Changed my mind about the old rule for drawer slide weight ratings

I always added 20% to the listed capacity, but a rep at the Woodworking Show in Columbus showed me their test data proving modern undermounts are rated for the actual load. Anyone else trust the factory numbers now?

3 comments

3 Comments

blairjackson1mo ago

Still add a safety margin for real world conditions.

the_kelly1mo ago

Honestly seems like overthinking it. The factory tests are probably good enough for normal stuff. Just build it and move on.

johnfoster15d ago

What's the worst that could happen, right?