| Re: Preventing toy box lid from slamming shut |
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Group: rec.woodworking · Group Profile
Author: Bob KirkpatrickBob Kirkpatrick Date: Jun 9, 2008 09:43
> There must be a simple device that allows a lid to close slowly rather
> than to slam of fingers. The lid(s) weigh maybe 10 pounds but can
> really cause an injured finger. ( The lid is much too light for the
> type of device found on cars.)
Try www.mcmaster.com and search for gas springs. There are several
pages of gas springs and mounting brackets. These are not too
expensive for the small, low force units. These are hold open devices
like on a car. Proper geometry will allow the lid to stay open and
closed with or without a latch.
Search for Shock Absorbers and then select Shock Absorbers &
Dampers, page 1175 at present, for simple slow closers like automotive
shocks without springs.
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