Comments on: Twin Bed Project pt. 3 – Drawers, Drawers, Drawers

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 02:19:54 +0000

Thanks for the immediate response! I ordered all of my 18″ slides on-line with back brackets similiar to the ones you used but it looks like they’ll need a block of wood in the back to attach to since they’re still a bit short. Jeff made it look so painless in his videos and it’s been fun but not without some mental challenges on this end! Thanks again for your help!!

By: woodlogger

woodlogger — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 01:50:15 +0000

Hah, yep I had that question too when I was building mine. So for that I had 18 & 1/2″ from the back of the cabinet to the back of the faceframe. I went with a 18″ slides that I picked up from Home Depot. and used these supports: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-25ecodZ5yc1v/R-100188944/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=drawer%20slides&storeId=10051
to support the slide in the back. I was able to pick those up in the store too. They come with side supports , but I didn’t use them with mine. I read something about sizing slides that said you shouldn’t use any that are more than an 1″ Less than the distance needed. I played it safe when I did mine. I only bought 1 kit and made sure it worked first. Hope this helps..! I’d love to see a pic when you finish yours.!

By: Mark Smekrud

Mark Smekrud — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 01:34:04 +0000

I’m attempting to complete this same bed for my daughter but I have no idea what size drawer slide will work. Jeff never mentions this fact during his videos which I found strange since his coverage of everything else was excellent. I’ve stuck to his dimensions throughout but it seems an 18″ full extension drawer slide isn’t deep enough and a 20″ drawer slide will be too long. In his video, his draw slide fits perfectly. I would appreciate any advice on what worked for you. thanks.