| Re: Preventing toy box lid from slamming shut |
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Group: rec.woodworking · Group Profile
Author: RicodJourRicodJour Date: Jun 12, 2008 19:45
On Jun 12, 10:36 pm, Father Haskell yahoo.com> wrote:>> 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.)
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> Counterbalance? Torsion spring, similar to the type
> found on a clothespin? Hard for the lid to slam
> shut if it wants to open.
He could use a torsion spring for a garage door - he'd never have to
worry about the lid closing too fast...or at all. ;)
R
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