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Review on 🧰 Plated Steel Drawer Slides - AmazonBasics Bearing by Adolfo Goins

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Inexpensive box repair option. Below are four installation suggestions.

Price: Much better than other drawer slides ($50-$75 is too much). Quality: After comparing these rails to the rails that came with my closet, they are a bit stiffer (they loosen up a bit over time) and less smooth. This is a noticeable but not important difference. These are B class slides but I like them. Simplicity: These slides were easy to use. Liked the release levers. The directions were partially helpful. Suggestions: 1. Tools. The instructions recommend a Phillips screwdriver, tape measure, pencil, and spirit level. Everything helped. Also consider a small drill/electric screwdriver (to work in the closet and remove previous slides), a flashlight/smartphone light to look inside the closet, duct tape if you are holding the cord at the back of the drawer have to. and possibly a rag or gloves if the previous slides are very greasy.2. The trick is to just put two screws in each side of the drawer slides (tight on both ends) and then slide the drawer in to check the fit. When the fit is correct, remove the drawer (using the handy release levers) and insert the remaining drawer slide screws (4 on each side). It is much easier to attach drawer slides than closet slides.3. Screws - Keep the original screws of the cabinet and drawer. They may be longer than the screws included with these rails. These longer screws may be a better length or fit perfectly on the inside of a closet. Consider reusing.4. Directions - The installation guide described the materials well and the pictures were fine. Learn to use the release levers. They are cool. Written instructions weren't the best. Watch the online video or take a little more time to determine the best course of action and take the correct measurements. It is important to measure and align correctly. Do the right interior of the cabinet and make the necessary adjustments to the drawer. The box is much easier to handle.

Pros
  • 100lb max weight capacity
Cons
  • old