Marcus Isaacson
03-23-2012, 9:37 PM
If there was a local place to check out the various Knape and Vogt drawer slides, that would be ideal. However there is nothing local to me. I am remodeling my kitchen and am now planning on purchasing the drawer slides. Needing about 20 to do the job and having to be cost conscious, I plan on ordering 14 of the KV economy (made in China) 100lb side mount slides at $6.25 each for the infrequently used drawers. This decision is based primarily on feedback about these cheaper slides. My question is what to purchase for the other frequently used slides. I would like to pick up one of the three following models, all Knape and Vogt and I believe made in the US.
The 8400 - the basic ball bearing slide. ($13.64)
The 8417 - Self closing, for about $3 per slide more. ($16.68)
The new model 8450FM - soft close for about $3 more than the 8417. ($19.71)
I like the idea of having the drawer pull itself shut, but is it worth the extra $3 - $6 per set for the soft close feature? Does the self close only slide (8417) bang itself shut? I haven't been able to dig up much information about the 8450FM, or the 8417 for that matter really.
Anybody have experience with these particular slides, or better side mount ones for the price?
Information about soft close side mount sides have been mixed to if they are the best thing since sliced bread, gimmicky, or prone to failure or failing to close or having to wrench them open.
Ideally I want to just order once and be done with it. Plan on getting it all from woodworkers hardware if possible.
Thanks for any help,
Marcus
The 8400 - the basic ball bearing slide. ($13.64)
The 8417 - Self closing, for about $3 per slide more. ($16.68)
The new model 8450FM - soft close for about $3 more than the 8417. ($19.71)
I like the idea of having the drawer pull itself shut, but is it worth the extra $3 - $6 per set for the soft close feature? Does the self close only slide (8417) bang itself shut? I haven't been able to dig up much information about the 8450FM, or the 8417 for that matter really.
Anybody have experience with these particular slides, or better side mount ones for the price?
Information about soft close side mount sides have been mixed to if they are the best thing since sliced bread, gimmicky, or prone to failure or failing to close or having to wrench them open.
Ideally I want to just order once and be done with it. Plan on getting it all from woodworkers hardware if possible.
Thanks for any help,
Marcus