On 06/07/2011 02:08 PM, W8CCW wrote:
On Tue, 07 Jun 2011 07:29:37 -0700, Jim Thompson
wrote:




Could you replace the hinges with something like this?

http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/200...5-IP-Lids.aspx

Not easily. It'd require pulling the hood, and all its light wiring.

...Jim Thompson
The best solution will involve a counterweight!

If there's low friction, and room behind, a counterweight that puts the
lid center of gravity slightly above and on the lid side of the hinges
should work out well -- it'll take slight force to open, it'll tend to
stay closed, and once it's opened enough it'll _stay_ opened. As long
as it's not bonking into a wall, it should be perfect.

--

Tim Wescott
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