Simple cabinet making question

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lwhughes149

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Lorraine
I have made a cabinet that will have slides for the drawers. The faceframe give me a 1 1/4 inch space for a spacer where the slide will be attached. My instructions that I am following says to use a 3" wide board for the slide to attach too. why would 3" be so important? The slide is about 1". Can I say make the width 1 3/4 inch? Thanks Lorraine
 
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3" is not required, but does provide a stronger base that won't twist -- if you use the 1-3/4" width, just be sure to attach it securely to the cabinet sides (glue and screws). Mount the slide in the center to allow for adjustment up and down.

Rob
 

lwhughes149

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Lorraine
If my spacer is about 1/16th greater than the faceframe could that be a problem? I have 1" poplar and 2 pieces of 1/4 birch.
 

RandyJ

Randy
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Lorraine, Knowing what a perfectionist you are, if you decide to thin that stock, you are welcome to use my planer or jointer...
Take care,
 
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