rmr Report post Posted March 21, 2011 Im making a case that has a top that has a retangular section of brass that maintaines the form of the lid- but will allow each half of the lid to open straight up- I call it a spring lid hardware. I have attached a photo of the lid- unfortunately I dont have a picture of the actual hardware. Does anyone know what the actual name of this harware is - and even better- where to purchase it Thanks Bob R Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGGUNDOCTOR Report post Posted March 21, 2011 I believe what you are looking for is a torsion spring. They are made to spring sideways not lengthwise. A flat spring would work too if it is not bent too sharply at the corner. A company like Mc Master Carr might have something that would work for you, or you can even make them yourself if need be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites