Installing drawer slides is a task that can surprise new woodworkers with its difficulty. In theory, it’s super simple: screw the slides in where they need to go, and move on with your life.

In this video, learn how to construct and install built-ins step-by-step. Discover how to build fully assembled, pre-finished ...

Finally, a center-mount slide is okay if you're installing smaller drawers that won't hold much. It comes as a single slide that's mounted in the middle under the drawer.

Installing side mount drawer slides into an existing cabinet is a bit of a challenge. Follow these steps to make the job a bit easier.Step 1: Measure the width of the drawer and the cabinet ...

Drawer slides are very much more refined today than they were at the time your house was built, and operate more smoothly and with less noise. It's likely that the existing drawer slides are what ...

Over time, the drawer slides wear out. ... Before you shop for slides, determine if you need side-mount, center-mount or under-mount versions. You'll also need to know the size of the drawer.

Center mount drawer slides are sold as single slides. They are available in classic wood version or ball-bearing versions. The required clearance depends on the thickness of slide.

Side-mount drawer slides are either stamped steel, epoxy-coated units or metal. The epoxy slides, shown top and lower left, are attached to the two sides of the drawer and on both sides of the ...

Drawer slide technology has come a long way from the under mount wood runners you may still find on an antique chest of drawers. To fill this need Häfele America Co. is excited to add the ...