Is there such a thing as soft open hinges
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Timber ? Plastic ?
A drop down flap gas strut might work
www.debonairjoineryproducts.co.uk
Stay Strut Lift for Drop Down Cabinet Doors - Debonair Joinery Products
Stay Strut Lift for Drop Down Cabinet Doors It provides slow movement when opening cabinets doors. Its mechanism prevents the inert descent of the front. Made of steel, it will be used in drop down flaps with a front height of up to 600 mm. The approximate opening angle of the lift is 90°...
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Yeah. With a telescopic ladder.
Was intending to use 18mm ply
My loft ladder , heavy timber used a heavy spring across the hinges to dampen the fall . You can also get hinges designed to allow softer opening .
One example is Hafele Avantos HK.
Used in kitchen cupboards but might be suitable .
www.bullerltd.co.uk
(Easier to get a good finish on mdf )
One example is Hafele Avantos HK.
Used in kitchen cupboards but might be suitable .
Blum Aventos HK-S Set -HK-S (Power Factor: 220-2215)
Blum Aventos HK-S SetCabinet Hinges And Stays / Cabinet Stays And Lifts / Aventos / HK-S (Power Factor: 220-2215)
www.bullerltd.co.uk
My loft ladder , heavy timber used a heavy spring across the hinges to dampen the fall . You can also get hinges designed to allow softer opening .
One example is Hafele Avantos HK.
Used in kitchen cupboards but might be suitable .
(Easier to get a good finish on mdf )Blum Aventos HK-S Set -HK-S (Power Factor: 220-2215)
Blum Aventos HK-S SetCabinet Hinges And Stays / Cabinet Stays And Lifts / Aventos / HK-S (Power Factor: 220-2215)
Ikea use those hinges for their Metod range of kitchen lift up wall units - I use them for overbed cupboards
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I was originally going to use normal cabinet hinges with one of these to lock closed, but now I'm thinking if it's possible to have a solution that self stays in place (the "Stays and Lifts" terminology in that Blum option) - would they be strong enough?
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