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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, 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.
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
- 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, Rustic Bronze Finish
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Average Rating:
4.5
(58 customer reviews)
$26.99
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1) Submitted by
Tom Clanton, from Dayton, TX
on 12/17/2012
Customer Rating: 
Used two 60# hinges for my daughters blanket chest. They are the best thing going to keep the look of the chest simple and they are outstanding quality. Do order the jig for installation, I did not and it made an easy installation into a long drawn out affair. These will be the only hinges I will use in the future. Great Product !!!!
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2) Submitted by
Greg Beam, from Minneapolis, MN
on 12/13/2012
Customer Rating:
These hinges are high quality and work just as described. I used 2 60-inch lb hinges on this 18" x 36" lid made from 6/4 Cherry, and they worked great. They are designed to be used on a 3/4" back, but with a little mortising, they can be used with thicker stock.
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3) Submitted by
Matthew Bessom, from Greenville, SC
on 7/14/2012
Customer Rating:
I refinished an old cedar chest of my grandmothers for my daughter to be used as a toy chest and I purchased three of these hinges. More than a year later, they still work perfectly and no busted fingers!!! VERY pleased with them.
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4) Submitted by
Ken Strasemeier, from Aurora, IN
on 12/12/2012
Customer Rating: 
Product is best that I've used. Also it was missing all the screws. Not what I expected.
Editor's note: Our customer service at 800-376-7856 will be able to get those missing screws sent out for you Ken.
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5) Submitted by
Floyd Cox, from Harrison, AR
on 12/22/2012
Customer Rating:
Torsion hinges worked out great, I had to route out an area for them to work, since they are made for a 3/4" thickness. The online calculator worked out to 95 lbs but I was able to use 2-60 lb hinges with no problem.
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6) Submitted by
Tom Reiniger, from Saskatoon, SK CANADA
on 4/18/2012
Customer Rating:
I have built numerous cedar chests and befor coming across these hinges had nightmares installing other hinge/stays.These are without a doubt the BEST.
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7) Submitted by
Brian Zakalowski, from Washington, MI
on 3/2/2012
Customer Rating:
I built a toy box for my niece last year & used these hinges. They are by far the best option for its purpose, and I will never use anything else!
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