We have completed the frame for our drawer unit, now we install the drawer runners, make and fit the drawers and finish off the drawer unit. I have only applied stain at this stage and still want to do a dry brushing technique with white paint to finish off, and which I will post later.

YOU WILL NEED:

4 sets of 450mm drawer runners

8 of 135 x 450mm - drawer sides

4 of 135 x 343mm - drawer backs - if using 16mm supawood/MDF

- 4 of 135 x 351mm - drawer backs - if using 12mm supawood/MDF

- 4 of 135 x cut to length if using pine*

4 of 340 x 430mm chipboard - base - if using 16mm supawood/MDF

- 4 of 344 x 434mm chipboard - base - if using 12mm supawood/MDF

- 4 of 3mm hardboard or masonite cut to size - if using masonite

40mm screws

8 plastic brackets and 12 or 16mm screws



*Pine comes in thicknesses ranging from 18mm to 20mm. You will need to cut sections depending on the thickness of the pine you obtain.

1. Use a steel rule or carpenters square to draw a line (front to back) for all the drawers. You need to draw a line on both side sections.

2. Remove the front slide from the drawer runner by extending the drawer runner to full length and lifting up the plastic clip. You will find more details below or you can click here. Put the front runner aside for now.

3. Place the drawer runner against the sides of the cabinet and align so that the mounting holes are positioned on the drawn line. You want to screw to the side of the cabinet with the screws perfectly centred along the length of your drawn line. I found it easier to mount the front first, then the back, and finish off in the centre.

4. Push the front runner all the way back into the assembly.



NOTE: You will notice that there isn't a complete drawer and I did this for a reason. You can use any material to make your drawers, be it 12mm supawood or 20mm pine.I used 16mm supawood since I had plenty of offcuts, but this is too thick and heavy for drawers. So I am mounting the sides first. Once the sides are in place you can measure the distance between the two drawer sides to have your back and base cut to the exact size you need for the material you are using.



5. Use a spacer to lift up the drawer assemble (or drawer sides in my case). This will ensure your drawers slide smoothly in and out. Pull out the top of the drawer runner and secure with a screw. Repeat this for the other side.

6. As you extend the runner and the drawer side you can secure with screws.

7. The drawer runner assembly will not allow you to secure with screws at the back, so you will need to remove the front runner. Now you can see the plastic clip that holds the top runner in place. Click this up to slide the front runner - attached to the drawer side - full out.

8. With the drawer side remove (or complete drawer) you can now add screws to the back end and then slide back into the main drawer runner assembly.