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

In this video we focus on how to create your own hidden compartment for storage with "rev-a-lock" or "rev-a-shelf" magnetic locks. We're not suggesting some tacticool hidden drawer solution. We're just demonstrating how we utilize what would have been dead space into useful hidden storage. specifically this storage is NOT for quick access.

0:00 tactical wall fail
1:57 Rev-a-lock overview
2:29 Tools required for install
2:44 how to use templates
4:04 Roux makes a cameo

My Gear:

Smart Home:

Grilling:

[mojorizn]

The good.... You are smart to use wasted space for tactical advantage.
The bad.... You told the whole internet about it.

[MrJohnsonx]

As a DIY-er I got way too excited about that ingenious double sided stencil. Badass

[hillbilly]

Just found your channel. Very nice. Reminds me of when my wife and I were young. Still having lots of fun tinkering, growing food ect. These are the good old days.

[demonslayer]

Good idea nicely done!! Just a quick tip if I may. If you are putting a weapon in there for home defense. I would have only used one lock in the middle of the door. Its quicker to access. Also take the magnetic key and conceal it...say in a salt shaker or a figurine that only a few know about. Then it can be left out close to the lock

[charlesbeall]

Loved Wife's little smile and expression at the opening!

[rtr]

Great idea. I might have just locked the top of the door so in an emergency I only had to get one magnet set but. Your way works great also. Nicely done.

[AusJackal]

dude... your wife just walked outside to deal with those zombies and you're doing woodwork! Unbelievable.. ;-)

[sinelocum]

There may be utility in the addition of heavy duty (perhaps 15kg pulling force) magnetic door catches. They would inhibit movement or rattling of the door caused by contact with the door or vibration of the cabinet. It seems this would reduce the likelihood of detection, and a heavier pulling force could also serve to convince a more determined investigator that the panel simply conceals dead space rather than a secret compartment.

I like the faucet...looks like what I put in the Kraus stainless steel with sprayer...how do you like it? My father has one of these locks on his kitchen cabinet for all the prescriptions he tends to for my mom...not exactly a hidden compartment though.

[KJK_ATX]

I liked your video, there was only one thing that I would change about the installation. And I think this makes common sense. When installing locks, I would put the locking mechanism as far away from the catch device to ensure zero play when pulling on the door. If I found something like that I wouldn't hesitate because I knew there'd be something in there. It should be as tight as possible: no movement of the door. Again, not criticizing, just trying to give constructive criticism. Thanks for the video!

[alexpaterson]

Herringbone subway tile backslash is awesome!! Very nice.

[DrewD]

I like the idea, but is there a specific reason to have 2 locks, with 2 magnet keys. It seems one lock with 2 keys would be more ideal if you want to open them up quickly and just incase you lose a key. Also are you able to find the spot to unlock them very quickly, or while under stress? I may use these at my house but I’m thinking of maybe putting an inconspicuous index point or something.

[KeillorChristopher]

I like it and your video actually explain how things work I like that so many videos online that they're doing doing cool things but they're not explaining how they're doing it, and another idea what about doing the cabinet face in plexiglass that has been scored on the back side installed and painted like the wood that way you kick it or hit it the plexiglass breaks quick access and still very invisible

[sgartner]

To avoid the hassle of getting the double-sided tape off the cabinet and door, put painters tape there first, it has plenty of stick (and you'll put several inches more than you need for the template) and comes off very easily.

[mattkarasch]

Shouldn't the angled side of the catch be facing outward so the striker gets pushed in when closing but stops with the perpendicular edge?

[TranTheClever]

Awesome DIY....one question I have . ...I am thinking of making this for my books? Rope bookshelf sort off ....Will it handle a good amount of weight? 2:55

[johndeotte]

Love those magnetic locks. Used them in a mud room bench I built for storage. 👍

[rallyadventure]

Beware that those style "child locks" don't always operate as intended. I also had 2 out of a set of 20 stop working after light usage. So depending on what security and consistency you want, keep that in mind. Nice hiding spot.

[andrewclamp]

I do love me some hidden compartments! Well done!

[fullauto]

Is the the catch on the cabinet frame backwards? Seems the angle and 90 deg surface are reversed.