Spent $150 on a new glory hole door and it's a total game changer

Jordan Morgan · 2026-03-17T14:20:11.424351+00:00

My old door was just a piece of scrap steel and it was a pain to open and close, especially with hot glass in hand. I finally bit the bullet and got a proper counterweighted door from a shop in Portland. The difference is insane, I can nudge it open with my elbow now. It feels way safer and I'm not burning my gloves anymore. Anyone have tips for keeping the track clean from punty drips?

grant_palmer7mo ago

Game changer" for a door feels a bit much. It's still just a door.

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wright.cole6mo ago

Ever notice how the right tool just makes the whole job feel safer and easier?

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the_elizabeth7mo ago

Oh man, I know exactly what you mean. I put off getting a good door for way too long. A little graphite powder on the track works wonders for keeping it smooth.

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