Douper Lid Support Hinge Soft Close Toy Box Hinges Safety Hydraulic Lid Stay for Top-Opening Chest and Upward-Opening Cabinet with Easy-to-Install Card Pack of 2

Simply don't understand the poor reviews, particularly the one claiming gas struts worked better. I started with gas struts which made the lid close slowly, but then slammed shut, so the struts had to come out. The template provided with the kit made the installation quite easy, remembering to line up to the pivot point of the lid and not just the top corner of the box. As my lid did not open to 105 degrees, the adjusting screw was useful to set the limit of travel. The lid is quite heavy, but the mechanism works perfectly with a slow descent right to the point of being fully closed. No more trapped fingers.

I was worried this product would be difficult to install, and the included instructions make it look complicated. However there's as template in the box which made it super easy.The product works really well, although the listing could be much clearer about how to choose the correct size dampers. I originally bought a set that was too small for my lid. Douper customer services couldn't have been more helpful though, taking my measurements and lid weight and sending me the correct replacement. 5 stars for customer service!The dampers work really well on my very heavy solid oak toy box lid. The lid closes gently even from vertical, and seems to slow down a bit more just before it closes. I don't have worries about trapped fingers any more.To sum up, a great product and if you're not sure of the size you need, I would recommend contacting the seller before you buy.

This is a good product, well made and perfect for the job. I found the installation instructions confusing, but having now completed the installation I could do the next one in a few minutes. The written and video instructions for top-opening mounting are OK but not enough is said about the difference for upward-opening mounting. Having said that the support from Douper via Amazon messaging was very helpful, don't bother emailing direct as mentioned in the instructions, I did not get a reply.

We used three pairs of these to make three heavy lift up lids close nice and safely and slowly. The template for fitting them was not perfect but we mocked up another box and lid to practise on to get the positioning right. Once installed they work really nicely, look slim and elegant and feel sturdy. They did seem a bit pricey but the quality is very good.

I needed some soft close hinges for a project. Ordered and received the next day.Was really impressed with the install instruction template they supply to help to drill the holes required perfectly for your setup.Closes slowly and easy to install.