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How I fit soft-close double extension drawer slides [member edit]


Direct video link - https://youtu.be/2fNtWRDlbz0


In this one I make some inset drawer boxes from Birch-faced Poplar plywood with Maple faced globulus plywood fronts, and I fit them with double extension ‘ball-race’ soft close drawer slides. Enjoy!


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I used the Keith Brown Original Oil Wax finish - also available in clear and food safe versions here - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1314398822/kb-oil-wax-wood-finish-triple-pack


AUK router was supplied for long-term review by Woodworkers Workshop. I have not been paid to make this video or say nice things about the product, as a WWW affiliate I may earn from qualifying sales; be sure to use the offer code ’10MINUTEWORKSHOP’ with the links below for a 5% discount (valid until December 31st 2022) on these products, and thanks so much to Woodworkers Workshop for extending that offer.




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Soft close drawer slides, direct link - https://amzn.to/3ZrOvDU (US: [similar] https://amzn.to/3L2vofj)


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Connor R
18 mar 2023

Why have I never thought to measure the width of the drawer front/back that way?! I've always done the maths, made the drawer, fitted the slides and then found out something needed adjusting! 😂 Your way saves all of that hassle and mental gymnastics and automatically allows for any discrepancies in the carcass.


I've done the rebated slides trick before and agree that it makes a nicer tidier finish. I did the rebate halfway up the drawer side, slightly more hassle to cut out but it means you don't have to worry about the groove for the drawer base.

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Connor R
18 mar 2023
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Pros and cons to both ways I'm sure, but anything to save a bit of measuring and maths is a win.

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David Chisnall
18 mar 2023

A useful build video with classic Millard accuracy……. that’s what we came here for! Well done Peter.

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petermillard
petermillard
18 mar 2023
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Thanks David! It's coming along - just the undercount drawers to deal with, then I can start using it! 😂 👍

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Paul
Paul
18 mar 2023

That cabinet is coming along nicely. Making a rebate for the drawer slides is something I've never seen before and never would have thought of, really cool! Hope you had a great time in Berlin!

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petermillard
petermillard
18 mar 2023
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Thanks Paul! Yes, the rebate is a good way to locate the slide on the drawer box, as you can reference directly off a face/edge - much easier than a pencil mark! 👍

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