I ‘ve built a set of kitchen cabinets ( first time) with flush (inset) drawer and door fronts. I used Accuride undermounrt slides(Eclipse Easy Close). I have been spending hours trying to get the drawers to close flush. They are either too far in/out or out plane top to bottom no matter how many times I adjust/remount the slides. I think I have them just right but the next time I open and close they may or may not be right. Is this the nature of these slides that there is enough play that in a non-overlay application they may not close consistently? Each time you move or adjust you have to use a new screw hole. I’m starting to get Swiss cheese. Anyone with experience/tips with this application would be appreciated. I’m heading out for another round with them and will check responses later today(Pacific time) Thanks in advance.
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If one time they are just right and the next they are out of adjustment, I would think that your screws are slipping. You might need to fill in the screw hole with some splinters and epoxy if you're running out of "good" wood. I had inset doors on my kitchen and they are a PITA. My current project is a couple very large wardrobe cabs. I bought some slide of Ebay which were cheap, but came without screws. I bought some slide screws from Woodcraft and they are MUCH better than screws that usually come with they KV slides I normally buy. Maybe some new screws might help you also. Good Luck
WoodCK.
Are you using a template? ie. nothing more than a ~square piece of plywood that you line up in the box so the slide goes where you want it BEFORE you drill the holes.
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I've already installed the tracks after the cabs where installed plumb level & square.
You can have everything lined up until you move the cabs around even alittle & rack things outta wack. Installing in the shop is usually easier than in the field but with insets sight installed may go better for you.
Also if you can mount a block of wood behind the face frame to mount the slide too, say in a slotted mounting screw hole allowing you to move your track back & forth & when everything is good, lock it all into place with the last screw in the face frame.
Hope this makes seance.
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