I've been looking for a way to put a few things out of sight. Don't need to lock them up or anything, but didn't want hinges in view, or a handle to open it. Just wanted them out of casual sight, but easy, and quick, to access.
Been doing google and all that, but nothing made me happy. If you use somethat that locks, you need a key, which can be misplaced, lost, or not readily availablt at the time. A magnetic catch, using a magnet to releast a catch, same.
Then yesterday I thought of the perfect solution. A panel that form fits, held in place with magnets, probably rare earth magnets, because if someone bumps into it, I wouldn't want it dislodging. Then have a small piece that looks like a piece of decoration, but sticks out far enough to pull the panel loose, and set aside. Viola, just what I wanted.
I got the idea from the door to give access to my furnace. It is hinged, with the hinges showing, but there's no handle or doorknob, so people aren't apt to open it. Instead, there's a slight gap at the bottom of the door, where I can slip my fingers under, and pull the door open. It's held shut with a pretty strong magnet, so I have to be sure I don't leave the door just cracked open, and turn around, because the door is apt to be sucked shut by the magnet, so I have to be sure to open it all the way.
If I was planning on storing the Hope Diamond, or some other baubles, I would want something with some sort of a lock, at a minimum. But, I'm not, so "out of sight, out of mind", will work.
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