Overview
Lids lower gently--never crushing fingers. Support opens lids to a maximum angle of 105° and is 8-7/8" long overall. They have nickel plated steel arms with cream colored plastic housing. Compact design makes these supports ideal for installing in tight places. Use one support per 43 inch/lbs. Determine inch/lbs with this formula: (lid wt. X front to back size) divided by 2.
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Looking for safety device for toy box, product had best reviews for any I had looked at on line.
Daniel H
on Apr 22, 2018
Good quality reviews
Christopher C
on Apr 15, 2018
Looking for safety device for toy box, product had best reviews for any I had looked at on line.
Daniel H
on Apr 22, 2018
Because the other prior sets didn't work. So I will try this one. Thank you.
Roy P
on Apr 19, 2018
how many needed for lid 10 pounds 19 inches wide ?
I have built a toy Box with a lid that is 26lbs. and 42" by 22" . I want the lid to close slowly. What size do I need and will it require 2?
BEST ANSWER: I would recommend at least two lid support as you have 286 inch pounds to hold.
Rocklers item #26237 and #26203 are a right hand and left hand support. and have a max rating of 125 in. pounds. If more is need then #26153 would be sufficient to carry the extra weight. It is a 35-40 inch pound back mount support
Rocklers item #26237 and #26203 are a right hand and left hand support. and have a max rating of 125 in. pounds. If more is need then #26153 would be sufficient to carry the extra weight. It is a 35-40 inch pound back mount support
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- Rick H Staff on Oct 7, 2015
If I have a box that will require 2 of these are they ambidextrous? I dont see a left and right?
BEST ANSWER: Yes, completely ambidextrous.
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- Ryan P on Mar 27, 2016
- Purchased on Feb 29, 2016
I see there is a knuckle in this support. Do you have to pull the hinge to unlock it, or can you simply pull down on the lid?
BEST ANSWER: You pull down the lid. The product works great. Very impressed with the product
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- Jane B on Sep 30, 2015
- Purchased on Feb 24, 2015
does this lid support open up a full 90 degs, if not what is the maxim opening degs.?
BEST ANSWER: This lid support opens past 90 degrees, depending on mount location. It is supposed to go to 105 degrees. Item works great.
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- Jeff F on Apr 25, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 19, 2015
Do these Soft lid supports come in Right and Left or do they work either way?
BEST ANSWER: Yes. Make sure you use lid weight calculation to determine if two are required.
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- JAMES C on Jan 7, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 10, 2015
I am going to use this for a toy box. What hinge style do you recommend? For a fairly heavy lid?
BEST ANSWER: It might work if you use 2 of those on each side. Those are just a support with adjustable tensioner so you still need to install piano or other type of hinges.
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- ASSEN Y on Sep 14, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 5, 2015
would this work on3/4" mdf 29"x42"?
BEST ANSWER: I use done an a 20 x 36" oak lid and it works fine, but it does not hold the lid open unless it is beyond 90 degrees. It does close softly.
Since MDF is much heavier than oak, and you are working with twice as many square inches, you will need something stronger.
Since MDF is much heavier than oak, and you are working with twice as many square inches, you will need something stronger.
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- Carey M on Sep 15, 2015
- Purchased on Feb 11, 2015
I have a large chest the lid will be 1400mm x 800mm 30mm thick about 15kg (30lb) will this unit do the job I will be using 2 ?
BEST ANSWER: I am not with metric measurements, as to what they convert to in inches, but the size sounds like it might be about the size of a blanket chest. The now that I built, I used to of these soft closure units and they worked very well. Hope that this helps.
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- Royal C R on Mar 13, 2017
- Purchased on Apr 7, 2015
What is the minimum depth from bottom of box that they can be used? My activity desk is only 2 1/4 in deep. Will this work?
BEST ANSWER: Assuming the device is mounted as near flush as possible with the top of the desk side. I measured from the projecting peg shown in the photo, to the bottom of the arc of the plastic body, as it rotates, and mine appears to need about 2 3/4" minimum clearance.
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- Carey M on Mar 23, 2016
- Purchased on Feb 11, 2015
I'm building a toy barn where you can open a portion of the roof measuring 7" x 24", will this lid support work since overall length is 8-7/8"?
BEST ANSWER: Yes, it should work just fine. The lid support is hinged, so it folds down into about a 5" length. I used it on a tack trunk and it works great. Very smooth and sturdy.
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- Suzanna H on Jan 19, 2016
- Purchased on Feb 12, 2015
Can I use this for my trapped door in my floor? Door weighs about 90lbs
BEST ANSWER: I don't think these will work, even with one on each side. The formula is: "Use one support per 43" /lbs. Figure" /lbs with this formula: (lid wt. X front to back size) divided by 2. "
Note that the spec is "inch /pounds" (not exactly clear).
I used one for a wash stand top that weighs about 12 pounds and it is marginal.
Note that the spec is "inch /pounds" (not exactly clear).
I used one for a wash stand top that weighs about 12 pounds and it is marginal.
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- Carey M on Jun 18, 2015
- Purchased on Feb 11, 2015
Just purchased 2 of these soft close hindges for a cedar/toy box. Is there an installation video that I can watch to help me install them correctly?
BEST ANSWER: Hey Deana. I haven't seen a video, but the layout measurements should have been included with the directions. They're pretty straightforward. Follow those and you should have no problem.
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- Brian H on Jun 20, 2017
- Purchased on Jul 6, 2015
I have a pine cover on a chest, 19x57. How many do I need?
BEST ANSWER: I'd go with 2. Even with pine. I did one and it broke too easily. 2 is worth it.
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- Kevin R on Jun 9, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 1, 2016
Will they assist in opening a lid?
BEST ANSWER: I put this on my Grandson's toy chest. It doesn't assist opening but did a great job not closing fast on little hands! I'd recommend this product.
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- Jack B on Apr 21, 2017
- Purchased on May 15, 2015
I just installed these soft close arms on a toy box I built. The lid opens softly but does not close softly. Did I buy the wrong one? Am I doing something wrong? Please help!!
BEST ANSWER: Check the weight of the lid. I forget what the capacity is, but it's not huge. I installed one on a refurbished army trunk to use as a toybox. It wasn't enough so I installed another on the other side. Works great now, closing slowly and completely.
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- Jan B on Mar 7, 2017
- Purchased on Apr 4, 2015
I would like to use the soft down lid support to slow down a door that recess into ceiling holding a 28" flat screen TV so when I unlock door it will allow TV to come down slowly. Do you think it will work? This is in a motor home.
BEST ANSWER: it will work fine but depending on the weight of the tv you should use one on both sides of the door be carefull on the measurements they have to be spot on I hope this helped I have been using these for about 3 years and they work great joe snedden
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- JOSEPH S on Jan 21, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 16, 2017
Can these be used on an outside storage box?
BEST ANSWER: Michael, I'm really not sure if you can use this hinge outside in the weather. Not sure of the rust factor. Installation instructions are not very good at all.
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- Pamela S on Sep 16, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 1, 2015
Is there a left and right hinge?
BEST ANSWER: Correct, came as a pair
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- Mark D on Aug 11, 2016
- Purchased on Feb 4, 2015
are they universal for Left or right ?
BEST ANSWER: Yes, we have one on each side of our trunk lid.
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- Jan B on Jul 29, 2016
- Purchased on Apr 4, 2015
I have a kid that is 105. Which ones should I us?
BEST ANSWER: Would not use one for a lid over 23 lbs. could use 2 for abt 45 lbs
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- Sandy S on Jul 3, 2017
- Purchased on Feb 21, 2017
my box has a 1/4 lip around inside. need to know if ther would be a clearance issue?
BEST ANSWER: If you mean that the 1/4" lip is horizontal, protruding into the box opening, then I believe that it would interfere with the hinge closing. I have a similar situation. However, it's fairly simple to remove part of the lip with a dremel so that the hinge closes without interference.
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- Brian R on Jun 21, 2017
- Purchased on May 30, 2017
Will these open to different points or is only open all the way or complete closed? For instance, will these allow the lid to stop and stay half way open?
BEST ANSWER: Open or close. At the half-way point it would just let the lid down slowly the rest of the way.
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- Ryan P on Mar 27, 2016
- Purchased on Feb 29, 2016
I am looking for a solid lid stay for a non-flat lid (boxed lid). All stays seem to be geared toward a flat lid. Thank- you for your help. The lid is very heavy 53"x 20" solid 3/4" cherry?. Any help finding the proper stay is appreciated.
BEST ANSWER: This is an excellent soft lid. You will probably need two for the weight. Check the formula to make sure. This soft lid brace needs a lot of space.
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- JAMES C on May 31, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 10, 2015
can this be used with European hinges?
BEST ANSWER: Would work great with Euro hinges. The hinges should be the free swing variety though, because the spring close type would interfere with the soft closing action of the lid support.
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- Flanagan W on May 26, 2015
- Purchased on Apr 4, 2015
Yes, it’s a question. Will 1 work on a 8-9 lb toybox lid?
BEST ANSWER: Anita, yes this works great for toy box lids. I have used this particular model on several boxes.
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- Banks D on Dec 29, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 1, 2016
Does the lid have to be opened at least to half way to engage soft close? What if it only opened to any less degree?
BEST ANSWER: Nope. Soft close works at any point when the lid is opened
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- Bruce C on Mar 10, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 1, 2017
I made a toy box and the lid is approx 26-30# it is 43" by 22". What type of soft close would I need to purchase?
BEST ANSWER: You need 2 of these closures. one won't handle it.
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- john t on Dec 25, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 6, 2015
Will this open at less then 90 degs? Something like 75 degs?
BEST ANSWER: Didn't try it, but maybe moving the location of the part that swings the arm in may reduce the lenght of the arm and change the degree of the lid.Ssorry I can't check it the hinge is not here.
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- ASSEN Y on Dec 20, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 5, 2015
The SDS 210/U - Soft Down Lid Support hinges we installed 4 years ago on a cedar chest have begun closing too fast. Is there a way to adjust the speed of closure?
BEST ANSWER: I haven't had this problem so my answer would be to call the mfg. I don't think ther is an adjustment.
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- Royal C R on Aug 18, 2016
- Purchased on Apr 7, 2015
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lid support
I really like the Rocker soft-spoken lid supports. I have purchased several of them this year for the steamer trunks and chests I have made.
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soft close hinge
It works great. Built a toy box for my grandson and it is perfect. No pinched fingers or hit with the lid head. Anybody building any type of lid box should have this hinge.
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Great Product
If you follow the directions, which appear confusing on first read but are actually very well written, you should have no problem. Worked like a charm with no redials!
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soft down lid support
I purchased two of these for my granddaughter's Toy Box. It
works perfectly and is easy to install.
works perfectly and is easy to install.
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save a finger with soft down lid support
These two soft down lid supports will save not only my fingers but will also eliminate the loud banging noise in our bedroom.
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soft close
Installed on toy box made for Granddaughter. Worked perfect, easy to install and adjust. Good instructions online. Will use again.
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Works great! Found installation instructions on line.
The devices work as advertised. No installation instructions included with the order.. I eventually found installation instructions on line. I wonder how those who are not computer literate would fair with the lack of instructions provided with the devises.
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Great product. Protect those lil fingers from being smashed !
These worked great for my crib/storage chest project. I had to use 2 as the lid was made of Cherry.
Installation want to bad. Directions pretty straight forward.
Yes,,, I will use these again for future projects.
Yes,,, I would recommend these to my fellow Woodworking friends and anyone else for that matter.
Installation want to bad. Directions pretty straight forward.
Yes,,, I will use these again for future projects.
Yes,,, I would recommend these to my fellow Woodworking friends and anyone else for that matter.
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very smooth. closes softly best quality
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Worked great!!
Used these soft close lid supports on a lid for a toy chest for our grandchildren.
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