remixer 1,645 Posted November 18, 2019 Hey Gents (and Lady) Looking to upgrade my current kitchen Draw slides to the Full Extension (bearing) slides. my question is measurements. Cabinet depth is 20" Draws themselves are 17 3/4: From back of draw to back of draw face (actual size of draw if face was removed) Question is do i get a 18" slide or 20". I plan to install using wood blocks on the side of the tracks (not using the rear bracket that always come loose) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper 6,372 Posted November 18, 2019 Probably 18", if you're using the type that "snap" or settle in when closed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remixer 1,645 Posted November 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Sniper said: Probably 18", if you're using the type that "snap" or settle in when closed. I was debating using those but from what im reading they fail often based on the weight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper 6,372 Posted November 18, 2019 What brand are you considering? Depending, they do come in different weight ratings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remixer 1,645 Posted November 18, 2019 Just now, Sniper said: What brand are you considering? Depending, they do come in different weight ratings. homedepot and amazon sell Liberty, everbuilt (same Company) amazon sells Pro-mark (looks exactly the same as Liberty) all are rated at 100lbs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper 6,372 Posted November 18, 2019 Do you usually put more than 100 lbs in your drawers? Maybe it's time to stop hiding your ammo in the kitchen? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remixer 1,645 Posted November 18, 2019 Just now, Sniper said: Do you usually put more than 100 lbs in your drawers? Maybe it's time to stop hiding your ammo in the kitchen? Where else do you store gold? ammo LOL https://www.amazon.com/Promark-Capacity-Extension-Closing-Inches-10/dp/B00B84WQIQ/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Promark+18+Inch&qid=1574091901&s=hi&sr=1-3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper 6,372 Posted November 18, 2019 I think those are the winners. If you go for the 20", they might be too long for the box. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remixer 1,645 Posted November 18, 2019 Just now, Sniper said: I think those are the winners. If you go for the 20", they might be too long for the box. I'm thinking the same thing. this is interesting Made by same manufacture different pricing and different reviews LOL https://www.homedepot.com/p/Liberty-18-in-Soft-Close-Full-Extension-Side-Mount-Ball-Bearing-Drawer-Slide-1-Pair-941805/205171291 https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-18-in-Soft-Close-Full-Extension-Side-Mount-Ball-Bearing-Drawer-Slide-Set-D94218E-ZP-W/302867519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper 6,372 Posted November 18, 2019 Did you read the reviews on those slides? They didn't get really good reviews. I'd go look at Accuride 18" slides. We always had good experiences with them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remixer 1,645 Posted November 18, 2019 for comparison https://www.amazon.com/Liberty-D80618C-ZP-W-18-Inch-Bearing-Drawer/dp/B0064MDR5I/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=draw+slides+18"&qid=1574091580&s=hi&sr=1-4 seems the liberty get good reviews on the non softclose slides. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper 6,372 Posted November 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, remixer said: seems the liberty get good reviews on the non softclose slides. Reviews are a lot better on those. They almost look like Accuride clones. I'm surprised on how many bad experiences on those first ones, probably because of being typical China knockoffs. It would really piss me off to spend all the time to remount them, only to have them break in a few months. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remixer 1,645 Posted November 18, 2019 i agree.. Seems everyone issue was the softclose mech Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remixer 1,645 Posted November 18, 2019 I know im nitpicking now but these look nice... I like the fact they come in black since my kitchen hardware if bronze... Reviews seem pretty solid 4.6 stars at 262 reviews Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper 6,372 Posted November 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, remixer said: I like the fact they come in black since my kitchen hardware if bronze... And if they come in black, they'll match those scary, weapons of war that you sell! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remixer 1,645 Posted November 18, 2019 Just now, Sniper said: And if they come in black, they'll match those scary, weapons of war that you sell! LOL Plus good contrast to all the gold i keep in the kitchen draw. ok listen.. make up my mind.... Do i go with these? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper 6,372 Posted November 18, 2019 Which "these"? I didn't see a link to the black ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remixer 1,645 Posted November 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, Sniper said: Which "these"? I didn't see a link to the black ones. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PS24S6X/ref=twister_B0768FVNMT?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper 6,372 Posted November 18, 2019 If you want black, I guess they fit the bill. Some mixed reviews, seem like average slides. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remixer 1,645 Posted November 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Sniper said: If you want black, I guess they fit the bill. Some mixed reviews, seem like average slides. Well the Black was a bonus, I had no expectation of getting anything except silver. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redlines 202 Posted November 18, 2019 3 hours ago, remixer said: I was debating using those but from what im reading they fail often based on the weight. Only if you buy the cheap ones. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redlines 202 Posted November 18, 2019 https://www.blum.com/us/en/ Start here , you will be sorry if you buy Chinese off amazon. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted November 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, Redlines said: https://www.blum.com/us/en/ Start here , you will be sorry if you buy Chinese off amazon. Concur. Beat me to it. @remixer good people, I wouldn’t want to steer him wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlDente67 563 Posted November 20, 2019 I have cheap ones (I assume since we never specified otherwise when the cabinets were ordered). 3 drawers failed so far. Drives me crazy fixing them all the time. I had to laugh at one HGTV episode of First Time Home Buyers or some such where the wifes' main criterion to choose a house was whether or not the kitchen drawers were self-closing. Seriously, that was THE most important feature. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobA 1,235 Posted November 20, 2019 Also, if you're not a patient person or you are a claustrophobic - brace your self. You'll be running out for air a lot after laying in those cabinets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper 6,372 Posted November 20, 2019 2 hours ago, AlDente67 said: I have cheap ones (I assume since we never specified otherwise when the cabinets were ordered). 3 drawers failed so far. Drives me crazy fixing them all the time. It's usually worthwhile to spend a few more dollars on something that gets regular use, to avoid these hassles... I have a wife that breaks a lot of things... I have a tough time finding replacement items made out of Titanium... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobA 1,235 Posted November 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, Sniper said: It's usually worthwhile to spend a few more dollars on something that gets regular use, to avoid these hassles... I have a wife that breaks a lot of things... I have a tough time finding replacements made out of Titanium... So what are you saying? You don't have balls of steel? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper 6,372 Posted November 20, 2019 1 hour ago, BobA said: So what are you saying? You don't have balls of steel? Titanium now.... need to be safe! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,119 Posted November 20, 2019 On 11/18/2019 at 10:50 AM, Sniper said: If you go for the 20", they might be too long for the box. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlDente67 563 Posted November 20, 2019 Ok, I missed it the first read. Spit out my coffee now... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites