The Journal

Craft, Concealment
& the Making Of

Build notes, material studies, and the occasional philosophy.

What a Biometric Lock Can and Cannot Do
Design Philosophy

What a Biometric Lock Can and Cannot Do

A biometric lock can make a concealed compartment quick and convenient to open, but it is only one part of a secure design. The surrounding structure, backup access, installation, and owner’s habits matter just as much as the scanner.

16.09.26 07:26 PMRead →
Build Journal
Build Journal

Build Journal

The first concealment piece Jedi Hammond built was for his wife — a Bombay mahogany bedroom suite with biometric locks and a hidden medication drawer. The story of how JHGWoodCraft began.

15.06.26 03:42 AMRead →