Closets and Home Organization - Removing a file drawer?
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Cardinal2B
12-12-08, 12:07 PM
Help! I can't figure out how to release the drawers in this desk. Like file drawers. Normally you pull them out, then find a latch or relase tab, release it, then pull the drawer up and out. I can't find the release anywhere.
...hmm I have pic but can't seem to upload pics, I'll work on that.
Try this link to see a photo of the drawer and telescoping slides:
Flickr: Cardinal2B's Photostream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/33281960@N02/?saved=1)
If you click once on the picture in Flickr, it will get bigger.
If you RIGHT-click on the picture, you can save it to your PC, edit it (it is a .jpg), maybe mark up where the mystery release is and post that with your answer - ?
...hmm I have pic but can't seem to upload pics, I'll work on that.
Try this link to see a photo of the drawer and telescoping slides:
Flickr: Cardinal2B's Photostream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/33281960@N02/?saved=1)
If you click once on the picture in Flickr, it will get bigger.
If you RIGHT-click on the picture, you can save it to your PC, edit it (it is a .jpg), maybe mark up where the mystery release is and post that with your answer - ?
Gunguy45
12-12-08, 12:37 PM
It's probably there somewhere, but I can't see it in that size pic, sorry. Not that good with photo stuff either. Some of these are just friction type, have you just tried a good firm tug past the apparent stop point?
I've seen 'em with levers, little plastic clips that have to be taken out of the slide, buttons that must be pushed, etc, etc. I've also seen a few that you need to line a hole up just right then remove a screw.
Wish I could help more
I've seen 'em with levers, little plastic clips that have to be taken out of the slide, buttons that must be pushed, etc, etc. I've also seen a few that you need to line a hole up just right then remove a screw.
Wish I could help more
Weege
12-14-08, 11:54 AM
I followed your link but the picture quality is a little fuzzy when I copy and edit it. Can you take another picture that is not so much on an angel? Face the drawer slide directly from the side and make sure the picture is crisp. Also, can you see a manufacturer name on the slide? I could help you just as well if I knew the manufacturer.
j HOWARD
12-16-08, 10:08 PM
Put a small screwdriver in the hole--pull on drawer while pushing screwdriver against inside rail--it will pop loose--do same to other side.
Sometimes you need 3 hands--because--if you are not careful--the other side will
relock itself.
Best way is to have second small screwdriver--when raill unlocks--jamb screwdriver
between both rails so they can't move--then do other side..............
have fun.................
Sometimes you need 3 hands--because--if you are not careful--the other side will
relock itself.
Best way is to have second small screwdriver--when raill unlocks--jamb screwdriver
between both rails so they can't move--then do other side..............
have fun.................