How To: Make Your Own Invisible Bookshelves

Despite the trying-too-hard-wiener-dude-attitude vibe of the video, the actual how-to instructions shown are very clear and detailed. Just watch your hands/fingers while using that utility knife...we were even worried slacker-hipster dude was going to lose a finger in the video above.

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Great Idea!

posted by speedmike on March 17th 2008 at 2:53pm
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I really like this idea!

posted by lightspeed on March 17th 2008 at 3:14pm
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I like! But the top book is upside down ;)

posted by Melissa82 on March 17th 2008 at 3:32pm
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what a tool

posted by Pixie on March 17th 2008 at 4:04pm
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I don't get the current, invisible shelving craze. Is everyone who sees it supposed to go "ooh" and "aah?" It basically makes you have to explain the thing to people. It ain't functional. Chriss Angel chic i guess.

posted by reiskid on March 17th 2008 at 5:51pm
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I think there is a commercially available product that does exactly this, but doesn't ruin any of your books. Try http://www.boingboing.net/2006/05/06/invisible-bookshelf-.html

posted by JeninLB on March 17th 2008 at 5:55pm
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Cute guy!

posted by hrhprincessfiona on March 18th 2008 at 2:32am
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I bought a bracket that does this - it cost less than $10 and spared all my digits.

posted by enb on March 18th 2008 at 4:33am
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Yeah, the guy's a cheeseball and it's a dumb idea. Donate the books you don't read, don't destroy them.

posted by zazzu on March 18th 2008 at 9:08am
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