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Hillman spring loaded lid support. This spring lid support is designed to support lids on shallow depth boxes and chests at least 2 12 in. They hold lids open allowing users to access storage areas with both hands as they free up the hand that would otherwise be holding the lid open. Side mount supports may also be used with flat panel lids hinged to a horizontal back panel. If youre using a flip up door on your project make it safer by adding a lid stay.
To determine supports required for your application multiply one half the distance in inches from the front to the back of the lid times the weight of the lid in pounds. Measure the depth of the toy chest lid from front to back in inches. Choose from friction and spring lid support styles. It is center mounted with adjustable tension to hold a lid in any position.
Engraved toy chest personalized anti slam hinge oak wood american made rustic red door co. Lid supports are great for cabinets toy boxes or chests. It is easily installed and necessary fasteners are included. Available in brass and antique brass for your decorative needs.
Lift the toy chest lid and approximate its total weight in pounds. A lid support for chests or toy boxes that holds lid up and prevents lid from slamming down. Join the wwgoa community to access a huge library of woodworking instructional videos. When properly installed these spring loaded supports provide the proper torque to ensure that a hinged lid stays open in the position to which it was raised.
Lid stays or supports are used on hinged lidded pieces of furniture such as chests and trunks. Hillman 852868 hardware essentials 852546 satin brass double acting 3 inch black adjustable screen door spring hinge 3 2 pieces ideal security sk920 hinge set for screen doors white the hillman group 851598 3 heavy duty spring hinge adjustable brass finish 2 pack. Multiply the depth by the weight approximation and divide by two to calculate the inchlbs of strength or torque necessary in the lid support.