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Do I need to lubricate drawer slides to preserve the life of the furniture? (beehaw.org)
submitted 1 year ago by PotentiallyAnApricot@beehaw.org to c/diy@beehaw.org
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I finally bought a (flat pack) dresser recently. I love it, but when sliding the drawers in and out there is some minor sticking/resistance and some very slight misalignment. I am perfectly fine with this and actually kind of prefer it (it's nice that the cat can't open them), but I am wondering if over the long term, the resistance will damage the drawer slides in some way ? They're telescoping metal slides, on the side of each drawer, attached with tiny screws. I really like this thing and want to keep it in good shape as long as possible.

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[–] Sharpiemarker@feddit.de 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Mr. Humphreys from Are You Being Served puffs french chalk on his drawers. I don't see why that wouldn't work for yours.

[–] PotentiallyAnApricot@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks! Would this work if they already came with some grease on them.