Recent content by Chessman

This would be feasible if the box wasn't going up against a wall. I am going to have a look at the gas struts available. I had an idea though... If I marked a point on the lid where the gas strut is likely to anchor, let's say for sake of argument 400mm in from the hinges (approx point A on my...

Thanks so much for your answer. I have been out for dinner and only just had a chance to reply. The lid isn't constructed yet so it's all hypothetical at the moment. I appreciate that the location/size/angle of the gas strut is critical for calculations of force. Other than the size of the...

Hi All New to this forum. I just am no expert in this field and I'm a little bamboozled at this problem I have. I am in the process of constructing a storage box in the garden. Mainly for a couple of bicycles. I want to put a hinged lid on it. The lid will be constructed from timber and...