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Posted: 5/4/2022 6:38:30 PM EDT
I built a coffee table with a little cool factor built in. I've been getting into a little wood working the past few months, and decided to build a coffee table with a hidden compartment.
This is made with 2x4s 2x6s and 1x6s. I ripped the 2x4s down to 3 inches and 2x6s down to 5 on my table saw to square them up. I used pocket holes and screws to join everything. Frame  Attached FileI made the top out of the 2x6s with breadboard ends.  Attached FileFrame painted with 3 coats of Shoji White Sherwin-Wlliams paint  Attached FileMy helper  Attached FileMounted a ripped down 2x4 1/2 inch from the top and mounted 22 inch drawer slides  Attached FileMore to come |
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Posted: 5/4/2022 6:39:59 PM EDT
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Very cool. There is something to be said about furniture that you build yourself.
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Posted: 5/4/2022 6:40:05 PM EDT
[#2]
Tag. I want to hide guns all over my house.
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Posted: 5/4/2022 6:40:32 PM EDT
[#3]
This will conceal a belted, yes?
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Posted: 5/4/2022 6:42:38 PM EDT
[#4]
Is it going to have a glass top?
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Posted: 5/4/2022 6:47:49 PM EDT
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I’m unprepared to post my in gif
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Posted: 5/4/2022 6:49:16 PM EDT
[#6]
Top sanded and pre stain applied
 Attached File1x6s mounted for bottom shelf and stained dark walnut  Attached File Attached FileFingerprint scanner lock and motion activated LEDs inside that come on when you open it.  Attached File Attached FileI still need to make the X side pieces and poly the stained wood. I'm happy with the results! Hope y'all enjoy. |
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Posted: 5/4/2022 6:51:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Top sanded and pre stain applied https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/121400/20220503_192010_jpg-2372345.JPG 1x6s mounted for bottom shelf and stained dark walnut https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/121400/20220504_000157_jpg-2372347.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/121400/20220504_000204_jpg-2372348.JPG Fingerprint scanner lock and motion activated LEDs inside that come on when you open it. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/121400/20220504_002434_jpg-2372349.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/121400/20220504_002425_jpg-2372351.JPG I still need to make the X side pieces and poly the stained wood. I'm happy with the results! Hope y'all enjoy.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/4/2022 6:51:19 PM EDT
[#8]
Ok, that is pretty bad ass. You could make some money selling those I bet.
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Posted: 5/4/2022 6:51:21 PM EDT
[#9]
Cool OP, well done...
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Posted: 5/4/2022 6:51:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Top sanded and pre stain applied https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/121400/20220503_192010_jpg-2372345.JPG 1x6s mounted for bottom shelf and stained dark walnut https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/121400/20220504_000157_jpg-2372347.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/121400/20220504_000204_jpg-2372348.JPG Fingerprint scanner lock and motion activated LEDs inside that come on when you open it. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/121400/20220504_002434_jpg-2372349.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/121400/20220504_002425_jpg-2372351.JPG I still need to make the X side pieces and poly the stained wood. I'm happy with the results! Hope y'all enjoy. Nice work! 
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Posted: 5/4/2022 6:52:18 PM EDT
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And I was in my shop and the only AR I had had a light on the side and wouldn't fit right. I will keep a plain AR pistol and a handgun in it but couldn't take a pic of that last night. It is a great way to have a firearm at the ready that my kids aren't going to readily grab.
Just had to post that before the inevitable GD pointing it out  |
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Posted: 5/4/2022 6:52:59 PM EDT
[#12]
Very cool
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Posted: 5/4/2022 6:53:49 PM EDT
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One problem with an automatic light is if you were trying to stay hidden while someone might be looking for you then you'd be illuminated.
If for man cave extra storage than super cool. |
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Posted: 5/4/2022 6:55:16 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/4/2022 6:57:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Top sanded and pre stain applied https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/121400/20220503_192010_jpg-2372345.JPG 1x6s mounted for bottom shelf and stained dark walnut https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/121400/20220504_000157_jpg-2372347.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/121400/20220504_000204_jpg-2372348.JPG Fingerprint scanner lock and motion activated LEDs inside that come on when you open it. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/121400/20220504_002434_jpg-2372349.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/121400/20220504_002425_jpg-2372351.JPG I still need to make the X side pieces and poly the stained wood. I'm happy with the results! Hope y'all enjoy. That looks nicer than I imagined! 
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Posted: 5/4/2022 6:59:51 PM EDT
[#16]
slicker than snot on a doorknob. that's badass, OP. nice work
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Posted: 5/4/2022 7:00:17 PM EDT
[#17]
Awesome....link to fingerprint lock? And does it need a plug or Batteries?
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Posted: 5/4/2022 7:01:11 PM EDT
[#18]
I have the perfect scenario in my head for one of these
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Posted: 5/4/2022 7:01:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: One problem with an automatic light is if you were trying to stay hidden while someone might be looking for you then you'd be illuminated. If for man cave extra storage than super cool. |
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Posted: 5/4/2022 7:04:02 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/4/2022 7:07:37 PM EDT
[#21]
Looks great. What the power situation for the light and finger print scanner? Batteries or power from an outlet
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Posted: 5/4/2022 7:08:07 PM EDT
[#22]
Nice job. I've been thinking about building something similar.
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Posted: 5/4/2022 7:08:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Awesome....link to fingerprint lock? And does it need a plug or Batteries? Yes. It is battery operated and has a USB emergency key. Plus I can remove the pocket screws from the bottom if I get locked out. It gives blink warnings when battery low, amd indont forsee opening it often. |
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Posted: 5/4/2022 7:08:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Looks great. What the power situation for the light and finger print scanner? Batteries or power from an outlet |
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Posted: 5/4/2022 7:10:56 PM EDT
[#25]
That’s pretty cool op.
Seems like we missed a few of the steps regarding the fingerprint lock, latch, etc.. |
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Posted: 5/4/2022 7:13:46 PM EDT
[#26]
Just tell everybody why don't ya'?
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Posted: 5/4/2022 7:14:11 PM EDT
[#27]
Nice. Good to hear about the lock after seeing your little helper.
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Posted: 5/4/2022 7:14:17 PM EDT
[#28]
Noice, OP.
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Posted: 5/4/2022 7:14:24 PM EDT
[#29]
Badass op!
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Posted: 5/4/2022 7:20:46 PM EDT
[#30]
Nice design and build.
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Posted: 5/4/2022 7:25:07 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Really just for immediate grab if in the den. Like if I didn't have a 2&4 year old, it would just be in the corner, in a drawer etc. Now i dont have to run back to where secured firearms are in the back of the house. I wouldn't be in there with no light or TV anyway. This is not for midnight I'm asleep type thing. Just a more secure place so my kids don't happen upon it unsecured Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: One problem with an automatic light is if you were trying to stay hidden while someone might be looking for you then you'd be illuminated. If for man cave extra storage than super cool. Cool My kids are 1&3 so I understand |
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Posted: 5/4/2022 7:40:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just tell everybody why don't ya'? 
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Posted: 5/4/2022 7:46:39 PM EDT
[#33]
Went over to close friends house. His gun safe was a hollowed out Pepsi machine with the light on.
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Posted: 5/4/2022 7:53:59 PM EDT
[#34]
Thats awesome.
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Posted: 5/4/2022 7:54:32 PM EDT
[#35]
Link to led lights/
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Posted: 5/4/2022 8:04:59 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Cool My kids are 1&3 so I understand Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: One problem with an automatic light is if you were trying to stay hidden while someone might be looking for you then you'd be illuminated. If for man cave extra storage than super cool. Cool My kids are 1&3 so I understand Everything was locked up except my carry pistol when mine were that little. My wife used to get pissed if there was a magazine out. Now I have guns in a bunch of places. She doesn’t exactly love it but she tolerates it. I miss them being little but this is nice too. @OP, that coffee table is awesome. |
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Posted: 5/4/2022 8:09:07 PM EDT
[#37]
Very nice!!
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Posted: 5/4/2022 8:10:48 PM EDT
[#38]
Well done!
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Posted: 5/4/2022 8:11:42 PM EDT
[#39]
Two thumbs up. All butt joints? No tenons or dowels?
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Posted: 5/4/2022 8:18:56 PM EDT
[#40]
I like your movable workbench.
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Posted: 5/4/2022 8:22:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Two thumbs up. All butt joints? No tenons or dowels? Pocket screws bruh |
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Posted: 5/4/2022 8:23:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This will conceal a belted, yes? That would be awesome
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Posted: 5/4/2022 8:25:24 PM EDT
[#43]
Cool nice work
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Posted: 5/4/2022 8:28:16 PM EDT
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When I first started scrolling and saw that first pic that was obviously a bunch of 2x4's I figured this would be some total hackjob like I would make
But that actually turned out really nice. Quite a surprise from my initial reaction haha catreadingnewspaperishouldgetatablesaw.jpg |
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Posted: 5/4/2022 8:29:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Pocket screws bruh Thanks. I see them now. I do have the jig to do them too. Still learning woodworking. Need to learn how to use the router. |
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Posted: 5/4/2022 8:34:29 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/4/2022 8:35:57 PM EDT
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I like it.
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Posted: 5/4/2022 8:37:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks. I see them now. I do have the jig to do them too. Still learning woodworking. Need to learn how to use the router. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Pocket screws bruh Thanks. I see them now. I do have the jig to do them too. Still learning woodworking. Need to learn how to use the router. I’m about to start using cheat codes and buy a Festool domino jointer
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Posted: 5/4/2022 8:38:09 PM EDT
[#49]
Nice work OP!
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Posted: 5/4/2022 8:48:02 PM EDT
[#50]
Looks great!
My kids do the barn boots and pajamas thing too.. |
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