Improvement for hard bag lid

[Bartman]

Last year I lost one of the lids to my hard bags. I purchased another and painted all parts this summer. But I didn't trust the locking latches and wouldn't put the lids on until I came up with a (better) latch.

I decided that if the front was a hinge then if the back wasn't hooked that the lid couldn't fly off. But I wanted to be able to remove if necessary.

I found a open hinge that seems to be the ticket!

Take a look and see what you think. I have new rubber trim that I need to put on next.


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[Bartman]

They are called small detachable hook over hinges.

[Bartman]

Here is the other picture that I wanted to post.


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[thumperjsa]

I like that. If I can get a hold of the hinges and a rivet gun I may try this so I stop losing lids. Only lost 2 in the past 7 years. Is there a source for those hinges that's preferred?

[Bartman]

I remembered that in the US they are called take-apart hinges. About $3 for two sets. They don't line up with the old holes is the only thing I did't like.

I got them off Amazon.

I did put a small plate on the inside of the lid to spread the load.

Take-Apart Hinge, Steel


Product Information & Specifications

Hinge lifts apart so lid or door may be easily removed.
Steel base material.
Joint length is 1-1/4".
Open width is 1-1/8".
Screw hole spacing is 3/4" both ways.
Uses #4 pan head screws (not included but offered for purchase during checkout). Uses 4 screws per hinge.
Finishes:


Nickel Plated

[BA80]

A safety cable is a good idea no matter what hinge or latch you use.

The inmates from the local detention center could care less what those hunks of ABS cam off of.