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Old 06-19-2018, 02:50 PM   #1
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Dresser drawer slides

Still heading home from the rally. Currently in TX.

One of the bedroom drawers fails to maintain the self closing function. I can fix it by pulling the spring loaded plate forward at the end of the slide and it will hold for about a day. When it fails again the drawer will fly out.

Is there a latch or lever that I'm missing??
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Old 06-19-2018, 06:45 PM   #2
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We have same issue, now I have small ball bearings all over the floor. Going to replace the slides when we get back to SoCal. I use a big pillow wedged at the base of bed to keep them closed for now
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Old 06-19-2018, 06:58 PM   #3
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I think they get misaligned sometimes. I installed drawers in my master closet and used those same guides as the local stores did not have the odd size I needed. Some would do the same thing and it was in most cases because the backs were to far apart and so it would not always engage.
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Old 06-19-2018, 07:39 PM   #4
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I'll check further when I get the rig home. It would be nice to have a solution.
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Old 06-19-2018, 07:46 PM   #5
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I had a drawer that wouldn't stay closed so I just put a magnet latch on. Works like a charm.
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Old 06-19-2018, 08:20 PM   #6
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Magnet latch? How is that installed?
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Old 06-19-2018, 09:33 PM   #7
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Magnet latch? How is that installed?
Magnet latch is installed on the side-piece above the drawer rail and is attracted to a strip of steel I screwed on the inside of the drawer face.
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That is a good idea Jay. I'll check into it.
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Old 06-20-2018, 08:33 AM   #9
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Magnet latches are available at any hardware store for a couple of bucks.
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Old 06-20-2018, 09:58 AM   #10
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There’s a much better brand out there that’s more heavy duty than the ones that came on my Isata 3. I have a friend who’s a retired custom cabinet maker and he turned me on to this brand.
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Old 06-20-2018, 10:45 AM   #11
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There are better brands...the issue is not all brands make all sizes.

I am also a big fan of the King Slides...that is a heavier, more robust drawer guide. We have changed to those on the 20" and 23" for the dinette drawers because they carry more weight. They are more money, but I think more reliable. They also, so not make every size.
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