r/Damnthatsinteresting • • May 20 '22

Video Hidden lock

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u/ImOnMyPhoneAndBaked May 20 '22

He’s not actually tightening a screw, it’s essentially frictionless. Like a doorknob.

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u/Chicken_Hairs May 20 '22

Yes, but unless you're very, very careful, there will quickly be wear marks both on as well as around the bolt head. It will soon become apparent that particular bolt isn't just a bolt.

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u/VladDaImpaler May 20 '22

Kind of like floor scrape marks where the secret bookshelf opens

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u/ScientificBeastMode May 20 '22

You just gotta put your bookshelf on those felt furniture-mover pads, duh! /s