Antique Pocket Door Missing Rollers

4 years ago

I am restoring a 1908 Craftsman Home in Los Angeles and there is a Pocket Door that is currently not connected to the track. The Track is an upside down 'V' that is 1.25" wide at the base and 2.375" tall. There are no Rollers on the track, however there is a piece of metal that slides over the track that has female threading at the base. It seems one option is to fabricate a second piece like this, however it feels unlikely that the door would operate smoothly without a pulley or roller riding on the rail.

Most pulleys/rollers I find online were made for either 1) a rail that is a flat piece of metal with only 1/4" of width 2) two pieces of metal with a space between them.

What are my options for getting this pocket door with the Upside Down 'V' Track rolling again?

Thanks in advance!

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Stax

4 years ago

last modified: 4 years ago

Why not entirely replace the track and roller hardware?

It will be hidden and not detract from your interior Craftsman design.

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Ben G
Original Author
4 years ago
That is a good point! I was hoping to avoid having to open up the lathe / plaster on that portion of the wall. So maybe something like this? https://www.amazon.com/200PD-Commercial-Pocket-Sliding-Hardware/dp/B0026T53BO/
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Sigrid
4 years ago
Try architectural salvage for parts.
Stax
4 years ago
Yeah, I guess my suggestion was stupid. lol
Ben G
Original Author
4 years ago
Not stupid at all! I think I might need to go that route.

I have checked online architectural salvage sites and haven't found any that have pulleys that would fit with the wide base of my rail.
john3582
4 years ago
Could you hire a welder to make them?
Stax
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
Entirely new Pocket Door kit likely under $200. However, will entail gaining access in the pocket to hang the new rail.
cpartist
4 years ago
On FB is a group called The Arts & Crafts Movement. I'd suggest joining that group and asking there. There is also a group called American Bungalow and they might have some answers.
cpartist
4 years ago
BTW will you also be stripping the woodwork?