Metal Drawer Slides
Install Drawer Members on Drawer Side Boards
install drawer members for drawer slides
Cut drawer sides to match the length of your drawer slides.
Place the drawer side board where it needs to be installed in the cabinet, and mark the center location of the drawer slide on the board. Repeat for both sides.
Draw level lines on the drawer side boards, parallel to the top edge of the drawer side board
Install drawer member on the drawer sides, screws into the line
Once the drawer slides are installed on the drawer sides, insert into the cabinet member and make sure the sides slide good.
Take a measurement in between the sides at the front and back, cut the drawer front and drawer back to equal the smaller of the two measurements. It's better to build on the smaller side than too large.
FAQ: What type of material do I use for the drawer box?
You can use a variety of materials, the easiest is off the shelf 1x boards, for example 1x6 boards. You can also use plywood ripped into strips or finger joined lumber (a great choice for dimensionally stable drawers).
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