Sneaky Stash

by neil.macaloney in Living > Hiding Places

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Sneaky Stash

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This is a secret stash to hide away something in a place that most would never look. Further explanation should not be necessary.

Supplies

  • Pair of sneakers or shoes (no sandals please)
  • Pair of socks (dirtier the better)
  • Tape measure
  • Sneaky stash (3d printed from files @ www.thingiverse.com/thing:4572013)
  • Something to hide

Determine the Stash Size Your Shoe Can Hold

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Use a tape measure to measure from the toe to the edge of the tongue of the shoe (~6 inches in this picture)

Download and 3D Print the Stash

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If you have a 3d printer, this is easy. Go to <https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4572013>, download the body and cap files.

Note that the file is scaled in inches and is initially 1". Scale the files by 100 x the measurement in "inches" from the last step (so 6" would be 600%).

Print with the base of the threads facing down as shown (pro tip - if you print it in the same color as your sock, it will be much harder to spot). No support is needed. Printed in pla with 0.3mm layer height, 2 outside/top/bottom.

If your sneakers are especially old, you may wish to add a layer of spray paint (match sock color) to the pla to block the smell from getting in.

Place the Stash in Your Shoe

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Next, fill the stash with anything you need hidden away, then slide it in your sneaker. Top with an old sock such that the stash is not visible.

Hide Your Stash

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Hide your stash in plain sight. The more similar items will make this harder and much less likely to spot.