How to install Soft Close Richelieu Drawer slides

はじめに

Replacing or installing new drawer slides can be challenging without knowing the proper steps or having the essential tools. The most challenging part of this process is making sure the drawer slides are leveled on the left and right side, and they have to be perfectly flush on the front part of the drawer. Failing to do so will make the drawer hard to pull or push back in place due to misalignment on the drawer slides. In this guide, we will demonstrate how to correctly install soft close drawer slides solely using a power drill, measuring tape, and hand grip clamps. We will also be providing alternative tools (without pictures) for people who may not be able to access ideal tools. We know our guide is foolproof and easy to follow, even if this is your first time installing a drawer slide, but please let us know any of your concerns if you have any.

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手順1 How to install Soft Close Richelieu Drawer slides

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Remove the metal glide from the drawer by pulling and pinching the lever at the same time.

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手順2

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Place the slides flush with the front of the cabinet, and clamp it down to screw it in place.
If no clamp is available, use tape or a partner to help hold it in place if possible.
It is always better to have the slides slightly inside the cabinet than outside of the cabinet

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手順3

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Insert all 8 of the 1/4" euro screws with the power drill putting 3 screws in total, from front, middle, and the back of the track.
If there is no power drill on hand, you can use an awl to create holes.

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手順4

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Install the track on the mirror side of the cabinet using the same process of step 3.
Repeat steps 2-3 for this.

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手順5

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Push the metal glides back into the track until it clicks back in place.
Place a cardboard box material or any material that is less than 1/8" thick at the bottom of the cabinet. The spacer will prevent the drawer from scraping the bottom side of the cabinet when we install it.

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手順6

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With the spacer, we have ensure our drawer will be aligned perfectly for marking the metal glides' placement.
All we have to do now is to bring both drawer and metal glide slightly out of the cabinet and mark the placement with pencil on both sides of the drawer.

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手順7

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Measure the markup distance, and draw another line with the same measurement at the back of the drawer.
Line up the metal glide, and clamp it in place with our marker.

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手順8

Insert 6 of the 1/2" screws using the power drill or screwdriver while making sure that the tip of the glide is flush with the front of the drawer.
Using the same step as before, screw the glides on the opposite side of the drawer.

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手順9

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Carefully place the drawer in the track, and push it all the way back until you hear a click. Once the drawer is in place, the slides should work properly and move with ease.
At last, the installation is finished!

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終わりに

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. We hope this guide provided you with a perfect way to install soft-close drawers. Please use these for alternative brands, and comment if assistance is needed.

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