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Yes that’s a point. Need to maximise the opening though, as the client is a big lad. I intend to use a pivot system in any case.

Fixing to a door lining made from 32mm thick timber, screwed to a brick wall (exterior, the next room is an extension).

Yes, I do well off those guys. The Joker is next in the diary, wants his loft boarded.

Yes, you have the right idea. 2m is the height... 1.4m wide. My mistake.

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.

My mistake, 1.4m wide x 2m high.

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...