Where to mount side mount slides on drawer boxes
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Side mount drawer slides, should I rethink?
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I’ve been wondering recently if or when it matters where you mount side mount drawers slides on drawers boxes. I typically stick them right in the middle of the box. Is there any reason to mount closer to the top or bottom? I haven’t had any issues with mine, I’m just curious for the future if there’s any reason to mount them in a particular place, other than aesthetics.
Building my first full kitchen, and was planning on using full extension side mount drawer slides(not soft close). I have used these several times and have not had a problem, but seeing several recent posts makes me wonder if I should switch to undermount, are the side mounts really that bad? Will be making drawer boxes this week, already have side mount slides, but can always change. These will be going on face frame cabinets with 5" tall openings.