Turdfergusen Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I just came across this bookshelf that I would expect to find in James Bond's house on youtube and I couldn't stop thinking about how awesome it would be if Marc could either do a future guild build similar to this or incorportate some of these compartments into something more simple such as an end table. Anyhow here's the link. I'm curious to hear what people think about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmac Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Great idea until somebody puts it on YouTube for all to see! -- Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sac Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Very cool shelves. I really like what is in the compartments. Especially the UZI!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghmyn Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 The compartments are actually really well incorporated into the design. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence Brown Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 I'd like to know where to get the magnetic latches. I recently finished something a lot similar for a customer where the side panels of the pillars of a fireplace mantel have offset pins that let you push on them near the back to rotate them open (I'll get pictures up here eventually). Not very sophisticated, but the client thought they were fun. The latches would be better. Then you could do actual drawers and things. Then there also these (there are places you can get them cheaper): http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=30187&site=ROCKLER&filter=stealthlock Interesting thing is, if the batteries in the lock die, the recommended way to get in is to force the door and the plate will shear off. You then buy a new plate. Guess it's kind of the sawstop cartridge equivalent of the lock world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 At work we have a safe with an electronic lock. The batteries are on the outside, and it fails locked if there's no power. That way you can change the batteries non-destructively. Seems like a good solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jHop Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 oooooooo.... now the wheels are turning...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman50 Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 That was what I was looking for - the guns !!! The coolest idea ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjeff70 Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Looks like a magnetic locking system. Sears, Home Repot, ToysRUs, have them... http://www.sears.com...e=30-87906823-2 We'll make our own bookcases and cabinets, have Woodwhisper distribute the units, and we'll take royalties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jHop Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 I think the next evolution would be an RFID chip... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ansleyd Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Excellent piece. Love the magnet activated middle section. Gotta make me one of those.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texfire Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Showed this to the guys at work and my Lieutenant told me that he'd be happy to be a "test subject" for my prototype cabinet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjeff70 Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 I think the next evolution would be an RFID chip... There are some good remote control options but then you have to rely on a remote. I do not like the magnet lock system because you have to rely on another source to open it. What if the remote or key is misplaced or lost when you need it? What if it breaks or runs low on batteries? I really like the ancient methods, reminicient of what you see on Raiders of the Lost Ark. Keep it simple and as reliable as possible. The beauty is in the simplicity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben@FineWoodworking Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 I'd think it was overkill. I've heard of home being absolutely emptied. They'd take the shelf too. If someone knew you had a lot of guns (or like in the video... HOLY CRAP A LOT OF GUNS) and saw that bulky of a design I'd worry that they'd figure out the shelf was hiding something and smash it apart with a sledge. If they scaled it back a little bit it'd probably be less obvious to the trained eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicks82 Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 I have designed doors that do this. On the strike side of the door the doe stop slides to unlock and there is a pocket door that is reveled. They work great and no one suspects a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilNuff Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Very cool idea, definitely starts the wheels turning in my head! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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