Overview
Similar to hinges in laptop computers, these heavy-duty cast-zinc hinges allow virtually any size lid to open smoothly, hold its position, and then easily close - all with little effort and no additional hardware! Now available in two attractive finishes, Satin Nickel and Rustic Bronze, to complement any project - from chests, to boxes, to storage units, and more! Designed to fit 3/4" thick stock. Hinges are available in 15, 30, 40, and 60 inch-pound ratings. Screws included.
- Support any size lid by simply adding more hinges.
- Safe for toy box lids and perfect for cedar chests.
- Unique torsion mechanism holds lid in any position.
- Hinges can be installed for both overlay and flush fitting lids.
- Torsion mechanism is tested to 25,000 cycles to assure a long working life.
- For ultra-fast and easy installation, use our Torsion Hinge JIG IT® (sold separately).
How many hinges do you need? Use the Torsion Calculator to help determine your ideal hinge combination. For best results, choose a combination of hinges that provides as close to your lid's required support as possible. A simple formula can also be used to determine suggested hinge combinations: (Lid Depth x Lid Weight in Pounds) / 2 = Suggested Inch-Pounds of Support. As an example, if the formula returns a value of 125 inch-pounds, suggest using two 60 inch-pound hinges. If three or more hinges are required, the support capacity of the outside hinges must be the same. It is also suggested that hinge configuration is symmetrical.
Installation Instructions:
- Step 1: Attach hinge to lid with 3/4" screws (included). For the lid to be flush with the back of the box, the top of the hinge should be 1-9/16'' from the back edge of the lid. To create an overlay, increase the 1-9/16'' dimension by the desired amount of overhang. NOTE: Our Lid-Stay Torsion Hinge JIG IT (#23625, sold separately) lets you attach the hinge to the lid in seconds, and requires no measuring. Ideal for both flush and overlay applications.
- Step 2: With all hinges attached to the lid, position the lid on the back of the box. Complete the installation using 1'' and 3/4'' screws.
Tech Spec
| Brand | Rockler |
|---|---|
| Finish | Rustic Bronze |
What's included:
Rustic Bronze Lid-Stay Torsion Hinges Available Individually or in Pairs
Technical Downloads:
Reviews
The hinges worked exactly as expected!...
Posted April 25, 2010
The hinges worked exactly as expected! Great product! I would buy them again and recommend them to all my friends.
I used the 60 lb. hinges...
Posted February 16, 2010
I used the 60 lb. hinges on a quality blanket chest because I didn't want the distraction of the separate hinge supports. These worked perfect and enhanced the look of the red oak chest. Be warned that these are very strong hinges, so if you close them before mounting them, you can't open them with your bare hands. I was able to open them with pliers while protecting the surfaces with little pieces of wood.
I used these hinges on a...
Posted January 14, 2010
I used these hinges on a couple of cedar chest that I made. They worked awesome. They are a little expensive, but by using them I was able to avoid purchasing lid support. Worth the price in the end. It's all I'll be using on all future cedar chest that I make.
Excellent product. Easy to install and...
Posted December 31, 2009
Excellent product. Easy to install and allows for unlimited overhang options on back of case. Works like advertised. May want to mortise in if desiring no gap between lid and case. Be careful to order the correct weight in order to obtain appropriate support of lid when open....not to much....not to light. Using the jig for hinge positioning was nice.
The hinges are good.
Posted November 7, 2009
The hinges are good.
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