Best self closing hinge. Presented by: The Garage Engineer

UPDATE: CHECK OUT THE FULL INSTALL VIDEO OF THIS HINGE HERE.
• Easy Install: Sugatsun...
This is the best 'Self Closing Hinge' on the market. Any lid or top dropping cabinet door can be made to slowly close with this hinge. Making it safe for kids and pets. No more pinched fingers.
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Sugatsune Lid Stay Hinge: 105 Degree Open With Soft Close, White
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[@karenlewkowitz5858]

5:00 hinge install starts

[@sphlouge]

As others mentioned in this video, you need to include the mounting dimensions. They are critical as you may or may not know. As a furniture maker for 55 years , I know each brand of this type of hardware has different mounting directions. They work great, but I’m sure your viewers don’t want 40 holes in their box to get it right. Just a suggestion, thank you

[@TheGarageEngineer]

I am about to do an update video with the dimensions. Thanks for watching.

[@gdav9238]

@@TheGarageEngineer Please do it. I bought the hing but I don't have a clue where to install it. As Micheal38 said I don't want to end up making several holes in my antique piece. But so far your video is the best on youtube.Thank you.

[@lornaschwarz6295]

@@TheGarageEngineer did you ever give the dimensions?

[@kurtmetzler9910]

@@lornaschwarz6295 Not that I can find. Very disappointing. a 7 minute video that doesn't even comment on THE most important step of installing this hinge

[@T12OYb]

Thanks for sharing. I’m going to try this hinge.

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Thanks for watching. Good luck.

[@wasifa4106]

Would really be helpful if you would've shared how far to place the brackets and mount and/or how to figure that out

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Here is an updated video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmq6gol7j5mbiaM Here are the instrucrtions for the hinge. storage.googleapis.com/wzukusers/user-34952674/documents/4a48b1e744334425bae4fbbf66725c89/Sugatune%20sds_c301n%20install%20instructions.pdf Hope this helps.

[@keewee200]

Can you show how you worked out where to screw the hinge

[@TheGarageEngineer]

I’m working on an update video. Did you see the second video I made with this hinge. Check the play list.

[@JenniferPChung]

Very cool! Saw this online at leevalley but no demo of how it works. This came across when I was searching for another one so would you look at that lol. Thanks so much for making this video!

[@TheGarageEngineer]

It was a head scratch even with instructions. That is why I thought a video would help. Thanks for watching.

[@tiffanybrown5390]

Thanks for your video in how to install it. Works great now!

[@Carp4125]

You provided no information at all as to measurements, mounting, etc. Was it an infomercial???

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Here is the install video of the hinge. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmq6gol7j5mbiaM Here are the install instructions. thegarageengineer.com/plans Thanks for watching.

[@Pampery]

I'm stuck with trying to find a stay for a toy box lid. I understand how they work however, you never spoke to where to install them. The instructions that come with these hinges are very complex.

[@bassinbob1965]

Great vid but what about the placement measurements? The instructions I got showed 1 diagram and no text.

[@TheGarageEngineer]

I'm working on a update video with measurements. Coming shortly. Thanks for watching.

[@markkoons7488]

Thanks for showing how Sugatsune soft close stays work. I always wondered. Also, a closer pronunciation of Sugatsune in Japan would be Sue-got-sue-nay.

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Thanks for help with pronunciation

[@steverochon1620]

This is exactly what I was looking for! Really helpful, thank you. Can I assume the mounting plates have to be placed in precisely measured locations, or is there some wiggle room?

[@TheGarageEngineer]

There is a little wiggle room. Depends on weight of lid.

[@ladykenja2700]

- What measurements did you use to know where to place the hinges ???

[@TheGarageEngineer]

I used the instruction measurements. But I also tested the measurements on scrap wood first. A lot of people have been asking the same question. I have a hinge on order and will be making a more detailed video with measurements in the next few weeks. Thanks for watching.

[@billrankin5899]

Thanks!

[@MrVeeBlog]

Sweet

[@TheGarageEngineer]

🖒🖒👊👊

[@lindagarvey916]

We don't need to see how to screw the mechanism on we need to know what the measurements are as to where to put it on the toybox .

[@TheGarageEngineer]

There have been many request for this. Here is the updated video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmq6gol7j5mbiaM Free instructions for the hinge can be found at www.thegarageengineer.com/plans

[@tbone2451]

No explanation on how the installation dimensions were determined.

[@TheGarageEngineer]

This was just a demo video. I am working on a more detailed video soon. Thanks for watching.

[@Joshua870]

@@TheGarageEngineer did this video get made? I am at a loss for *where* to position the lid stays. Thank you!

[@TheGarageEngineer]

This was an intro video. I am working on a how to video soon. Lot of people had the same issue as you. Your not alone.

[@gregchiarello5472]

I bought this exact hinge but I have a problem with the orientation of the piece that connects to your top. The piece that would swivel into the small clip , on your top, is not pointing down on my rod. It is 180 degrees off pointing up. I have the round spring portion pointing down, consistent with your video showing the round spring portion pointing down. My thoughts are that it’s just a manufacturing fault ? Finally took a pair of pliers and rotated that top piece to the correct position. Problem solved.

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Thats great. Glad you got it fixed. I havent seen what you are talking about before so it must have been a manufacturer defect. Glad the closure worked for you.

[@briancolbeck4294]

Help! I bought this hinge but it does the opposite of what the video shows. My hinge opens slow, and closes fast. I did exactly what you did in the video. Anyone know why this is happening??

[@colinwrasman2561]

Try flipping it around, you probably installed it backwards! But I'm glad it works only one way, I want to use it upside down.

[@MelAtlNP]

Do you think it could support 20 lbs?

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Download the instruction from my website. It is free. It has a chart with weight capacity on it. Or call customer service. They are great about helping with those types of questions.

[@JackSpellerberg]

I bought a similar door closer. How did you figure out where to mount it? The instructions that came with mine are a bit confusing.

[@TheGarageEngineer]

I mocked up a pretend lid with scrap wood and tested different positions until I found a position that worked. My hinge instructions were in Japanese and I had to convert the mm to inches. I hope this helps.

[@JackSpellerberg]

@@TheGarageEngineer I may have to do the same. Thank you for the reply!

[@peterinpensacola]

Thanks for the info! Did you see/read anything about the hinge being suitable for outdoor use? I need them for a deck box outside by the pool.

[@TheGarageEngineer]

These are interior hinges. They do make the same hinge for exterior use. Check out sugatsune website.

[@95Gabe]

Nice, but in the UK that closer is £60 ($80) plus delivery. I can get soft closers for about an 1/8th of that. Good video though. Out of interest, how much do they cost in the US?

[@TheGarageEngineer]

$20 and free shipping with Amazon. Thanks for watching.

[@95Gabe]

@@TheGarageEngineer Wow. We get stuffed on prices in the UK.

[@HowlinWilf13]

I just bought two of these from Ebay in the UK for £10 each (plus p&p)

[@95Gabe]

@@HowlinWilf13 Cheers. I'll go see if I can find them,

[@HowlinWilf13]

@@95Gabe You're welcome! I've just finished fitting them and they work beautifully (I used two of them on a large, heavy, 1 inch thick, solid oak box seat/lid). You can find full mounting instructions if you google 'SUSDS 210'.

[@msa7927]

Very good 😀😀

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Thanks. I enjoyed building it.

[@suzanasilva3242]

Hi! I found your video while looking for a solution for a drop leaf table I want to put in my 2 year old’s bedroom. I bought an IKEA NORBO wall-mount drop leaf table second hand because I would like a surface she can use for coloring or doing puzzles, but want to to be able to fold down out of the way when she wants to run around. The problem is the tabletop is HEAVY and I’m afraid it would cause injury if she accidentally knocks the support out from under the leaf. Do you know of any similar slow close hinge that would work for that situation? I’m thinking I’ll be stuck installing an edge material sticking out from the wall to attach the hinge to, as I haven’t been able to find a hinge with the right angles to install directly to the wall… thanks for your time!

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Sounds like a great project. This is not the hinge for that purpose but Sugatsune has a hinge that would work. See link at end. Make sure it fits you weight needs. The only issue I see is the pinch points of the hinge around children. So do your research. Thanks for watching. www.grainger.com/product/4CRT3?gucid=N:N:PS:Paid:GGL:CSM-2295:4P7A1P:20501231&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4s-kBhDqARIsAN-ipH1rvQrvvkwMGF_Ansh3AfTXl28u6hLV5Yurzbpsi4u9yR3qKsBUXDYaArO3EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@BabyBlackNinja]

Hi @TheGarageEngineer! Is it at all possible with this hinge to adjust it for a wider opening angle, say 120 -135 degree opening angle? And if not, are you aware of a similar product that could do this? Cheers!

[@TheGarageEngineer]

This hinge goes only to about 110 degrees. Check out Sugatsune’ s website they might have the hinge you are looking for.

[@rodelramos9963]

where can u buy this.

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Amazon.com. or go to manufacture's, sugatsune.com, website to find local dealer. Rockler.com carries them too.

[@geoff1873]

Hi, is it possible to use this hinge with braking in the opposite direction? Consider low cabinet, with door that hinges from bottom. I would like to use something like this for soft open, and as a flap stay...

[@TheGarageEngineer]

It might work, but i dont know how long it would last. I don't think the spring is strong enough to hold the the door in a folding down direction. The hinge is made to slow the door speed with downward resistance, not a pulling resistance. Give it a try and let me know the results. You had a very good question. Thanks for watching.

[@connorhodgson3873]

I’m planning on installing one of these on a plastic pelican box/case. Any ideas what fixings I can use? The walls of the box are very thin so would probably have to use some bolts instead

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Foxing? Please explain.

[@connorhodgson3873]

TheGarageEngineer fixings*

[@TheGarageEngineer]

For pelican cases with more industrial use and durability they use a a lifter similar to what is used in trunks of vehical but just smaller. I would try that first.

[@russkarasch1899]

How do you adjust the hinge? Mine, about the last 5" slaps shut.

[@TheGarageEngineer]

The hinge has a screw that you can make a little adjustments. But if the adjustment screw is not working then the placement of the hinge on the box side needs to be moved to a different location. I had to make a test box to figure out exactly where to best place the hinge. The instructions are not perfect because each project is a little different. The weight of the lid and the lid size effects how the hinge works. Let me know how it works outs for your project. And thanks for watching.

[@spurofthemoment55]

TheGarageEngineer So if your lid is heavy like a cedar chest, will this hing work? Could u use two hinges?

[@abdiascommunication2897]

How much pounds resist the hinge ?

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Depends on the size of the lid. there is a formula in the instructions, pg 2. or you can call tech support. they are very helpful. storage.googleapis.com/wzukusers/user-34952674/documents/4a48b1e744334425bae4fbbf66725c89/Sugatune%20sds_c301n%20install%20instructions.pdf

[@mwa1252]

These may be a great product but the "instructions" (LOL) that come with it are worse than having no instructions.

[@TheGarageEngineer]

🙏🙏😂👍

[@TheRandeles]

Greetings !! what is the name or brand of this hinge ?

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Maker is Sugatsune. Look in the video description for a link to the exact model number. That is for watching.

[@karanshahi6383]

how and where I can purchase it?

[@TheGarageEngineer]

There is a link in comments section and it will take you to where to buy hindge.

[@samsabastian5560]

I am making a shoe box, and intend to make a lid that lifts UP to close. It will be about 1 metre wide and height will be about 300mm. I have no idea what weight these hinges can bear, as they are not listed on Amazon or on the Sugatsune web site. Will be using 12mm veneered mdf for the lid, which will also have the weight of several pairs of women's shoes. Are you able to give me a rough idea what their weight lifting capacity is?

[@ashleywright8686]

Don’t spend time showing how you’re moving furniture pieces to another room. Everything should be ready prior to filming. Just sayin’