"Stays"

[andypo]

I need some help I know what i want but cant think of where to get it because cant think of name of it.
Im after a piston that will fit on to the toy chest i'm building for my son. It the type that is used on car boots (hatchback) it will stay open but not fall down fast enough to hurt his fingers. Not the best description but hopefully someone will know what im after cheers Andy.

 

[Steve Maskery]

Isn't it called a "gas strut"? Sorry don't know of a supplier.

Cheers
Steve

 

[wizer]

Yes Gas strut, I'd try a breakers yard. Look for a small car like a Smart. :wink:

 

[motownmartin]

This might help

 

[John McM]

Most toy chests also have a long cut out in the top edges of the front and sides to prevent trapped fingers.
Is this the sort of hardware you mean, if only I could find a UK supplier

http://www.hardwaresource.com/Store_Vie ... sp?Cat=345

 

[Fecn]

I got the piston stay for my toybox from Isaac Lord - http://www.isaaclord.co.uk/productDetai ... tCat=1/130

 

[andypo]

Cheers Lads great help just ordered one from Isaac Lord.

 

[The Welsh Workshop]

Hi, I made some toy boxes as Christmas presents last year and used gas struts from B&Q. They are for top opening kitchen cabinets and cost about £7 each. They are rated for poundage and as you stated allow for slow closing of the box. I used a strong magnet catch to keep the lid shut, a light tug on the lid would release it to slowly open.
Cheers Matt.