Bar parts

[Anonymous]

I’m thinking of adding an extention to my bar that covers the entrance point. What I’m looking for is the spring loaded mechanism to hold the extension up. Anyone have any idea where to find such a thing or even know what these things are called? Thanks

[jsagnol]

I have built a bar for a resaurant and all we did was ensure that the part of the bar that was to stay up was put a piano hinge on it a put an eyelet and hook to hold it up….much easier and probably less expensive. hope that helps!

cheers!
Dave

[brimichm]

Could you buy one or two of the type of shocks used to lift a hatchback door or lift trunk open. I’m sure Princess Auto or another auto parts store must sell them. Atleast you know the bar top will be securely in place at all times. And opening it would be just a matter of pushing down but, obviously a piano hinge etc… would still be needed.

[jsagnol]

Ya that seems like a very good idea actually. it just depends on where you have to mount the bottom of it. I don’t see any reason it would not work. Just do not get a gas shock arm that is too strong. you could probably get one even at WalMart!

Cheers!
Dave

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