Hook a Book

Here is another way to mount a book on a wall so that all sides can be seen.

Note: This method requires that you have the owners permission to drill a hole through the pages of his or her book. If you own the book first ask yourself, "Do I really want to drill a hole in my book?" If the answer is "No." then go find another project.

A variety of materials and forms can be chosen for this project, so long as they provide the hook and pin functions.

Step 1 Pick a book

I picked a book from my old high school collection that had provided me with a few good answers but that I'm ...well, lukewarm about. Occasionally I remember something I read in it that I want to review, so joining the books I already have in plain sight on a door or wall or even on a mounting plaque will make finding it the next time a little bit easier.

The book dimensions and weight will determine how big the hole, the pin and the hook are and where the hole is drilled.

Physical characteristics

Height: 8.25"
Width: 5.25"
Thickness: 1.1875"
Weight: 1lb. 5.0z.
Numbered pages: 590
Middle page: 295 = 590 / 2

Comments

[gmjhowe]

hey! firstly, thanks for commenting me, so i knew to look! i like this idea, it is very simply, but effective. however i would feel bad about drilling the book!! im formulating my own version, ive got a couple of cool books that shud be on display. i will be sure to link u if i get it up. also btw +1!!

[cowscankill]

Z.O.M.G.!! I found evidence that gmjhowe was a n00b before too! This is a fascinating discovery!

[gmjhowe]

How am I a noob?

[cowscankill]

Haha, I just meant the way that you spelled the above comment and didn't capitalize stuff xD I just burst out laughing when I saw how you typed previously. I dun know why... I just thought it was funny.

[gmjhowe]

I still make mistakes... Just look at some of my newest ibles, and you will see.

[cowscankill]

Well, I mean in the above comment that you didn't even seem to care about capitalization... Haha... But in your new 'ibles you at least make an effort of having decent instructions.

[criggie]

That hood would be an evil thing to run into if the book wasn't there. Sharp on all edges would make an interesting cut. The book would probably sit quite well if it was hard cover too, so the wall-screws/flange are inside the covers.

[criggie]

"That hook would be an evil thing".... Even the spell check missed my mistake :)

[GorillazMiko]

AWESOME! Watermelon person, you're posting AWESOME stuff, and I want to see more awesomeness, keep it up!

[watermelon]

Gee thanks, GorillazMiko. I'm kinda awesomed out for today but for tomorrow and the next day I have a truly awesome instructable planed, especially if you are into BlackOps like many people are. Get ready to put on your night watch cap and head out on a mission.