30" series 380 channel balance 7/8" shoe

Question

Your 380 series 30" channel balance (stamped 2950) looks exactly like the part I need except when I measure my shoe it's only 7/8".
The 15-005 shoe you list on the 380 series is 1".
Do you have a 7/8" shoe version? Will a 1" shoe fit in my window?
I see the 385 series is slightly larger so I wonder if it's important to be exact.

Thanks
Ryan Mach

By the way great website. Except for this 1/8" it had everything I need to repair my windows.

Tom · Accepted Answer

Hello, Ryan! It sounds like you have the 15-029 shoe. This is basically the same as the 15-005 but only has a 7/8" depth, just like yours.

We can set you up with a balance that uses this shoe, but it would have to be a custom order since it's not a stock part. Would that be okay? If you're interested, just let me know how many you need and I can email you an order link and price quote today for that quantity.

Another solution would be to use the S380-30 balance and simply shave that 1/8" off with sandpaper, or whatever method you prefer. I've done this myself in a pinch, but understand that balances altered in this way cannot be returned for a refund.

It's up to you! Let me know how you want to proceed.