I don't understand the part of the calculation that determines weight.
tony.latham wrote: Have you seen Dan's graphic on weighing the hatch? http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=58263
Tony
TimC wrote:Oh crap! I think I just got totally discouraged into putting struts on my hatch. No offense DWT77, I'm glad you posted that. I don't know how I would react to that happening to my baby.
It's really not that difficult. I just need to do a little more work with the barbells and if that doesn't work I have an old hardhat...
Tim
DWT77 wrote:Tim once I got everything figured out it wasn't bad. The whole hatch ripping off was self inflicted. That thread does have pretty good detail on how to use the calculator and of course some issues to look out for.
danlott wrote: What is the distance from your hinge to the top outer corner of your top cabinet? What is the distance from your hinge to the top outer corner of your lower cabinet/counter top?
Dan
jiyuu4life wrote:First of all thanks to all in this forum (TNTT). It has been a great help in my build. I am currently ready to install gas struts. The calculator has been a great help and matches other calculations that I have found. My question is the calculator says "Required Force of Gas Springs in Pounds" 95 lbs. The actual door weight is 60 lbs. What is not clear is do I need two springs at 95 lbs each or 2 springs at 95/2=50 +-? Thanks Todd
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