If the slide is too short the drawer will not pull out far enough and if the slide is too long the drawer will not fit in the cabinet.įor under mount drawer slides, the slides must be the same length as the drawer. Lengthĭrawer slides typically range in length from 10 inches to 28 inches with specialty lengths available for custom drawers and unique applications. Some require clearance depending on the thickness of the slide. They are not visible when the drawer is open. Center mountĬenter mount slides come in a single piece that mounts to the center of the underside of the drawer. They require less clearance than side mount slides and are adjustable. Under mount drawer slides come in pairs and mount to the side of the cabinet case and the underside of the drawer along each side.
They require planning for clearance between the cabinet opening and the drawer slides-typically ½ inch between the slides and the drawer front opening. When you open the drawer, the slide is visible on the side of the drawer. Side mount drawer slides come in pairs and mount to the inside of the cabinet case and the side of the drawer. An added benefit is that concealed styles also tend to be higher quality-a win-win for clean aesthetics and better performance. In Ken’s shop, they opt for concealed hardware whenever possible because it provides a more polished look.
Where the drawer slides are mounted determines how concealed or visible the hardware is when the drawer is open.
#Drawer slides how to
Learn how to select the right kind of drawer slide for any cabinet project with cabinet maker Ken DeCost in MT Copeland’s Introduction to Cabinetry online course.
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