Gas lift struts for enclosure lids

[michaelyares]

I wanted to see if someone here had suggestions for a site that gives specs and advice on selection of lift struts.

I am working on an enclosure for 3 trash cans and a storage bay. The lids will be hinged at the back and be roughly 3'x'3 with 2x frames and corrugated, estimated weight 30#.

Thanks
Michael in Petaluma

 

[WingDing]

I wanted to see if someone here had suggestions for a site that gives specs and advice on selection of lift struts.

I am working on an enclosure for 3 trash cans and a storage bay. The lids will be hinged at the back and be roughly 3'x'3 with 2x frames and corrugated, estimated weight 30#.

Thanks
Michael in Petaluma

Hi Michael,

How about these at Woodcraft. Sounds like it might be what you're looking for. There's a higher rated set on the site too (rated for 150lbs), but doesn't sound like you'll need that much beef to move.

http://www.woodcraft.com/product/20...as-springs-from-stabilus-100-silver-pair.aspx

Let me know if I'm misunderstanding what you're looking for.

Thanks!
Brett

 

[carrot]

You must be going for a much fancier design than the one I built to hold our garbage cans. Ours are huge but they're wheeled so I just needed to disguise them, more than anything. Two enormous garbage receptacles just didn't add much to my landscaping.