Secret Bookcase Build - Part 1

[@universeofemily]

“These hinges are the most *pivotal* part of this whole build” ba dum CHHHH!! Hahah this is such an awesome build, can’t wait to see more!!

[@HewmanMade]

HAHAHA They are!!! And you can see how important as I needed to do them 3 TIMES! 😅🤣

[@susiereist]

@@HewmanMade these hinges are my nightmare and the reason why i haven't started building yet hahaha - everything else is already finished in my head 🤣

[@HewmanMade]

@@susiereist yeah the hinges are a thing. I made a better hidden bookcase for a client and did a better job with the hinges. This is the video if you're interested. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iouVqaNortdkf9Usi=MaDDuBy3dNybHlcQ

[@susiereist]

@@HewmanMade yes, I've already seen it :) Thank you! Great job as well!

[@HewmanMade]

@@susiereist Thank you!

[@carlbrothers]

It is refreshing to not have a highly edited perfect build, but rather the rather real adventure of building a new and awesome project. Well done! Look forward to many more!

[@HewmanMade]

Thanks man! I'm a normal Hewman 😅 and make mistakes. It's about the process and adapting to the changing situation! Thanks for the support! More fun things to come!

[@christopherdanjou]

Love his attitude. Just so chill. Love the video man, great job

[@stevenleger8569]

Man did you screw up a lot. I was very frustrated watching this video. Thanks for making it. With your large amount of quality tools and your obviously very high level of intelligence and creativity you still made lots of mistakes. This shows how difficult a "simple" project really was. To continue to have patience was great to see. I subscribed after seeing how wonderful it turned out for you. The room looks great and it shut perfectly. Nice job, true expert,

[@HewmanMade]

Thank you! I think? Seems like a few back handed compliments here, but all in all, I appreciate your comment. The fact is, everyone makes mistakes and being able to show them instead of editing them all out is important. Building is a process and it's more about how you adapt and overcome the issues than nailing it first time out.

[@SatisfyDIY]

Make one hidden door video and you’ll be stuck on hidden door KZbin forever. I’m glad it brought me to your build!

[@adamcz3183]

I saw this on Instagram, So I figured I'd check it out.

[@susiereist]

I loved it from the beginning... i have a plan in my head.......... thats how all my diy's starts :)

[@HewmanMade]

You've gotta start somewhere, right?

[@sebastianrosso1249]

I believe that having no plan is always the best plan, that way you won't panic at the first problem. Nice video man.

[@HewmanMade]

No plan can definitely be a good or a bad thing. When you're figuring something out sometimes it is best to just work through the process and know you'll need to deal with issues as they come up. Cheers bro!

[@KathleenEdge]

🤣 I'm so glad I'm not the only one who has to undo or work around problems that I created without foresight! Automatic sub!

[@HewmanMade]

Don't worry, you're definitely not alone when it comes to making mistakes and needing to fix things up! ❤

[@JLawL]

Working on building a hidden room bookcase myself! Using 3 of these hinges as the bookcase will be entirely full of books, one of which is the book that unlocks the door! Of course we are added a cane lock on the inside should anyone ever need to use that room to hide.

[@HewmanMade]

This sounds epic!!! 🙌🙌

[@VictoriaHofferson]

I'm loving these tutorials and your sense of humour 😅

[@HewmanMade]

Thank you!! 🙌🙌 I’m so happy you’re enjoying them! There’s more to come! 😊

[@chelsearosenkrans7231]

You are SO FUN TO WATCH. thanks for all the smiles, always!!

[@CRebel2024]

Nice work, well self-learned session on how to make a THING. We love the sound of the nailgun 😍

[@HewmanMade]

You can't learn everything from books, sometimes you have to just get out there and try to make a THING yourself! The nailgun was fun! Lots of editing for 1/2 a second, but totally worth it!! 😆

[@Aayslim]

Scrolling on Instagram reels and boom! I’ll find some of your first videos and start there!

[@Regis6111]

I have a room with a fake wall with a doorway cut out now for a year. Been sketching up so many ways to finally build the fake door. You sir are my hero. Can’t wait to one day see the reaction of the people we sell our house to as well that should be fun

[@HewmanMade]

YES! That sounds amazing! Hopefully my video has helped and you can make your secret room a reality! I'd love to see the finished piece (I'll keep it a secret 🤫)

[@GoddessOfPumpkin]

Why doesn't this have like a hundred thousand views. I found my way from instagram.. Sooooo.. wanna come to norway and fix this for me.. dont have a place in my apartment to make this but you know🤷🏼‍♀️ bookshelf of my dreams🤣

[@HewmanMade]

I know! RIGHT! Haha, do you have a hundred thousand friends you can have watch it? 🤣 I'd love to come to Norway and install a hidden bookcase!!! Sounds like an adventure!

[@GoddessOfPumpkin]

Sadly I don't 😂😭 but hope this video blows up! An adventure it shall be!😂😍

[@HewmanMade]

@@GoddessOfPumpkin Adventures for EVERYONE!!!

[@AV8R_Surge]

I like your idea on how to align the holes on the shelves before cutting to size.

[@HewmanMade]

Thanks! That was born by failure! Hahah

[@ikeBarineau]

So great! You are the best. Thank's from France

[@samlove35]

I like your style! And yes, I have sat and stared at projects. A lot. Keep makin' stuff! Love the video!

[@HewmanMade]

Thank you! Sometimes you just need a minute or 827 to get yourself in order, right?!

[@mandiigraham1596]

For someone who doesn’t know what they are doing you have a very well equiped workroom. Great job on the Murphy door. Yep that is what it’s called.

[@HewmanMade]

Hahaha, Murphy door! Doesn't that mean it should contain a bed? And...just because I had no idea what I was doing in the form of making a secret door, doesn't mean I don't have a general idea of what I'm doing in life...right?

[@carpo719]

About 15 years ago I made one almost just like that but larger which divided an office space in the garage, so I could have a 4 ft wide grow room hidden. It worked like a charm. Even the molding locked in over the wall and it looked like a wall

[@annjones4574]

You are so refreshing to watch throughout the build, kept the interest of how it finished even though I already seen the finished version. Love the hide door way. Will be hoping back on for more of your builds. 😊

[@HewmanMade]

This is so great to hear! Don't worry, there will be more to come!!

[@carpocraftguitarscarpentry8469]

I commented from my other channel, but this here is my carpentry Channel. I will definitely send people your way just for the humor alone. I like your style bro

[@Data4664]

very good job!

[@meg2831]

That is so cool! I want one in my house. Also i love you commentary it's hilarious

[@HewmanMade]

Thank you! Sometimes I talk to myself...or maybe that's the clones talking....hmmmm 😅

[@craigwickham7963]

Subscribed from seeing this on Instagram

[@chayavraham187]

I truly love this.

[@kory_misun]

I'd be nonstop dancing too if I had a bookcase door like the Addams Family.

[@HewmanMade]

Hahaha! Right! It's the little things in life that make you happy! If only this one led to an actual gold vault...

[@kory_misun]

@@HewmanMade I immediately got the image in my mind of you turning a bunch of golden mushrooms. Whoa.

[@____sammy____]

And then I remembered I don't even read 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Amazing build, amazing video and i just subscribed. Keep it up!

[@ruthlessrog1]

Saw this on a Short. Had to come watch the process! Love the vibe of your channel, subbed and look forward to watching you grow🤙💚

[@HewmanMade]

That's awesome! I guess shorts DO WORK! Hahah I appreciate your support! 🙌

[@Hunterveit]

Great informative and entertaining video!

[@HewmanMade]

Thank you! It's great to hear you were entertained! Watch part 3 if you want a laugh, I only made a few errors.... 🤣

[@soledaddemorales9820]

Excelente, good work. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🇵🇦

[@HewmanMade]

Thank you !! 🙂

[@sergiu1605]

Cool af

[@PluckMe]

Ha, likes were at 999, mine rolled it to 1k... Nice 😎

[@HewmanMade]

Yeah buddy! You deserve the highest of FIVES! 🙌

[@nicolasgonzalez8116]

Hello from Colombia hehe

[@markb8944]

This is awesome.

[@HewmanMade]

Thanks Mark!!

[@KirstiePervinDavies]

Hey...just found your channel through search. Thought I would drop a comment here seen as I loved the video style and project its self. Looks great!!! Looking forward to checking out more of your videos!! 😊

[@HewmanMade]

Hey! Welcome to my silly little corner of the internet! I see you're a woodworker/maker also! 100% sub'd and I'm going to find you on IG also! Can't wait to check out your work also!! ☺

[@KirstiePervinDavies]

Thank you for the warm welcome, I appreciate it. Yup, love woodworking and making things in general. Appreciate the sub and insta, thank you! Glad I found your channel, throughly enjoying your content. ✌🏻

[@martharobledo]

jajajaja muy buen video 🤣 gracias por compartir 👌

[@RobertoMakkaow]

What types of wood and lock were used? Could you tell me please?

[@archiviste600]

Très bien pour le projet, mais quand on se présente devant les gens une netteté et une présentation soignée ne serait pas de trop !

[@HewmanMade]

Thank you for your comment on my project. I'm not too sure if you're being positive or negative about my appearance though.

[@ashleygutierrez1091]

Trying to do this, wondering if I could just buy a regular bookcase and do this?? Does it matter about the depth?

[@HewmanMade]

The depth does matter. You need to make sure the back of the bookcase will be able to swing through and clear the door frame. If you go to around the 3 min mark in the video you can see how the door swing works and what you'd need to figure out for clearance.

[@hjarnspik]

I watched you made a thing! YaY! I can now go back to procrastinating. I’ll update you in another comment section. Thank you for reading.

[@HewmanMade]

YAY YOU!! I'm intrigued to know which thing you'll watch me make next!

[@rachelantea2810]

This is so great. Really enjoyed it. My husband and I are planning one in the basement and I came across your video in my research. How much weight do you think it could hold? Do you think it could handle being filled with books? Or do you think leaving it to a few books and some decor is better?

[@HewmanMade]

Very cool! I think it's all going to depend on the full size/depth of the bookcase to start. SOSS has guides on their website for the hinge weights so even adding up all your books weight would give you a good idea of what hinges to get. Mine has wheels on the non-hinge side to help with weight distribution as well. If it's build with the intention of a full bookcase in mind and you take that into account, it probably should be able to handle the weight.

[@rachelantea2810]

@@HewmanMade Thank you for taking the time to reply :)

[@mvid86]

Didn't know what you were doing huh? That wood shop, and an occupation building custom furniture for sale says different LOL

[@HewmanMade]

Well....When I made this bookcase I was still a corporate drone working in IT and hadn't gone full time into woodworking. Plus it was my first bookcase, let alone secret bookcase. So I feel like I didn't quite know what I was doing when I made it. The second one I made for a client was much better! There's another series on that one if you're interested in seeing my progression 😉

[@mvid86]

@@HewmanMade I watched them. Looks awesome.

[@HewmanMade]

@@mvid86 🙌🙌

[@mvid86]

@@HewmanMade I used Tambee door pivot hinges on mine. I modeled mine after @onFIREouttakes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6S3f6mXrculqbM

[@pitlver]

nice build can u tell me where u got the pantry latch thanks

[@HewmanMade]

Thank you! - Home Depot, or any big box reno store should have them

[@DTChannel-p8d]

Hi, can you tell me which hinges you use?

[@HewmanMade]

You can check out 0:55 of the video and the video description, might have a clue or two as to the hinges I used 👍

[@carloshuete6726]

Bro this is fire but please stop pointing that nail gun at yourself 😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@HewmanMade]

Shhhhh.....it's fiiiiiineeeeeeeeee 🤣

[@derekboorsma2366]

How did you trim the hinge side of your door

[@HewmanMade]

If you watch part 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWHcpJtpoM6VabM I do some trimming around the 4:30 mark. But it's not trimmed in the normal way. I ended up just painting the 2x6 I used as the 'trim'. If you're looking for a better look at trimming it out I have a second series where I did a maple face frame and the bookcase overall is 1000% better than my first attempt in this video. Here's the link to part 1 in that series kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHiro3-Ag5Khr7s

[@kevingilchrist7474]

Which height hinges did you use? I see there’s a few different ones in the link.

[@HewmanMade]

I think I used 2 3/4" hinges for the bookcase. But the size is dependent on the operation you're using them for. I think there's a chart or a guideline on SOSS website for the size recommendations

[@smashyrashy]

Hi hewman

[@sergiohenrique9694]

not sturdy at all. made very cheap. avoid this product.

[@HewmanMade]

Please, be my guest. You make one, post the entire build process on the internet and then I'll come judge your quality of work without seeing it in person. You up for challenge or are you just going to be a keyboard troll hiding in your parents basement?