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Iwoodbuildthat
A couple days ago I received a request for a wall-mount, rifle display "shadow box" as she called it. I am sketching a proposed blueprint to send w a quote tomorrow & I can't decide which hardware would b sexier. I want the glass front to flip down rather than lift up & I'm trying to decide between recessed, soft open 90° hinges or short gas struts.
I've never used the gas struts in furniture making so I don't kno what to expect, pressure wise or if that's even a good idea to use them to let a face down rather than lift a face up.
Any input, tips or suggestions based on experience using struts in woodworking is greatly appreciated.
Thank u in advance
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Perhaps it's because I'm vertically challenged, but I would want the glass to drop down 180 degrees. Reaching over glass with a rifle has many bad outcomes. a 90 degree dropdown forms a glass shelf as deep as the cabinet is tall.
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If sexy is the objective, then it is hard to beat the Blum Aventos motorized lift.

It is kind of deep for a shadow box and a bit pricey, but motorized open and close is pretty sexy.
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180° is a better plan & this is why we have forums. Thanks.

That is sexy but it's far too "modern" for what this client wants. Struts at all are a reach so 180° hinges it is.
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180° is a better plan & this is why we have forums. Thanks.

That is sexy but it's far too "modern" for what this client wants. Struts at all are a reach so 180° hinges it is.
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Jim Jakosh
How about some nice satin brass hinges? Scalloped ones are dressier than the square corner ones.

Cheers, Jim
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