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The road back to boat work: The bunker, hidden bookcase door & bad news. Ep. 689
August 2, 2026 · 21 min · 70K views
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Mads constructs a hidden bookcase door to conceal a water heater in his home, using CAD software and a CNC machine to design the frame and hinge mechanism.7:02 He builds the bookcase frame from plywood, cutting dados with a track saw and installing a store-bought hidden hinge that he modifies to improve fit and function.11:09 The project requires precise measurements to ensure the bookcase swings clear of the surrounding frame and nearby stairs.7:13 He installs the unit in the living room, shimming it for a level, plumb fit, and plans to add final trim after sanding the floors.12:39 Separately, he prepares for future infrastructure projects by touring a reinforced concrete bunker intended to house servers, networking gear, and lithium-ion phosphate batteries.2:05 He awaits a crane operator and an electrician to finalize plans for shipping container foundations and electrical trenching.0:58 He also uses an excavator to move heavy toolboxes into his workshop to improve organization.17:20
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