How to Install Drawer Slides and Drawer Boxes
Shara Woodshop Diaries
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Hey friends, welcome to part 3 of the Drawer Building Series--How to Install Drawer Slides and Drawer Boxes! If you haven't already checked out part 1--how to measure and size drawer fronts and drawer boxes, check it out here: https://youtu.be/-o6c_lQm9FE If you haven't already checked out part 2--how to build a drawer box--check it out here: https://youtu.be/QpCzZQOBDy8 In this video, I'm going to share my drawer installation process. Obviously, there are MANY ways to install a drawer, so this isn't the only way. The next video of the series will be finishing up by installing the drawer fronts. However, due to scheduling issues, it may be a few weeks before that last video is posted, so thank you for your patience. Check out additional details on installing drawer boxes and slides here: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-install-drawers-with-side-mount-drawer-slides/ Grab the printable drawer building guide here: https://woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/basic-drawer-printable-building-guide Follow Woodshop Diaries On: Website: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@woodshopdiaries? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woodshopdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woodshopdiaries Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sharamccuiston SHOP NEW WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE: https://woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/ Tools & Materials: *aff links below Tools: Drill/Driver: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya Kreg Drawer Slide Jig (not used here, but is a great resource if installing slides vertically): https://amzn.to/3ZYaeng Measuring Tape Square Scrap wood blocks (various sizes) Materials: #6 x 5/8" wood screws Drawer Slides--I buy mine in bulk on Amazon because the price is good: https://amzn.to/3ZL2GEk Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Let's talk about side mount drawer slides 01:35 Installation orientation 02:05 Using spacer blocks with face frames 03:22 How to Install Drawer Slides 05:49 How to space out drawer slides 09:09 How to Install the drawer boxes 12:08 Alternative method to installing drawer boxes 12:59 Conclusion
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