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   Steinmetz | Mar 18, 2006 08:38am | #1

   PM, Google up http://WWW.Hettichamerica.com
   for sliding door hardware. They manufacture Grant hardware
   If the doors are bi-parting,the track you'll need is I beam in cross section and the trolleys each have four wheels. (They WON'T jump the track.)

   The trolleys come either flush mount or top mount Top mount is best as you don't need to attach them from inside the cabinet. If the doors are bi-passing,you'll need a double I beam track.

   Being that the doors are 80" high and 28" wide, they have a tendency to 'skitter', so attach the trolleys as far apart as you can.
   Attach the pulls lower than normal on tall doors that eliminates skittering too. (33" above the floor perhaps?)
   The bottom guides should be an upturned T ,type that fits a groove cut along the bottom of the doors.

   You'll have to add a 'facia' across the top to hide the hardware from view. Steinmetz.

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   TomT226 | Mar 19, 2006 02:48pm | #2

   I use Johnson for all pocket doors.  Here's the bypass stuff.

   http://www.johnsonhardware.com/sdindex.htm

    

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   pm | Mar 19, 2006 05:03pm | #3

   That looks perfect. Have you used this hardware to build doors that are only attached at the top. I'm hoping not to have to use a bottom track.

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   TomT226 | Mar 19, 2006 11:28pm | #4

   Nope. Only the pocket door hardware for interior doors.  They don't require a bottom track as they are partially within the wall so it gives lateral stability. 

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   Steinmetz | Mar 22, 2006 12:32am | #5

   If you don't use a bottom guide,the door will
   rock fore and aft and will feel like a sloppy fit.
   Also, by abrading the inner pocket wall,
   it creates scratches and gouges

   If you dont want to cut a groove along the door bottom,
   for the upturned T shaped guide, (Which only show's a little)
   You can use nylon U shaped guides
   that ride along both bottom sides.
   Steinmetz.
   The Hettich brand (Grant)is made of heavy gauge material
   and are standard so, replacement parts are always available.