What would be good lid stay and where to buy them?

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tipitop

Discussion Starter · Jul 27, 2014

Build some bench with 2 lids. One is 5’ long and second like 4’, 18” wide both. What would be good lid stay because lid is 3/4 MDF. Price is not issue, I just need strength. I do not like piano hinges too, I guess I can go with cabinet hinges. But beside hinges I need stay.

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tenon0774

· #2 · Jul 27, 2014

How about a solid top and incorporate a drawer front into the paneling below the solid lid?

tjbnwi

· #3 · Jul 27, 2014

These with nitrogen pistons if the weight exceeds the rating for the stay hinges.

http://www.rockler.com/lid-stay-torsion-hinge-lid-support-rustic-bronze

Tom

TBFGhost

· #4 · Jul 28, 2014

I use concealed hinges and nitrogen supports. I order from Outwater

tipitop

Discussion Starter · #5 · Aug 6, 2014

I think I need not any lid stay as lid open to 115 degree.

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rrk

· #6 · Aug 6, 2014

tipitop said:
I think I need not any lid stay as lid open to 115 degree.

Remember that when the kid gets hit in the head.

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