Progress Report

I finally got back to my drawers for my shelving unit. I made the drawers 1 inch smaller than the opening width, but a full 12 inches deep to get the max space. I was unable to buy the full length slides at the store cause neither store had a set the length I needed, though I could have ordered them in. They also cost $16-18 a pair. So I kept looking around and found some medium duty slides at Lowes for less than $5 that were for 16" drawers, but since they were stamped channels and only two bearing each side I took a pair home to try them out. I started off by cutting 4" off the slides and drilling a new hole for the screw near the cut end. They did work, but not perfect. The catch to keep the drawer from coming all the way out limited travel to 6", which meant I only get to open the drawers half way. On the second set I used pliers to flatten the catch and the drawer can open all the way, but at that point it falls out. Neither scenario is good. Full length slides would be better. Another choice is to make my own guides. Later, if I'm feeling rich.

Anyway, here are two pictures, one showing the face, made from the same wood as the sides of the cabinet. The drawer sides are popular and the back is pine, cause that is what I had on hand.

Enjoy, but be careful of the splinters.