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   ABenker | Apr 05, 2003 12:20am | #1

   Make the draw using the smaller of the two dimensions, but when you install you may need to use some type of shim on the inside of the cabinet to bring slides parallel. There isn't a lot of wiggle room.

   Aaron

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   BG | Apr 05, 2003 12:22am | #2

   I think the wiggle room is 1/16"..not a lot..

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   dovetail3 | Apr 05, 2003 12:30am | #3

   Good suggestion! Thanks

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   DougF | Apr 05, 2003 12:45am | #4

   Dovetail,

   There is very little tolerance with these slides.  You will have to shim the sides to make them parallel.  Depending on the variation, I have been sucessful using small washers inserted between the cabinet sides and the guides as well as wooden shims. 

   Doug

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   dovetail3 | Apr 05, 2003 01:47am | #5

   Thanks!

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   Wateren | Apr 05, 2003 05:23am | #6

   As another alternative, you could consider undermount slides instead (attach to bottom of drawer).

   Cheers,

   Chris

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   dovetail3 | Apr 05, 2003 04:47pm | #7

   Thanks. Wish I'd measured more thoughtfully in the first place.

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   BG | Apr 06, 2003 01:19am | #8

   Devetail,

   I'm about to go through the same process..installing four 18" slides on two draws.  I'm hoping I can edge glue some hardwood with an overhang on the inside and the slide will clear the edge (wow, that sounds confusing)  In other wards, the hard wood will be flush on the outside and 1/4" overhang on the inside(not much better)  

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   dovetail3 | Apr 06, 2003 01:38am | #9

   BG:

   Not sure I follow you but Good Luck!

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   notDusty | Apr 07, 2003 02:16am | #10

            Hi Dovetail ,

     You didn't say , how much runout we are talking about ? and most importantly what type / brand and model # of slides you want to use . I have found the K.V. 8505 to be the very forgiving . They seem to have  more slop side to side than most .Shimming the front end if need be is a smart way to fix this.       

                          good luck

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   dovetail3 | Apr 07, 2003 03:20am | #11

   The brand I bought is Dynaslide. The difference between the tightest distance at the rear of the openings and the widest distance at the fronts is about 1/8". I figure I'll shim the difference. Unfortunately the dimentions are slightly differerent for each cubicle where the drawers will finally reside in an existing library wall in my office.

   Thanks for your interest

   Ken

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   notDusty | Apr 07, 2003 05:32am | #13

              Ken,

        There are several types of Dynaslide full extention slides that I have seen . If you are using the progressive style , it's the heavier weight capacity one , then I don't think you will have any trouble getting a satisfactory fit .In this case if it were me , I would drop exactly 1" from the smallest width .If you are using the lighter duty model they tend to be tighter and less forgiving with less slop built in to them .The lighter version similiarly made by Accuride , K.V., Dynaslide are very tight and if you drop too much off your drawer box they get too tight , don't drop enough then they are also too tight , I will not use them anymore . The Accuride I believe #7484 is a 100lb capacity in a progressive slide for intermediate size drawer boxes , this has the same slop built in as the H.D. models and is very forgiving, give them a try for your self ,you will be surprised .               Good Luck     Dusty

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   dovetail3 | Apr 07, 2003 05:44am | #15

   Dusty: Thanks! Not sure I understand what you mean by drop 1" on the drawer side. If it's not too much bother please explain further

   Ken

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   notDusty | Apr 07, 2003 05:56am | #16

               Ken.

        When I said drop , I mean make your drawer box 1" less , or drop 1" off the width . Or subtract 1" from the narrowest part of the opening . I hope that will clear things up for you .

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   dovetail3 | Apr 07, 2003 06:57am | #17

   Dusty:

   Got it. Thanks again

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   Joe_Fusco | Apr 07, 2003 03:33am | #12

   Dovetail,

   You would need to leave ½” per side and a total of 1” less over all. You also didn’t say what type box, frameless or framed?

   If your box is 1/8” smaller in the back then make the overall draw size 15/16” smaller then the front opening. This would in effect split the difference and give a 1/16” play. If it’s really bigger then a 1/8” you will need to shim.

   Also, don’t forget to offset the drawer runner the thickness of the “bumper” you are using on the drawer front. You need to move it back from the front edge of the drawer the thickness of the bumper.

   
   

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   Edited 4/6/2003 8:44:54 PM ET by Joe Fusco

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   dovetail3 | Apr 07, 2003 05:39am | #14

   Joe: Thanks. I hadn't thought of it that way. Makes sense

   Ken