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Install Drawer Slides and Filler Strips

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DIY BUILT-IN MUDROOM LOCKERS

What happens here

Install the full-extension drawer slides into the base locker units, ensuring they are level and properly spaced. Use a spacer block to elevate the slides to a consistent height for smooth drawer operation. Attach the corresponding parts of the slides to the assembled drawer boxes. Test the drawers for smooth movement. Next, address any gaps between the cabinet carcass and the wall. Use long, thin strips of plywood as filler strips, secured with brad nails and wood glue, to create a flush surface. Ensure these strips extend slightly beyond the cabinet depth to allow for proper door alignment. This step is critical for a professional finish and to ensure doors and drawers operate correctly.

Goal: Install full-extension drawer slides to the locker units and drawer boxes, then add filler strips to ensure proper door alignment.

Tools and materials

  • Brad Nailer (DeWalt)
  • Level
  • Measuring Tape
  • Full-extension Drawer Slides
  • Thin Plywood Strips
  • Wood Glue
  • Wood Screws

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so the hardware uh has to be full extension or else you're not getting your shoes um these are what are they they're about like what 15 16 bucks for a pair they have a weight limit of 75 pounds i don't think we have that much weight in shoes but these will be great we're going to install them make sure we use a nice good spacer elevation so it's nice and parallel [Music] i wish i could say that was the worst mistake i've ever had to fix if the the width or the depth of the the cubbies themselves were one and shorter this is a silly rookie mistake i made them 17 inches deep but if you made them 16 you could have gotten 16 inch strips out of it and you can use three get uh 16 inches deep and then i think you'll save quite a bit of money all right we're gonna start building our

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