How to Put A Ball-Bearing Drawer Back? In A Snap of Time
Drawers with ball bearings are used for silent and smooth drawer movement.
However, things can get frustrating when you got the drawer out, but can’t put it back.
How to put a ball-bearing drawer back in?
To put back the ball-bearing drawer, firstly align it with the slides. Once aligned, push the drawer at the back of the slide. Once the ball-bearing rail reaches the end of the slide, you will hard a ‘click’ noise. Thus the drawer gets back to its position.
To get a clear concept, you need to know more.
Look who’s here? To serve this sole purpose, I have brought this article. Just for you!
It’s time to put the drawer back in its position. So let’s see how to do it!
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Time to Put The Drawer Back
How to put a drawer back in? It can be simple yet complex. You have to maintain the steps carefully while installing the drawer. Then this will get done in no time!
Here are some simplest steps of mounting the ball-bearing drawer back.
Step-01: Align
First, take the drawer. At the sides of the drawer, you will find two rails. These are the ball-bearing rails.
Similarly, there are two slides positioned at the drawer gap.
To set the drawer again, you have to align these bearing rails along with the slides.
Hold the drawer. See if both of the rails and the slide are in the same line or not. If so, then the alignment is done.
Step-02: Push Forward
Once you are with the perfect lining, it’s time to press the drawer back.
Because of aligning, the rail of the drawer will slide through the slider. Then give a small push. Eventually, the drawer will continue to get inside.
Step-03: Wait for The ‘Click’ Sound
This is the final step. Once you push the drawer at the drawer gap, you will ‘hear’ a sound. This works as an identifier that your drawer is set in the right position.
The slider contains a switch or lever. When the drawer is out, the drawer slider release lever.
As soon as the ball-bearing rail reaches the end, it hits the switch. Then a ‘click’ like sound gets generated.
There you go! Now you know how to put a drawer back on track roller. Ultimately, your drawer will be right back in its place!
A Gentle Reminder
Now, you’ve got how to set up the ball-bearing drawer.
However, that was just a process only. There are a few ball-bearing drawer slide troubleshooting. You must keep in mind the placement of the drawer.
Watch Out for Alignment
Always align the drawer with the slider properly. If they are not perfectly aligned, you won’t be able put the drawer back.
It can get stuck. Worse, the slider or the drawer can get broken and you may get hurt as well.
So, be extra careful about it.
To keep the alignment all good, you can keep marks on the drawer. Match the marks and you will get your drawer set properly.
Or you can scale to see if the drawer is leveled or not.
Do Not Bounce The Drawer
While pushing the drawer, don’t bounce it. It’s pretty obvious that the drawer can get stuck in the middle of entering it.
No need to worry. All it needs is just a bit more push.
However, don’t try to bounce it. It can damage the joint of the rail and the slider. Ultimately, your drawer can break.
A wise piece of advice, if the drawer gets jammed, use lubricants. This will make the drawer smooth and you can roll it in more precisely.
You can try oiling the ball bearings as well.
Make Sure The Drawer is Completely Set
Do not leave the drawer without setting it completely. You may think that you have pushed the drawer enough that it is set.
However, if you don’t hear any clicking noise, then the drawer is not completely set. You can still press it further.
When you leave the drawer without setting it fully, it can fall.
Or the weight of the drawer can create pressure over the slider. Eventually, the joint can get broken and the drawer will fall.
Wait for the clicking sound of the back switches of the slider. Then, you are all good to leave the drawer.
Check Out The Joints
Before joining the drawer with the slider, check the slider. The same goes for the rails in the drawer.
Sometimes, rails or sliders can get loose. This can happen either for rusty joints or loose bolts.
If you try to put the drawer then, the or the rail can get detached.
So, check the joints. Tighten up if possible.
Speaking of joints and bolts, here are some types of bolts that you can give a check:
These bolts are at the apex of their market. They are worth giving a try!
That should do! Just keep them in mind and you won’t any problems regarding the drawer.
FAQs
Is The Process of Putting Drawer Vary Based on The Sliders Position?
No. The slider can be at two positions. One is at the side of the drawer. The other one is right beneath the drawer. The difference is, that the side-by-side slider has the switches at the sides. The under slider has the switches under the drawer. The process of putting a drawer stays the same.
Can I Put The Drawer Back Without The Slider?
It will become hard to use the drawer. If there is no slider, it will create noise while using the drawer. After all, the ball-bearings will not work. Plus, the drawer will be stuck over time. So, if you don’t have any sliders, it’s better to set them, even though you can use the drawer.
How Set Sliders with Rusted Bolts?
Replace the bolts. Use the new ones. Bolts can get rusty. When such happens, remove the bolts out of the slider. Take new pair of bolts and use them at the joints. However, don’t forget to re-drill the holes for the previous bolts. Otherwise, the new bolts may not get attached to the previous holes.
Epilogue
That’s it Bob the builder! Now you know how to put a ball-bearing drawer back in.
For further confusion, you reach out to any carpenter. They can give you some top-notch woodworking tips.
Now I have to take leave.
Why? Well, I also have a loose drawer. It’s time to put it back!
Robert Larry is a woodworking enthusiast, carpenter, creative wood art designer, and spokesperson. He has a passion for crafting unique and functional pieces from wood, and over the years, He has honed his skills to develop a distinctive style that blends traditional carpentry techniques with a modern, artistic touch.
In addition to his work as a carpenter, He is also a writer, sharing his knowledge and experiences through articles and blog posts on the craft of woodworking. With a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for the natural beauty of wood, He creates pieces that are not only functional but also beautiful works of art.
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