Hickory Hardware Drawer Slides
Functional cabinet hardware, not decorative trim
The Hickory Hardware Drawer Slides Collection covers working drawer hardware: center-mount, bottom-mount, side-mount, and undermount slides, plus the brackets and rear-mount sockets that go with them. These parts sit inside the cabinet box and stay hidden once the drawer is closed, so the choice comes down to fit and function rather than looks. Most slides here come in a cadmium finish; the bottom-mount slides come in white.
Four mounting styles
- Center-mount slides run a single rail under the middle of the drawer. They come in 3/4 extension, in fixed lengths or as an adjustable-length mono rail, and suit older face-frame cabinets that were built with one center runner.
- Bottom-mount slides fit along the bottom edges of the drawer box and offer 3/4 extension.
- Side-mount slides attach to the sides of the drawer box. They come in full extension, and in a soft-close full-extension version that pulls the drawer shut gently over the last few inches.
- Undermount slides fit beneath the drawer box rather than on its sides. The two here are soft-close, full-extension slide pairs rated for 75 lb., in 18 and 21 inch lengths, and a matching rear-mount socket is listed for fixing them to the back of the cabinet.
How to choose
Start with the drawer-box depth: order the slide length to match the box, not the drawer front. Lengths here run from 12 to 24 inches. Next, decide on extension. Full extension opens the drawer all the way so you can reach the back; 3/4 extension leaves the rear quarter inside the cabinet, which is fine for shallow or lightly used drawers. Then match the mounting style to the cabinet: if you are replacing a failed slide, copy the mounting position of the old one so the drawer box and cabinet need no rework. Side-mount slides need room between the drawer box and the cabinet opening, so check that clearance before you order.
Common uses
Typical jobs include replacing a broken center runner in an older cabinet, adding soft-close action to kitchen drawers, and fitting new shop-built drawers. Once the drawers run smoothly, finish them with cabinet pulls or cabinet knobs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of drawer slides does the Hickory Hardware collection include?
The Hickory Hardware Drawer Slides Collection includes center-mount slides (fixed lengths and an adjustable-length mono rail), bottom-mount slides, side-mount slides in full extension and soft-close full extension, and soft-close full-extension undermount slides rated for 75 lb., along with brackets and a rear-mount socket. Most come in a cadmium finish and the bottom-mount slides in white. All of them install inside the cabinet and stay out of sight once the drawer is closed.
How do center-mount drawer slides differ from side-mount slides?
A center-mount slide uses a single rail under the middle of the drawer and is common in older face-frame cabinets; the versions here offer 3/4 extension. Side-mount slides attach to both sides of the drawer box, open to full extension, and are available with soft-close. Side-mount slides need clearance between the drawer box and the cabinet opening, so measure that gap before switching styles.
What measurements matter most when ordering replacement drawer slides?
Measure the depth of the drawer box, since slide length should match the box rather than the drawer front; lengths here run from 12 to 24 inches. Note the mounting position of the old slide (center, bottom, side, or under the drawer) and whether you want 3/4 or full extension. For side-mount slides, also check the space between the drawer box and the cabinet opening before ordering.
Are Hickory Hardware drawer slides suitable for both new cabinet builds and repairs?
Yes. Common jobs include replacing a broken center runner in an older cabinet, upgrading kitchen drawers to soft-close side-mount slides, and fitting slides to new shop-built drawers. For repairs, matching the mounting style of the original slide keeps the work simple, because the drawer box and cabinet usually need no changes. Brackets for the side-mount slides and a rear-mount socket for the undermount slides are also listed in the collection.
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