How To Make Wooden Full Extension Drawer Slides - Woodworking

[@JohnHeisz]

Want to make something you can use and also help support this channel? Buy a plan! ibuildit.ca/plans/

[@GenoLoma]

Hi John, do you have a cost estimate for the store bought slides, vs the timber, fixings, and varnish for your home made version..? Of course we can't factor in our time as that will vary from person to person and tooling available.. Here in Australia, full extension slides like these are quite expensive, especially if you need heavy duty ones.. Many years ago I made a power tool drawer for under my work bench, and the 40kg slides I got were about 45 bucks a pair.. To be fair, they've been reliable and trouble free in the 11 years since, so I'm also wondering how timber ones would hold up over time. Great content, and thanks for sharing 👍

[@furniture11]

They are great videos. I am a big fan of your videos

[@adrianmack3]

@@GenoLoma don't bother asking John anything, he's a moron. I asked what should be a fairly simple question of him, but instead of answering or saying he doesn't know, he goes into some pity party, but still asks for people to support him and buy plans (which I've done).

[@GenoLoma]

@@adrianmack3 moron you say.. nice. Please, point me in the direction of your successful KZbin channel.. 3 playlists and zero videos means you have nothing of value to add here with your criticism.. Thanks for playing.

[@Hit-First-And-Hit-Hard]

I'd like to buy the plan but not sure which is which on your Plans Archive Section. Is that the one you are taling about? ibuildit.ca/plans/large-toolbox-plans/

[@danfromnorth52]

John, you are one of the smartest guys I know. Your ability to figure out mechanical movements and translate those to wood is simply amazing.

[@tornadre]

If you aren’t already, subscribe to Matthias Wandel. No shade to John (he’s a genius in his own right), but Matthias is on another level.

[@iamthet8r]

I work for a millwork company. My department makes custom doors. I built a new 4'x8' ft table today for my department, minus the 4ft wide drawer I want under the tabletop. I am 100% going to utilize this design, using 1x4 mahogany scrap that we've accumulated the past 2 years. You sir are a life saver!

[@markkoons7488]

As an old hand, I have to say your videos are top notch, enough so that I'd make them an important part of any novice's education. Thank you.

[@MrIronlynnx]

John, thank you for showing all of us how to make what we want/need instead of having to buy it. I enjoy seeing all the items you have made being put to use on additional projects and how sturdy they are.

[@RTH1122]

You never cease to amaze me, John - incredible. There is nothing that you can't be made out of wood. Great video.

[@smellycat249]

His hopes and dreams were made out of wood too. But they burnt up.

[@jackbarger4906]

That’s right! Plywood is the real hero here

[@MichaeltheCrank]

I really like these. I'm one of those people with more time than money, so this works for me.

[@davidyoung974]

Watched this video last year when it first posted, finally got around to making my own set this last week. They work amazing! Thank you for sharing your creativity and talent with the rest of us!

[@geraldmoore3686]

John, I consider you to have the best mechanical minded person on you tube. My passion is lathe work, I have made most of the jigs that I use in my hobby. I definitely will be using this application to put new drawers under my new work bench that i built.

[@banksofchaos93]

10 different things in this video blew my mind. You are amazing.

[@paulruud5804]

Finally used these drawer slides. Excellent! I had to try designing my own to appreciate how clever this design is. Looks simple and is simple and that is genius. Thank you, John!

[@stevemurphy402]

I made some of these with a minor variation. Instead of gluing the hardwood runners directly to the drawers and cabinets sides, i gluedthe hardwood runners to a piece of luan. Four per drawer. I did that so I could adjust them to fit, rather than calculated as my work is ahem, not as precise as Johns. They attach with eight countersunk screws each going through the luan. Rubbed some candle wax on the contact surfaces and the drawers slide like glass! Thanks John!

[@markgomm2618]

john, you have to be the craftiest person i know!

[@eduardom800]

Again, Mr. Heisz, design is simple and efective. There will be a set of drawers in my closet using these slides. Thank you.

[@andrewconnor4429]

Building this, cutting the slots right now, this is why I got into woodworking during pandemic, this kind of diy stuff, and for sure your channel inspired me I could build tools and do it myself, I didn't need to buy very much, it's everything I'm about!

[@To-Lo77]

John - Great video,very informative, helpful, detailed etc. Thanks for sharing and including the plans. Honestly - I was wish I had a .10 of your abilities, creativity, thoughts, drive etc. Some of your work is truly mind blowing - even with something like this. Nothing major. Nothing huge, Nothing so complex that an engineer needed to work on. Simple enough for just about anyone to take on, BUT it took someone like yourself with your thoughts and abilities to make it happen. Thank you!

[@genewebb8163]

I had made a set of narrow drawers and improvised a slide which didnt work well. I found this and it was perfect. I was able to make my slides on the cnc using a template to hold 8 at a time and double sided. Perfect what a brilliant solution!

[@genewebb8163]

I sanded everything and put poly on it but I also took some car wax and waxed the inside rails and it makes it pretty smooth.

[@bonniebarber6114]

The Mad Genius John Heisz is at it again. Amazing idea!

[@symposes]

That is fantastic, now you can build the cabinet to fit the location instead of the hardware. Thank you John. Now for your next build... Making these Soft-closing!

[@tommoores1531]

The soft close is built in to your fingertips

[@Kolajer]

@@tommoores1531 not all models are equipped, conditions apply.

[@flashfire3220]

Bungee cord or long spring

[@Dave5843-d9m]

For a tool box an "Auto following" feature would be far more useful. ;) Tesla "Summon Mode" here we come.

[@socksonfeet8125]

I been wanting to convert some old drawers I have to full extension, I need 20 slides. They cost $20-25 a piece. Then in have an extra 6 drawers that i need to build from scratch. Thats over $650...just for slides.Right now I have a ton of pine left over from projects. Will definitely be using your method to make my slides. Glad I came across your vid, thank you for sharing!

[@borjavivanco8600]

Thank you not only for the great idea, but for the kindness of record It to show us

[@mitchellcollinsworth2538]

Thank you, John. Just tried this and I am amazed at how simple it is, and yet how great it works. It looks great, very subtle. Thank you for sharing.

[@howder1951]

Great product John, the "cheap" me has wondered about wooden slides like this, thanks for doing the leg work and designing, this is why i like you and Mathias, wood first! Cheers and thanks!

[@obelix2xl]

Hello John, YOU're my DIY-hero!

[@youtukang]

Hehe superman

[@dannywilsher4165]

#DIYero...

[@Dogo24h]

Very beautiful and unique, you have great carpentry skills.

[@elisabethreeves1786]

The sound quality of your video is PHENOMENAL!

[@moreaudio760]

Love this idea of full extension wood drawer guides …thanks for sharing

[@gonesideways6621]

John you must have been a Tool & Die maker as I was for over forty years when I saw you pull out your calipers and measure, this is the way I measure also. Took a woodworking class for over twenty years at local community college they all laughed at me for measuring this close. Great tips on slides love your gear movement on vise, I think I would need a dividing head and Bridgeport to make this one. Your teaching skills are excellent keep doing what you love !

[@SeahawkSailor]

Great project John. By far the simplest wood version of full extension slides I have seen. Thank you. It would be fun to see a quick video where you check the weight capacity of these.

[@skf957]

Thanks for being so inventive and sharing this. I've seen other takes on wooden full extension drawer slides, but none so simple and effective as these. As with all things that end up reduced to relative simplicity, I'll bet this took some thinking about!

[@daveharrington7500]

Very nice John. I have often said the most important tool in your shop is your imagination and your shows that to be true!!!

[@larrys639]

There is a small handful of true master woodcraftsmen on KZbin and John is one of these.

[@ydefraigne]

This is the most usefull tuto I've seen in my life, those drawer slides are so expensive for the moment with the supply chain issue. I need 20 of these for a project, thanks a lot from Belgium !!!

[@DenisBoerjan]

I've been trying to form an idea for these wooden full extension drawer slides lately and just happened to find your plans. Excellent! Thank you.

[@bhartissimo]

Thanks, John! You come up with one brilliant idea after another. And not just ideas. You make them work! And share them! Thanks!

[@American_Woodworker]

Brilliant! Always love your builds. Super smart, elegant, and economical way to build a practical alternative to full extension drawer slides. Thanks!

[@jmm1886]

Absolutely brilliant, I wish I had seen this video three months ago ,it would have saved me heaps ,thanks John

[@andyh9382]

Now this is a John Heisz video!

[@larry78cj7]

Not sure why, but the sound quality is awesome. The voice over is very clear/clean.

[@roncooper6302]

That is brilliant. Wooden slides in my woodwork workshop couldn’t be better. Best regards.

[@RedcarWW]

John thank you for this amazing video and contributions to woodworking. Currently I am building a cart to go under the right of my table saw. The cart is going to end up with 5 drawers. I am looking at $105 for the 100lb full extension slides. My next build will be similar to your Large Toolbox build. In fact, I am toying with abandoning my current plan and just build two of your Large Toolbox builds. With a small shop, you want everything to be mobile. When I first started out, I caught some of your videos. At the time, they were way over my head. Now that I am on my third reorganization of my shop 6 years in, I really get your builds. Especially your drawer slides. Those drawer slides will save me great deal of money, and will go a long way in helping my understanding of mounting drawers.

[@airuiz2]

Your an inspiration John! This is super awesome stuff. I always wondered if something like this was able to be done and executed well enough to be functional and well.. you've done it. Thanks for being you!

[@dannywilsher4165]

WOW! This was just as much enjoyment the second time as it was the first time!!!

[@RustySeesaws]

You Did It again John!!! Really a great Idea. I love the simplicity yet the engineering is spot on. Thanks for all you do. Rusty

[@waynehegg8847]

Don’t miss any of your videos. Love that you like making everything by hand, shows your always wanting to learn and experiment. Great video, keep them coming!!!!

[@Australia-ky7kx]

Excellent alternative to expensive metal slides. Encouraging for amateur woodworkers.

[@Scott.Farkus]

I like the way those are made, looks like they work very smoothly; I think I'll make some for my next drawers.

[@pedalman4595]

Great clear concise video!!!!!!!!!! Great tutorial!!!!!!!!!! Love your work and craftsmanship!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@supergimp2000]

Bravo, John. This is exactly why we come back.

[@angelitadodson5854]

Simply, Amazing!!! this removes the excuse for not starting and sustaining a meaningful project!!!

[@nafitron]

Oh my goodness... You are a genius! Thanks for the free plans... I WILL be doing this.

[@lis4926]

Великолепно! Созидательный, творческий труд украшает человека👍

[@rhyansimmons2691]

I mean... he put the plans on youtube. What a saint!

[@murphyrp01]

A quality craftsman. Well done again

[@majorssimworld2364]

I love this idea!! Drawer slides are really expensive here so I'll definitely give this a try. Thank you for all your wonderful content

[@Jim_One-wl4ke]

Wow that’s a smart slide. Awesome, lots of offcuts n leftovers can be use to make these. Thanks bro ❤

[@davidledieu2399]

you sir, are a deadset legend. Well played and many thanks for your efforts.

[@TKevinBlanc]

My jaw actually dropped the first time you pulled that drawer with the wooden slide open. Brilliant.

[@shaunbarrickman6339]

Will be trying these on my ibuildit miter saw station once I have that complete, thanks for what you do!

[@CredibleHulk10]

Dude. I am endlessly impressed by your ingenuity and craftsmanship. Too awesome.

[@craigerickson-z9q]

Really cool idea. Hope some day I can build some. Great project to chill out in the shop, relax and enjoy making something for yourself.Thank you.

[@snarfersaxe]

Thank you again for all the great work

[@Usonian7]

I'm so happy, I have an endless supply of 2" wide plywood, I'm going to be making drawers for days! And drawers for black and yellow parts bins.

[@Hit-First-And-Hit-Hard]

Most helpful! Just what I need for my small project I am embarking right now. Thank you, John!

[@tomweisgerber7108]

Sweet. Am building a sanding station for my oscillating sander and small belt/disc sander, and the room left for a small drawer to hold the misc. drums, discs, etc. is too short in depth to use metal ones, as the big box store’s shortest ones are 14” long. Will build yours. Did like the comment about eliminating the screw threads-to-slide contact, in order to minimize wear.

[@corcoransullivan1562]

Thanks again John. Such an awesome carpenter and woodworker.

[@luisestevesirvent2990]

Buenos días Juan: ¡Doce minutos de puro disfrute viendo cómo materializas tus sencillos y efectivos diseños! Desde España, ¡gracias por compartir!

[@sinsilius]

Nice! Will definately make them as I get to cabinets in our cabin.

[@Sebastian-ul7vo]

Wow, dude! You are so awesome! Your handmade wooden tools in the background are super cool. Wish I had the knowledge and expertise you have!

[@mattbowers5342]

I will definitely be using this idea on some shop cabinets! It may not make absolute monetary sense, but I’d rather make than buy!

[@patmash]

You sir are a genius in your craft.

[@atbien21]

Great video John. Thanks for sharing it. I would also like to give you recognition for your videography. You do a great job at that too! I dabble at both and can appreciate the effort taken here. Thank you again.

[@vikitheviki]

My favorite wood worker on the tube.. 👍🇫🇮💯

[@EliteCycleWalkWindsorCanada]

This is genius work. Greetings from Pakistan.

[@francisbuil1433]

Excellent 👍👍👍 (From France/Pyrénées) 👏👋

[@mikeamboy7292]

I have watched several of your videos. you are quite creative.

[@kevinthomson6324]

I’ve been having a hard time finding slides the right length. This is the perfect solution at the perfect time! Thank you for posting this!!

[@mircoturco1057]

John Sei un “Genio” veramente fantastico

[@oddjobbobb]

Really really good build! I have been cogitating on wooden drawer slides for a project for a little while. I can stop cogitating and go to work. Thank you for sharing this build!

[@jotapi4010]

Phantastic, very ingenious!

[@youtukang]

Hyyy friend

[@garlicbad]

I really impressed with this ingenious way of making slides. Great work John!

[@Ali-tw1rs]

Thank you very much for the wonderful art lessons and touches you offer, and many congratulations for obtaining a master's degree. Your follower and love Ali from Saudi Arabia

[@RoomiesGarage]

Awesome, now you got me hooked up for the rest of the project!

[@youtukang]

☺

[@GEK69NY]

Huge respect to you, sir!!! For sharing that info!

[@baconsoda]

Those are brilliant!

[@TheLovelyMissBeans]

These are amazingly cool, and look pretty achievable for those of us still learning. I can't wait to try!

[@shaneseeley9641]

That's impressive!! I'm in the process of building new cabinets for the shop and these are now going to be part of the build. Thanks for sharing your ingenuity!!

[@YS-by7wy]

This is absolutely brilliant.

[@alex_avijll]

I'm new to this channel and thank you for the metric measurements as well.

[@jayfrickel9973]

I am impressed! Never thought of building these on my own. This will change the way of my thinking.

[@PhilDeGuzman]

Great idea (and a good way to use scraps instead of buying drawer slides for shop furniture!! One theoretical question: how much weight could a pair of these support? A test of that hat would be a cool video to watch (hint hint)!

[@Makoonga]

Jesus God....I have not seen you for years...a million subscribers.! Good for you.

[@jeffhreid]

These are brilliant. Well done

[@everettneil6860]

Fantastic plan,I'll use your plan,but add a linear roller bushing bearing for the supporting guide pin,may be a better transition to extend the drawer, less friction.

[@everettneil6860]

@@JorgTheElder ok,however, its always to have built something better for heavy storage, so I can store my heavy millwright tools.

[@joseo6228]

Brilliant! Good job, John.

[@danieltaylor8347]

So smartly done. Love it.

[@davetaylor2088]

Simply awesome as always mate. Thanks.

[@jeffmastin]

This is awesome! For some reason here in Portugal the metal full extensions I used to buy in USA for less than 10 bucks are over $30 here! Plus, these things solars gum up eventually. I like the idea of waxed sliding wood instead of the bearings

[@brianwood5220]

Lovely job John. Who would have known you could make these for yourself; out of wood.

[@briannelson605]

You're so clever at designing these projects