I'd like to fit a small drawer under a shelf - it's to keep DVM etc test lead bits in for easy access. So I'd like the drawer to pull out fully - or nearly. The shelf is 12" deep, and the drawer need only be 6" deep or so. What sort of runners could I buy for this and from where? They'd have to be some form of three section (at least) telescopic I'd guess.
B&Q Warehouse have them in different lengths and I am pretty sure, different types. Be careful which you buy. There are full extension and regular ones. If you don't find them there then Isaac Lord definitely do. There are versions which fit at the side and require in effect a box or vertical pieces (these would be used for kitchen drawers in cabinets for example) or top slides which I think could be fitted directly under a shelf and to the drawer.
These can be used succesfully on 25mm mdf to give a pull out shelf
There are also the type fitted under the drawer which are hidden from view.
The basic type fitted to standard kitchen drawers are generally white in appearance and the drawer is easily removed by tilting it when fully extended. These are not available as full extension. They would probably suit the initial enquirer. He could make a 'full size' drawer but insert a false back panel to give him the required minimal depth. He would also have to fit false sides under the shelf, as is commonly done with pull out keyboard trays, to allow him to fit the carcase portion of the slide. Quite easily done
Check out a Blum or Accuride website for details on the heavy duty type (Usually zinc passivated or similiar in appearance).
If I've understood the problem correctly, you will find that the standard length drawer runners, can be cut down to much shorter lengths and still work ok.
Depth of cabinet 11.75" Opening depth of drawer 7.5" Original depth of runner about 24" Kitchen drawer runners used, not filing cabinet types. Regards Capitol
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