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   ronniebe | Mar 30, 2004 05:40pm | #1

   I have used the  Accuride ball bearing guides on several projects and have had great success. They have several applications and weight loads available. Also the full extensions allow the back of the drawer to extend out to the cabinet face. Just finished a entertainment center and used them on several drawers that hold DVDs and VHS tapes. I have also used them on kitchen cabinets for drawers that held heavy pots and pans.

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   Michmesquite | Mar 30, 2004 08:44pm | #2

   If you want the best and are not afraid of the price, go for http://www.blum.com/group/en/03/03/04/index.jsp;jsessionid=0000y9tL5yZnSx1MozqNWRJaRuQ:-1

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   AlecS | Mar 30, 2004 09:39pm | #3

   To add to my earlier post, I need extension length (hoping for 48") but not necessarily as high a weight carrying load as the accuride 9301 series is rate for.  (500 lbs per pair).

   Thanks for the suggestions so far.

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   RoyinMD | Mar 31, 2004 07:51pm | #6

   AlexS,

   48" extension length. Is that a typo? We've been mounting electronic chassis's in equipment cabinets with slides for years. A quick check of my catalogs here found about 34" as the longest. And a high dollar, size and weight slide too!. Let me know if you want some vendor names.

   Enjoy, Roy

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   AlecS | Mar 31, 2004 08:57pm | #8

   OK, I confess.  I'm not planning on using these for mounting cabinet drawers.

   I am toying with the idea of building a CNC router.

   I am looking for a linear motion solution that's less expensive than industrial linear bearings and shafts.  I saw some drawer slides over the weekend and was hoping I could modify them to suit my purposes.  The 48" travel was a hope of mine so that I might net something over 3' in actual travel.

   But based on the cost for the 48" accuride units, it may be cheaper to use industrial linear motion solutions after all!

   Not to change the topic of my own thread, but for the CNC router design, anyone have any other alternatives in mind to the cabinet slides?

   Thanks!

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   achome | Mar 30, 2004 09:42pm | #4

   I'll second that emotion.  Haven't used accurides but blums are very nice.  Need to cut a little notch in the bottom of the back of the drawer to accommodate the track.  No big deal..

   Johnny

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   TomT226 | Mar 31, 2004 02:17pm | #5

   Accuride, period.

   #32870, 28", 100lb rated.

   #89799, 26", 150 lb rated.

   All side mount.

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   scooter1 | Mar 31, 2004 08:15pm | #7

   Accuride. Made in America right here in SoCal.

   Buy American. Don't outsource.

   Regards,

   Boris

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