Piston Support for my Farmhouse cabinet - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-29T09:05:58Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/piston-support-for-my-farmhouse-cabinet?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A989637&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noRoy, Thanks for your suggest…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2019-10-05:2900167:Comment:9896372019-10-05T11:53:40.020ZEd Merrillhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/EdMerrill
<p>Roy, Thanks for your suggestion. I have tried a couple of friction supports but they could not fit in the application. I have ordered some longer/stronger struts that support 60# so hopefully this will work. Thanks again for your help. I truly appreciate it.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Roy Coulman said:…</cite></p>
<p>Roy, Thanks for your suggestion. I have tried a couple of friction supports but they could not fit in the application. I have ordered some longer/stronger struts that support 60# so hopefully this will work. Thanks again for your help. I truly appreciate it.<br/> <br/> <cite>Roy Coulman said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="https://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/piston-support-for-my-farmhouse-cabinet?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A989831&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment989831"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi, Ed. The solution is to get larger struts, or at least struts that support more weight. With a 23" door, you'll need a pair of struts about 20" long, extended. One bracket would be installed on the window about 6" from the wall (with the window opened at 90 degrees.) The other bracket is installed on the frame in a location that will hold the window open at 90 degrees. I don't know the weight of the window, but I'm guessing that 60 lbs per strut would hold the window open. Struts are made in all sorts of sizes and weights, so you should be able to find something that works. If you want the window open at a different angle, the length and attaching points will change.</p>
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<p>Amazon sells just about any strut you might need. To find the one mentioned above, 20" long and 60 lbs, search Amazon for this: <span id="productTitle" class="a-size-large" style="font-size: 12pt;">Suspa C16-08260 19.7" Gas Prop/Strut, Set of Two, Force 60 lbs Per Prop/Strut, Force 120 lbs Per Pair, Made in USA. <span style="font-size: 10pt;">They are just over $20 per pair, and likely your Rockler brackets will fit them. If you need a different size, just search Amazon for Suspa and find the ones you need.</span></span></p>
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<p><span class="a-size-large" style="font-size: 10pt;">I used a couple of 87 lb struts to hold up the plywood door on this storage bed. They also lift the mattress and covers on the bed as well, and they work great. Let me know if you need any more information, Ed. </span></p>
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</blockquote> Hi, Ed. The solution is to g…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2019-10-05:2900167:Comment:9898312019-10-05T03:45:08.296ZRoy Coulmanhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/RoyCoulman
<p>Hi, Ed. The solution is to get larger struts, or at least struts that support more weight. With a 23" door, you'll need a pair of struts about 20" long, extended. One bracket would be installed on the window about 6" from the wall (with the window opened at 90 degrees.) The other bracket is installed on the frame in a location that will hold the window open at 90 degrees. I don't know the weight of the window, but I'm guessing that 60 lbs per strut would hold the window open. Struts…</p>
<p>Hi, Ed. The solution is to get larger struts, or at least struts that support more weight. With a 23" door, you'll need a pair of struts about 20" long, extended. One bracket would be installed on the window about 6" from the wall (with the window opened at 90 degrees.) The other bracket is installed on the frame in a location that will hold the window open at 90 degrees. I don't know the weight of the window, but I'm guessing that 60 lbs per strut would hold the window open. Struts are made in all sorts of sizes and weights, so you should be able to find something that works. If you want the window open at a different angle, the length and attaching points will change.</p>
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<p>Amazon sells just about any strut you might need. To find the one mentioned above, 20" long and 60 lbs, search Amazon for this: <span id="productTitle" class="a-size-large" style="font-size: 12pt;">Suspa C16-08260 19.7" Gas Prop/Strut, Set of Two, Force 60 lbs Per Prop/Strut, Force 120 lbs Per Pair, Made in USA. <span style="font-size: 10pt;">They are just over $20 per pair, and likely your Rockler brackets will fit them. If you need a different size, just search Amazon for Suspa and find the ones you need.</span></span></p>
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<p><span class="a-size-large" style="font-size: 10pt;">I used a couple of 87 lb struts to hold up the plywood door on this storage bed. They also lift the mattress and covers on the bed as well, and they work great. Let me know if you need any more information, Ed. </span></p>
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