This video shows a method for mounting those low cost European drawer slides out of sight beneath the drawer. It's a trade off: You lose some depth for the drawer, but you can also make it wider and you don't see the unsightly slides. The drawers in this video didn't have a bottom, but this works just as well with ones that do. You just have to extend the sides down below the bottom to mount the slide. This is an excerpt from a longer build video on making a modern office cabinet: ibuildit.ca/projects/making-a-modern-office-cabinet/
Good idea, if you don’t like to see the slides, of course you have to support the centre of the shelf/ divider the slides sit on, against overloading, me I just close the drawers and mount ‘em normally
This is. a great idea for making under-mount hidden drawer slides without the finicky undercount drawer slide systems I never thought of simply inverting the slides and mounting them on strips of wood like you did. I've been trying to think of a way to make some inexpensive pullout shelves for my bathroom storage but wanted to hide the hardware. This is great solution I can use with inexpensive full extension slides.
Good idea! I think it's easier, maybe even advantageous, to find one or two vertical inches rather than horizontally when planning and fitting into a space with walls that can't move. Bonus star for a tip that shows a technique and a design option that may not seem obvious, eh.
I like that these are mounted and inset on the very bottom of the cabinet. Do you know of any sliders that are manufactured for this very purpose? Thanks.
Great video John. If I ever attempt to install drawer slides, you have me covered. I usually spend my time fixing the slides someone else has installed incorrectly. Keep up the great work John.
Thanks John, I always enjoy your videos. I enjoy even the subtle humor, for example you didn't record doing the first drawer because the first one is where you make all your mistakes. I guess it's funny because it's true 😂
And if the bottom of the drawer is not flimsy then heavy items can be stored as well. What would you do having two drawers - top drawer will have to be side mounted???
John great technique, but you did not talk about ANY measurements leaving us making mistakes and adjustments all over again. particulrly given these are standard slides and measurements would be helpful.
I realize this is an ancient video but possibly someone's lingering still lol ...do the cabinet blocks and the drawer blocks that the slides are mounted too have to be the same height? ...and or a particular height? ...thx, dumba$$ from Michigan :)
Please don't think I'm weird, but I agree that it looks better with hidden slides. This is the kind of thing I try to put in my designs. So, I'll probably plagiarize this, oops, I mean utilize a good idea.
Lo siento porque no hablo tu idioma; Sigo todos tus videos, pero cuando te veo usando el molinillo sin protección, un escalofrío me recorre la espalda y otras partes :)
No funciona así,no es lo mismo cortar las guías que comprar la que de con la medida indicada. Si llevas tiempo trabajando con estas guías sabrás el porque no se pueden acortar.
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This video shows a method for mounting those low cost European drawer slides out of sight beneath the drawer. It's a trade off: You lose some depth for the drawer, but you can also make it wider and you don't see the unsightly slides.
The drawers in this video didn't have a bottom, but this works just as well with ones that do. You just have to extend the sides down below the bottom to mount the slide.
This is an excerpt from a longer build video on making a modern office cabinet:
ibuildit.ca/projects/making-a-modern-office-cabinet/
Good idea, if you don’t like to see the slides, of course you have to support the centre of the shelf/ divider the slides sit on, against overloading, me I just close the drawers and mount ‘em normally
Minh
This is. a great idea for making under-mount hidden drawer slides without the finicky undercount drawer slide systems I never thought of simply inverting the slides and mounting them on strips of wood like you did. I've been trying to think of a way to make some inexpensive pullout shelves for my bathroom storage but wanted to hide the hardware. This is great solution I can use with inexpensive full extension slides.
Starting to make some shop base units tomorrow, I think I will us this method. Thanks for the tip.
Killin it with these tips and tricks videos John.
Good idea! I think it's easier, maybe even advantageous, to find one or two vertical inches rather than horizontally when planning and fitting into a space with walls that can't move. Bonus star for a tip that shows a technique and a design option that may not seem obvious, eh.
That's just BRILLIANT! I've never thought of doing that!
So simple, so much nicer and allow you to lose less width.
Thanks!
I love your videos John Heisz. Hope you're well sir.
I like that these are mounted and inset on the very bottom of the cabinet. Do you know of any sliders that are manufactured for this very purpose? Thanks.
Great video John. If I ever attempt to install drawer slides, you have me covered. I usually spend my time fixing the slides someone else has installed incorrectly. Keep up the great work John.
Killer tip John; I will definitely be looking at this method for my next drawer build.
Very practical application and another great video... thanks for sharing, John!
I did this for a spice rack, it worked really well.
Cool idea. I may try this to add pull out drawers to an existing bookcase with lots of shelves but only two upright members.
Thanks John, I always enjoy your videos. I enjoy even the subtle humor, for example you didn't record doing the first drawer because the first one is where you make all your mistakes.
I guess it's funny because it's true 😂
Another great tip! Enjoy your creativity John! Craftsmanship in action!
John, your hidden track method is brilliant!
Also you can put a shallow drawer between the slides it may not have slides but there are a lot of things you don't have to access often.
Simple, yet brilliant.
Great video John. Thanks for sharing.
Can you do this if say you had wire baskets that you wanted to put under a kitchen cabinet?
Like your tips and Tricks videos, thanks for sharing
Great tip! Smart.
Half way though, and💡
Great concept...I will definitely try it out
Well done👍
In this video are you using side or bottom mount slides? thank you
Good one John! I will have to add that to my "To Do" list...........Nice................ :)
Great tip John! 😃👍🏻👊🏻
Those slides are so inelegant, hiding them is worth loosing some space ! 👍 And there could even be some secret compartment under the drawers.
And if the bottom of the drawer is not flimsy then heavy items can be stored as well. What would you do having two drawers - top drawer will have to be side mounted???
Great tip! If we wanted to do this with soft close slides, would we use side mounts or under mounts with your method?
It's not a trade off if you use it for files like you did. Great idea that could have more applications than just this.
you are a genius
Great tip! Question... If the drawer is rather wide and carrying a bit of a load, can one of these slides be added in the centre for more support?
I am thinking of using this technique for my fridge slider. 2 pairs underneath.
What a great idea!
Clever.
Thanks for the video.
good idea!
John great technique, but you did not talk about ANY measurements leaving us making mistakes and adjustments all over again. particulrly given these are standard slides and measurements would be helpful.
Like it... a lot. 😎
This is a great idea. Thanks for sharing!
Nice
I realize this is an ancient video but possibly someone's lingering still lol ...do the cabinet blocks and the drawer blocks that the slides are mounted too have to be the same height? ...and or a particular height? ...thx, dumba$$ from Michigan :)
Please don't think I'm weird, but I agree that it looks better with hidden slides. This is the kind of thing I try to put in my designs. So, I'll probably plagiarize this, oops, I mean utilize a good idea.
Lo siento porque no hablo tu idioma; Sigo todos tus videos, pero cuando te veo usando el molinillo sin protección, un escalofrío me recorre la espalda y otras partes :)
Lol I was going to say Um John you forgot the drawer bottoms until I saw the hanging file
I may make some bottomless drawers. That way everything falls on the floor and I don't have to rummage through the drawer.
A very good idea, I would have installed the slides before putting the shelf in,
Of course you would.
No funciona así,no es lo mismo cortar las guías que comprar la que de con la medida indicada. Si llevas tiempo trabajando con estas guías sabrás el porque no se pueden acortar.
Doesn't actually offer any advice on how to plan, measure, mark out etc.