How to install VADANIA VD2053 heavy duty drawer slides with lock?

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[@christophernassopoulos2497]

At the risk of mansplainin', as a cabinet builder of many decades, I can tell you that in proper drawer and box building , one brings the box sides all the way down and the bottom (and top) are "stringers", i.e., fit in between the side pieces, not under (or over). Building the drawer as you have means there is a very strong possibility the bottom will fall right out, given the size of that drawer and it's intended use. You could put 200lbs in that sucker in a heartbeat. Not extending the sides down to the bottom of the box also means that the drawer glides are far too close to the bottom edge of the drawer sides and they will also likely fail. One problem begets the other. Solution: lift the drawer glides up two or three inches to avoid screwing at the weakest possible place on the side ply. Otherwise, keep up the good work!

[@seanahern9160]

Taking this tip after watching this video as well! My instinct was a solid base with sides sitting on top like the video, but I can see how that weight is now all pulling down on that base. Wondering if it's 6 or half dozen when using Kreg screws, but I'm goin to try this anyway. Thanks!

[@izifaddag8221]

Are you suggesting a dado? Amateur here

[@christophernassopoulos2497]

@@izifaddag8221 Yes, standard drawer-build practice is to dado the bottom of the drawer into the sides (as little as 1/4" is fine). The bottom need not be 3/4", btw. For best use of wood I use 1/2" Finnish Ply for everything (NOT shitty Big Box 1/2" ply!): 1/2" sides, dado those for a 1/2" bottom, then attach glides to sides (which run full height). This "traps" the bottom piece in the dado between the sides, thus the bottom can't fall down and the glides can then screw into the side walls (and not the end grain of the bottom) as done in the above video. End grain screws - or Kreg Jig screws meant to hold up the bottom - are close to useless for large drawers. Good luck!

[@christophernassopoulos2497]

@@izifaddag8221 This is basically it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWjCk6CKbddpsM0

[@izifaddag8221]

@@christophernassopoulos2497 Thank you that was super helpful. I made a big mistake with a long (5') drawer that couldn't take the weight. I foolishly screwed a piece of 1/4" cheap ass ply using plentiful #6 screws into yet even more cheap ass ply only 1/2". It looked great when I did it but loaded with cans and doing some long drives it is in bad shape. I am going to make a completely new drawer system using aluminium profile but the drawers are still wood. So I think a dado and supporting separators (needed anyway) will be a vast improvement. Thanks again. Always learning and not afraid to ask.

[@user-kk3gw5le2j]

Super helpful, came here because I am installing into a box I’m making for my sequoia and low and behold my box set up is exactly the same as yours and I have the same slides lol

[@Gord19]

Wow outstanding information thanks a ton young man ! helped out an old guy like me. Much appreciated.

[@TinoDeFendis]

Those 3/4" truss screws are enough to support the weight of the drawer fully extended and in use? Camp kitchen application

[@lukeagex]

I’m wondering the same and I’m thinking no. I think T- nuts or barrel nuts are better

[@EdwardRomero-b1m]

Awsome video thanks

[@Ben.ODonohue]

When you attach the outside draw slider next to the one you have already constructed, wont the screws foul each other considering that there is only a single piece of ply separating the two sides?

[@amerrashed6287]

Thanks a lot, very helpful. If the box length is 30 in, what's the best length for drawer slider i should buy?

[@vadania-us]

Hi Amer, thank you for your massage. You can choose the 28" slides for it

[@haubrichband]

Hey there, I was curious if it makes a difference if you make the locking buttons go down to unlock or go up? When I first got these drawer slides I thought they would go up to unlock the drawer. Cheers!

[@vadania-us]

Hi we suggest that you can install as press up to unlock

[@Dragouncz]

Any chance to adjust the sliders so they dont lock half way when closing down? I find this function very anoying.....thanks

[@vadania-us]

Normally, our locking drawer slides can be locked both when they are closed and fully extended. If you encounter the issue of the slide lock halfway when closing down, please contact our customer service representative through the shopping website, and we will assist you in resolving this problem. If you are unsure how to contact us, you can reach us at [e-mail] At the same time, please provide us with some photos or video of the issue so that we can better understand the problem you are experiencing. Thanks

[@ElohiSilverEarthVentures]

Would these work for a slide out bed that's pulled out?

[@vadania-us]

that's depends on your bed weight. We suggest you choose VD2576 for stronger slides. vadania.com/product/vd2576-drawer-slides-1/

[@leblancexplores]

Do these do okay outdoors? Thinking of using them for a roof slider.

[@vadania-us]

Yes, but I suggest that you can side mounting for them.

[@leblancexplores]

@@vadania-us what do you mean? I plan to put them on the sides of a set of solar panels. Thank you!

[@robertwilson1827]

@@leblancexplores I guessing no, because, sand, dirt etc will eventually seize the moving parts?

[@user-jx2zz4lb5d]

hi i want to buy a 60" draw slider like the VD2576. does it have the unlock/disconnect feature?

[@vadania-us]

Hi sir, sorry that the VD2576 can not be separated.

[@user-jx2zz4lb5d]

@@vadania-us no prob, i ordered the vd2576 anyway. looking forward to working with it

[@croberto9096]

Excellent tutorial. I used it to install a drawer for a Dometic cooler. I have an issue with my installation: the locking mechanism on each side locks at different times when pulling the drawer out. I assume this is an indication of some type of misalignment. Furthermore, there is an annoying squeaky noise, similar to an old hamster wheel when driving on an uneven road. It is my belief that this is also a result of the same misalignment. Any suggestions on how to troubleshoot the issue?

[@vadania-us]

Hi Carlos, if they lock in different position when you pull out, I am sure that the install position is misalignment. You can try to uninstall the slides and check. Also check the sliding if they have any noise. Then will get the answer

[@susankeiff4847]

@@vadania-us What type of misalignment is most likely? For example, one slide is farther toward the front of the drawer or cabinet than the other slide? Or could the drawer or cabinet not be square? Or the slides are not parallel to the bottom of the drawer? How do I test to find out?

[@vadania-us]

@@susankeiff4847 The most likely reason should be that the slides did not install in the same level and the same position. That means the screws holes are not the same place for the two side of the sldies. So it may cause that one slides is further than the other one from the cabinet front

[@PauloSilva-pl8yw]

Hey there, can y mouth vadania slider on the bottom? Not in sides but in bottom.

[@vadania-us]

Hi Sir, We do not recommend bottom mounting as this reduces the weight capacity of the slides by two thirds.

[@qfx125]

Hi I’m making a van kitchen slide out box and need to know for a 5ft slide out box what side heavy duty draw runners would I need thanks

[@vadania-us]

Hi, we have 2 model will fit your box. VD2576 & VA2576, 500mm-1500mm, the 1500mm will hold around 130kg max. You can check on our store. vadania.com/

[@benja_mint]

My slides seem to be jammed. I took them both apart once to test it and now put them back together and they won't seperate again... Any ideas?

[@benja_mint]

They neither come apart nor lock out at full extension

[@vadania-us]

@@benja_mint please contact us via email [e-mail], we will check the detail for you. You can send me the video or the photos of the not locking issue.

[@benja_mint]

@@vadania-us thanks for responding. I sent you an email just now.

[@AnthonySecco]

Do these or other rails lock at 50%? Thanks!

[@vadania-us]

Hi Anthony, they all lock at full extend and full close. Not 50%.

[@damionrussell482]

Could you send me the link

[@StansE250]

A “sponsored” installer repeatedly Mispronouncing product brand … ? 🤦‍♂️