I have a cabinet that has side mounted wood drawer slides. Slots have been routed in the drawer sides to accept the slides. I have made the runners nice and snug, but mounting them is a PITA!
By inserting the drawer into the case 1/2 way with the runners extending past the drawer back to the back of the cabinet, I can achieve accurate registration for the rear screw.
That single screw holds the runner securely enough such that when I pull out the drawer, it stays in place. I can then clamp the runner to the case, and screw the front screw in place, and the runner is secure...
IN THEORY.
When I do it, I inevitably end up with a tight drawer.
WHAT DO YOU DO?
I can only think of 2 options:
1) Shave more off the runners to allow some play. This is what I normally do, but it feels like a cop out.
2) Leave the front screw off and secure it only in the back. I had this thought because with only the rear screw fixed, the drawer works brilliantly. The web frame holds the weight when the drawer is in the closed position. The rear screw is what really keeps the drawer from tipping back as it closes. That front screw seems superfluous. As things expand and shrink, it also seems like having only a single fixed point will alleviate seasonal tightening.
Thoughts?