KV472 10 Inch Lid Support For Hinged Lids

KV472 10 inch lid support is a Knape and Vogt hinged lid support designed to hold lids in a controlled open position using a built-in snap-lock, so lids stay open at full extension during work without drifting. The product sits in the lid supports and stays class, so it is suited to hinged lids on work surfaces or similar applications where a down stay is needed. This model is the 10 inch length option listed in the line of KV472 lid supports, giving added reach when a longer stay arm is required for deeper lids. The support is handed and sold by the pair, so each order supplies a matched right and left unit for one hinged installation. As part of the Work Surface and Tables lift systems and lid supports category from Wurth Baer Supply, it fits into professional cabinet and woodworking hardware layouts.

Practical Details Of This Knape And Vogt Lid Support

• The hinged lid support design allows the arm to rotate with the lid, so the stay follows the hinge movement and keeps the motion predictable for repeatable shop or onsite work.
• The snap-lock in the fully open position holds the lid at its full extension, so the lid resists accidental closure while accessing the space underneath in normal cabinet or bench use.
• The 10 inch length gives a longer support arm, so it can suit deeper lids or wider openings where a shorter down stay would not reach to provide the same holding leverage on the lid.
• The product is handed and sold by the pair, so right and left units can be installed on a single lid for balanced support along the hinge line during opening and closing cycles.
• The material and finish are steel with nickel plating, so the arm and body provide a hard metal structure with a plated surface appropriate for typical interior woodworking environments.

Installation Use Of The 10 Inch Down Stay

The KV472 10 inch lid support functions as a down stay in work surface and table projects, so it mounts between the cabinet or box and the hinged lid to control travel. Being handed and sold by the pair, it is set up for paired installation on a single lid so both sides share the load. The snap-lock in the fully open position sets a repeatable open stop, so installers can align hinge geometry knowing the lid will lock at the same angle every time. With a 10 inch length, this down stay can span a longer distance from mounting point to lid edge, which supports layouts where the case depth or lid overhang requires a longer arm. The steel, nickel plated construction gives the installer a rigid stay for fastening into wood or other standard cabinet materials.

Using This Lid Support In Work Surfaces

Where The KV472 10 Inch Lid Support Fits Best

This Knape and Vogt lid support is categorized under Work Surface and Tables in lift systems, lid supports and stays, so it is intended for hinged lids in those assemblies. As a down stay, it works in applications where the lid opens upward and the stay controls the downward return, so it keeps movement guided through its hinge link. The 10 inch model aligns with deeper lids or wider spans on benches, chests, or similar woodworking projects where designers want a longer mechanical arm. Because it is handed and sold by the pair, one set serves applications benefiting from both left and right support arms, so lids stay better aligned along the hinge run. The hinged design creates a defined pivot path, so the geometry remains consistent once mounting positions are established.

Why The Snap-Lock And Finish Support Repeatable Results

The snap-lock feature at the fully open position is central to how this lid support behaves in use, because once the lid reaches full extension the mechanism engages to hold that position, giving users a stable open state while accessing contents or working on the surface. This defined stop point supports layout work, since the open angle remains consistent each time the lid is raised. The steel construction provides a solid arm and body for the down stay, so the hinge points resist flexing in normal woodworking and cabinet scenarios. Nickel plating on the steel introduces a finished surface over the metal, which helps the part present a uniform appearance alongside other interior hardware. The 10 inch length interacts with the snap-lock by combining reach with positive hold, so deeper lids still benefit from the locking open action.

Key Questions About The KV472 Lid Support

Selecting This Snap-Lock Lid Support For Your Project

The KV472 10 inch lid support from Knape and Vogt combines a hinged down stay design, snap-lock in the fully open position, and steel, nickel plated construction, so it fits projects requiring a controlled open lid on work surfaces or tables. With a 10 inch arm and handed, paired configuration, it suits deeper lids where both sides benefit from matched support. For woodworking or cabinet builds sourced through Wurth Baer Supply, this lid support offers a defined motion path and positive open hold that align well with professional shop installations.