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)

 

 

 

Probably 18", if you're using the type that "snap" or settle in when closed.

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.

 

What brand are you considering? Depending, they do come in different weight ratings.

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

Do you usually put more than 100 lbs in your drawers?

Maybe it's time to stop hiding your ammo in the kitchen?

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

 

I think those are the winners. If you go for the 20", they might be too long for the box.

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

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.

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.

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.

i agree.. Seems everyone issue was the softclose mech

 

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

 

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!

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?

Which "these"?  I didn't see a link to the black ones.

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

 

If you want black, I guess they fit the bill. Some mixed reviews, seem like average slides.

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.

 

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. 

https://www.blum.com/us/en/

Start here , you will be sorry if you buy Chinese off amazon.

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.

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.

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.   

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... 

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?

1 hour ago, BobA said:

So what are you saying? You don't have balls of steel?

Titanium now.... need to be safe!

On 11/18/2019 at 10:50 AM, Sniper said:

If you go for the 20", they might be too long for the box.

Ok, I missed it the first read.  Spit out my coffee now...