{"id":2579,"date":"2015-06-04T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-06-04T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sawdust2stitches.com\/?p=2579"},"modified":"2017-05-03T22:38:39","modified_gmt":"2017-05-04T02:38:39","slug":"secret-gun-compartment-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sawdust2stitches.com\/secret-gun-compartment-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Secret Compartment Mirror (Part 2)"},"content":{"rendered":"
Be Responsible: \u00a0I have documented the process for building this case and I am super excited to share\u00a0 it with you today! \u00a0HOWEVER,\u00a0 let me make this\u00a0 VERY\u00a0 clear,\u00a0 it is not a \u00a0SAFE.\u00a0 It is a SECRET compartment. The\u00a0 fact that it is hidden and requires knowledge on how to open it is what makes this work. \u00a0 My children have NO clue that there is anything contained in the mirror. If you are considering making this you will need to take into account your own\/family\/home environment and needs. \u00a0With that being \u00a0said, I am EXCITED To bring you this tutorial!<\/h5>\n

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Locking<\/span>–<\/h3>\n

After the the moveable trim is in place, flip the entire case over so that you can easily see the inside of the case while it is closed.<\/p>\n

At this point we will be placing 1 1\/2 ” eyelet hooks on both the upper and lower lids. These eyelet hooks are intended to be placed so that the 4″ bolt (1\/4″ threaded rod)<\/em> will pass through both “eyes”. I have included some measurements on the images below. However, I would make sure that the bolt will easily go in and out of the hooks, when the trim is pulled out and pushed in, before securing the hooks in place.<\/p>\n

The first eyelet hook will be attached to the lower lid, approximately 1 1\/4″ from the side.<\/p>\n

\"Gun<\/a> The second eyelet hook is a little bit trickier. I had to screw it into a piece of 1×3″ and then place the block on the upper lid in order to get the correct placement. Again, make sure that it is placed so that the bolt (1\/4″ threaded rod) will easily clear it when in motion.
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Note: The eyelet on the upper lid (the second one featured above) is not entirely necessary. If the trim piece you attached to hid the gap is secured well, it will prevent the upper lid from opening until the lower lid is unlocked. When making this I did not realized that the trim would hold it in place as well as it does. However, if you are concerned about it being more secure, add the extra eyelet hook for peace of mind.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Grid-<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

For the grid I used a piece of trim that is 3\/4″ wide and 1\/4″ deep.<\/p>\n

Cut List:<\/strong><\/p>\n

(2 x) – 47 3\/8″ long point to long point with 45 degree angles on ends<\/p>\n

(4 x) – 47 3\/8″<\/p>\n

(41 x)- 5 1\/8″<\/p>\n

(4 x) – 5 7\/8″ from the long point of a 45 to a straight cut\"Secret<\/a><\/p>\n