Searching for small box lid support/side braces

[David Tolsky]

I recently made a small box (8" x 8") for a friend for his wood carving supplies. He wanted the lid to be deep, like an upside down 2nd box. I made the lid, but it's on the heavy side and I want to be able to prop it open and hold its place. I'd prefer not to have to do any mortising if I don't have to. Also hoping not to spend a ton of $ for the supports. Any ideas are very much appreciated!

[Jerry Miner]

These are pretty straight-forward, and install with two screws (no mortising): Lid stay (http://www.leevalley.com/us/hardware/page.aspx?p=48575&cat=3,41419,43745&ap=1)

If you Google "small box lid stay" you'll find many others

[David Tolsky]

Thanks Jerry will check it out!

[David Tolsky]

Wow these look great and affordable! Hope I can get them in antique brass or black :)