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Jr. and Sr. come together to discuss Hide-A-Way Doors' inspection, packaging, and shipping process.
Watch Episode →Step inside Hide-A-Way Doors for an honest, entertaining, and sometimes unpredictable look at the people, craftsmanship, equipment, installations, and ideas behind our hidden doors.
Hosted by Hide-A-Way Doors founder Chris Rupell, Behind Closed Doors began as a way to introduce the people and departments responsible for building our hidden doors.
Across four seasons, the series grew to include woodworking tips, manufacturing improvements, equipment installations, job-site visits, community partnerships, and behind-the-scenes stories from inside and outside our Tennessee shop.
Chris sits down with employees from key departments to introduce the people responsible for programming, finishing, inspection, shipping, materials, mirror doors, and production.
Jr. and Sr. come together to discuss Hide-A-Way Doors' inspection, packaging, and shipping process.
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Chris visits Marti and Harley in the finishing department for a look at the people behind our painted and stained finishes.
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Chris interviews Joe and explores the programming and planning that help turn custom orders into buildable products.
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Chris spends time with Dennis discussing cabinet doors, woodworking experience, and a shared interest in drag racing.
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Chris interviews Jason about Alpha Mirror Doors, traditional hidden mirror doors, and the work behind each build.
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Chris talks with Taylor, Hide-A-Way Doors' material handler, about keeping wood and production materials moving through the shop.
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Chris interviews company foreman Dion Primiani and closes out the season with a little guitar jam.
Watch Episode →Chris takes a more hands-on approach and demonstrates woodworking techniques, stronger joints, sanding, molding, and material preparation.
Chris explains a straightforward method for making a basic butt joint stronger and more dependable.
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Chris highlights two common carpentry joints and explains where they can be used in cabinet construction.
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Chris explains dado joints and pocket screws while demonstrating methods used to create stronger wood connections.
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Chris demonstrates even sanding techniques and explains how to reduce swirl marks left by electric sanders.
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Chris explains techniques for measuring, cutting, fitting, and installing crown molding.
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Chris demonstrates a practical technique for straightening rough or uneven wood using a table saw.
Watch Episode →Season Three explores wood species, face-frame construction, locking systems, equipment upgrades, and the expansion of our finishing department.
Chris compares several wood species and discusses their appearance, characteristics, and common uses.
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Chris discusses cabinet face frames and the different types of materials used in their construction.
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A quick look at several hidden-door locking systems and the different openers available for custom builds.
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New machinery arrives at the shop, and Dion takes the lead on unpacking and setting up the equipment.
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Chris explains the finishing department expansion, including wall removal and an extended overhead rail system.
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With the rail extension complete, Chris explains the newest addition to the finishing production line and how it helps improve workflow.
Watch Episode →Chris leaves the shop to visit local businesses, contractors, installers, schools, and community partners throughout East Tennessee.
Chris meets with Steve from Cornhole Solutions to pick up a custom-made set of Sasquatch cornhole boards.
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Chris meets local contractor Chris King to revisit a hidden door he installed several years earlier.
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Chris joins installer Chris King high on a Tennessee hillside for a behind-the-scenes hidden-door installation.
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Chris visits the Tennessee College of Applied Technology to meet Darren and see the projects his students are building.
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Darren, Joe, and the TCAT students visit Hide-A-Way Doors to see real-world design and manufacturing in action.
Watch Episode →Are you a business, contractor, school, craftsman, or community organization in Morristown or the surrounding East Tennessee area? We are always looking for interesting people, projects, and businesses to feature in future episodes.
Explore the hidden bookcase doors, mirror doors, secret-room entrances, and custom wall units built by the team featured throughout Behind Closed Doors.