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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. 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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Customer Reviews and Photos for:
Lid-Stay Torsion Hinge Lid Support, Satin Nickel Finish
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Average Rating:
4.8
(40 customer reviews)
$24.99
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1) Submitted by
Tom Reiniger, from Saskatoon
on 1/17/2013
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Have built numerous cedar chests with this stays being far and beyond others utilized. Can't go wrong with these.
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2) Submitted by
Larry M, from Pensacola, FL
on 1/12/2012
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Well made and of high quality. Easy to install and added nicely to the final piece. I have used these in both flush mount and offset mount with out any difficulties. Give them a try I'm sure you will like them.
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3) Submitted by
Walt Lumley, from Wilmington, DE
on 7/1/2011
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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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4) Submitted by
Richard Forcier, from Woodburn, OR
on 6/9/2011
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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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5) Submitted by
Amy, from Olathe, KS
on 4/24/2011
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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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6) Submitted by
Richard Bains, from Salem, OR
on 3/27/2011
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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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7) Submitted by
George Chaney, from Montrose, CO
on 3/23/2011
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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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8) Submitted by
Tony, from MtVernon, IL
on 1/24/2011
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These hinges work great. recomend them to anyone building any kind of box when you want the lid to stay up.
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9) Submitted by
Doug Gardner, from Wellington, OH
on 9/22/2010
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Worked perfectly on the toy box I built. Very easy to install.
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10) Submitted by
Chris Wright, from Baltimore, MD
on 9/18/2010
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I purchased these hinges because I don't like the alternatives that are available for toy box hinges. The fact that I don't need a lid stay or those ugly spring type hinges really appealed to me. Not having the full dimensions of the lid, I over estimated on what hinges I'd need and went with 2 60 in/pound hinges with the thought that I'd rather over estimate then get hinges that aren't strong enough. I'm glad I did. These hinges hold the lid great and move easily. I'd recommend these hinges to anyone making a toy box or even a blanket chest.
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11) Submitted by
Jeff F, from Tomball, TX
on 6/3/2010
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Hinges work great, and operate as advertised! Very versatile as they can work with a flush lid or an overhang. The jig makes the installation easy in a matter of seconds. I love the fact I do not need another brace to keep the lid up, leaving the inside very clean and not cluttered up. I used this on a bench with storage under the top. There is no question I will be using these again!
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12) Submitted by
Tracy Bumgarner, from Granite Falls, NC
on 5/21/2012
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I purchased these hinges 2 years ago for my grandsons toybox. I am now building a toybox for my grand daughter. These hinges work great and are a breeze to install with the jig.
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13) Submitted by
Pat Truhill, from Union city, CA
on 4/2/2010
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Rockler was the only place I could find this hinge. I placed them on a toy box for my granddaughter (of 20 months). Now I can relax knowing that her fingers will not get smashed. By the way she loves her toy box. Thanks Rockler.
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14) Submitted by
Tracy K, from South Paris, ME
on 3/29/2010
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Easiest ever hinge installation! Jig is a must have. Installed on toybox in five minutes flat.
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15) Submitted by
Stuart Marcus, from Hawthorn Woods, IL
on 3/5/2010
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Used the hinges (30) on a toy box...worked great. Self-centering bit and Jig-It are the way to go to avoid problems.
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16) Submitted by
Paul, from Honolulu, HI
on 1/29/2010
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Great quality, nice finish and easy instal with the optional jig! I'll definitely use these again.
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17) Submitted by
Jim Sturm, from San Marcos, TX
on 11/3/2009
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These hinges operate just as advertised. I have ordered more for cedar chests.
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18) Submitted by
P, from Robinson Curtiss, MA
on 10/23/2009
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My 1-year old can now open her toybox with ease and without my worrying that her fingers will be hurt. Luckily I'm in the contracting business and knew that only Rockler would have the hinge I was looking for. Attractive finish, super easy install, friendly and courteous staff! Highly recommended!
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19) Submitted by
Duane Preston, from Mentor, OH
on 7/29/2009
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Your hinges are doing a good job. Although the little guy can’t open the lid, his big sister (three years old) manages very well.
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20) Submitted by
Edward Piatek, from Kouts, IN
on 7/20/2009
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I have built an oversize toy box/hope chest for my neighbors little daughter, I had to use (3) 60 inch pound hinges. These are the best hinges on the market. The lid stays open without slamming down on her little fingers.
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21) Submitted by
Wayne Marks, from Richmond, VA
on 7/13/2009
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Installed the Lid Stay Torsion Hinge's today on a toy box. Very easy to install and worked great! I would buy this product again. I also used the hinge jig it and it made the job a breeze.
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22) Submitted by
Mike Wilson, from Wilmington, NC
on 7/6/2009
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Great product. Easy to install and works just like the hinge on a laptop computer. Only time will tell about its durability. Pricey, but probably comparable to the combination of other hardware needed to achieve the same results. Worth the little bit extra for the ease of installation and the minimal, clean look.
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23) Submitted by
David Attrill, from Hinton, IA
on 6/14/2009
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Yes, as the other reviews say, these are good. I used 2 - 60lb hinges and holds the lid at 45 angle. The lid is 2ft by 3ft of 3/4 plywood with 3/4 in Oak edge. I will buy these for again.
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24) Submitted by
Rob B, from Huntington, NY
on 2/22/2009
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Hard to find locally. Did the job perfectly to fix a great toy chest. Good quality and nice finish. Rockler will be my first stop now for all my unique hardware needs.
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25) Submitted by
Roy Simpkins, from Raleigh, NC
on 4/21/2009
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These hinges exceeded my expectations. Concerns about lid safety for our little Granddaughter and her friends have been addressed completely. The cost is worth the peace of mind knowing she can enjoy the toy box safely.
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26) Submitted by
Ron Sawyer, from Tuscaloosa, AL
on 5/3/2010
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I recommend these hinges. However, there are two issues you need to think about before using them. First, unless you want the back of your chest top to be higher than the front, you will need to mortise into the back of the chest for the hinges. By doing this your top will lay flat on the chest. Secondly, installing three hinges (as I had to do) complicates things so plan carefully! I had to install three hinges AND mortise the back for each hinge. Sounds easy but to get everything done correctly you have to be careful.
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27) Submitted by
Stan Foster, from Corralitos, CA
on 2/27/2009
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These hinges are the perfect solution for any lid that requires the safety of controlled closing. My application is a toy box for my granddaughter. The box is relatively large (16"X32"X16") and heavy - crafted of solid walnut with curly maple trim - so I needed something other than the traditional lid stay. The appearance and finish of the hinges are excellent and installation is more than easy.
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28) Submitted by
Allan Colby, from Ft. Pierce, FL
on 3/29/2009
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I like these hinges a lot. My application is a toy box for my grandson. My own fault I ordered 2 40lb hinges that failed. Returned those for a pair of 60lb which still didn't work totally. Ordered one more 60lb and with 3 installed, works great. I say my own fault as I had no way to weigh the lid, which is large at 24" x 37", so my guessing the weight was the reason for the wrong hinge order. Very satisfied with the finish and use of these hinges.
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29) Submitted by
James, from Martinsburg, WV
on 5/30/2011
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This will be the third set of these hinges I have purchased and yes they are more expensive than most hinges , but you get what you pay for and if you put together a chest that will be around for years the hinges will hold up very well. I would recommend these for any project and will bye many more in the future. Rockler has given me excellent service when ever I have placed an order and will buy from them in many more years to come .
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30) Submitted by
Brian Quesnel, from Kenai, AK
on 1/28/2009
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These hinges worked as advertised. I also bought and used the Jig-It jig and self-centering bit and it made the whole project too easy!
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31) Submitted by
Anthony P, from Charlotte, NC
on 1/22/2009
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The hinges worked very well, after using the hinge calculator it told me I needed three 30 in/lb hinges, I went with two 40 in/lb hinges and it works fine.
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32) Submitted by
Jim Howard, from Peru, NY
on 1/20/2009
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The torsion hinge met all my expectations. I purchased a set to safely hold open the top of the toy box I made for my grandson; I feel confident there will be no smashed fingers!
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33) Submitted by
Tom G Noyer Jr., from Oroville , CA
on 1/2/2009
Customer Rating:
Used them for toy box and are great.
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34) Submitted by
Brian Casper, from Hartland, WI
on 1/6/2009
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These hinges work exactly as advertised. I used them on a hickory chest. The top was nearly 19 pounds, which created safety concerns. I used four of the 60 pound hinges, and the top stays in place at any angle.
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35) Submitted by
Urban Carvalho, from Pensacola, FL
on 12/28/2008
Customer Rating:
I've made quite a few toyboxes for grandkids, friend's kids, etc., etc. FINALLY someone has come out with the BEST product for that application. No more piano hinges and two separate lid supports (which I never found that easy to install.) With my luck, now that this product is available, I'll run out of kids to build toyboxes for! This is a GREAT product!!
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36) Submitted by
Mitch H., from Pleasant Hill, MO
on 3/5/2009
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Great product, easy to install, looks and works very well.
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37) Submitted by
Scott Dekryger, from Grand Rapids, MI
on 4/12/2009
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60# Torsion Hinges are awesome - just what I needed for my sitting chest. Holds heavy lid as I desired. Hinges look very professional and work great once installed. I would buy again!
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38) Submitted by
Robert Chapman, from Marquette, MI
on 1/18/2009
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The hinges are excellent products - they hold the lid open at any angle.
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39) Submitted by
Dan Pillitteri, from Pickerington, OH
on 7/9/2012
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This is the third toy box I've built using the torsion Hinges. They are excellent, beautiful and work well. However, each time I end up using my own screws for installation.
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40) Submitted by
Olgun
on 4/27/2009
Customer Rating:
These hinges are well made and will hold a lid if a correct specification is used.
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