Submitted by Leading_Release_4344 t3_zhv5um in DIY
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xaphanos t1_izo4trs wrote
I searched for pantry slides and found a few.
Leading_Release_4344 OP t1_izo6tcr wrote
When I look at those, they actually most of the time look like they’re double. Sometimes the initial picture shows them by themselves, but they’re almost always mounted in parallel
archint t1_izo6x4d wrote
I believe you are looking for a Center Mount Slide like this.
Leading_Release_4344 OP t1_izo7940 wrote
Huh, that’s pretty close, but it’s like the opposite since that one goes on the bottom. I do think there’s a way to make that work almost the way I want, though, so thanks!
ShortenedCurler t1_izojznh wrote
Try pocket door hardware.
pandymic t1_izonicv wrote
The forces exerted on a hanging load like this pose an incredible challenge on both the hardware as well as the fasteners.
Speaking from experience, I once built something similar using two heavy-duty full extension drawer slides mounted to the underside of a desk. As long the load was simply suspended it was relatively solid, but after only a few months of regular use the ball bearings started to fail.
The challenge is the force of gravity acting on the slides which are designed to be used in a vertical orientation. Those forces are compounded when the hardware is open and rotational forces also apply.
Is this going into a cabinet, have you considered using traditional hardware but mounted against the top of the carcass, with your "drawer" hanging from it? (Similar in concept to the pantry slides someone recommended)
pandymic t1_izoolap wrote
If you're looking for something low profile I feel traditional drawer hardware isn't the solution.
Instead there may be rail type hardware. Try looking for a "linear rail". Similar to how pocket door hardware works, but inverse.
thebluelunarmonkey t1_izowqia wrote
Get this https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-36-in-x-3-4-in-x-1-16-in-Aluminum-Square-Tube-801287/204274003 3/4" Internet SKU 204274003
and this
https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-16-in-x-1-2-in-x-36-in-Plain-Steel-Square-Tube-801267/204225723 1/2" Internet SKU 204225723
Aluminum tube is the hangar, the smaller steel tube fits inside as the "drawer slide". Set depth on table saw to cut a channel centerline the full length. Drill 4 holes on the opposite side to attach under cabinet.
Drawer. Drill holes along the length for tool hanging hooks (machine thread). Use a straight rod with a nut (for hooks) hotglued to rod to fish into the tube so you can thread the hook to the nut. Use RED loctite on nut and hook threads to allow it to swivel but never unthread.
Now you have a sturdy rail that slides in and out and removable. Go to larger size tubes if you need to hang heavier stuff.
Larger outer tube should be aluminum since you can cut it with a wood blade on table saw and not mess up the blade. You can shift the fence to make the groove wide enough for the bolts to slide easily in the gap.
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Scoobydoomed t1_izo3c4p wrote
I think they are just called vertical drawers/cabinets. I'd look into how they build them for vertical pantry pull-outs as they need to carry a lot of weight.