Its over pages thick, and its so boring that no one will miss it. 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. A hollow book is a fantastic way to keep your prized possessions safe. Once dry, glue the extra page that we allotted from step 1 over the messy front and cut out a neat rectangle. Each one is precision handcrafted from a real book, bound with archival bookbinding glue and finished off with powerful neodymium magnets to. Unbranded book safe home security safes for sale in. Wrap the book jacket around the back cover, under the.
Wrap the book jacket around the back cover, under the pages, so that it would look natural if the book were closed. They look too suspicious to me as being a phony book. If not, just scroll past all this book jacket stuff. Hollowed out hardback book safe money secret hiding stash box money hiding. Not intended as everyday storage in homes with children. 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. Also, my daughter is making 2 of these for keeping keep sakes for her two boys. 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. Their end result is a remarkably custom hollow book, made to fit several vintage valuables, each in their own compartment. On the outside, its an ordinary hardcover book but on the inside, its a super secret storage compartment. An actual real book was hollowed out to make room for private items. 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.
Handcrafted hollow book safes by bookrooks made from real books. Hollow book safe with heart shaped cutout emmaline bride. After 15 years in business, tens of thousands of book safes have been shipped worldwide. How to hollow out a book in 80 easy steps heather rivers. Secret storage books hollow books and book safes from real. The whole point is to conceal something from prying eyes, so be careful what book safe you choose. Select the first few pages that you want to have free at the end of the project plus one more. Hollow books are a classic way to stash stuff in plain sight. 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. Our gun hiding books keep pistols or revolvers hidden and available. Check out this awesome diy that keeps your valuables safe and sound. Before you begin, youll also want to wrap the books cover and first few pages in plastic so your book isnt glued completely shut after your glue dries. Doityourself guide to making secret hollow book safes. Secret storage books hollow books and book safes from.
Most people wouldnt think to browse your library for private or personal things. See more ideas about books, book safe and the secret book. Some books come with a heart pillow that fits inside. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This is an excellent spot for someone to hide things, especially if. Uniquexceptional 2diversion book safe made from a real book hollow book. Hide the ring in this hollow book safe until youre ready to pop the question. It is a delightful oversize book that is actually a safe to hide valuables. 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.
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. About the author tyler is a diy blogger from homespot hq, a free web app for helping. Bookrooks hollow books are handcut from real books, bound with archival quality adhesives, and finished with only the highest grade of neodymium magnets. Its easy to make yours oneofakind with a personalized. Magnetic closure so your secrets will keep secret even when your book is upright precision handcrafted secret safe opening of 4 1116 inches wide x 7 78 long x 1 916 deep hardcover with original dustjacket. It looks great on the shelf next to oversize old books of a similar nature.
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. Unlike mass produced fake hollow books on the market, every handgun hideout book is hand crafted in the usa from a real book. Mar 12, 2011 hide the ring in this hollow book safe until youre ready to pop the question. Our book safes are finely crafted and sturdily made to last for decades. Sep 20, 2016 a hollow book is a fantastic way to keep your prized possessions safe. Secret storage books hollow books and book safes from real books. Heres how you can make your own hollow book box to stash your treasures. 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. Secret safe books are premium quality hollow book safes. I have seen similar items that arent real books, dont have a real name and dont have a dust cover. You can also reuse the book in your love nest to stash valuables or your rainy day fund after the wedding. Watch the surprise on their face when they open the book to discover the treasures within.
Perhaps your friend was thinking of a steganograph, a message hidden inside a book through the use of invisible ink, a cipher, etc. This is an excellent spot for someone to hide things, especially if they have a large book collection. 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. How to turn a hardcover book into a hidden safe ehow. It just requires new, sharp xacto blades and patience. 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. 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. If you want to run a cord into the hollow spot for a phone, simply drill a hole in the side of the book. A book safe is the ageold way to hide your stuff in plain sight whether its cash, jewelry, or secret love letters. Make offer 2 vintage bound hollow book hidden secret safe storage stash boxs. 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. Product title secret box dictionary safe box book money hidden loc.
I show how to make a book safe that can be used to hide small items. Hollow book safe and the like seem to be the only names i can find for such an object. 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. 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. A hollowedout book is a clever place to hide valuables. All book safes secret storage books hollow books and. Arguably, vintage is anything 50 years or older while antique is considered anything that is 100 years or older. How to hollow out a book to make a secret book safe. There are many fun uses for this diy hollowed out book and it is a fun project to make. 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. Uniquexceptional 2diversion book safe made from a real book.
She designed new dust covers for these books and they look great. By far, the best book to hollow out would be atlas shrugged by ayn rand. Vintage hollow book safe diy vintage books, old book. Hollowed out book safe a hidden compartment in a book. It is a good gift for any age, as everyone has something theyd like. Secret storage books, aka hollow books, book safes, stash boxes, hollowed out books or book boxes, are created by hand. Bible hidden book safe lock secret security money hollow book wall safe average rating. To make a book safe, start by mixing 4 parts glue to 1 part water, which will create a glue sticky enough to close the book but not too sticky that its hard to spread across the pages. Let it dry for a day and put weights on top of the book to help them stick together. How to make a super secret book safe with images the secret. Skip the tedious pagebypage razor blade method and speed up your hollow book creation with an oscillating saw.
Lovecraft great tales of horror hollow book safe features. Handcrafted hollow book safes by bookrooks made from. A hollow book can be a nifty way to hide something, whether its a spare key, a secret note, or even money. Fill the hollow book with anything, or make the hollow book itself the gift. The weight is equal to that of any other one its size. We offer a wide variety of recycled books with hundreds of different titles available. Making a secret book safe is a lot easier than i thought.
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. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site. 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. 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. The locking mechanism is hard to pick we tried and as a little hiding in plain sight safe. Uniquexceptional 2diversion book safe made from a real. To learn more about how ebonical made his, check out his. Book safes crafted by hand from real books are a one of a kind gift for book lovers. Its one of those things that i thought id have to buy because i thought itd be a really cool gift. A clever and simple design, the book safe is designed to fool even the most hardened crook. How to make a kindle cover from a hollowed out hardback book. The book is definitely not identifiable as a book safe. Published in 1954, this vintage book has been hollowed out and turned into a secret hiding place for money, trinkets, jewelry, candy.
Hollowing out the book might seem daunting, but its not that had. 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. Its one of those things that i thought id have to buy because i. 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. 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. Only use in highly controlled and lowtraffic areas if need be. Fhb recommends that you get a concealed carry permit and take a firearms training. The main functional purpose aims for the containment of valuables, memorable items, or contraband within the cloak of an ordinary book. Okay, now set your pretty, cuttofit page aside once more and get out the book jacket, if you have one. For a more detailed article with stepbystep instructions and more pictures, check out the article how to make a hollow book on wonderhowto. To learn more about how ebonical made his, check out his website, which also includes a video showcasing his kindle book cover in action.
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