Only use in highly controlled and lowtraffic areas if need be. Check out this awesome diy that keeps your valuables safe and sound. For a more detailed article with stepbystep instructions and more pictures, check out the article how to make a hollow book on wonderhowto. It looks great on the shelf next to oversize old books of a similar nature. Hollow books are a classic way to stash stuff in plain sight. About the author tyler is a diy blogger from homespot hq, a free web app for helping. On the outside, its an ordinary hardcover book but on the inside, its a secret storage compartment. Hollowed out hardback book safe money secret hiding stash box money hiding. Its one of those things that i thought id have to buy because i. The locking mechanism is hard to pick we tried and as a little hiding in plain sight safe.
Diy secret hollow book redux the guys at lifehacker try to take the tedious work of slicing out each page in this down and dirty hollow book safe diy guide. After 15 years in business, tens of thousands of book safes have been shipped worldwide. Hollowed out book safe a hidden compartment in a book. Hollow book safe and the like seem to be the only names i can find for such an object. Bible hidden book safe lock secret security money hollow book wall safe average rating. By far, the best book to hollow out would be atlas shrugged by ayn rand. Wrap the book jacket around the back cover, under the. Its easy to make yours oneofakind with a personalized.
Apr 27, 2017 heres how you can make your own hollow book box to stash your treasures. Some books come with a heart pillow that fits inside. You can also reuse the book in your love nest to stash valuables or your rainy day fund after the wedding. She designed new dust covers for these books and they look great. Published in 1954, this vintage book has been hollowed out and turned into a secret hiding place for money, trinkets, jewelry, candy. This is an excellent spot for someone to hide things, especially if they have a large book collection.
Book safes crafted by hand from real books are a one of a kind gift for book lovers. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Fill the hollow book with anything, or make the hollow book itself the gift. Its over pages thick, and its so boring that no one will miss it. Product title secret box dictionary safe box book money hidden loc. Unlike mass produced fake hollow books on the market, every handgun hideout book is hand crafted in the usa from a real book. Select the first few pages that you want to have free at the end of the project plus one more. How to turn a hardcover book into a hidden safe ehow. If this is for yourself, choose a book that will fit in on your.
Vintage hollow book safe diy vintage books, old book. Our gun hiding books keep pistols or revolvers hidden and available. Unbranded book safe home security safes for sale in. Wrap the book jacket around the back cover, under the pages, so that it would look natural if the book were closed. Arguably, vintage is anything 50 years or older while antique is considered anything that is 100 years or older. Hollow book safe with heart shaped cutout emmaline bride. Hide the ring in this hollow book safe until youre ready to pop the question. An actual real book was hollowed out to make room for private items. Each one is precision handcrafted from a real book, bound with archival bookbinding glue and finished off with powerful neodymium magnets to. Book safe 3pack fake hollow books, hollowed out decorative faux books with secret hidden compartment box for storage hide jewelry, money, valuables, and more, leaning tower of pisa design.
Hollow book safe how to how to hollow out a book to make a secret book safe arguably, vintage is anything 50 years or older while antique is considered anything that is 100 years or older. And we want to go on record that this device is not recommended, nor will it keep the contents hidden inside absolutely safe and secure. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Most people wouldnt think to browse your library for private or personal things. Making a secret book safe is a lot easier than i thought. I love the idea of a safe or, since they dont actually lock, maybe we should call it a hiding place that is discreetly made out of a real book. Looks like a leatherbound volume from the bodleian but its just a little wooden box, approx 812 x 5 x 2 7 x 378 x 158 inside thats perfect for stashing the jewels, cash, or whatever you need to stash in plain sight on the shelves. Jul 12, 2014 if you want to run a cord into the hollow spot for a phone, simply drill a hole in the side of the book. Secret storage books hollow books and book safes from real. If you want to run a cord into the hollow spot for a phone, simply drill a hole in the side of the book. It is a good gift for any age, as everyone has something theyd like. To learn more about how ebonical made his, check out his website, which also includes a video showcasing his kindle book cover in action.
Book safes also known as diversion safe or hollow book we keep the book safes in stock and normally ship within just 1 business day most often the same day if placed before 1. Secret safe books are premium quality hollow book safes. Uniquexceptional 2diversion book safe made from a real book. This little trick is a hollowed out book that will store an array of items that will fit in a 7 x 7 x 2 space. Uniquexceptional 2diversion book safe made from a real. They look too suspicious to me as being a phony book. Also, my daughter is making 2 of these for keeping keep sakes for her two boys. Looks like a leatherbound volume from the bodleian but its just a little wooden box, approx 812 x 5 x 2 7 x 378 x 158 inside thats. Not intended as everyday storage in homes with children. All book safes secret storage books hollow books and. Once dry, glue the extra page that we allotted from step 1 over the messy front and cut out a neat rectangle. The main functional purpose aims for the containment of valuables, memorable items, or contraband within the cloak of an ordinary book. Secret storage books, aka hollow books, book safes, stash boxes, hollowed out books or book boxes, are created by hand. There is something mysteriously appealing about a hollow book safe it is a practical idea that adds to home security, but is also an ideal treasure box for sentimental keepsakes.
Bookrooks hollow books are handcut from real books, bound with archival quality adhesives, and finished with only the highest grade of neodymium magnets. A book safe is the ageold way to hide your stuff in plain sight whether its cash, jewelry, or secret love letters. Hollow book safes prices can vary based on the cost of materials, additional features, and resources used to create the functionality and aesthetics of the hollow book. Handcrafted hollow book safes by bookrooks made from real books. Watch the surprise on their face when they open the book to discover the treasures within. See more ideas about books, book safe and the secret book. Perhaps your friend was thinking of a steganograph, a message hidden inside a book through the use of invisible ink. Our book safes are finely crafted and sturdily made to last for decades.
If not, just scroll past all this book jacket stuff. There are many fun uses for this diy hollowed out book and it is a fun project to make. Skip the tedious pagebypage razor blade method and speed up your hollow book creation with an oscillating saw. I show how to make a book safe that can be used to hide small items. How to make a kindle cover from a hollowed out hardback book. Lovecraft great tales of horror hollow book safe features. Handcrafted hollow book safes by bookrooks made from.
Mar 12, 2011 hide the ring in this hollow book safe until youre ready to pop the question. The only thing that keeps it from rating 5 stars is that the internal compartment could be a bit more sturdy as the lid and sides are kind of thin. It is a delightful oversize book that is actually a safe to hide valuables. Okay, now set your pretty, cuttofit page aside once more and get out the book jacket, if you have one. Secret storage books hollow books and book safes from. Perhaps your friend was thinking of a steganograph, a message hidden inside a book through the use of invisible ink, a cipher, etc.
Make offer 2 vintage bound hollow book hidden secret safe storage stash boxs. Its one of those things that i thought id have to buy because i thought itd be a really cool gift. At the library when i bought my book, the librarian told me how she had made a hollow book and how her children wanted her to keep their private stuff safe in her hollow book. A hollow book can be a nifty way to hide something, whether its a spare key, a secret note, or even money.
I have seen similar items that arent real books, dont have a real name and dont have a dust cover. Bible hidden book safe lock secret security money hollow. Secret storage books hollow books and book safes from real books. Hollowing out the book might seem daunting, but its not that had. Fhb recommends that you get a concealed carry permit and take a firearms training. After youve checked out my tutorials, feel free to drop me a line or see more information on every trick in the book, my book safe crafting business. Vintage hollow book safe published in 1954, this vintage book has been hollowed out and turned into a secret hiding place for money, trinkets, jewelry, candy, and even the iphone. Uniquexceptional 2diversion book safe made from a real book hollow book. A hollowedout book is a clever place to hide valuables. The book is definitely not identifiable as a book safe. The weight is equal to that of any other one its size. This site explains my techniques, which i use to churn out several hundred book safes a year. We offer a wide variety of recycled books with hundreds of different titles available.
Let it dry for a day and put weights on top of the book to help them stick together. Sep 20, 2016 a hollow book is a fantastic way to keep your prized possessions safe. Secret storage books, aka hollow books, book safes, stash boxes, hollowed out books or book boxes, are created by hand from real books in our studio off the west coast of canada. A hollow book is a fantastic way to keep your prized possessions safe. About the author tyler is a diy blogger from homespot hq, a free web app for helping homeowners with maintenance, projects, record keeping, and more. It even has the dust cover to add to the authenticity. The weight is equal to that of any other one its size and doesnt sound hollow or give off any inclination of hiding anything inside its secret compartment.
This is an excellent spot for someone to hide things, especially if. How to hollow out a book in 80 easy steps heather rivers. Here we show you how to recycle a hardbound book into a book safe to hold your secret treasures, love letters or valuables while traveling or at home. On the outside, its an ordinary hardcover book but on the inside, its a super secret storage compartment. A hollow book is the ideal way to keep your possessions safe. Their end result is a remarkably custom hollow book, made to fit several vintage valuables, each in their own compartment. How to make a super secret book safe with images the secret. A clever and simple design, the book safe is designed to fool even the most hardened crook. Nov 19, 2011 diy secret hollow book redux the guys at lifehacker try to take the tedious work of slicing out each page in this down and dirty hollow book safe diy guide. To learn more about how ebonical made his, check out his.
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