It’s straightforward, informative, enlightening, and you can tell the speaker is a man of intelligence. Thank you.

I've watched a bunch of book cutting out clips and this is the best one so far. Experience tells and this is the first clip I've seen (except those that used a bandsaw, book press etc, which I don't have)that tells me why my cutting out isn't amazing and how to make sure it is.

I'm making one for my boyfriend, hell unwrap it and be like oh it's a book, but then he'll open it and his presents will be in there.😁 He's not much of a reader so, it's fun for both of us!!

@MangsyBoBangsy

5 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I'm doing for the same reason lol ! Hope yours turned out good!!!

@nerrdinho

3 жыл бұрын

I can’t remember which comedian had a bit about this but it goes like this. This kid was going off to college and would always ask his grandmother for money. Instead she gave him a bible. He would continue to ask for the next year if she could write him a check. Little did he know if he just bothered to flip through the bible, he would’ve discovered that it was hollowed out and filled with cash.

@loli-chan7146

3 жыл бұрын

@@nerrdinho I believe that's Kevin hart, he also said his mom asked him "did you read it?" He answered, " no. But I got that cash"

@necoragha65

Жыл бұрын

@@loli-chan7146 Haha, that's exactly what I expect from him.

I didn't expect to find clear and effective instructions on how to do this.. wow. just perfect actually lol. i think im equally impressed with how efficient you are in making this video as i am with the carving itself. thank you very much for this

When I searched for hollowed book tutorials, I didn't expect your name to pop up! I still have lines from some of your poetry performances rattling around my brain a decade later. I've made a few boxes by gluing the pages together first and have always had those little paper threads. Can't wait to try this method on my next one!

I used to do that as a secretive teen though it pains me to ruin a book like that. Just a suggestion: if you make your template the same size as a page, you can skip the pencil tracing step.

@taylormali2917

7 жыл бұрын

That's totally true, but then the template would only work for books with the same size pages. I tend to reuse templates, but vary the size of the books.

@milktea7988

4 жыл бұрын

Ok boomer

Great tips! I love how neat and tidy your method makes the hollow. I have wanted to make a hollow book that looks as cool as the ones in the movies. Thanks for your wisdom!

@taylormali6532

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I now have two improvements that make my books even better: I no longer use the template to mark where i should cut, which takes time. Instead, I simply cut all the TEXT out of every page. Basically, I use the margins that already exist on every page that features a FULL BLOCK of text (no chapter headings or endings. Now, this does create a pretty THIN and delicate wall to the book, but that's where tip 2 comes in: Use MOD PODGE to solidify the carved out pages! I'd never heard of it before, but it's a crafty gluelike shellack that seals things together. The tip from this video that still applies is the cardboard under the 20 pages you cut. You don't want ghost cuts; that's what makes the edges messy.

My man. Blatantly precise with the instructions. Thank you

Find you, Taylor. Inspiration and admiration are within. Find, you... Much love - a found teacher of your work. Break the teaching mould... Near enough isn't anywhere enough!

Great tips! Thank you for taking the time to film and upload this video.

Thanks mate, this is the best explanation and demonstration of this craft.

Such simple advice, but this is going to tremendously help me!

Thanks! This is the best video so far on how to do this. Your book looks great. Wish me luck... I'm making this for my Husband.

Thanks for the 2 tips I hadn't thought of! Now I'll continue on with my book safe!

Yours is the best I've seen. I'm making a monster book from Harry Potter for a treasure hunt. Thank you so much for making your video.

Nice and Clean cuts. I will definitely try this. Very easy to follow.

I really thought and hoped this would be a poem about the guts of a book and how carving it out to house a secret is meaningful on a whole other level. Helpful none the less :)

@SusurroQuiete

7 жыл бұрын

Write the poem you didn't hear!

@Dominic-Decoco

6 жыл бұрын

take1andpassiton what the fuck are you talking about? this video is for people who wanna hide money guns or drugs. theres no “meaning” to that.

Best explanation on KZread! Thank you for your wisdom!

This is excellent! Thanks so much for sharing!

I learned something new, thanks to you!

This was extremely helpful! Thank you!

Thank you for sharing your experience. Helps a lot!

I'm thinking of using an old or cheap diary into a phone case. This is really helpful 👍

hey friend. i hope you're well. good to see you on the youtubes once more :)

Deadly tips! thanks :)

Just what I needed. Thanks!

Excellent video! Thanks so much!

Excellent video! Do you suggest gluing some of the pages to form a barrier or seal?

thank you for this, it was very helpful

Very well explained. Thanks for your trouble.

Fantastic! Thank you

This is the way. Thank you!

Wow this is funny you look like the man on "Shawshank" movie when he used a book to conceal a rock hammer to escape.😂😂😂😂Great video I was curious as to how this is done

Brilliant, thanks so much

i have a few books that i no longer have any use for, this is a great way to recycle them for use.

Great tip. I've only ever seen people glue the pages and then cut. I've tried it and it's just like you said: threads and uneven sides. It's a mess... Very well said, thank you. Super easy to follow. Only question is, what if you don't want to use a container? Is it possible to glue the pages after cutting? Another issue i have is that cutting kills my hand after a while, but i guess trying it this way might save them some grief?

@taylormali

7 ай бұрын

Check out the NEW video that I just posted about carving books: l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2F0P1Sl7aL9VM%3Fsi%3Dh-IkiIvDpzcv-9lA%26fbclid%3DIwAR3NUEYTuPTXh2Y1ymobUkPIduYkBvKhCl9556sa7XHsYD9iLNRlL_oPyQ4&h=AT0r_kU0ZSYSFuJsds88zrza5052Wv2nwsT9-AKkPFX6T627bsLsU31sMhfya9Wa0Tkiikw6Oq3kWMnRcpBl4OP2BqQTRlwXuHl85bAWcfAqIWkcBpyVLfMHS1P53sfEwCAEQqj3

Best tutorial.

Nice video, thank you

nice video! do you glue the pages at a later stage? thanks

@taylormali9276

5 жыл бұрын

I don’t because it’s more trouble than it’s worth to do so.

"My father used to carv out books for money. He actually once carved book in form of a hammer. Thats how he escaped Shawshank jail..."

Good idea

Does this work for Kindle

when you line up the template with the pencil mark what do you line it up to? The top line and the line on the left?

@taylormali

8 ай бұрын

I made the template the exact size of the page so it'f the top edge and the right edge. But I started filming a new video TODAY because I have a much better system overall!

Great !

I’m making one for my nephew who is a college student and I’m using a textbook.

Scroll saw brother!

😘 Thanks

Finally i can hide my weed

drill four holes, use jig or scroll saw.

thanks

Perfection. Exactly what I needed for this 1k page dictionary I’m about to destroy

How did you cut it

@metaphordice1240

4 жыл бұрын

Carefully and by hand with an X-acto knife.

My friend did this once... with a bible. Don’t think he is doing to well now

where you get template? anyone?

@taylormali9276

5 жыл бұрын

It’s just a piece of cardboard. Nothing special.

@mcpuffenstuff6213

4 жыл бұрын

You can buy them online for $39.99 from North Korea

@robertobispo1694

Жыл бұрын

Can you give me some examples?

This video has found its way to the Reddit

Lamborghini!

hey Taylor....just wanted to say hi. I saw your name on this video, and I thought to myself, is the same Taylor Mali? Just wanted to tell you how much I loved the video you made a few years ago, "What I Make" (title?) kzread.info/dash/bejne/hKynsbiEZNbfqLg.html Seeing your video helped me conclude that I wanted to be in the classroom. Loved it. All the best.

$5

The way you did it is more complitated than it needs to be.

@taylormali

5 жыл бұрын

That may well be the case. But in my experience, the less complicated ways are also considerably messier, sometimes to the point where you cannot fit a little box inside.

@JoyandJoyness

4 жыл бұрын

@@taylormali Personally, I appreciate finding a video where someone actually showed an alternative way that wasn't painting/gluing the pages and then cutting. I found that way to be difficult when I tried it on a 3'' thick book, so I'll definitely be trying it this way next! Thank you!

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