Cygnus A Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 I have 16 drawers to install and dont feel like spending $20 a pair. I used the KV economy slides for my router table and they came in around $7 per pair. The quality on these is kind of low. One things that bothers me is the slides dont all extend the same amount, so one side of the drawer will stop before the other side. What is something in between these extremes that would be suitable for a craft room (smooth operation and a quality fitment). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 That's unfortunate I have used KV8400 series slides on all my shop cabinets and cabinets in my office as well with great results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Nall Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Un pack''m all & pair'm up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus A Posted October 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 41 minutes ago, pkinneb said: That's unfortunate I have used KV8400 series slides on all my shop cabinets and cabinets in my office as well with great results. I used the KV TT100 (economy slides) https://www.wwhardware.com/kv-tt100-economy-100-lb-full-extension-drawer-slide-kvtt100 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 I always get the full extension slides with overtravel, they pull out about 1 inch past full extension. This lets you get to the back of the drawer and lift something straight up. On KV slides if the number ends in " 05 " it's got over-travel , usually at no extra cost. Often the less expensive slides are Asian imports. If the drawer is subjected to sideways pressure I have seen the ball bearings pop out of the race and fly everywhere. The $20 slide you are referring to is usually around $12-13 at my pro supply house. I have seen them last 25 years or more. So buyer beware, these days you pay for what you get and discounted slides are rarely a good value. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 22 minutes ago, Cygnus A said: I used the KV TT100 (economy slides) https://www.wwhardware.com/kv-tt100-economy-100-lb-full-extension-drawer-slide-kvtt100 If the 8400's work with your budget I would give them a try. I get mine at wwhardware as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Slack Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 I use Accuride 7434 when I want a reliable moderate priced slide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 I have used Mepla, Hettich and Grass with varying degrees of success, all acceptable. I settled on KV's for the shop; full extension or over-travel as suits the need. The one thing I will warn you about trying to go cheap . . . a well functioning drawer is a thing of beauty but, a poorly functioning drawer slide is a pain forever. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 2 hours ago, gee-dub said: The one thing I will warn you about trying to go cheap . . . a well functioning drawer is a thing of beauty but, a poorly functioning drawer slide is a pain forever. Agree. $300 plus for drawer slides can seem like a lot of money until you start getting frustrated with their performance. Buying inexpensive and then replacing down the road because of the frustration usually ends up being the most expensive way to go about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 YOu don't mention the length of the slides that you need but cabinetparts.com has some on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 +1, buy once, cry once, do it right the first time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 if you are buying a lot at one time ... give the company Jay Bates uses a look.. http://www.outwater.com/home/section_H.cfm I bought my slides for some shop furniture here and they have worked really well ** Just be sure to by the screws as well, those do not come with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 I have used a few Fulterer slides in the past. They were pretty good but I found KV slides for slightly less and they were stocked in a wider range of sizes. Sometimes buying 2 cases of 10 pair ends up cheaper per slide. Can't hurt to have 4 extra pair of slides around either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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