Lid Stay 105 Degree Open with Soft Close, Lid Support for Toy Box and Upward Top-Opening Flap Doors, Easy to Install (Pack of 1)

Bought to put on a small toy box lid for my granddaughter. It's a bit stiff but was easy to install and works like it should. No smashed fingers.

The hinge comes with a nice card to aid with installation; however, the product page has a great video that makes it even easier. The hinge seems to work great so far! As long as it holds up over time, I think this is a great product.

The mechanism itself is quality but the installation instructions are completely useless.

I connected the Lid Stay to her new play box after I had finished putting it together by following the straightforward installation instructions. The hardware that is supplied in the package is used to simply screw it into the rear edge of the lid and the opening of the box. The support arm may be retracted and extended in a fluid manner, which enables the lid to become completely open to 105 degrees while remaining in place. The fact that she can get to all of her toys without the lid falling down abruptly is something that my daughter really enjoys. The strong metal design of the Lid Stay is able to handle the weight of even the most substantial and hefty lids. Its powder-coated surface is also resistant to chipping and rusting over time, like other finishes. The functionality of the gentle shut is considered to be one of my favorite aspects. Whenever my daughter is finished playing, she just presses the lid shut in a gentle manner, and the Lid Stay progressively retracts until the lid shuts in a manner that is both quiet and comfortable. The lids will no longer slam loudly! Additionally, the regulated and smooth closure is significantly safer for the fingers of young children.

The media could not be loaded. Update: I changed the rating because the knobs are turning on both of the mounting plates now and hammering on the back would not make them work for any length of time.These work wonderfully to support the lid on my chest for firewood. Much better the the original ones that came with the chest that compressed a spring.However, I have some questions about quality and durability.1. When I was attaching the plate to the cabinet I drilled pilot holes but the head on one of the four screws broke off without applying a lot of force. It broke off in the hole so I didn't try to remove it and I'm just using three screws. But I'm glad it was only one screw.2. After a couple days it totally quit supporting the weight of the lid. (BAM!) On investigation, I found the stud had started rotating freely on the plate (see video). I was able to put it in a vise and hammer on the back with a chisel to make it tighter. I figure many people will not want to do this and I wonder how often I will have to go through this procedure... (I tested the second plate, I only had to use one support, and I can force it to rotate some with a pair of pliers and my hand, but not loose like the plate that I used a few days. If I use that second one I will have to hammer on it before I install it.)

Definitely have to review the instructions and it was a challenge for us bc out cheated pieces of wood in the corners. However it does the job well after we got it in correctly. Definitely a soft close touch where kids will not get hurt with lid slammed down as before

Bought my granddaughter a vintage cedar chest with a very heavy lid. This was easy to install & closes slowly so it minimizes the chance of her getting hurt.

I used 2 of these dampers on a heavy oak, toy box lid. They were easy to install and work great. Now, I don't have to worry about the toy box lid slamming down on my grandkids fingers!