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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, Rustic Bronze and Zinc, to complement any project — from chests, to boxes, to storage
units, and more! Designed to fit 3/4" thick stock. Hinges are available in 30,
40, and 60 inch-pound ratings.
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 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
- 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.
- 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, Rustic Bronze Finish
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Average Rating:
(4.4)
(16 customer reviews)
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1) Submitted by
Paul Learman, from Cass City, MI
on 1/14/2010
Customer Rating: 
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.
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2) Submitted by
Ted Heilig, from Kingsport, TN
on 9/14/2009
Customer Rating:
Just what I was looking for to make a toy chest for my grandson. Works great.
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3) Submitted by
Leonard Peeples, from Sarasota, FL
on 9/11/2009
Customer Rating:
These hinges work perfect. I installed them on a Cypress wood toy box as a safety feature. I wanted to prevent the lid from falling on fingers or even worse a child's head. I utilized the JIG-IT template and self-centering bit. The installation could not have been easier.
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4) Submitted by
Kevin LaFever, from Fairfax, VA
on 8/23/2009
Customer Rating:
I have a customer that wanted to modify a cherry coffee table to use as a display case for EMS lapel pins. I made a new framed top with tempered 1/4" glass (heavy) and used the torsion hinges to support the weight and eliminate the need for a stay, allowing a cleaner look and more display area. They were very pleased. I'd use them again without hesitation for the right project.
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5) Submitted by
Sy Wera, from Cable, WI
on 8/20/2009
Customer Rating:
Just what the doctor ordered for the toy boxes built for the grandkids. High quality and made to last.
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6) Submitted by
Ron Stokes, from Woodbridge, VA
on 8/7/2009
Customer Rating:
The hinges were easy to install and worked as advertised. I used the JIG template to help align the hinges and the installation went like a breeze. I look forward to building another project to use the hinges again.
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7) Submitted by
Hugh Enloe, from Monarch, MT
on 8/2/2009
Customer Rating:
Easy to install and performs as advertised. It is a great product!
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