In a message dated 31/08/2006 1:04:08 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

One  "Could" cut all the way down then, using a piano hinge, make a door
for the  opening which could be locked with desk drawer or filing cabinet
type  lock(s).

NO, NO, NO, too much trouble and then it looks as  if there is something
hiding in there.  What you want is an unobvious stock  finish.  Remove the carpet
where your going to make the cut, cut out the  metal, glue the piece of metal
to the carpet and the carpet now becomes the  hinge and the upper edge of the
carpet, due to its configuration, will keep  the new door closed and no one
will be able to tell what you did.  Also,  line the metal floor with some non
skid rubbery material to keep your  laptop or whatever from sliding around or
out.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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