Credits :

   This Hidden kitchen Lid Aid is based on Jayefuu's excellent two lid holster instructable.

   I had to make very quickly ( while my wife went dog walking with a friend ) and still be
   completely removable in case of here unappreciative response

   While I am not moving out soon, if ever.
   I have a wonderful wife and It is she,
   who will decide IF this pan lid hanger is a good idea for her kitchen.

Fun :

For me it is the fun and simplicity of making this lid cradle hanger
which was done faster then the time spent to take pictures documenting it.

Step 1: Step 1: Material and Tools

Tools:

a screwdriver
a pair of small pliers
a solid metal block
an old rotary tool grinder
a metal cutting disc

Material:

a single length of 3/32" iron welding rod

Step 2: Step 2: Hang It Up .. Right

Attaching the Rod to the Cabinet Screw :

1. After hand bending the the center Rod dip.
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2. Use the pliers to make the eye loop for the lower 6-32 cabinet handle screw.
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3. A best estimate for length dimensions based on the cabinet door will do,
worst case start another Rod or straighten and re bend the Rod.

4. The metal cutting disc works very well to trim the Rod to a clean end.
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5. Attach the Rod eye to the lower cabinet handle screw.
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Step 3: Step 3: Hang It Up .. Left

Attaching the Rod to the Left Top Hinge :

1. While you undo the top left Hinge SUPPORT THE DOOR to avoid damaging the bottom Hinge !!
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2. As before, eyeball the length of Rod needed to hang the Lid knob evenly.

3. Now make a sharp right angle bend with the Rod pointing into the cavity

4. Use the router and metal cutting disc to gouge out a sloping slot in the wood for the Rod to fit under the hinge.
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5. Also cut and trim the hook Rod right angle edge about 1/8" long and see it fits well into the slot.

6. Then simply tighten the hinge over the Rod.
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Step 4: Step 4 : Standoff the Rod Shape

Hanger Shape :

This 3/32" welding Rod has just enough stiffness to be able to stand away from door wall on its own.
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Simply pull to bend the Rod out from the door.

Pushing the Rod back against the door using a thick pen or marker as a fulcrum
This will bring a section of the Rod closer to the cabinet door.

Adjust it in and out far enough so that a single hand can easily slip a glass lid into place.

Repeat on the inside of other cupboard doors, for as many pan lids as you need!

Now enjoy your new found storage :-)