Hinges for blanket chests?

[Tony Shea]

I personally don't think the large Brusso box hinges are that bad of an idea, only if you ad in some sort of safe guard and not rely on the stop designed into the hinge. Some sort of chain, canvas, etc. Using the stop designed in the hinge on such a large lid would put too much strain on the smaller brass screws used on this type of hinge. I would use the longest screws you could get away with as well. I really like the Brusso stop hinges but also have only used them on boxes, although my last box had a very heavy rosewood lid and they did fine with it.

[Tony Shea]

Having said all that I do believe that the quadrant hinge may offer a bit more strength. But I still might be nervous about using the designed in stop.

[Jim Matthews]

Those are cool.

Brusso is certainly aware of the stresses on a large lid.
There doesn't appear to be any "brake" in the design - it will slam shut, unattended.