Comments on: Installing Cabinet Drawers with Glides

By: Sandra

Sandra — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 04:27:51 +0000

In reply to Jerry G. That is exactly what you have to do Jerry. Sorry, I showed it that way in one picture but now another. I've edited the tutorial to show securing the drawer member glide part while still attached to the cabinet member. Thanks.

By: Jerry G

Jerry G — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 15:38:19 +0000

You used the “template” to position the drawer portion of the glide, or “inside” part. This is narrower than the whole slide assembly, but you used the same template (with the shim to provide bottom clearance) to position the wider whole slide assembly. Am I wrong, but does this not throw it off by the difference in width of the small draw part of the slide versus the whole slide assembly? I would think you need to use the complete assembly to position the slide on both the drawer and cabinet. What am I missing?

By: Sandra

Sandra — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 19:36:48 +0000

In reply to John Ford. Yes, I always install the drawers before I build the drawer fronts so they end up the right size.

By: John Ford

John Ford — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 18:51:49 +0000

Nice idea – and a very clear exposition. I assume you size and fit the drawer fronts after mounting them?
And that’s a pretty nice utility/storage space. Thanks for the idea.

By: Sandra

Sandra — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 21:25:09 +0000

In reply to Steve.

I think if your cabinet and drawer are both square it could work. No guarantee. Try it and find out – if you don’t mind having a dado cut out of your drawer if it doesn’t work out.