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06-17-2017, 08:52 AM
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Pull out Dinette drawer improvement?
Has anyone come up with a good way to get these drawers to slide easily? 308BHS, but sure they're all the same. I originally thought I would just mount full extension slides...but I see you have to lift and pull out, so they stay put during travel. Open for suggestions - they are a pain as is!
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06-18-2017, 05:10 AM
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Pull out Dinette drawer improvement?
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Originally Posted by 54GFL
Has anyone come up with a good way to get these drawers to slide easily? 308BHS, but sure they're all the same. I originally thought I would just mount full extension slides...but I see you have to lift and pull out, so they stay put during travel. Open for suggestions - they are a pain as is!
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LOL! Yes they are. Made of cheap inexpensive materials. To make them work smoother, take them out, sand the runners and bottom edges of drawers, then use a paste wax on both. The drawers stops need to stay there to prevent them from opening. If you really want new drawer slides, you can invest in self closing type. The problem will be you'll have to re work the cabinet so you can mount all that hardware.
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06-18-2017, 05:49 AM
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Great feedback, thanks!! I'll be getting the sander out this week to give it a shot!
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06-18-2017, 06:27 AM
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I would only hand sand them. An electric sander may be too aggressive.
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06-18-2017, 02:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mattstacie
LOL! Yes they are. Made of cheap inexpensive materials. To make them work smoother, take them out, sand the runners and bottom edges of drawers, then use a paste wax on both. The drawers stops need to stay there to prevent them from opening. If you really want new drawer slides, you can invest in self closing type. The problem will be you'll have to re work the cabinet so you can mount all that hardware.
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Has those kind of drawers in a very old style camper years ago.
As mattstacie and others have said, pull the drawers out, hand sand with fine sand paper and wax ~ we used bowling alley paste wax.
Worked like a charm and the need to lift to open wasn't a big deal for us.
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06-19-2017, 05:58 AM
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Are you referring to the big drawer under the seat? I sanded and waxed as mentioned above, but also added guides to keep the drawer sliding strait. They are simply 2x2s screwed to the floor on each side of the drawer. They help a lot.
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06-19-2017, 07:19 AM
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Thanks all. I've got it in storage now, but will be pulling it home for some mods this week. Like the idea additional runners too. Will check it out when I can get a visual.
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06-26-2017, 09:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CedarCreekWoody
Are you referring to the big drawer under the seat? I sanded and waxed as mentioned above, but also added guides to keep the drawer sliding strait. They are simply 2x2s screwed to the floor on each side of the drawer. They help a lot.
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Another option is is the mod I made: I took the door and flipped it upside down! Works wonderful now, and doesn't keep falling down!
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07-06-2017, 09:54 PM
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LA RV Guy... what are you talking about. They are talking about the drawer under the dinette seats... what's with the photo of the sofa drawer
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08-06-2017, 10:47 AM
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Location: Northwestern Ontario
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My hubby took the drawer out and attached a long piece of thin teflon to each of the bottom sides that it travels on. Works much better now!
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08-14-2017, 06:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by extxn
Has those kind of drawers in a very old style camper years ago.
As mattstacie and others have said, pull the drawers out, hand sand with fine sand paper and wax ~ we used bowling alley paste wax.
Worked like a charm and the need to lift to open wasn't a big deal for us.
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How often do you use the wax?
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