It could be low quality slides. I would look at the drawer from the bottom while on the slides. I just adjusted some drawers recently that had this issue, I found the drawers were racked diagonally and I shimmed between the dado on the drawer box and the slide to make it more parallel to the opening. Was able to adjust them in this way so they opened much smoother. Hope this helps Answer from Accomplished_Tell_18 on reddit.com
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Reddit
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r/woodworking on Reddit: Soft Close Drawers Difficult to Open - Suggestions?
January 19, 2023 - The most annoying part of drawer slides is how much force it takes to pull out the drawer. I bought 3 different brands of side mounted drawer slides, Lontan, VADANIA and Richelieu. The lontan was the easiest to pull open, followed closely by vadania. Richelieu was too hard to open.
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iFixit
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How to install Soft Close Richelieu Drawer slides - iFixit Repair Guide
Failing to do so will make the drawer hard to pull or push back in place due to misalignment on the drawer slides. In this guide, we will demonstrate how to correctly install soft close drawer slides solely using a power drill, measuring tape, and hand grip clamps.
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Houzz
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All soft close drawer sides hard to open
The 3 different side mount drawer slides I've tried require force to open. My gal hates it. I realize the cause is that pulling the drawer open stretches the soft close springs activating the soft closure. I don't get it, is this a problem everyone simply accepts? In reviews there aren't many complaints about it, but some. A pair of Richelieu slides I put in a year ago has gotten easier to open, but still there's resistance.
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Lowe's
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Richelieu 20-in Soft Close Side Mount 75-lb Load Capacity Silver Drawer Slide (2-Pieces) TU9907SC2G20 at Lowes.com
A pair of full extension, side mounted, ball bearing slides that can adapt to many of your projects. Equipped with soft closing technology, they are easy to install and versatile. Can be used in kitchen and bathrooms cabinets or on furniture drawers. Intergrated quick release lever allows for easier and secure disconnection and release of the drawer.
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Richelieu Hardware
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Series 828 - Full Extension Synchronized Concealed Undermount Slide with Soft-Close - Richelieu Hardware
- Hybrid slide made for both wood drawers and our OPTIMIZ-R metal drawer system - Designed for easy, fast, and flexible installation and release process - Elegantly concealed underneath the drawer bottom panel - Automatic soft-close mechanism allows a progressive and silent closure of the drawer - Easy to open with a low pull-out force requirement - Full extension slide allows complete access to drawer content
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Woodworking Talk
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Drawer Slide Problem | Woodworking Talk
Double check the slide's drawer side to cabinet side clearance requirement. Check to make sure you haven't damaged the slides and try lubricating them as it doesn't take much tightness for them not to slide in.
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Rapid Start
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21" Richelieu® 815 Drawer Slide, Under Mount, Soft Close, Non-Over Travel, 80 lb, Zinc - Rapid Start
July 8, 2023 - The right choice in a medium-duty slide, the 815 series delivers an ultra-smooth slide operation and soft-close dampening effect. The 2-way tool-free locking device (sold separately) ensures enhanced comfort and movement without annoying sounds ...
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Quincaillerie Richelieu
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Richelieu
Find the largest offer in functional and specialty hardware at Richelieu.com, the one stop shop for woodworking industry.
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Richelieu Hardware
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Slides - Richelieu Hardware
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RONA
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RICHELIEU Guides and Sliders - Furniture and Cabinet Hardware | RONA
They work with a variety of latches that keep drawers closed and are available in metal or plastic. Extension drawer slides move on ball bearings and make drawers easy to remove for repairs and other tasks. There are adjustable slides for computer keyboard trays, and soft-closing slides to eliminate noisy slamming. Rona also carries a wide selection of other cabinet hardware, such as hinges for doors of all sizes. ... RICHELIEU Richelieu Accuride Full Extension Steel Drawer Slide - Chrome - 100-lb Capacity - 14-in to 28-in L - 2 Per Pack
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Houzz
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Help! Soft Close Full Extension Drawers Are HORRIBLE!
The drawers are extremely hard to open AND close. The drawers I have seen and tested with these options were extremely easy to open and I can just give it a slight push and they would close on it's own.
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Quincaillerie Richelieu
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Search results for "drawer slide soft close" - Richelieu Hardware
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Lowe's
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Richelieu 22-in Soft Close Side Mount 75-lb Load Capacity Silver Drawer Slide (2-Pieces) TU9907SC2G22 at Lowes.com
A pair of full extension, side mounted, ball bearing slides that can adapt to many of your projects. Equipped with soft closing technology, they are easy to install and versatile. Can be used in kitchen and bathrooms cabinets or on furniture drawers. Intergrated quick release lever allows for easier and secure disconnection and release of the drawer.
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Reddit
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r/woodworking on Reddit: Why are my soft close draws so hard to open? Cheap hardware? Installed wrong? Weak arms?
February 9, 2023 - If its every drawer then it’s possible that they’re shit slides (are they cheap?). More likely they haven’t used these and/or didn’t read the papers and sized something wrong for these- this seems more likely since he also lied and told you they were normal.
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Woodweb
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Undermount Soft Close Slides Inconsistent Closing - WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum
Or call up Richelieu and tell them your problems you are having with them and see if they'll replace them. 5/9/20 #4: Undermount Soft Close Slides Incons ... ... These come from China. It’s another side effect of COVID19. Try social isolation for fourteen days. If the problem persists, they may need a ventilator. 5/9/20 #5: Undermount Soft Close Slides Incons ...
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Richelieu Hardware
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Soft-Closing Mechanism for Wood Drawers - Richelieu Hardware
Soft-close has become a mandatory feature in the drawer industry. This soft-closing mechanism for wood drawers is suitable for face-frame cabinets. ... - Easy, intuitive mounting - Universal application will fit most standard drawers with a minimum clearance of 10 mm between side cabinet panel and drawer side - Smooth soft-closing action is independent of drawer hardware - Non-handed design - For up to 20 kg load capacity
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The Garage Journal
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School me on Drawer Slides | The Garage Journal
April 22, 2019 - Anything Richelieu is most likely going to be offshore. And - any side mount drawer slide with soft close is garbage, regardless of brand. If you want soft close you need to start at undermount.