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Old 11-17-2009, 07:09 PM   #1
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Has anyone done any sort of false back, or hidden drawers, or something along these lines.

My father has done a few in the past, whether it be in a desk, or in a cabinet, but doesnt have any pictures, Id really like to see some ideas of something of this sort.

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Old 11-17-2009, 07:12 PM   #2
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If we showed you, it would no longer remain hidden.
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Old 11-17-2009, 07:20 PM   #3
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Leo, how deep is that desk?
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Deep, as in front to back? 3' 10"

The top is 4'x8'
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Yep, that's what I meant...


That's one big F'n desk!
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There's some cool ideas here

http://lumberjocks.com/awards/winter_2009/results/10
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Something on a bigger scale.
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Panic room

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I like this thread these are great ideas
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