Caldwell channel balance

Quick Learner from virginia
Oct 27, 2020 3:37 pm
Metal 29" long 5/8" wide

27 4 GK CALDWELL

channel balance
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Tom
Tom from SWISCO
Oct 30, 2020 11:46 am
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EXPERT

Based on your photos, you have either our S380-28 or S385-28. The only difference between them is the size of the bottom fitting, which is indicated on their respective store pages. You'll need to measure your bottom fitting to confirm which one is the better match.

Please also confirm the length of the metal channel. Based on your stamp, it should be 28", not 29".

Comparison of the S380 and S385 balance shoes.
Comparison of the S380 and S385 balance shoes.
Quick Learner from virginia
Oct 30, 2020 12:32 pm
The length of the metal is 29".
The plastic at the bottom is 1" wide.
The overall length is 30" including the plastic.

So I assume that the s380 29" would be the best match?

Tom
Tom from SWISCO
Oct 30, 2020 2:32 pm
SWISCO
EXPERT

Thanks for confirming. Looking more closely at your photos, I see that your stamp actually reads 28 4, not 27 4. With that in mind, the S380-29 should be perfectly fine.

Quick Learner from virginia
Oct 31, 2020 12:38 am
I typed 27 instead 28. I'm not sure how to measure the metal channel, but the overall measurement is 30" from tip to tip. So you think your 29 would be a good fit? Can you tell the weight I need from the stamp?
Thank you for your help.
Tom
Tom from SWISCO
Nov 2, 2020 8:22 am
SWISCO
EXPERT

The stamp usually always indicates the length, yes. In your case, it would be 29". You want to only measure the metal channel. Don't include the nylon fittings in your measurement; the reason you want to skip those fittings is because they can vary in size and shape, so it always muddles the length. Measuring the metal channel is the standard in this industry.

Quick Learner from virginia
Nov 5, 2020 7:57 am
Now I have a broken top sash glide. Could you help me identify, I have attached pictures.
Tom
Tom from SWISCO
Nov 5, 2020 9:26 am
SWISCO
EXPERT

We can definitely help with these. Would it be possible to see an undamaged version?

Quick Learner from virginia
Nov 5, 2020 12:08 pm
Here are the photos
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Tom
Tom from SWISCO
Nov 5, 2020 1:59 pm
SWISCO
EXPERT

Thanks! That looks like a dead ringer for our 18-125. Check it out and let me know what you think.

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