3/4" Pocket Dr Clip Set

While a little tedious to install these clips really strengthen the usually flimsy walls. I love installing these anywhere a wall intersects or cabinets need to be installed against.

Pocket clips are a win… quite pricey but a must in my opinion.

Good product. Perfect for my needs. Biggest drawback is NOT ENOUGH screws.

This kit came with 32 brackets. Each bracket requires 1 pan head wood screw and 2 drill point screws. For 32 brackets that works out to 32 pan head wood screws and 64 drill point screws. The single screw packet where ALL screws were mixed together included 8 flat head wood screws for the tops of the panels, 32 pan head screws and 15 drill point screws. There are not enough drill point screws to do even one panel. Sadly these are the hardest kind and size to get locally, so like other reviewers the project had to be delayed to get these critical screws. You would think with the multiple mentions of "NOT ENOUGH SCREWS" in these reviews, the manufacturer would be careful to supply them in the kit. The instructions fail to mention how many brackets to use for each panel. They illustrate one at the top, one at the bottom and 2 others on each side. Only the spacing of the top and bottom brackets is given. I assume the other two are positioned equidistant between the top and bottom. That results in using 8 brackets per panel which fits with a kit of 32 brackets-- enough for four panels. I was a bit concerned that the brackets are held to the plywood with a single screw into the edge grain. That doesn't seem to be a strong attachment. However, when mounted I can see that there is little stress on these screws and they can't back out being against the metal studs with the panel resting on the sub-floor and fastened to the wood header of the frame. The installed panel is flush with the metal studs, but the brackets are not flush with either. I judged that for my application the disadvantage of these slightly protruding brackets was offset by having a better room side surface for mounting attachments to the wall of the pocket door frame. Everything but the missing screws was anticipated before purchase of this kit, so this review is more negative than it would have been if lack of this critical element were not a chronic problem as illustrated by these reviews.

It’s an awesome way to spend $200 more on something no one else will know is there. ;-) The 1500 commercial grade soft open/close door kit is fairly time consuming to install really well. Afterwards the metal studs just didn’t seem robust enough once I knew this add on kit existed. This plus two $80 sheets of 19/32 plywood (July 2021 cost), and some additional #6 1/2 self tapping screws does add up on materials. This easily added several hours to the renovation project too, but I don’t have to pay myself. It makes everything more skookum so it will be worth it in the long run. It creates more of a sound barrier too. The complaints about number of screws is pretty legitimate. Just order a set of matching #6 1/2” self tapping screws so you can use all the holes in the clips. They only give you a teaser amount of self tappers. They give you enough-ish of the rest. You will want to supply your own screws for the brackets that meet your studs too. I am torn on if this screw thing should mean lower number of stars. If you bought their pocket door kit and like a beefy end result, this is the way to get there.

These clips allow you to place ⅝” Wood between the metal studs of the pocket doors. Hardware included. This makes the door into a sort of a wall just don’t forget to use short screws!! My original need was in a small bath where I needed to attach a fiberglass tub surround. The kit will do both sides of one door. I chose to do one side of two doors as it better met my needs. I bought 2 kits and did one side of 4 doors. I used scrap Smart Siding from our build. Now I can hang various things that don’t need to go in very deep.

Excellent product easy to install

I used this kit in conjunction with a 1500SC pocket door hardware kit, for a 30" bathroom door. I bough the "universal" kit that fits doors 20" to 36" (remembering that you need a minimum of a 28" door to use the soft function both ways). Johnson gives you enough hardware to assemble the kit- if you follow their instructions, and only use one screw per clip for the steel stud portion. I wanted to use two screws, to secure both ears of these plywood clips (as others have noted on here). I had a difficult time finding #6 x 1/2" flathead self-tapping screws, so I used regular #6 flathead sheetmetal screws, and drilled pilot holes through the studs with a separate drill. The plywood definitely needs to be trimmed down to at least 1/4" less than the steel studs at their narrowest point- I trimmed mine to 1/2" smaller, which allowed for the plywood to fit. I really wish Johnson would have included flat-head Philips screws (rather than the pan-head screws provided) for securing the clips in to the sides if the plywood- it would have saved on trimming the plywood down, and would result in a tighter fit. (If I install another pocket door with plywood backing, I'll likely sub in my own hardware for this). I concur with others that some Stimson flat ties would likely perform the same function as these clips- but you can't beat the convenience of using these. If you're willing to spend $200 on a pocket door kit, I think an additional $15 in hardware (and 2 sheets of 5/8 ply) is not a big deal. I know that some people slam Johnson for middling quality, but I think that their products are definitely better than the big box store alternatives- especially when I think of the reputation that pocket doors get generally. I've had friends over who have used the bathroom, and they are always impressed by the function of the door.