Attaching roller drawers primarily involves installing the corresponding roller slides onto the inside of the cabinet and the sides of the drawer itself.
Installing Drawer Slides
The process typically involves attaching one part of the roller slide mechanism to the cabinet and the other part to the drawer.
Cabinet Slide Installation
Based on the provided reference, the steps for installing the slides in the cabinet are as follows:
- Drill Pilot Holes: Using a drill/driver, drill shallow pilot holes into the cabinet interior. Position these holes in one screw hole near the front and back of where you intend to mount the slide.
- Mount the Slide: Utilize the screws provided with your drawer slides to mount the slide securely to the inside of the cabinet, aligning with the pilot holes you just drilled.
- Repeat for Second Slide: Follow the same process for the second drawer slide on the opposite interior wall of the cabinet. Ensure the slides are level and parallel to each other for smooth drawer operation.
Drawer Slide Installation
While the reference focuses on the cabinet installation, the process for the drawer typically mirrors this. You'll need to attach the other part of the slide mechanism (often a corresponding rail or roller) to the sides of the drawer box.
- Align the drawer portion of the slide along the bottom edge or middle of the drawer side.
- Mark pilot hole locations.
- Drill shallow pilot holes.
- Screw the drawer slide securely into place.
- Repeat on the other side of the drawer, ensuring both slides are parallel.
Once both sets of slides (cabinet and drawer) are installed, the drawer can typically be slid into the cabinet, connecting the two parts of the roller mechanism. Always refer to the specific instructions provided with your particular brand and model of drawer slides, as methods can vary slightly.
