In this video we look at key considerations for designing a hidden door. We talk about why pivot hardware is ideal for secret doors. I show how to go about installing Rixon Pivot hardware on this project I am starting. This hidden door will be concealed in a wall of wainscoting.

0:00 Into to Designing Hidden Doors
0:28 Pivot Points Are The Secret
1:55 Paint Grade vs Stain Grade Hidden Doors
3:01 My Current Hidden Door Project Design
4:26 Secret Door Design is Incredibly Challenging
6:49 Why I Like Rixon Pivot Hardware
7:52 How to Remove a Door With Pivot Hardware
10:12 Putting A Door Back On With Pivot Hardware
10:45 Starting the Process of Installing Pivot Hardware
11:25 Making a Template to Route the Hardware Mortise
12:50 Setting Precise Mortise Depth on Router Using Depth Stop
15:06 Routing The Mortise Into The Jamb
17:31 Drilling Holes & Cutting Slot for Pivot Mechanism
17:56 How the Finished Mortise Should Look
18:34 Using Drafting Program To Design Exact Pivot Location
19:12 Skinning the Door for Hidden Wainscoting Detail

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