Lid-Stay Torsion Hinge Lid Support, Satin Nickel Finish

Rockler: Lid-Stay Torsion Hinge Lid Support, Satin Nickel Finish 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®. Patented.

These hinges feature an innovative torsion mechanism that is tested to 25,000 cycles to assure a long working life.
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 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.

Quantity Item Number Item Stock Status Price
44474 15 inch-pound Lid Stay Torsion Hinge, Satin Nickel Finish, 1 per Pack
In
Stock 		$24.99 Each
47545 30 inch-pound Lid Stay Torsion Hinge, Satin Nickel Finish, 1 per Pack
In
Stock 		$24.99 Each
46733 30 inch-pound Lid Stay Torsion Hinge, Satin Nickel Finish, 2 per Pack
In
Stock 		$49.99 Pair
43998 40 inch-pound Lid Stay Torsion Hinge, Satin Nickel Finish, 1 per Pack
In
Stock 		$24.99 Each
46591 40 inch-pound Lid Stay Torsion Hinge, Satin Nickel Finish, 2 per Pack
In
Stock 		$49.99 Pair
46252 60 inch-pound Lid Stay Torsion Hinge, Satin Nickel Finish, 1 per Pack
In
Stock 		$24.99 Each
44283 60 inch-pound Lid Stay Torsion Hinge, Satin Nickel Finish, 2 per Pack
In
Stock 		$49.99 Pair
23625 Lid-Stay Torsion Hinge JIG IT®, 1 per Pack
In
Stock 		$11.99 Pack
68991 #6 Self-Centering Bit
In
Stock 		$11.59 Each