Upgrading drawer guides

[Fyrme]

Ok, I've had my Crapsman roll around for MANY years. It was bought when I was probably 18-19yo and back when roller bearing drawers were only on the Cadillacs of tool boxes. So mine has the old grooved silders. After building my bathroom vanity and buying a few set of nice roller bearing slides for the drawers, I want to replace the crappy ones on my roll around. I'm sure some of you have done this mod. Any hick-up's you would like to enlighten me on? I see it as pretty cut and dray so long as the new sliders are the same thickness or slightly less than what is on the drawers now. My cabinet is a permanent fixture now days holding specialty tools.

Thanks
Chad

 

[sams]

As you said you have to make sure there is enough thickness between the edge of the drawer and the inside of the cabinet. You may need to use a router to put a slot in the sides to allow for enough clearance. other than that your plan should be all good.

 

[davedriveschevys]

Standard ball bearing slides will require that the drawer be exactly 1" smaller than the cabinet. 1/2" per side, you will need to buy the full extension type with over-travel to allow the drawers to open completely and allow you to get to the very back of the drawer.

Ive been considering this same mod to a Cornwell box my dad gave me for christmas 26 years ago.

Ill have a thread on the mod when I start.

 

[djjsr]

Looks like the hardest part would be removing the C channel that's attached to the drawers. Mine have spot welds about every 3". Once the channel is removed, you have the 1/2" you need for the roller slides.