The sound module was mounted to a board and a big wooden lever triggers the switch on the bookcase. I used the top of a pop bottle to amplify the sound (it makes a huge difference, believe it or not). At Runners, we offer a wide range of sliding concealed door gear and invisible door systems that can be used in a variety of different scenarios. Whether talking about industrial overhead runway systems designed specifically for manufacturing plants or sliding door gear for city offices, hotels, or residential premises, we’ve absolutely got you covered.

Total width of the inside dimensions of the jamb is the size listed on you door option (IE: 30" door is 30" inside to inside of the jamb).The double column bookcase acts as the rolling door, which we attached 4 rubber castors (Everbilt, 2 1/2″ soft rubber swivel plate casters with 100 lbs load rating) under the base of the bookcase. The single column remains stationary. The Ikea bookshelves I was trying to mimic have a few routed features: stopped chamfered edges on the front side trim, and a curvy front edge on the shelves. I added the latter before cutting the shelves to length, though I didn't have the right router bit and so improvised. The chamfer I added with a bevelling bit, stopped 50 mm (2") or so before the end of each piece of trim. These little features seem so subtle as to be almost pointless, but their very subtlety is why they work - they add to the appearance of quality with contributing any ostentation. Murphy Door recommends sanding the bookcase, jamb, and casing with 180 grit sandpaper prior to painting. Its opening function is one that not only looks clean and sophisticated, but also creates more available space in the room; please see the introduction video for invisible doors above. Concealed Door Gear – The Technical Part Murphy went on to marry his sweetheart, and America fell just as hard for his invention. They’re the perfect solution for those of us with tiny houses or the need for small space ideas, offering a place for overnight guests to sleep that doesn’t take up precious floor space (especially if you don't have a guest room but just a home office, for example).

If you're an expert in the use of dadoes, dowels or biscuits, by all means use them instead; or if you're going to paint it, just use plain old screws and fill the holes. Four 150 × 60 × 19 mm (5 29/32" × 2 3/8" × 3/4"). Mark "top right side" "top left side" "bottom right side" and "bottom left side" We would like to tell you about the sleek and modern door hardware in our range which is called the invisible door system. Offering a smooth and effortless glide whilst giving the impression that the door is floating on air, it’s one of the most popular items in our range for a number of reasons. Easy To Install And Completely Adjustable We’re really pleased with the results. Our secret bookcase door blends perfectly with the rest of the room, though I might change the knobs later. So, if you’d like to know more about this hard for use on your projects, all you need to do is come and visit us online. You’ll find our entire range of commercial and residential sliding door systems, as well as a selection of blogs just like this one.After that, we built the two double width and one single width BILLY bookcases. We underpinned the base of one of the double width bookcase with wooden struts as it would be walked through. You can omit the base of the BILLY bookcase completely to avoid the step up threshold but we left it in. We didn’t want light streaming through from under the bookshelf doors and spoil the illusion of the bookcase.

Alternatively, should you be in need of any advice or guidance about any of our product lines, we’re here to help with any sliding door hardware need. So how does it work? The first sound is triggered by the pushing the book in, and the second by the opening of the door. Both use a sound recording module with mic and speaker, and they're powered by 3 AA batteries mounted in a holder. The single column case was cut to size to allow both bookcases to fill the full width of my door. The single column bookcase was anchored to a ‘bump out’ section of the wall which is to the immediate right of the door frame. Four 718 × 60 × 19 mm (28 1/4" × 2 3/8" × 3/4"). Mark "top right" "top left" "bottom right" and "bottom left"Rip one board 185 mm (7 1/4") wide out of each left over piece. Trim to 2120 mm (83 7/16") long, and mark "outside right" and "outside left". and 5: Rip all of these into boards 185 mm (7 1/4") wide. From these 6 long boards, cut 18 pieces 718 mm (28 1/4") long. 12 of these are adjustable shelves, and will probably need to be shortened slightly so that they fit easily (only by a mm or so). I also did some subtle decorative routing on the edges of these 12 boards, and it is easier to do that *before* you cut them to length. The trigger for the second module I designed in SketchUp and 3D printed using a Makerbot Replicator (which I have access to through work). It's basically a little house with a roof and flexible walls that encloses the sound module. When the door opens, it depresses the roof into the switch through an inverted "chimney".