Assemble Drawers and Install Slides

What happens here

The individual drawer components (sides, front, back, bottom) are assembled into boxes using wood glue and pocket hole screws. A non-slip mat is used on the workbench to prevent the pieces from shifting during assembly. Clamps hold the pieces tightly as screws are driven in. Once assembled, the drawers are thoroughly sanded with an orbital sander to ensure a smooth finish. Full-extension drawer slides are then installed. A specialized drawer slide installation jig is used, which features a magnet to hold the slide in place and ensures a perfect 90-degree angle for accurate mounting. The jig simplifies the process of aligning and screwing the slides to the cabinet sides and the drawer boxes.

Goal: Drawer boxes are assembled using wood glue and pocket hole screws, then sanded smooth, and full-extension drawer slides are installed using a specialized jig.