I second the above tips. If it is not square you are in for tough times. Using a spacer (plywood) has really helped me as well. Nothing worse than moving parts that dont line up. It is a sinkhole for time and highly annoying. Knowing the exact width needed is crucial, one of the few times I think it may actually better to be too small in woodworking. Slides can be shimmed easier than drawers widths can be reduced. For me at least.
Whenever possible, install the drawers and glides before the cabinets are installed. Having access from the back sure saves a lot of time and aggravation.
I just spent 2 days installing slides on drawers. It was my first time. I would add to keep the same center line. In other words, install the slides at the same point on each side. Good luck.
ha-ha! ...that is why I have almost entirely abandoned thought of making anything square! You are a brave one! -remember though, corrected mistakes are the best learning! - you will do a"bang-up job on the next go-round!
It's true a serious pain in the bum if you don't read the instructions first. Anyway stop grumbling and thanks for bringing it to our attention. You deserve to Have anicer day than you had today. Alistair
Thanks guys and gals for the help and encouragement.
christine: yeah, I really prefer the stress free projects of my own design, but a good learning experience non the less
Scotsman: thanks for the good wishes and in fact I did have a better day and go at it!
Lee: They were full extension 24" drawer slides which seemed pretty straight foward (1/2" thickness). The real issue was making the whole cabinet square. I should have spent more time squaring the main structure. I got the plans from Design Confidential:
I do have one question…one problem was getting the larger sheet good cuts exact. For these cuts that won't fit on the table saw, I can get within a 1/4 of an inch using a clamp-n-cut & my circular saw.
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