Drawer Slides

Mechanical Drawer Slides
October 16, 2024

Furniture maker Mark Edmundson explains the differences between the three basic slide options: basic bottom-mount slides, side-mount slides, and undermount slides.
Workshop tip: Two handy stops for side-hung drawers
November 4, 2021

Produce a flush fit and keep the drawers from sliding out too far.
Light and Lively Side Table
January 5, 2021

Behind the front's flowing grain lie simple and smart building strategies.
Side-Hung Drawers the Smart Way
September 4, 2019

Chris Gochnour explains how he installs side-hung drawers, from routing the dadoes in the case sides to making the runners to using spacers for a perfect fit
Side-hung Drawers Ride Better on UHMW Plastic
March 30, 2016

I’ve made several cabinets with side-hung drawers like the ones Michael Cullen demonstrated in Master Class, FWW #247. rather than using wood for the slides, however, I use ultrahigh molecular…
All-Wood Drawer Slides
April 5, 2012

Full-extention slides that are as pretty as the rest of your piece
Special Screws for Hinges
September 1, 2008

Q: In his article “Use Screws Like a Pro” (FWW #195), Robert Settich recommends using “special” hinge screws. What are these and where can I get them? Philip Houck, Boston,…
Undermount Drawer Slides
May 1, 2008

We test 9 models, and show how to use these invisible slides in all types of cabinetry
Center Guides for Drawers
July 1, 2007

Shopmade guides ensure smooth action for wide drawers
IWF 2006: Accuride Drawer Slides Stop Softly
October 3, 2006

Next-generation drawer hardware features soft-stop and easy installation

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