So I'm trying to figure out a way to keep it locked in the horizontal position. Initially I didn't want gas struts on the inside, but with limited options for the exterior I've reconsidered the option, I just haven't found anything that would work. ( I think the window is about 25-30 pounds. ( it's a dense wood-not pine)

I've toyed around with two of these on the exterior but would likely need to have them made:



I think using them would be a pain to use regularly though.

So I'm at an impass. The window latches closed nicely, so that is figured out. I want to avoid a prop rod solution as I'm sure they'll be knocked out of place and the window will do some damage to either itself or the drunk (me) who wasn't paying attention.

Is there some sort of locking mechanism out there that would work? I've looked at Murphy bed hinges, all manor of shelf storage/ garage appropriate stuff with no luck. Any ideas would be appreciated.

Also, there's other stuff I've done but need to finish off before posting here.

(Double post - I hate doing this on the phone)

If you're not going to have a screen on the interior, you could use a casement window stay. They make some that are lockable or have screw type retainers so a drunk (you) couldn't easily knock them off.

Do you need it to open completely horizontal?

Traditional awning windows don't open completely.
They make hardware that will crank them open.
Otherwise, perhaps you could fashion a collapsible prop rod that is permanently mounted with a pin that can hold it at the desired angle?

Here is a hood prop for an antique car. I would imagine you could make something like this work.
https://www.yogisinc.com/YB1059TPKSS

Or this:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/lok-0401024

Yeah, I would like to get it near horizontal for stupid aesthetic reasons. I'm currently looking at taco truck awning equipment.

So stupid. I should have just made it open on the side like a normal person. Thanks y'all.

I was wondering if you wanted full horizontal while I was responding.

In that case you're probably back to hydraulics (or linear actuators...) to create a servery type window.

Biggest problem you'll have is accessing whatever hardware you end up with due to the sink and counter depth.

I've also seen some custom steel frame awning windows that used hardware similar to a casement stay but it was radiused out from the frame and the two stays were joined with a horizontal bar that was used as the handle to open the window.

I vote actuators though. And there is probably already something tailor made for your situation.

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And there is probably already something tailor made for your situation that costs $$$$.

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