other. So if they try and stick their fingers between the bars they’d complete the circuit and get a small jolt! 😂

[@AlanTuringWannabe]

You might want to have some form of emergency unlock in case something happens and you need to dial 911 while you have all of them locked up.

[@northernworks]

I think this is up there as my favourite ever build from you, Brad. Now I'm thinking about all the possible electronics projects I could try!

[@zdenekcizek6681]

Looks cool! Still... I;d say that the LCD kind of breaks the immersion a bit. I think that a nixie tube "display" would look so much cooler :)

[@TheAzynder]

Everything nixie tube looks nicer, but this LCD screen is what, 10 bucks? for that you can only look at nixie tubes, and not for long :)=

[@ShopNation]

Dude so awesome! Enjoyed this one

[@mchboss]

Nice Work! Consider cleaning your Tablesaw Blade once in a while! The Resin from the wood creates a ton of friction and so your wood gets burnt. Also the extra heat is not ideal for the lifetime of the blade. So clean once in a while and its like new and you can use it for much longer.

[@drstefankrank]

Version 2 is then made out of steel with walnut verneer as a decoy to withstand the brutal force of desperate teenagers.

[@rickrat]

Check out the esp32 instead of the nano. More pins, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Also heat gun over flames for heat shrink tubing. When soldering try to have a physical connection twisting wires instead of just placing near the other half to solder. Good job!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Great tips! I do have some ESP32 and some Wemos D1 as well :)

[@rickrat]

@@Fixthisbuildthat I love the Wemos D1 minis!

[@MMCDOWELL56]

Dad of the year award. No negotiation, no arguments. “ Sorry son, it’s out of my hands and up to the timer.”

[@lukebarlow8903]

When you tell him to try to get into it and he is about to rip the brass tubes out I kinda snorted laughter. Does give you an immediate example on why the county jail opted for more than walnut and soft tubes. But truly, awesome look, fit and finish, and well done on all the electronics. Be proud.

[@Sean-ft7ys]

You certainly have a more advanced woodshop than me but probably on a similar level in both interest and understanding of the electronics. Very cool project, I love it!! Thanks for sharing 👍👍😁

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

you bet!

[@thomasjohnston6357]

Not only as a woodworker, but also as a high school teacher who has made a phone jail, this is so wonderful! I just put a small padlock on mine. This is much cooler!

[@mikosoft]

This is the lockpicking lawyer and what I have for you today ...

[@southgamez]

imagine your house is getting robbed and you need to call the police but you cant access your phone for another 20 minutes because you got it in the phone jail

[@cdutson]

I'm pretty sure a high-strength magnet put against the latch can pop it down, just in case you have to break in and the rfid's not available

[@cluelessButworkingonit]

The bin of random nails/screws are AMAZING! Its like God answers prayer for random connections!

[@AKStovall]

Kid: "why?" Parent: "reasons" nuff said. Great build Brad. love it!

[@Seabee_133]

I worked on legacy computer hardware from the 70s and 80s. There were a lot of screws and other little hardware and sometimes I couldn't find their original place. I used to hold all those little bits in a 90-dram medicine vial that I got some medication in. If I needed a screw or washer I looked in what I called my "Heavy Metal Drugs". I think I might still have that vial out in the toolbox. Great project. Love the RFID override.

[@JeredtheShy]

One of those little reminders that it’s good to be an adult because when some idiot decides he doesn’t like how often you use your technology and locks it in a box you just press charges and now he’s the one throwing a powerless tantrum you can laugh at.

[@davekimball3610]

Loved this on. Bras, wood, electronics, all working to make a great looking product. Big fan of DIY Perks as well.

[@Deltaprimal]

this project was beautiful, how do you protect the solenoid from an outside magnet?

[@beaverbuilds3984]

I love the attempt to sound smart and like you were knowing what to do. 😭 3:40 using Pythag

[@SLorraineE]

I love all the lights and sounds! So fun to see!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks!

[@KyNYC212]

LOVE YOUR ENERGY AND LAUGHTER!!!

[@pjhalchemy]

Beautiful, fun, Creative, classy wood/electronics, hilarious and the best part.... Fun with your son, Super Mario, and the "RFIDad" Key. Made my day, Thank You!

[@BvictoryforChrist]

This was a really awesome project! It is really retro but also techy! Just this little shout out you did for the perks guy gave me a crazy idea that one day when I have a shop I’ll take on. Good job man. It turned out amazing.

[@tuscarorawoodworks4713]

Probably my favorite video of yours so far! Great job! I recently got into Arduinos and they’re a ton of fun. More please!

[@TanyaHakala]

This was a great build. Your son is awesome too. He seems like a good kid.

[@superfly9291]

Nice build! One small warning though. I don't know if your circuit has a flyback diode for your solenoid latch, but if it doesn't you might find the relay gets stuck sometimes. This is caused by the inductor causing reverse voltage spikes which might cause arks in your relay, spot welding the relay contacts in place!

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

That looks and works awesome and for sure I’d like to see more of these kind of projects variety is always a good thing

[@Name-js5uq]

Best part of the video was when your son cole came in. He was great. Really funny.😊 include him more often. You earned a new subscriber.

[@garynagle3093]

Wow!!! Great project. Including your son and his “Why?” Was priceless. 😂 more please

[@adamc3474]

I really enjoy projects like this 1 and the valet tray that you made. Keep them coming and stay awesome.

[@kilovolt2494]

So, I see two outright approaches to attack this lock: 1. Flipper Zero & RFID brutforce attack (assuming I have the whole night for it!😂), or just copying dad’s key and using it later. 2. Taking a thin sheet of metal or cardboard and making a shim for the lock.

[@spikekautz]

This is genius! I could 100% see my dad making this for me when I was a teenager.

[@ZivaHadar]

You and your son are adorable!!! This project is mad cool. You're amazing. BIG fan. And HELL YES to more wood + electronics projects.

[@XphilStudio]

That’s pretty cool. I’m passionate about woodworking and electronics stuff and I’ve been looking to combine both, that is a really good exemple of it. You should definitely do more!!

[@Phil-Grocholl]

That is just about the coolest piece of wood tech I think I have ever seen! Seriously, you could market this to parents all over the globe! Awesome job! 😃