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Anyone ever installed a shaft drive commercial garage door opener?

Discussion in 'The Antiquated' started by Roothawg, Nov 28, 2025.

  1. Roothawg
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  2. Okie Pete
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    Don’t hit your thumb with a hammer?
     
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  3. Try the Genie worm drive system.
     
  4. Roothawg
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  5. Drive shaft style I am not familiar with.
     
  6. Roothawg
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    It mounts on the wall next to the shaft and springs. It’s a direct drive instead of having a trolley.
     
  7. Is it more expensive?
     
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  8. oldiron 440
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    Can’t you use a roll up door with those?
     
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  9. Roothawg
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    You can. I am using it on a 14x14 insulated sectional door.
     
  10. Roothawg
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    Yes sir, but a trolley type won’t lift my giant doors.
     
  11. Use what works
     
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  12. deathrowdave
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    Looks like the best , should be great . The Utility Co garage I worked out of for years had , giant bi fold doors operated with air cylinders
     
  13. The37Kid
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    WOW! Those are the cheap ones, wonder what the one in our garage cost 40 years ago.
     

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