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Default Pocket Door Repair?

jJim McLaughlin wrote:
Oren wrote:
On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:54:12 -0500, Boden wrote:


dadiOH wrote:


SNIP HAPPENS



"Is being too low the only problem?"


No.

It is too low to clarthe carpet and the "brass" tack strip or edging used
by the carpet installer.

It is also apparently off the track at top end nearest opening.

It also would not ever mate up properly with the "strike plate" in the
door jamb
long long ago. The little "J" shaped hook / latch would never lock
into the
striker plate so that the door would lock.

Door has what I thik is a lot of "play" in it, from side to side. I can
deflect oor about a 1/2 inch
either way toward the MBR or M Bath as it sits in pocket.


Being off the track at the opening end would lower that end so it rubs
against the carpet. It would also lower the "j" hook. Getting the door
back on the track would solve both problems.

Regarding side-to-side play, go here,
http://johnsonhardware.com/images/pdf/200pd.pdf, and look at part E.
These guides, attached to the bottom of the trim are what keeps the door
centered.