Drawer Glides - better out there?

atom ant · 09-10-2015, 07:06 PM

Our plate drawer shot the bearings out of one of the glides and handed me the plastic bearing holder in my hand when I opened the drawer over the weekend. I swapped with the drawer below for now, but before I just order another set from Tiara RV, is there a better glide that fits without too much modification? That plate drawer is pretty heavy.

Char & Steve · 09-11-2015, 12:40 AM

Just go back on Amazon and you will find some good pones. Just need the length and get at least the 100lb. load. Glide-Rite or Blum hold up well.
Woodworkers Hardware also has many good ones.

Steve

atom ant · 09-11-2015, 03:11 AM

Thanks! I did measure before I put it away, so I'll start shopping - I love shopping....

NW Snowbirds · 09-11-2015, 03:28 AM

Replaced the slides on my desk drawer with 14" heavy duty ball bearing slides purchased on Amazon. Balls shot out same as yours. On examination I found the glides were not spaced equidistant apart. Mis-installment stressed the glides every time the drawer was opened. I had to shim the new glides. Now works great plus I went with heavier duty glides.

atom ant · 09-11-2015, 03:30 AM

I was wondering that - (spacing), as they don't close consistent. I better check the spacing

NW Snowbirds · 09-11-2015, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atom ant

I was wondering that - (spacing), as they don't close consistent. I better check the spacing

By this point in time you should not take anything for granted.

Char & Steve · 09-11-2015, 03:51 AM

Just a spacer here and a spacer there and all will work well. The side mount slides are very particular and must be mounted almost exact.. I few small washers also do the trick. If at first you feel any resistence when closing after the second time you must space or reduce.
Can I send you my shopping list for the RW.... Looks like you enjoy it much more then me!

Steve

atom ant · 09-11-2015, 04:18 AM

I would think I enjoy it, but something else drives me. Lately I've become more like Ford Truck Guy and much prefer grilling fresh NM poppers and having a beverage - some of the things I finished over Labor Day were things that have been sitting in the basement for nearly 2 years.

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