How many hinges, how big?

[Bert Johansen]

I need help with sizing hinges for the top of a rather large cedar chest. The chest is 42w x 24d x 18h and has maple legs and ¾-inch solid eastern red cedar panels. Here are a couple shots "in progress." The first is an end panel, and the next one is a dry fit (upside down) of the carcase. It is now glued up and the top is complete, sans hinges. It is one heavy dude! Suggestions for number and size for the hinges please! Many thanks.

[Paul Girouard]

How about a panio hinge with a couple of Sugatsune "soft close" pistons.

SDS-C301N

SOFT-DOWN STAY-
BLACK (not pictured)

For Upward and Top-Opening flap with concealed or single knuckle hinges.
Material: Plastic, Steel, Zinc Alloy
Finish: Nickel
Supplied with screws(3.5 x 14)
SDS-C301N is designed to securely latch a flap closed and hold the flap in the fully opened
Torque Calculation: Torque = Door Height x 1/2 x Door Weight Torque per piece : 40~70kg.cm (35~60 lbs.inch) Per Pair : 80~140 kg.cm (70~120 lbs.inch)
http://www.sugatsune.com/Products/images/A-Damper-SDS-C-301N-A-P3.jpg




More than likely two each , one each side . Any idea on the weight of the hatch?

[Bert Johansen]

Thanks, Paul. The Sugatsune line is new to me. I checked out their web site--pretty nifty stuff! Thanks for pointing it out to me.

Oh, and I'm guessing the top is between 10 and 15 pounds.

[George Bregar]

Exactly what I was thinking...piano hinge and safe closer

[Mike McCann]

Rockler sell toy box hinges that rork great and they are only 5 dollars each. I used them along with a piano hinge for the toy chest I built for my girls.

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=410&filter=toybox

[Paul Girouard]

Those soft close deals are SWEET ! The Rockler stuff works but I can't call it sweet. If you try those Sugatsune's you'll agree;)

[Mike McCann]

I checked out the softdowns they are expensive compared to the 5 ones at rockelr

[Paul Girouard]

I checked out the softdowns they are expensive compared to the 5 ones at rockelr



The price will soon be forgotten,but the quailty will remain forever;)