This pivot can handle doors 1.4m wide @ 300kg
http://www.rtrservices.co.uk/d-65540059 ... 2111-p.asp
And these gate hinges go up to a tonne
https://www.signetlocks.co.uk/product/b ... r-bearing/
That weight is fully loaded plus glass but I’m now thinking to make a timber frame, like a door blank and then attach the shelving to this. The advantage being handling and installation.
i have considered a steel frame but as I don’t weld, hoping a timber frame sandwiched btw ply will do the job. Will pivot this and then I’ll fix the shelving to it.
I’m making a bookcase door and hoping some of you can bounce ideas with me.
It’s 1.4m high x 2m wide 320mm deep with mirrored back.
I’m working to a possible weight of 300-400kg.
Found a bottom pivot system used for gates capable of taking 500kg and thinking to make up a pin/sleeve for the...