Choosing a style of lid support/stay

[Maurice Arney]

Hi, I'm looking for a chest lid support/stay that can be installed or adjusted so that the lid can be opened a bit more than 90 degrees. I've been scouring the internet for days looking through product descriptions that would indicate the degree which any particular lid support will open, but this information is never part of the description. I want a simple lid support that will allow the chest lid to tilt slightly back beyond 90 degrees and not stop vertically. I'm not particularly concerned with the style except that I would like something simple (not a bulky mechanism) and NOT a bright gold finish but a choice of darker finishes like bronze. Is there a particular style that will work best for this? Or can any lid stay be installed to accomplish this?

Thanks!

[Derek Cohen]

Maurice, would this help ...

http://www.inthewoodshop.com/Furniture/Kist_html_m45b76a76.jpg

http://www.inthewoodshop.com/Furniture/Kist_html_m42b71394.jpg

http://www.inthewoodshop.com/Furniture/Kist_html_m143e34e7.jpg

Regards from Perth

Derek

[Maurice Arney]

As the saying goes "A picture is worth a thousand words." Yes Derek, thanks! I've looked at this style on internet sites but couldn't tell if it would work as I wanted. The item in your photo looks really sturdy. Do you mind me asking where you got it?

[Derek Cohen]

Maurice, I cannot recall … search the Internet. Try eBay. They are fairly common.

Regards from Perth

Derek

[Maurice Arney]

Maurice, I cannot recall … search the Internet. Try eBay. They are fairly common.

Regards from Perth

Derek

Ya I see them al over the place anywhere from $1.95 each to $35. I want something quality and heavy duty but it's hard to tell from pictures.

[Bill Dufour]

Chain, as long or short as desired.
Bill D

[Maurice Arney]

Chain, as long or short as desired.
Bill D

Ya, except i want something that doesn't slam shut.

[John Kananis]

If you don't want it to slam shut, consider hydraulic pistons. They can be positioned according to where you want the lid to stop.

[Tom Bender]

See if you can beautify a soft close toilet seat mechanism.

[Bill Dufour]

I would use a short pneumatic strut. You can buy ones that allow you to drop the pressure. Best practice is to box in the struts so they do not snag the stuff packed into the box.
Bill D

[glenn bradley]

I used these (https://www.sugatsune.com/product/adjustable-soft-down-lid-stay-left/) recently for a fall front.

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They worked much better than expected and were stronger than one might expect as to load capacity.

[Keegan Shields]

You could also check out Rockler. They generally carry quality hardware at a mark up. Also Lee Valley has a good selection.

[Justin Rapp]

If you don't want it to slam shut, consider hydraulic pistons. They can be positioned according to where you want the lid to stop.

This is a great option, maybe the best. They are used a lot on boats to help keep hatches open and they help with a soft close. You may be used to seeing similar on car trunks and hoods. Go to Amazon and search for:

Apexstone 45N/10lb 10 inch Gas Struts, Gas Springs

[Bill Dufour]

https://www.amazon.com/Hydraulic-Randomly-Adjustable-Furniture-Hardware/dp/B07CWRSYRX/ref=sr_1_35?crid=24L7KS21QFV60&keywords=gas+strut+adjustable&qid=1666285553&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjc3IiwicXNhIjoiMi4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjE uNTkifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=gas+strut+ad%2Caps%2C751&sr=8-35

https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Cabinet-Cupborad-Furniture-Support/dp/B01N5GQZK2/ref=sr_1_11?keywords=gas%2Bstrut%2Badjustable&qid=1666285700&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjc3IiwicXNhIjoiMi4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjE uNTkifQ%3D%3D&sr=8-11&th=1

[Ronald Blue]

Lot's of options here. I've found Woodworkers Supply to be great to buy from. I used some soft close on a bench top years ago. Friend I made it for wanted something that wouldn't slam shut on his kids fingers/hands when using it.

https://woodworker.com/search.html?search=soft%20close%20stays&SEARCHMODE=2