Mystery Method for Slick Sliding Drawers

⚙️ EPISODE 245: I remember being frustrated after making my first traditional wood drawers on wooden runners. They fit fine enough, but they didn’t slide smoothly. Something was missing…until I learned a mystery method for the slickest smooth sliding drawers ever! In this episode I show you the method and how it can help in any situation you need smooth easy sliding of wood against wood parts. (Closed captions)
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[@SimonHoning]

You deserve to be proud of that improved 'deadman'design.It's quietly sensational.

[@EpicWoodworking]

Thank you! It took a few iterations and a lot thought to arrive at what I hope is a great solution. I like how it looks too, thanks again! 👍😎

[@roadtriplover.]

This is so helpful to this total novice. I’m learning so mich through your videos, Tom and Camera Lady. Thank you and please keep ‘em coming!

[@joshwalker5605]

i learn something every time i watch. Thanks so much for always being here!

[@SimonHoning]

Really , really looking forward to more live action with spraying shellac- there's a real dearth of info on this subject.Go Tom!

[@stacieskelley]

Handy timing for the shellac/wax on the 90° as I just picked up a handmade drawer that I'm sure they dumped because it was difficult to pull the drawer! Much thanks

[@joegarrison2344]

Piano technician here. We do fine sanding on squeaky grand pianos. A dirty little secret is using ivory bar soap in emergencies. Really enjoyed your video. Thanks!

[@lupenielsen]

You folks are awesome! I could not attend the live stream last night, and I LOVE the replay. That shellac/wax tip has made my week. What a brilliant solution! Thank you!

[@EpicWoodworking]

Oh that’s great Lupe, I figured you were already on top of that one given your precise smooth fitting “magic” boxes 😎. Kris is to thank for the great edited replay, among so many other things. We think you’re awesome too!! 👍

[@chipfisher7841]

Excellent tip! I also rehab quite a bit of old furniture and plan to use your method to get those drawers sliding!

[@daveengstrom9250]

Another very good class. I did not know about the shellac on the drawer slides. You're just full of all sorts of good ideas.

[@stretch668]

Another great video Tom. Its really awesome being able to learn all these tips that are hard to find these days. Could you do an episode on how you got your name out and advertised when you did client work? Ive started a custom furniture business this year and I think it would be very interesting.

[@ChrisStCyr-gnt7]

Great information tonight. Had to pause part way through so I missed the real time comments

[@dpmeyer4867]

thanks

[@pauljenkinson8798]

If you are going to make you own shellac I'd suggest you get a coffee grinder and grind the flakes before adding them to the alcohol

[@EpicWoodworking]

Thanks Paul, yes I agree and actually have one in my finishing room just for that. I didn’t mention it because I was showing the thinner flake form which dissolve easily without grinding. I love using the grinder with the shellac that is larger grained and dissolves slowly if not pulverized. Thanks for reminding me of that, and for watching! 👍😎

[@TheMrchuck2000]

I do this, too! Really speeds up the dissolution.

[@georgestam1710]

Really interesting! But I've got a question, here in Europe, 99% of the time, we use drawer sliders and mechanisms... There are many options, cheap, expensive, heavy duty etc. why you guys, in US still making them without sliders? What's the advantages? (My question is not ironical or something, I'm just curious) Cheers from Greece!

[@colinleslie2458]

Most cabinetry in the US such as kitchens, industrial cabinets, and office furniture do use drawer slides. But traditional built furniture often foregoes drawer slides. Sometimes for the classic aesthetic and sometimes for the practical purpose of maximizing the drawer size since mechanical slides have to reduce the interior dimension either on the sides or the bottom.

[@dwsnsgp]

Some shellacs come with the wax incorporated.

[@EpicWoodworking]

Yes, I was using one that still had the wax in it, but it is not enough by itself to provide the reduction in friction shown here. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@joekochinski5591]

Shellac is the best finish in my opinion.

[@dwsnsgp]

Not so sure. Shellac does not stand up to moisture on it very well…but it is easy to apply and a beautiful finish can result.