Review on 24 Inch Clear Franklin Brass Replacement Towel Bar, Bathroom Accessories, Bathroom Towel Holder, Model 662318 by Robert Castro

The description is very confusing and based on the reviews I've read I guess you're lucky. The molding is clearly made of transparent plastic; perhaps the mold in which it was cast was zinc. Measurements are just wrong. The text states that the section is 0.8 x 0.8 inches and the dimensions in the chart are 0.63 x 0.63 inches. Based on my caliper it's almost exactly 0.75 inches, which luckily is what I need. Some reviews describe it as fragile and flexible. What I received is a heavy gauge square tubing - quite strong and stiff, much better than the original. .To take measurements, place one end in a holder and push it all the way in, fully compressing the spring, then mark a cutting line where it touches the edge of the other holder. One reviewer suggests that 1/8 inch shorter is fine, but you can get by with half that amount. You can cut it with any hand saw with a thin blade, such as B. a hacksaw, miter saw, coping saw or Japanese razor saw. If you're using a chainsaw, you'll need a fine-toothed blade for a slow cutter like a jigsaw. In my case, I pride myself on clean cuts even when you can't see them, so I wrapped masking tape around the cut line to prevent chipping, placed it on a sled, and used a 40 tooth plywood/laminate blade on one table saw. . It turned out perfectly square and smooth. As soon as I stepped into the shower, it only took me 3-5 seconds to install. The old one was yellowed and brittle but has held up since I moved here 35 years ago. It ended up breaking when hit hard while I was remodeling it. This one doesn't break!