Hidden Wall Safe :: DIY Tactical Wall :: How to Make a Safe

How to install a hidden wall safe.
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[@jax9999]

if you had hinged the painting to go up, you could open the safe all thew way

[@bennyrobinson1901]

Looks great , thank you for the details

[@joeeoj6187]

The tactical part is keeping it hush hush

[@flamabl1]

90 degrees works just fine. Just put the hinge on the other side Einstein.

[@FLYBOYMATTHEW75]

You just removed a section of stud? Do you know if this wall is load-bearing?

[@joebuilds]

The wall wasn’t load bearing, so no concern. If it were you could simply add a header and two cripple studs (from header to floor plate).

[@Thememedude600]

Man I thought this was gonna be harder than it looks. Thank you it is very easy.

[@waynestambler297]

What size wood did you use for the frame that goes around the safe?

[@flamabl1]

lol, and the square does what after you level the frame?

[@waynestambler297]

What is the size of your white oak. Is it 1" x 1/2" ?

[@joebuilds]

It’s roughly 1.25” x .5”. It was something I just milled up quickly so it’s not exact.

[@waynestambler297]

It didn’t work for me. The picture lined up way lower than the frame.

[@kening95]

Not hidden any more

[@markzee8481]

Super helpful video, working on a similar idea for a concealed drinks hatch. Thanks Joe.

[@GypsyHunter232UK]

Nice

[@marcovincenzetti5830]

I like your builds man. Clean and organized.

[@ferocious4576]

Awesome

[@adamwahrheit1246]

Thanks!

[@roberttyler7590]

ok why is he so hot 😭

[@jean-philippemercier7326]

What hinges did you use?

[@joebuilds]

Standard hinges. I think they were 1.5 inches