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 Hinge and lid support — all in one!
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, Champagne 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.
How many hinges do you need? Use
the Torsion Calculator to help determine your ideal hinge combination.
And for ultra-fast and easy installation, use our Torsion Hinge JIG IT®.
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These hinges feature an innovative torsion mechanism that is
tested
to 25,000 cycles to assure a long working life.
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How many hinges do
you
need?
Use our Torsion Calculator or the formula below to help
determine your optimal configuration.
(lid depth (Fig. 1) x lid weight in pounds) ÷ 2 =
Inch-lbs. of support
For best results, choose a combination of hinges that provides as
close to your lid's required support as possible (eg. if the formula returned
125 you would use two 60 inch-pound hinges). Hinges are available in 15, 30, 40,
and
60 inch-pound ratings.
Note: If three or more hinges are required, the
support-capacity of the outside hinges must be the same. Also, the hinge
configuration should
be 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)
lets
you to attach the hinge to the lid in seconds, and requires no measuring.
Works great for both flush and overlay applications. Fig.
2.
- 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 as
shown in the illustration. Fig. 3.
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Customer Reviews and Photos for:
Lid-Stay Torsion Hinge Lid Support, Champagne Finish
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Average Rating:
(4.7)
(56 customer reviews)
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1) Submitted by
Walt Lumley, from Wilmington, DE
on 7/1/2011
Customer Rating: 
I built a blanket chest for my daughter and it was made out of 3/4 stock so the lid weighs 14.75 pounds. This could make for very sore fingers it it closed uncontrolled. The online calculator said I would need a 40 pound hinge and two 60 pound hinges. I am totally satisfied with the way the lid stays in any position and will not under any circumstances fall and trap small fingers
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2) Submitted by
Richard Forcier, from Woodburn, OR
on 6/9/2011
Customer Rating:
Two 60# and one 40# hinge in the middle support a 48" x 22" lid of 3/4" plywood quite well on a large toy chest made for my five year old grand-daughter's stuffed animals!Lid is easy for her to open and close and stays fixed in any position.
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3) Submitted by
Amy, from Olathe, KS
on 4/24/2011
Customer Rating:
I built a window seat and wanted some hinges that wouldn't be visible and would also allow the lid to stay open without a catch or having to hold it. I got two 40-lb hinges and they work perfectly. Definitely would suggest these to anybody.
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4) Submitted by
Richard Bains, from Salem, OR
on 3/27/2011
Customer Rating:
I ordered your hinges to attach the lid to a toy box I am building for my great grandson, his first. They work just like they were advertised. I am very pleased. the price was good and they reached me one day early.
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5) Submitted by
Ray Bedard, from San Jose, CA
on 3/27/2011
Customer Rating:
Hinge is GREAT, but the supplied screws are disappointing. Too soft as the heads can break off very easily.
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6) Submitted by
George Chaney, from Montrose, CO
on 3/23/2011
Customer Rating:
Great product for a safe, toy box lid. It does what it is supposed to do, similar to a laptop lid. I did have to reorder one heavier hinge, as I under estimated the lid weight with upolstery and padding included. The ordering process was very easy and was received quickly with regular shipping.
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7) Submitted by
Justin, from Palmer, AK
on 1/30/2011
Customer Rating:
These hinges are excellent quality and do their job nicely. Very good quality and I like not having to have a separate lid support.
Online calculator seems to over-estimate requirements a bit. While nice where fingers are concerned toy chests - keep this in mind, especially when your project doesn't have the mass to counteract the strength of the hinges when lifting. I had to use about half the recommendation for my piano bench.
I was able to install these just fine without the jig, but I can see where the jig would be nice if installing several hinges. I had no problem with the screws in solid oak, just made sure to pre-drill properly and used beeswax to lubricate the threads.
Would like to see additional finishes and a cheaper price. Will be keeping my eye out for sales on these.
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