DIY Hidden Compartment - Tactical Walls Using Rev-A-Lock System 

haha but the other good: criminals don't watch RU-vid so I'm good

Ha ha! That’s funny! ^^

I'm a former criminal..... just just playing lol!

@@shamorris2771 so you're a current criminal?

@@BreakItYourself _criminals don't watch RU-vid so I'm good_ , oh yes I do.

haha it worked well!

me too

thanks for the kind words!

He’s confidence that the zombies got nothing on her and her little friend

That's why he married her!

She's a serious badass. I'd marry her.

Yeah, she's in a massive shootout on the front lawn while he hunts for his drill-bit stopper. Husband of the Year.

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Yep - he installed it backwards. That’s why there was play in it too.

Sure did

for home defense my weapons are much easier to get to or at 5 o' clock. I mainly use this as storage for ammo cans

awesome! good luck

thanks! feel free to share our videos :)

+Dominique Hardie haha! That's how they were when we moved in, if all goes according to plan we should be installing floors around July 4th

They have 6k.. better?

366k now, I think some folks agree

Tyler Strafford

Thanks for the kind words!

Franks DIY def is great. For adult and parent keepin ya both safe 👍👍

Thanks for the kind words!

You're a genius!

Ya you can quadruple tape, or just learn to use a tape measure and your golden for life!

Thanks so much! we're pretty fond of it too :)

i also think the adhesive had the foam there on purpose to keep the gap when you push on the door from moving back and forth

thanks for the kind words! Would love to see what you come up with

sounds reasonable

What?? Wait - you have to discharge a weapon and hope you hit it? To get to another weapon? What could possibly go wrong with that? 😂😂

How much Tannerite did you put in the second wall?

thanks for the kind words!

Thanks!

guess we'll both be ready then...

Best idea

Goodnidea

i thought the latches were backwards as well but i tried them both ways and that's the way they go

+Andrew Jensen I have some installed and it did help. To solve the play issue I had to adjust the bracket. Both doors now nice and tight, just didn't get it on video 😒 haha

like that idea; perhaps skip the magnet, and recess a "finger pull" behind the middle edge. opens with a pop, doesn't rattle when closed, and no magnets to lose....

it had play in the video but i've since tweaked it and there's no play anymore. completely agree and thanks for taking the time to comment!

immediately thought the same damn thing.

@@BreakItYourself update please, how did the tweaking go?

Totally agree. That would drive me crazy.

@@JGLuxe wouldn't hurt to get a visual update

yeah the purpose of this storage isn't for quick access during stress. I'm usually carrying on my person most of the time. This storage is just hoping to avoid a smash and grab robbery. and i will say that after a few months sometimes i forget exactly where the locks are and i have to move the magnet around a bit haha I mostly use this storage for ammo

I'm channeling my inner 60 year old retired dude

Treated lumber hasn't used arsenic in over a decade.

haha all in good fun!

+cslix we use the space for long term storage. Certainly not for quick access to a firearm.

Exactly

ShadowMage3D well sure u could do this too but I think his is the cheaper option xD

He was very clear and stated why he did what he did. He wanted a secure (tamper proof) out of sight place to store things, its not intended for quick access.

+jmhm17 finally someone pays attention! Haha you're exactly correct 👍🏼

ShadowMage3D Power to the locking device is the main problem with an RFID lock. But they are cooler. And still relatively affordable. They are already available on Amazon, no real need to hack an arduino to do it. Just make sure that you have it fail open when it loses power. You can have it connected to your modern home alarm system to give you a warning when that happens.

They use magnets because its 99% reliable electronic poppers have multiple flaws power outage being one major one

+Dakota Zimmerman you know it! Proud owner of the Kreg K5 pocket hole jig. Thanks so much for the kind words

Lol Good to hear! I run the plastic injection molding machines at Kreg. I likely had a hand in creating your tool! Small world.

+Dakota Zimmerman how cool! I would say between the K5, concealed hinge jig 🙌🏼, and the cabinet hardware jig you most definitely did haha I'm a huge fan! In fact I was just researching the drawer slide jig for my next project 😂 small world indeed

Thanks, glad to hear you like our products. We love to hear about the experiences with our products! The KHI-Slide definitely makes drawer installs a breeze! Keep your eyes open, there is more tools to come soon. *wink* Also if you are looking for more fun projects, check out buildsomething.com. Lots of cool ideas and you can submit your own designs as well. Its a new platform we are trying out, to create a community around woodworking, and be more in touch with our customers. Looks like you have some great content on your channel as well. This was the first video of yours I've seen, but will definitely checking out your other content. Keep up the good work!

+Dakota Zimmerman thanks so much for all the info and kind words! Keep making awesome products!

glad you like it!

i thought the exact same thing! Unfortunately, it won't function if arranged that way.

Thanks good to know, maybe they should come out with a REV-B-LOCK :)

i saw what you did there... :-)

yeah I noticed that also

That's an excellent idea! and as a bonus your keys can stick to random items haha love the idea though for real

A good way to keep track of your magnets is to put them on your fridge with some other fridge magnets, so they won’t look out of place... Of course you will need to change the housings on the lock ones to blend in. Then put a grocery list, kids drawings, ect on your fridge with them and you’ll always have them handy...!

You just have to make sure your credit/debit cards are not in same pocket

@@gradostax what I was thinking or cell phone

the storage is full of ammo and magazines haha

inside another cabinet they're stuck to the hinges haha

I installed them as hidden storage not for quick access. Wanted to utilize waisted space in my island.

agreed. was very impressed with that aspect of the latch

yep and after the video I adjusted both and neither cabinet moves now

@@BreakItYourself that a problem. Did you need someone else to bring it to your attention to adjust it. It's a great idea. Other methods of this exact same thing have been used for years. Street hustlers are in & out pretty quick. This kind of hiding place is "good" not perfect but good. I was in a home the other day. The people had inherited the home from the grandparents. One room in the middle of the house was a walk in safe. Supposedly the walls were 18 inch concrete. Thick metal plate. The door was a huge bank style. Had a large tumbler with the large multiple spinner handle. I have no idea what the grandparents kept in this safe. These people were told if the wanted the room back for being just a room. (Remove the safe) they basically would have to take the house down. The had the lock disassembled so one kid can't lock another inside. Real burglars know where to look for valuables and guns. Remember the old saying. "Locks are to keep honest people honest" Burglars find these places. Druggies miss them.

Still faster than 911 😂😂😂

+Henry Lopez I did! Used the floating shelf mounts from Rockler

I used the same latches on a hidden wall gun cabinet. Never'd know it was there...

Unfortunately that’s how these are designed. They only work installed in that direction. I thought the same thing too when installing them