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Simple sliding door

Discussion in 'General Talk' started by El-d, Sep 3, 2016.

  1. El-d

    El-d New
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    hi all,
    I was looking into self build sliding doors as the kits seem to be excessively priced and cheap looking.
    I came across the v slot etc. Can anyone tell me whether using the vslot would be suitable for use as a sliding door mechanism. The doors would be 20-25kg. I was figuring on a u shaped bracket that would fit around the v slot bar and through the wheels and be screwed into the door top.

    Has anyone used this for this purpose and is it substantial enough to cope and provide a good smooth roll?

    Thanks
    El-d
     
  2. MaryD

    MaryD OpenBuilds Team

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    I don't think I've seen a siding door project here before. Be interested in hearing about your project if you go with V-Slot.
     
  3. snokid

    snokid Journeyman
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    it should work no problem....
    Bob
     
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  5. Puneit Singh

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    Hello El-d
    did you manage to build this.? I am also planning the same and would like to understand if it works as expected not
     

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