Heavy Lid

[FRITZ STOOP]

I'm considering a project that includes a large teak chest and I would like these folks to keep their fingers intact when lowering the lid.
Anyone know a source for those gas spring, non-slam hinge assist thingies I've seen but never used?
I would appreciate a lead or two.
Thanks in front!

[Bill Huber]

There are auto parts stores that have them but they may be do heavy duty for your use.

But if you do a Google search on the net there are tons of placed to get them.
This looks like a good site to start with.
http://www.guden.com/display-GS5.asp


I would say you will have to build the chest first and see just how much weight it will be and length you need.

[Bob Vallaster]

There are several solutions among Rockler's offerings, some gas, most spring-type. Here's a link to a sort using 'lid supports': http://www.rockler.com/CategoryView.cfm?Cat_ID=1536

I had success using this spring-loaded item for a 3/4 x 18 x 32 lid on several window seats: http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=410

Woodcraft sells a like item.

Regardless of mechanism, be prepared to provide moment arm and weight of the lid to determine how much load the device(s) will have to support.

Bob V.

[Richard M. Wolfe]

I use the spring type for the chests I've built. Rockler sells three different "stiffnesses". I've not used the other types. Whatever type you use be aware that placement and spacing is critical to make them work right.

I'm considering making a till for chests in the future, although it will be more work. The till is something like a small chest in a chest, made for storage of small items, set to one side and high up in the chest body. The till lid is opened and acts as a support for the main lid.

[Brian Erickson]

I built a toy chest this Christmas with a spring assist device I found at Lowe's. They sell them so that you can purchase a left, center, or right-side placed spring along the lid. Though the lid was pine, it was large, and one center placed spring did the trick. I would think 2 or 3 could handle the teak lid, and they were only about 6 bucks a piece. The other option would be locking hinges so that the thing doesn't come down when someone's not expecting it.
Brian

[Vic Damone]

"Heavy Lid"

Fritz, Boy, did this title catch my eye for the wrong reason.

Vic
A product of the Lakeshore district, OHS 66'.

[Doug Hobkirk]

WWHardware (http://wwhardware.com/media/Document_48.pdf?CFID=11630176&CFTOKEN=de68b94bd0416a9b-CC18F472-04AB-3E58-058AA3129FB4EF6F) has some on sale

[FRITZ STOOP]

"Heavy Lid"

Fritz, Boy, did this title catch my eye for the wrong reason.

Vic
A product of the Lakeshore district, OHS 66'.

Product of OakTown myself!
You're dating yourself while your eye is getting caught.
Fritz the Cat