Is there any benefit to using this product versus using a solid piece of wood cut to size to fit in bottom-inside track? Aesthetics?
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This bar is somewhat adjustable, so you can have the door open a little to let in air and still have it secured. Also, we are old farts, so bending down to the floor every time to remove/replace a bar is difficult. : )
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There is no advantage over a piece of wood but it does look a lot better and always in place so no need to hunt for the wood. Plus no need to bend over to put in place or remove.
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It is adjustable. If you want to leave it open a few inches, it is still secure. It is also attached, so there is no need to find a place to put it when not in use. No bending or stooping, more convenient. Hope this helps.
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Both approaches work. The bar can be installed at any level desired, avoiding bending down to insert or remove a dowel from the track. This mid-door installation also prevents the door from rocking or tipping when force is applied as with a dowel in the track.
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Hi Craig, I used a piece of wood for years and it worked fine. This does seem to offer better security (if you need it) and it is very convenient. It is mounted inn the center verses at floor which will give more security. No more bending over to get the wood and it laying by the door on the floor. I personally like it better than the wood. Have a nice day.
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Hi! These come at about 80'' if you are a craftsman you could probably cut them down...CAREFULLY! There is only one track for the top only. As long as you have top space for "two tracks'' I don't see why you can't put two together... one from the left and one from the right. The only issue I can see would be how the magnets attach together at the middle. The would retract each other so maybe a small metal plate in the middle. If you are looking for long term or deal with pets and children going in and out, then these are not a good choice. They will be flimsy at the bottom. Other than that they served my purpose of hiding an obscure linen closet. Good luck
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Yes, Cut the track to 64 inches and it will be a perfect fit, very easy to do.
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The pivot itself is moveable on the track and removeable from the track. You should be fine to use the pivot that comes with this if you intend to keep the circle. You can also get some nuts and bolts and set it up as a pivot instead, so the pivot won't come out of the piece as your cutting.
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It is just aesthetics. The wood looks better to me - warmer. It's just a matter of taste.
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This will make a small track like the box in the photo shows. It's a whole loop so it's better than the ones sold in sections.
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I think ours is a bit shorter as well - it is not possible to make the track layout as shown in the picture. However, we can make other layouts, so I haven't expended the energy to try to get Amazon to fix it...
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HO is about twice the size of N Gauge. So, depending on the size of the space available, you can get more track into a smaller space with N gauge.
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It is not designed for tracks as it has an individual ceiling base. Maybe you could adapt it though.
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Just thought about it... You may have lots more scratches if you put it on wood. And as for the other response, I'd have to agree it may not fit as intended. May not be the best choice for your idea. Hope we were able to help.
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Like some of the other posters said, the sliding mechanism is going to move out. I think just shimming the base of the track would be a good idea. Might limit what items you can actually put in the drawer, though, height-wise.
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The track is not adjustable if you want to change the distance from the wall. It would be a chore to cut the steel and make it look nice if you are talking about adjusting the length. I have more length than I need, I used a 24" door, but it looks nice. I used a regular door about 1 3/4". As long as it is not too thin so it would split when the screws are put in to hold the rolling mechanism or too thick that it would hit the wall. How thick are the wood panels you talking about?
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I considered this, but the structural integrity of the desk would be compromised beyond use. The bottom tray serves to keep the feet aligned with the top and make sure any weight placed on the top is properly distributed through the frame to the feet. I am sure that one could cut a notch out of the bottom tray, if not too deep, and still have the bottom serve its purpose. I hope this helps!
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We use the floor but a table would be a lot better. Personally though I would look into some different train sets. This one proved to be a huge waste of money for us. You only have enough tracks to put together either a small circle or the one set up shown here. There is no room for creativity. Also several parts broke in the first week of having opened it. On top of all that it also came in a terrible looking package that made it look like a used set that someone threw back in the box haphazard with no effort in making it even fit into the box. I wish you luck if you decide to give it a go though. We use the floor but a table would be a lot better. Personally though I would look into some different train sets. This one proved to be a huge waste of money for us. You only have enough tracks to put together either a small circle or the one set up shown here. There is no room for creativity. Also several parts broke in the first week of having opened it. On top of all that it also came in a terrible looking package that made it look like a used set that someone threw back in the box haphazard with no effort in making it even fit into the box. I wish you luck if you decide to give it a go... » Read More We use the floor but a table would be a lot better. Personally though I would look into some different train sets. This one proved to be a huge waste of money for us. You only have enough tracks to put together either a small circle or the one set up shown here. There is no room for creativity. Also several parts broke in the first week of having opened it. On top of all that it also came in a terrible looking package that made it look like a used set that someone threw back in the box haphazard with no effort in making it even fit into the box. I wish you luck if you decide to give it a go though. « Show Less
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Sure. As long as a normal recessed light bulb will fit the track, this should fit also.
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I agree with Tutu. Messing with the structural design would likely be not a good approach to use and the tracks are already wide. I hope this helps.
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The longer track is primarily for a corner unit which requires the keyboard to extend further. If you don't have a corner unit, the short track is the appropriate choice. When you install the unit, do not follow the installation template (unless they have changed it). What you want to do is fit the track to the underside of the desk so that the keyboard will be fully retracted under the desk when stowed. If you use the template, it will stick out.