KR657 Ball Bearing slide removal from box?

[cplnorton]

I picked up a KR657 off craigslist yesterday. I figured out how to remove the drawers no problem. But I can't figure out how to remove the whole ball bearing slide from the box. I want to remove all the slides so I can soak them and clean them.

Thanks so much!

 

[cplnorton]

I think I figured it out. There is a rivet that when you extend the slide all the way. It looks like you drill it out and then just lift up? Am I thinking right?

 

[zkling]

You have to drill out the rivets (2 IIRC), then lift up and it slides forward. It blows, the slides are once piece. Use a sharp bit and do it fast, if the rivet starts to spin, it becomes a real pain.

 

[cplnorton]

I went out and did them. I used a new bit and still about half spun. It was a pain in the ****.

I think when I put it back together I'm going to use screws. It would make it much easier to tear apart.

 

[Wamsutta]

You don't even need screws. The way those bayonet slides are set up, the weight of the drawer keeps the slides held to the wall.