I'm planning on replacing the worn, noisy epoxy drawer slides in my kitchen with K&V side-mount, self-close slides (8400 Series). The drawer boxes are 21 7/8" deep measured from the back of the overlay fronts. The distance from the face of the cabinet frame to the board upon which the builder mounted the slide rear bracket is right at 22 1/4".
Is my thinking correct that I need to drop down to a 20" slide as 22" might be too long? If so, then shouldn't I opt for the K&V Model 8419 slides that have 1" over-travel, rather than the Model 8417s that are mere "full extension"? (My kingdom for a 21" slide.)
Thanks, gang. I'm sure this is obvious to y'all but given the expense of buying all these slides I really don't want to mess this up.
Is my thinking correct that I need to drop down to a 20" slide as 22" might be too long? If so, then shouldn't I opt for the K&V Model 8419 slides that have 1" over-travel, rather than the Model 8417s that are mere "full extension"? (My kingdom for a 21" slide.)
Thanks, gang. I'm sure this is obvious to y'all but given the expense of buying all these slides I really don't want to mess this up.
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