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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Making a toy chest for a friend. To prevent small fingers getting pinched
Kenneth W C
on Jun 1, 2017
Need the bench tops to close slowly to protect our kids hands.
Dennis M
on May 18, 2017
Making a toy chest for a friend. To prevent small fingers getting pinched
Kenneth W C
on Jun 1, 2017
It is for a toy chest lid for my grandchildren.
Jeraldine P
on May 30, 2017
It is for a toy chest lid for my grandchildren.
Jeraldine P
on May 30, 2017
Was looking for a hinge that would lower softly and not crush little fingers.
John B
on May 15, 2017
how many needed for lid 10 pounds 19 inches wide ?
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 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
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: They work either way. There is a through hole that is geared on the inside and it goes on either side.
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- Jeff F on Jan 8, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 19, 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
are they universal for Left or right ?
BEST ANSWER: I didn't use this hinge. Comes with no instructions for installing. Very expensive for what you get. My suggestion is to go to Home Depot and buy a soft close hinge for about $5.00. Researched this on You-Tube and this one works just as good as the one Rocker sells.
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- Pamela S on Jul 28, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 1, 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
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 will work. I put them on a custom toy box that was built for my kids which has all plywood top and is pretty heavy. They have a very soft close. You should be fine using 4 of these hinges.
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- Frank P on May 31, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 6, 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
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
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
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
I have constructed a roof hatch, about 30" x 30" weighing about 30 #'s. I am not sure how to ck. it. I see an answer below calling for (4) units on (1) hatch, I am unsure how to do that [One in front of the other?]. Can the formula be spelled out step by step pls??
BEST ANSWER: I only ordered one hinge kit and it was for a fairly substantial lid. I cannot see how that design of soft close hinge would be able to be double mounted either. Jeff D.
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- Jeff D on Aug 2, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 12, 2015
Will this item support and hold lid open??
can someone translate the directions to simple english please? In looking at the template, doesn't make sense.
BEST ANSWER: Install the head tan head first the distance down as recommended. Pull the top attachment up until you get to a total vertical position on the lid and mount
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- JAMES C on Mar 11, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 10, 2015
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I built this cedar chest for...
I built this cedar chest for my son's wedding. I tried several other types of lid supports and none of them worked as well as this one. The only regret I have is I should have order a little stronger model. I had a little problem with the installation. I had to download the instructions from the web page which were much better then the instructions that came with the product. Will use this product on all my future projects. Very happy!!
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March 27, 2011
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Based on the specifications for this...
Based on the specifications for this product, I bought two 2 of them for the toy box that I built for my great-grandson. I weighed the lid to make sure that I was getting the correct unit, but I only needed to install one support. It works well. As others have stated, the instructions that come with the support leave a bit to be desired...they are in metric and very small printing. I just converted all the dimensions to english. I never bothered to look on Rockler's site for their instructions so I don't know how well they are, but a dimension to the center of the mounting bracket would have been handy, along with the dimensions to the holes. Since I have a CAD program, I simply made my own template.
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April 8, 2011
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soft down lid support
I have used many different types of supports for the toy boxes I make. and nothing will come close to the soft lid support that Rockler offers. I have been using them for about 3 years now and I will be using them for many more years to come thank you Rockler
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Works exactly as advertised - antique...
Works exactly as advertised - antique storage chest now closes very slowly and safely unless I use pressure to close it more quickly. We keep beach stuff and boots here so it must be safe for young kids, and now it is.
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March 10, 2011
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hope chest
I made four memory (hope) chests for grandchildren. The lid supports are great.
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I have built 10 of these...
I have built 10 of these toy boxes and used these closers on every one. The ONLY one I will use! No hurt fingers!!!
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August 29, 2009
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Good to see you have blown...
Good to see you have blown up the instructions, even with good eye sight you need a magnifying glass. I made templates for locating both parts. I made a series of wall benches for the Newman Center in Oswego, NY and used around 20 pair. The templates made short work of it.
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July 19, 2009
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I used the soft down lid...
I used the soft down lid support to replace an old support on one of my daughters toy boxes and it works great. You can easily open the lid and also avoid any "pinched" fingers. I highly recommend it.
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October 8, 2009
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Worked just the I wanted it.
Worked just the I wanted it.
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April 21, 2011
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This item is a MUST for...
This item is a MUST for any project with a closing lid. I first used this item about 12 years ago on an oak kitchen trash can so it gets PLENTY of use. The only complaint I have about the unit is the center screw that holds the closer to the side wall will work its way loose. If your project gets the workout like mine does several open/close cycles a day you will want to check the screw periodically. Other than that this is an excellent product.
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December 26, 2010
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