Homemade 4-Link Tool Chest Hinge

TOOL:

4-Link Tool Chest Hinge

PLANS:

None. For all tools with plans, click here.

BUILDER:

Matthias Wandel on youtu.be

DESCRIPTION:

Homemade 4-link tool chest hinge mechanism intended to enable the chest's front cover to rotate above the carrying handle as it opens.

RATING:

(0)

Dec 30, 2013 4:05 PM

DIYer

I like the idea. I'm concerned about the weight-bearing capability and longevity when you put tools in the lid section though.

Sep 06, 2013 12:56 AM

daveward

Matthias always comes through with really different and sometimes amazing things to share. Thanks. Good mock-up to demonstrate the concept too.

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CATEGORIES:

Toolboxes

TAGS:

tool storage

URL:

http://youtu.be/agi4FDZY61I

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DIY 4-Link Tool Chest Hinge - comment on how to build a 4-Link Tool Chest Hinge - 2 comments

DIYer says:

Dec 30, 2013 4:05 PM

I like the idea. I'm concerned about the weight-bearing capability and longevity when you put tools in the lid section though.

daveward says:

Sep 06, 2013 12:56 AM

Matthias always comes through with really different and sometimes amazing things to share. Thanks. Good mock-up to demonstrate the concept too.

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