Handmade Drawer Slides

Richelieu 2 pack 22 in self closing drawer slide.

Handmade drawer slides.

I need to do just this project to several drawers in an old dresser of mine. I used a tape measure to make sure the slides were level and an equal distance from the bottom of the sides. Drawer slides also known as drawer glides or drawer runners provide ease of opening of drawers for a variety of applications. For showing off cabinetry under mount drawer slides are a great option that keep the metal or wood drawer slides out of sight for a cleaner look.

For a heavy duty drawer slide opt for side mount guides which offer the highest load capacity for heavier contents. We stock all types of drawer slides for various applications including kitchen cabinet drawers desks filing cabinet drawers medical cabinets pantries and more. This is an awesome tutorial. Here s a simple alternative to using drawer slides runners.

Custom service hardware provides general and special purpose hardware at wholesale pricing for everyone consumers contractors and retailers. Item 1175612 model t815533. The goal is to place the slides so that the top of the dado rests on them and the drawer bottom clears the lower stretcher by at least 1 8. A lot of the furniture i buy from thrift stores are missing the drawer slides so i will definitely be using your tutorial reply delete.

I am so excited. Stopping by from the party at restoration redoux. John olson of wood magazine shows you how to make runners that will last and not turn into saw. The drawer fits perfectly.

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