I wasn't advocating removal of any carpet.  Once the door is shut and
locked AND the carpet is back in place, it'll still appear stock but
with an added bit of security ... albeit minuscule.

Mike

Frank Condelli wrote:
> 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
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