sheoak 54

[sheoak 54]

Gidday from W.A.

I'm new , just semi retired and just about completed my first project, a jarrah toy box for the grandson to go in their living area. its come up quite nice but Im having a real problem finding some soft closing spring or pnumatic hinges to handle the lid which is 900 x 420 x 50mm thick and weighs 15 kgs. Can anyone help please.
Im also looking to buy some new equipment, new bench saw , router table and a jointer but what brand etc is starting to bog me down , any ideas to make my job easier. Thanks

Baldivis
West Aust

[minus459]

Perhaps a block and tackle so the kid can open and close it...........:D.......sorry just jokin'......welcome from another newbie.

[HazzaB]

Hey Sheoak,

Firstly welcome to the forum.

For your Lid, (It's sounds more like a Coffee Table) Have a look at Gas struts that hold open the tailgate hatches, they come in a variety of sizes, See the Trailer builders and Tray back body builders they use them all the time.

As for Tablesaws and toys, the woodshow is only a couple of weeks away, so don't buy a thing till you go there. Just about all that you could think of will be there. All the local suppliers will be there so you can compare without having to drive around all day and not get in the way of shedtime.

HazzaB

[munruben]

Welcome sheoak, I agree, I would wait for the woodshow. Plenty of goodies there.:2tsup:

[stuffy]

Welcome Sheoak,

wow, 15 kg's, you could put the kid in the box and they'd never get out....
:p

Steve

[mkypenturner]

to find the soft close hinges go see a good cabinetmaker or cabinetmaking supplier and see if they stock or can get in a brand called " haefele "
here there web page to have a browse www.hafele.com/au/products/97.asp (http://www.hafele.com/au/products/97.asp)
i work in a mitre 10 in mackay and they got a bus decked out in their gear all their door have soft close hinges not sure if they have waht you need

and i mean soft closing hinges they told us to try and slam they doors HARD :D
its not possible :(( YES I DID TRY HARD not cheap but long lasting

[artme]

G'day Sheoak and welcome to the show.:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

I think little fingers will need to be well and truly catered for with that toy box.

[Christos]

Welcome to the forum.