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Cutting Shower Door Bottom Tracks

General Tips

To cut tracks clean and straight:

  • Use masking tape or painters tape to ensure a straight cut.
  • Secure the track in a miter box when cutting with a hacksaw.
  • If using a miter saw, use a blade meant for cutting metal.

To trim wall jamb corners:

  • Use tin snips to clip the corners of the wall jambs.
  • Use a file for a snug fit.

Specific Series Tips: 5900 Sliding Doors

  • The wall jambs fit over the bottom track leaving a small amount of adjustability from the inside legs of the wall jambs.
  • If the bottom track is cut on an angle or 1/4" (6 mm) too short, the legs of the wall jambs should provide sufficient space to cover the mistake.

Specific Series Tips: 660/690 Sliding Doors

  • If desired, install the end caps to cover gaps or uneven cuts on the bottom track.
  • The end cap will cover approximately 1/2" (13 mm) on each side.

Specific Series Tips: 1500 Swinging Doors

Cutting the Bottom Track

NOTE: Right side pivot is shown above.

  • When cutting the bottom track, determine which side of the door will be open.
  • Cut the bottom track on the end opposite the pivot end.

Wall Jamb Placement

  • When installing the wall jambs, position the wall jambs as shown above.
  • The shallow side should be closer to the finished wall.

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