Nice and simple but effective! Can imagine many cachers getting thrown by that! I've starting putting threads in my caches that turn the opposite way so when people think they're loosening it they're actually tightening. SImple things that just make a cache stand out a bit more.
Simple and effective. One can even install the magnets where the false hinges are located. Where the side wall was notched out. Could make a tighter closure and a "real feel" on that side.
Derek, you just keep getting better, man! This one is so simple but tricky -- absolutely elegant puzzle. I love it! Never seen a cache before that made me want so much to grab s little lumber and start building! Thank You !!
Hi! I made one of these, thinking that the lock would just be a decoy. However, what I found was that the lock clasp prevents the hinges from opening unless the lock is opened. So…can you verify for me that the cacher MUST open the lock to work? Or am I missing something?
Yes it will still lock it. The only way is if the hasp was not actually attached and maybe held by a magnet. I put a lock in that side and they still have to undo it.
@@BehindtheCache Thanks! I actually found a "double hinge safety hasp" that actually allows for the box to open without undoing the lock. Thanks so much for the inspiration...it was a birthday gift for my husband who wanted to have a gadget cache at our house. He's excited!
Oh, that's a good one! I have never found one like that before. I think I'd be one of the people who'd be trying to get that door open from the wrong side for at least a half hour. 😂
Derek - Great idea man and execution. Sometimes simpler is better. I’ve had many of my straightforward caches stump people the most because they have grown accustomed to the complexity of my style. Less is more!
This is rad! Ah yes, I’ve been guilty of way too much over thinking on the geotrail. Thank you for the respite from the insanity of the outside world. ✌️ ❤️ 🌍 🛰
On my way to my shop to build something like this, an evil variation came to me. Build a birdhouse with a hidden-hinged roof and a magnetic trap door on the bottom. When the roof is lifted, the magnets pull loose, the trap door opens, and the bison tube on a wire string drops down! As a decoy, a fake door on the side is padlocked and hinged, but there is no key! I'd send you a pic if I knew how.
Love it. Funnily enough, the lock and latch may also stop the door from opening depending on how that outer corner is affected by the mechanics of the opening. Perhaps though the latch mechanism could get damaged if the door is opened while it's still closed if it's forced enough... Love the trick though, haven't seen one of those yet :)
It won’t open unless the latch is fully open I tested. There is a way that if you didn’t secure where the lock would go and maybe put a small magnet on the inside of the box or behind it if they opened the correct way it would breakaway. So it would look like you have to open it. I hope that makes sense. Just thought of that after you mentioned this.
Curtis "The Nano kid" called this evil what do you thing?
Evil.....little bit. Lol
This is the type of cache I wish was on all of your podcasts.
It's really great to do a search for "gadget caches" and you are the predominate person who comes up. Great job!
Thanks but it makes it hard to get new ideas.
Simple, yet satisfying! Thanks for the idea
Love this idea. Building something similar, all thanks to this vid!
What a great idea? Genius!
I know Gary thanks for the idea.
Diabolical and brilliant!
😈
Awesome job!
Brilliant!
Nice and simple but effective! Can imagine many cachers getting thrown by that!
I've starting putting threads in my caches that turn the opposite way so when people think they're loosening it they're actually tightening. SImple things that just make a cache stand out a bit more.
That is a great too. I have a bolt puzzle like that. It is not a gadget but I use it to help others think outside the box.
Will definitely copy that or make something similar
Go for it.
J’adore 😻 une super idée.
Merci pour l’avoir partagée
I love this idea. Way cool!
Thanks super simple
Simple and effective. One can even install the magnets where the false hinges are located. Where the side wall was notched out. Could make a tighter closure and a "real feel" on that side.
True. That magnet it already hard to open. It takes two hands already. I had thought about 2 but one is enough on that one.
Nice.
Thank you.
That's mean, brother. And I love it! LOL
I know I usually don’t do these but sometimes you have too lol.
Very nice, Love it.
Thank you.
Derek, you just keep getting better, man!
This one is so simple but tricky -- absolutely elegant puzzle. I love it! Never seen a cache before that made me want so much to grab s little lumber and start building! Thank You !!
Thank you. I wish I could take credit for the idea. But I think I got the execution of it. Lol
Nice idea.
Wish I could take credit for it. But Gary from Geocache Talk mentioned this idea to me.
Hi! I made one of these, thinking that the lock would just be a decoy. However, what I found was that the lock clasp prevents the hinges from opening unless the lock is opened. So…can you verify for me that the cacher MUST open the lock to work? Or am I missing something?
Yes it will still lock it. The only way is if the hasp was not actually attached and maybe held by a magnet. I put a lock in that side and they still have to undo it.
@@BehindtheCache Thanks! I actually found a "double hinge safety hasp" that actually allows for the box to open without undoing the lock. Thanks so much for the inspiration...it was a birthday gift for my husband who wanted to have a gadget cache at our house. He's excited!
Bravo, I love it!
Just a little evil
Nice! Love it!
Thanks!
Just wondering if can share the wood measurements for this cache. Thanks
Oh, that's a good one! I have never found one like that before. I think I'd be one of the people who'd be trying to get that door open from the wrong side for at least a half hour. 😂
But you have to make sure it becomes a vlog. Lol
I love it!!
Thank you.
Very clever! I like it. Sure to cause some "head scratching" moments!!
Yeah my son and daughter struggled with it. That magnet is really strong too.
Derek - Great idea man and execution. Sometimes simpler is better. I’ve had many of my straightforward caches stump people the most because they have grown accustomed to the complexity of my style. Less is more!
Very true. Like changing it up a little.
Outstanding well thought out! I’m going to build one 👍
Thanks. I know it is not an original idea. Gary from Geocache Talk mentioned this idea to me.
This is rad! Ah yes, I’ve been guilty of way too much over thinking on the geotrail. Thank you for the respite from the insanity of the outside world. ✌️ ❤️ 🌍 🛰
Yeah it is crazy out there. I just may stay in my shop and office. Lol
Brilliantly evil!!! I love it!!! ❤️❤️
Yeah. Evil is what my son said too.
On my way to my shop to build something like this, an evil variation came to me. Build a birdhouse with a hidden-hinged roof and a magnetic trap door on the bottom. When the roof is lifted, the magnets pull loose, the trap door opens, and the bison tube on a wire string drops down! As a decoy, a fake door on the side is padlocked and hinged, but there is no key! I'd send you a pic if I knew how.
Wow that is evil. Can’t wait to see it.
Love it. Funnily enough, the lock and latch may also stop the door from opening depending on how that outer corner is affected by the mechanics of the opening. Perhaps though the latch mechanism could get damaged if the door is opened while it's still closed if it's forced enough... Love the trick though, haven't seen one of those yet :)
It won’t open unless the latch is fully open I tested. There is a way that if you didn’t secure where the lock would go and maybe put a small magnet on the inside of the box or behind it if they opened the correct way it would breakaway. So it would look like you have to open it. I hope that makes sense. Just thought of that after you mentioned this.
again... L O V E !
Thank you.
You're unhinged!
No that is the one you put out. Lol