The “hammered” effect is just rectangle dimples. My guess is after the hinges were punched out, they were put in upside down when the barrel stage was being done.

Strong metal design of the lid stay is able to handle the weight of even the most substantial and hefty lids. This was purchased for a lift-up lid on a wooden toy box for granddaughter. It comes with two hinges and an instruction booklet.

The lid stay progressively retracts until the lid shuts in a manner that is both quiet and comfortable. The regulated and smooth closure is significantly safer for the fingers of young children. My daughter really enjoys the fact that she can get to a...  Read More

Im so glad this wasn't a precious piece of furniture because its butchered! Bought in march of 2020, full failure in january 2021. We have 4 of these on different wooden chests and 100% of them have broken in the exact same spot. Still no refund, so p...  Read More

The lid to the item this was installed to has now been drilled shut. The only thing about the hinges that work is they dohold top of toy box open. They're really cheap screws.

The instructions are basically worthless. It comes with this template card which doesn't help. The additional written instructions are essentially incomprehensible to a lay person.