Is there a type of hinge for this?

Question

I would like to build a table that locks in both the normal "table top position" and also 45 degrees, to better harvest my babygreens.

I would like the "pivot" point to be 2 feet (of 4 feet) into the 4'x8' tabletop. This way, if the "hinge" is centered on both sides, the "rear" of the table can raise up as the "front" of the table lowers to create a 45 degree angle, perfect for harvesting.

Thanks in advance for any help with the hinge name, or other ideas!

Answer 1

I am not aware of a hinge that would solve your problem . But the design solution would not involve a hinge , but a lift up stay . The stay would have notches in it similar to a ironing boards legs , then you could adjust the angle that you wanted . When the stay was notched into position and you worked on the top , the load that you put on the stays ( 2 would be better ) would hold the top secure. Best of luck

Answer 2

Hinges are not what you need, you need to use a pin on each side in the center of the four foot section which will allow for the table to pivot to the 45 degrees you are looking for and then use some kind of locking mechanism to lock the table at 45 degrees and you could even make it lock at other angles as well. You will certainly want it to lock flat to be a table.



Here this may help, it is a pivot joint with locking lever.

Answer 3

I don't know if they make a hinge that will do that, but you could get a locking hinge that has a wing nut that you tighten to lock the top at whatever angle you want. What I would do it use a piano hinge and two slide braces under the table. When you slide them out, they hold the table top level with the floor. When you release them, the top swings down and sits on a brace for the 45 degrees you want. You could actually use a dowel running from one leg to the other that the top rest on when you lower it.