You need to replace the existing slides with some full extension slides. Those are (probably) 3/4 slides. Measure your drawers and look for full extension slides in that length. Answer from gargoyle030 on reddit.com
Knape & Vogt
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8407 Full Extension Roll-Out Drawer Slide
These instructions show how to install the KV 8407 Drawer · Slides.
Reddit
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r/BeginnerWoodWorking on Reddit: Is there a way to extend these drawer slides?
February 20, 2024 -
I just purchased this dresser from Wayfair and realized the drawers don’t slide out completely, making it difficult to access about 5.5” of space. I’d like to extend the slides, but haven’t found any resources on how to do so (if possible).
After removing the drawers, I’m pretty sure I’d have to replace the slides, but I can’t tell.
Can I extend the existing slides? How? Or do I need different ones?
Thanks, y’all!
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You need to replace the existing slides with some full extension slides. Those are (probably) 3/4 slides. Measure your drawers and look for full extension slides in that length.
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Once you’ve installed those longer glides, make sure you anchor this to your wall. Having the short slides is likely to be a safety feature designed to prevent the whole piece from tipping forward after a few drawers have been opened.
Videos
Thepowertoolwebsite
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Install Full Extension Drawer Slides - Easy DIY - The Definitive Guide
August 25, 2019 - So with the front holes marked on each side of the drawer, take the drawer back over to your workbench. Pull out the small parts of the drawer slides, remember this is done by releasing that small lever that’s exposed at full extension.
Eaglewoodworking
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How To Remove Drawer Slides in 4 Easy Steps
October 2, 2025 - Removing a sliding drawer from a track depends on the type of drawer slides you have. You may need to push a tab, slide a lever, tilt the drawer, or pull the drawer firmly to release the drawer slide ...
This Old House
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How to Install Full-Extension Cabinet Drawer Slides - This Old House
In this video and guide, This Old House's Tom Silva walks you through an easy drawer slide installation process step-by-step.
Published August 12, 2024
YouTube
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Ball-Bearing, Full Extension Drawer Slide (Lever Release) - YouTube
How to Remove a ball bearing slide drawer. 250mm length.
Published October 13, 2016
Reddit
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r/woodworking on Reddit: And idea why these drawer slides won’t let me reach full extension?
October 10, 2021 - By taking the drawer out (disconnect/unscrew it from the slides) so you can check the slides by themselves. My guess would be the middle part of the slide is getting stuck on a screw head. ... Then as another commenter suggested: pull hard. Sometimes these slides bind up a bit near full extension and you just need to give them a good pull to persuade them.
YouTube
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How to Remove A Drawer with Full Extension Guides - YouTube
If you have Closet Doctor closet organizers, garage cabinets or home office drawers with full extension drawer slides this video explains how to remove and r...
Published April 25, 2017
Ana White
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Ana White's Secret Drawer Slide Trick for Full Extension Drawer Slides | Ana White
What's the Big Secret? It's simple. We build the drawer box in place. Instead of measuring and building a drawer box and hoping it fits, we simply build it in place, measuring and cutting as we go. That combined with some insider tips, you'll be creating drawers that slide perfectly on the first try on YOUR first try.
RMGhardware
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How to Remove Dresser Drawer With Center Metal Slide?
October 3, 2020 - Locate the lever/button/latch on the full extension slide and press it to release the slide. For bottom slides, you will need to lift the drawer slightly and feel the slide with your hand till you find the release latch.
Amish Outlet Store
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The Benefits of Full Extension Drawer Slides | Amish Outlet Store
December 13, 2021 - You should see a lever or push tab on each side of the drawer slide. Activate the levers and pull gently on the drawer. Note that one of the levers will likely push down while the other side will require you to pull up.
Dan Pattison
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How To Upgrade Drawer Slides - Roller to Full Extension — Dan Pattison
Learn how to upgrade your drawer slides from standard roller type slides, to full-extension side-mount ball bearing slides. This step-by-step tutorial makes it an easy DIY upgrade to existing drawers, whether in your kitchen, bathroom, workshop or any other cabinet around your home.
Window Hardware Direct
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The Ultimate Guide on How to Remove Ball Bearing Drawer Slides with Ea — Window Hardware Direct
October 30, 2024 - Press the release lever or push down on the clips to free the drawer from the slides.
Reddit
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r/cabinetry on Reddit: Full extension drawer slides?
December 7, 2024 -
Hi, I'm a novice carpenter and I've made a drawer that pulls out from a cabinet space. Works nice but because it holds a turntable it needs to be completely accessible from above, which means slides must fully extend. Wondering if there is such a thing. Right now my turntable drawer sticks out from the face of the cabinet about three inches. This, I've found, is because of the overlap in the slides that is necessary to their design. Hmmm. Didn't think about that. There's got to be a better way. Thanks!
Wikihow
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4 Ways to Remove Drawers - wikiHow
July 14, 2025 - Pull out the drawer to its fullest extent. Hold the drawer front end with both hands and give a sharp lift up. The drawer will detach from the slides and can then be removed. To replace, fit the drawer onto the slides and push all the way in.
Woodworking Talk
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extra extension drawer slides? | Woodworking Talk
Table slides have a double telescoping system, but they're too large. A similar system though, is what I'm looking for. Undermount or sidemount would work. Tried googling but no luck. Maybe I didn't use the right keywords. ... Knape Vogt makes a 30" full extension drawer guide.
Sawmill Creek
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Drawer slides - full extension - adjustments possible? | Sawmill Creek Woodworking Community
April 18, 2024 - I'm not quite understanding, but if you have drawers with overlay fronts where one corner is not touching the faceframe when closed, one solution may be to mount the drawer slides slightly deeper into the cabinet. Click to expand... these are shop cabinets. As far as quality goes, I don't care too much. I thought it would be nice just to have a front to cover the slides/ Slides are Richelieu for extension.
Accuride
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Slideology 101: How to Disconnect a Drawer Slide
The push-latch disconnect is another simple method. Push a button that triggers a latch and disconnects the slide’s drawer member from the cabinet member. The Accuride 3732, a full-extension slide popular in office storage applications, uses the push-latch disconnect method.
PTC Community
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Full extension drawer slides. Has anyone actually ... - PTC Community
December 13, 2020 - Yes, this morning (Monday) I reassembled the parts and it worked fine. I started with the two slide units and added the drawer constrained to the inner (full extension) slider of one unit AND THEN added a constraint to the inner slider of the other slide unit and it is all happy now.
Knape & Vogt
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SPECIFICATIONS Number: Full Extension Soft-Close Undermount Drawer Slide
Includes Front Release Levers (9",10",12"). ... MUV-RBM Metal Rear Bracket (for use on 14",15",16",18",20",21",22" Slides). 12 Brackets (Unhanded). MUV-RBP Plastic Rear Brackets (for use with 9",10",12" Slides). 8 Brackets (4 Right Hand, 4 Left Hand). ... Max. Width = Slide Length + 10" ... Max. Width = Slide length + 10" or 28", ... Max. Width = Slide Length + 10" or 24", ... Max. Width = Slide Length + 10" or 21", ... Min. Top Gap ... Max. Drawer Height=