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1. 
   TomMGTC | Dec 23, 2003 03:11am | #1

   I have used accuride systems for large doors that have a cable to keep the doors from sagging. Worked very well for me and not overly complex to set up.

   Tom

   Douglasville, GA

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   Steinmetz | Dec 23, 2003 05:28am | #2

   Tufenhundel Try this link   http//www.hettichamerica.com/ha/

   Stein

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   Elcoholic | Dec 23, 2003 07:57pm | #3

   I like the Accuride 123 series for smaller doors, no cables to mess with as the uppers and lowers are connected with a piece of 3/4 ply or what have you.  On bigger doors I've used KV and Hafelle and liked them both.  On really big doors (to conceal a 50" projection TV) the rack and pinion type sold by Rockler are the bomb.  They're made by Schock (sp?) and you can special order the rack gear in extra long lengths so that 30"+ wide doors can be completely contained in the pockets when opened.

   John O'Connell - JKO Handcrafted Woodworking

   Life is tough.  It's tougher if you're stupid - John Wayne

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   migraine | Dec 23, 2003 08:24pm | #4

   I prefer the Accuride "cable type" over most other brands and Hafelle does have some good ones for real heavy doors.  One of the reasons I like Accuride is that you gan get it to use with any brand of hinge (Blum, Grass, Hetitch, etc).  I personally use the 'thick door, clip-on hinge" from Blum and a inset hinge mounting plate that matches my needs.

   The trick to these retractable doors is that EVERYTHING IS SQUARE.  The cabinet carcase, the cabinet opening, and the door.  Make sure the hardware is installed square too and the proper hole size (usually 35mm) is drilled for the door.