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   AlanTurner | Nov 11, 2002 08:29pm | #1

   I had this problem, and it was from where the rails intersect the posts.  Got some HMLV tape, very expensive but you need only a bit, and put it onto the end of the rail.  Compelte quiet was the result.  Good luck.  (p.s. - Can't recall where I got it, but know it was mail-order.)

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   JHARDE02 | Nov 11, 2002 08:46pm | #2

   Bed bolts with captured nuts do a great job of eliminating squeeks originating between the headboard/footboard and side rails, if your design allows their use.

   To "lubricate" wood on wood drawers, I cheat and use a short (1" or so) piece of UHMW tape on the bottom of the drawers at the back, and at the front of the rail the drawers slides on.  Using two pieces like this keeps the drawer level, and provides ultra smooth sliding action throughout the whole range of motion.  An added benefit is that it also prevents further wear on the wood. 

   I recently bought a beautiful 100 year old chest of drawers that was made with very finely made, hand cut dovetails throughout (front and back of drawers).  The crafstman did an outstanding job, but over the years, the drawers have sagged about 1/8" in the carcass due to wear on the support rail and drawer bottom.  The UHMW tape is certainly not in keeping with the historical integrity of the piece, but does not alter the piece in any way, and can easily be removed should a future owner want to "repair" the piece.

   Regards,

   John

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   ownersrep | Nov 11, 2002 08:56pm | #3

   Turtle,

   There is a product called "Slipit" that I bought at Rockler or Woodcraft.  It's about $10 a pint and is sold for wood on wood and contains no silicone.  That's another option to the tape.

   
   

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   Edited 11/11/2002 6:16:32 PM ET by Jim in CO

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   TurtleBoy | Nov 12, 2002 05:19am | #4

   Thanks for all the advice now, what does HMLV and UHMW stand for in regards to the tape?

   Thanks again turtleboy

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   jhausch | Nov 12, 2002 06:36am | #5

   Ultra High Molecular Weight = UHMW

   HMLV - no clue on that oneSteelkilt Lives!

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   AlanTurner | Nov 12, 2002 04:23pm | #6

   My mistake.  Sorry about that.  Senior moments now come more frequently.

   Edited 11/12/2002 8:24:34 AM ET by s4s

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   TurtleBoy | Nov 13, 2002 06:02am | #7

   Where might I find this type of tape?

   Thanks again Turtleboy

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   jhausch | Nov 13, 2002 02:57pm | #8

   http://www.smallparts.com/HTML%20Product%20pages/HTT.htm

   the main site:  http://www.smallparts.com is clunky but they have some cool stuff.  You can order their catalog online.

   Think of it as a MCMaster Carr or Grainger Catalog for R & D Labs.Steelkilt Lives!

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   ian | Nov 13, 2002 03:29pm | #9

   A solution that works for squeeking floor boards is to sprinkle talcm powder into the joint.  The talc lubricates the joint eliminating the squeek.  It's worth a try.