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    Jun 25, 2007, 08:39 AM
    Drawers will not slide
    We bought an unfinished chest of drawers. The drawers are extremely difficult (next to impossible) to slide in/out. We have put bar soap, but no luck. Any other ideas?

    Thanks.
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    Jun 25, 2007, 10:48 AM
    Are you sure the rollers are set inside the glides? Perhaps in bringing in home and handling it got jarred.
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    Jun 25, 2007, 11:29 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by esquire1
    Are you sure the rollers are set inside the glides? Perhaps in bringing in home and handling it got jarred.

    There are no rollers -- it is all wood.
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    Jun 25, 2007, 12:59 PM
    The wood slides mave have swelled do to heat/humidity.Or they may be warped. Where they this way when you purchased it. Can you return it for another?
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    Jun 25, 2007, 01:05 PM
    Sorry, but we can't take it back. This has just started happening. :cool:
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    Jun 25, 2007, 01:29 PM
    If you can see where it is sticking, sand the glides and maybe open up the openings on the drawer with a razor knife or something similar to relieve the pressure
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    Jun 27, 2007, 01:53 AM
    I would lightly sand with 150 grit sandpaper and also apply a lubricant such as soap to any areas where there is friction.
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