What kind of hinge?

[Kmot]

I cannot find the hinge I am looking for. I went through the entire hardware and cabinet section at Lowes. They did not have it, and the staff didn't know what the hinge is called.

It is the kind of hinge used on folding boat stands. When the stand is folded, the hinge pivots in the middle and folds with the stand. When the stand is opened, the hinge has a tab that prevents the stand from opening too far and falling flat.

Does anyone know the exact name for this type of hinge so I can look for it and ask for it by name?

[avidjeepr]

sounds like a folding chair hinge

[patmat2350]

You want the stay-open thingie like on trunk lids? That's separate from the hinge.
But look here:
http://www.rockler.com/search_results.cfm?filter=hinge&submit.x=9&submit.y=12

There's lots of hinges including small box / jewelery box lid hinges...

Also search there on stuff like "supports"...

[green-boat]

Something like the hinge used on folding card tables or toy box lids?

[green-boat]

How about this http://www.hardwaresource.com/Store_ViewProducts.asp?Cat=861is.

Another http://www.hardwaresource.com/Store_ViewProducts.asp?Cat=864

[CG Bob]

Lid supports (http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=1105) from Woodcraft.

[Kmot]

That's it exactly Phil. Thanks! :)

[Kmot]

And thanks to all who made suggestions! :D

[green-boat]

No problem Tom.

I'm suprised the they even knew what a hinge was at Lowes. LOL