Have been "commissioned" (read 'Dad, I've got a project "we"
can work on.") to build two record (yes, those round vinyl
things with the grooves in them) cabinets. The design
constraints a
1. two cabinets because they'll be easier to move
than one foot long cabinet
2. can't be wider than the width of his bed (48")
beause they'll reside at the foot of the bed a la
a blanket chest.
3 . can't be tallel than 30"
4. depth is to be kept to a minimum since there's
a bench directly opposite with dual turn tables,
mixer etc.
5. Due to space constraints, there can't be a door
on the front
6. A clean design in a light colored wood
7. The Kicker - they have to be lockable - but they
can't have visble locks.

Started out wanting to do a pull down tambour door,
inspired by a recent article about a similar cabinet
in Woodworkers Journal or the like. But the tambour
door tracks took up too much precious space. Decided
on a tilt out front panel. The stumper was criteria
#7, a hidden "lock" mechanism.

After playing with ideas for hidden latches it hit me.
MAGNETS!

Am waiting for the glue to dry so I can test out the
idea - drawing posted to a.b.p.w.

fun stuff this woodworking

charlie b