Friho 12" Ball Bearing Side Mount Drawer Slides - 5 Pairs

Papa: I've had 5 sets of these slides mounted in a drawer cabinet in my garage for over 2 years, and they still run as smoothly as they did the first day I installed them. The drawer set is part of my workbench and holds various hand tools and parts.

United States on Aug 07, 2023

S1: These are significantly cheaper than drawer slides at the big box stores, but they're also of lower quality. They frequently jam when trying to close and require some wiggling, and sometimes fully removing the drawer, to resolve the jam. The tradeoff in price vs quality is fine for drawers in a garage, but I would not use these in frequently accessed drawers.

United States on Jul 05, 2023

C Curtiss: The Friho 6 Inch Hardware Ball Bearing Side Mount Drawer Slides have proven to be a perfect choice in upgrading my drawer system. I recently purchased these slides to change my son's dresser drawers from wood rails to full extension, smooth slides.

First and foremost, the ball bearing mechanism ensures smooth and effortless sliding action. The drawers glide open and closed with ease, providing a satisfying and reliable experience. The ball bearings also contribute to the stability of the drawers, preventing wobbling or sticking. I appreciate the consistent and reliable performance these slides deliver. It's a real difference from before the installation when the drawers were only reliable to pull out to about halfway before they sagged and eventually would fall right out of the dresser itself. My young son was not game to mess with these things, so we needed to do something to make the dresser usable.

I had to do some MacGyvering to rig the drawers to work with slides as it was an old piece of furniture, but the slides were the easiest part of this conversion. The mount design makes installation straightforward and the necessary hardware is included. The slides feels...

United States on Jun 27, 2023

Colleen: I had turned an old dresser into a chest for tool storage, but the original drawer slides couldn't hold the weight. I had looked for slides at local stores and most sold for around $30 or more per pair. That would have cost me at least $150 so these were a big savings.
Before installing the slides I added a center support and a 1x2 underneath at the back of each drawer as a just in case to insure support. I could have saved some time if I'd just put the slides on first as the extra measures weren't needed. These slides hold the weight easily.
I found that by adding a 1/2" shim under the front on each side of the drawer while attaching slides really helped how they opened and closed as it eliminated drag.

United States on Jul 19, 2022

kfitz: I recently just purchased sets of 24" and 22" Friho drawer slides for a kitchen project. I went with Friho again as I purchased a set 3.5 years ago and they have been working flawlessly since. In 2018 I built my daughter some bedroom furniture. She was 11 years old at the time, she is now almost 15. I mention this because you can imagine the use and abuse a preteen/teen will inflict on just about any piece of furniture. Everyday they get pull out, yanked and slammed! The drawer slides have worked excellent over the past 3+ years and I have never had to even adjust one. When first installed they can be a little stiff, but do break in and roll just fine either way. I took a chance 4 years ago and Friho has not disappointed. Good quality, durability and the price is far better than box stores and cheaper than Amazon's best sellers and choice. I hope this review helps the consumer and Friho!
Best of luck in your projects and thanks Friho!!!

United States on Mar 10, 2022