Overview
Operates smoothly, prevents sagging or binding and allows a wide range of leaf openings. 36'' slides are ideal for large rectangular tables. Gives maximum opening of 38 or 64''. Generally the length of the closed slides should be at least 2/3rds the length of the closed table. Sold in pairs. Available in wood or steel.
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I use these slides when making a table top with 4 and 5 quarter oak stock.
William G
on Apr 17, 2018
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FLOYD R
on Mar 28, 2018
I use these slides when making a table top with 4 and 5 quarter oak stock.
William G
on Apr 17, 2018
This is the second dinning room table I've built, these are super heavy duty, I used them on the first table and believe me, you need heavy duty slides, opening and closing a table puts lots of force on them, they stay straight and true.
Ed E
on Apr 5, 2018
What is largest leaf opening? I have two 18" leafs on a round single pedestal table
For a heavy table with two 12" leaves, which would be better, steel or wood? Wood would look better on this vintage table, but performance trumps appearance!
BEST ANSWER: I also have a vintage, homemade heavy table with two of the same sized leaves. Quite frankly, I wish I had gone with steel. We only put the leaves in twice a year, so hopefully will be OK. I may need to make a temp. 5th middle leg for when all the leaves are inserted. If you have the money, go for steel. As to appearance, you'll only see it when adding/removing leaves, and then only for a few seconds.
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- Brad R on Nov 26, 2015
- Purchased on May 1, 2015
Is the Leaf opening 62"?
BEST ANSWER: The opening I believe is 64 Inches. The table I made was 120 inches, I used three table leaves 20 inches each a total of 60 inches.
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- John H on Mar 3, 2016
- Purchased on May 7, 2015
Can the Steel slide be used for a table with 4 legs that has NO apron (in other words, it's just the top with 4 legs attached)? will this be very visible from the side? Also, the top is quite heavy - is there weight limit recommended for this hardware? thank you -
BEST ANSWER: I don't believe there is any weight limit on these glides. You can actually move them in a little further from the outside edge of the table which will conceal the visibility problem. But each one should only be a third of with of the table from the edge. The key to these working properly is to make sure they are perfectly parallel to each other. Otherwise when you pull them open they will bind and it will be hard to operate.
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- FINISH D on Jul 14, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 21, 2015
Can these be used on an outdoor patio table?
BEST ANSWER: I got the wood slides. While technically I guess they could be used outdoor, personally I wouldn't since the wood would expand and shrink in the different weathers. I'd get metal if it was me. However, I'm no expert.
We're still happy with our two slides that I put on the dining room table a couple of years ago.
We're still happy with our two slides that I put on the dining room table a couple of years ago.
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- Brad R on Nov 3, 2016
- Purchased on May 1, 2015
I just received my replacement slides, for screw installation, the technical data refers me to table pins--how do I find this reference material?
BEST ANSWER: For table pins see http://www.rockler.com/table-pins-choose-type
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- Steve Staff on Aug 10, 2015
Is the hardware included with the slides? And, are there instructions for proper placement with dimensions? Thank you!
BEST ANSWER: Screws are not included. For instructions on installation click on the link under the Technical Downloads heading of this web offer.
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- Steve Staff on Jul 7, 2015
i am adding two 12" leafs to my 48" table making it 60" wide or 72" wide...will the 38" metal slides work for my 2 leafs?
BEST ANSWER: You should have no problem. In my installation of the the 36" slides I installed them with 9 " of overlap on each end. This results in plenty of attachment stability when the table is opened to its maximum gap which turns out to be 38". You are looking to insert two 12" leaves for a total of 24". Even if you already have one 12" leaf there would be room for it too. Your biggest challenge will be to come up with matching pads. I manufactured mine but you can obtain them online. Good luck. The extra space at large family dinners is priceless.
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- Robert L on Oct 9, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 5, 2015
The instructions say it opens to 64", what is that all about?
BEST ANSWER: The slides, when fully extended, measure 64". The 36" measurement is the closed length. I used them for a table with 3 12.5" leaves. I am very satisfied with them. I used them to replace dovetailed maple slides which were not friendly to the humid Florida climate. The instructions are clear and easy to follow and indicate how much width they will accommodate.
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- Philip C on Jul 31, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 6, 2015
Is the 36" extension slide more than adequate for accommodating (2) 14" table leafs ?
BEST ANSWER: I'm no expert. That being said, I did put them on our table, to replace two that had broken. Our two leaves are 12" each, there is enough room for 14". HOWEVER, if I had to do it over again, I wouldn't buy these slides that are made from wood. I would buy the ones made from metal. We only use our table twice a year in the fully extended position, so it really doesn't make a big difference, but already I can see the table bowing down. Just a thought.
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- Brad R on Dec 29, 2015
- Purchased on May 1, 2015
I just order the steel extensions. I'm making a table from scratch. When I look at the installation instructions it appears that the table legs will move apart when I'm opening up the extenders (vs a stationary base). Is this correct?
BEST ANSWER: correct. I used these on a 42" square antique table with its 4 legs and one center leg. This table now seats 12 people instead of just four, when opened. It has four legs, and one center leg. When you open it, the center leg can remain in place, and support the middle, as this extends pretty far. Worth the money.
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- Richard K on Jul 17, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 21, 2015
I have a 4-legged dining table that right now opens to accommodate one table leaf. But one leaf is no longer enough. Now with grandchildren I need to increase the size of the table. Can I change out the table slides with longer ones in order for the table to expand to accommodate 2 tables leaves instead of just one? Will the table sag in the center? Thank you for shedding some light on the matter.
BEST ANSWER: Yes, that is what I used these for. The slides are strong enough and won't sag. If you're inexperienced do your research and plan carefully, or hire a cabinet maker to do the work.
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- Christopher J on Apr 6, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 11, 2014
Can I mount the rails to the inside of a kitchen cabinet to produce a retractable working surface?
BEST ANSWER: As long as you don't overload the new working surface, I don't see why not. HOWEVER, that being said, most people push down / cut / etc down on working surfaces quite hard, and this 3 piece wooden slide would break in my opinion. You might want to go for the more expensive metal ones. Remember though, neither the wooden or the metal ones, were made to withstand much weight / pressure.
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- Brad R on Jan 27, 2016
- Purchased on May 1, 2015
would this item work for a drop leaf table?
BEST ANSWER: The item is meant to extend a table's opening, and only for tables with 4 legs. It's meant to screw into the underside of the table, on both ends of the slide. If you use it to hold up the drop leaf portion, you'd probably want to attach it somehow. It's also meant to have 4 legs, so legs on both ends of the slide, something your drop leaf wouldn't have. I'm not an expert, but it doesn't look like it would work for a drop leaf table.
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- Brad R on Jun 30, 2015
- Purchased on May 1, 2015
I have a kitchen table with four legs and it has two leafs of 12" each. Is item 29694 the best to replace my broken slide?
BEST ANSWER: I used these (wooden) slides in a similar table and setup, and they worked perfectly. Great quality. Would definitely use again. Well worth the expense/time/trouble to buy these, rather than make them.
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- William E on May 21, 2015
- Purchased on Dec 1, 2014
I am making a 40” by 70” oak table (longest 70”) and wish only 16” leaf to reduce to 54”.
I like to over build” so would the strongest one that would fit be the steel 38” one 29694?
Thanks so much!
Jim T
I like to over build” so would the strongest one that would fit be the steel 38” one 29694?
Thanks so much!
Jim T
BEST ANSWER: I would get the steel slides if I had the job to do again. I know they cost more but I think you would be much happier.
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- john b on Dec 5, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 25, 2015
Where are the figures or diagrams referenced in the technical data and sheets that accompany the metal slides? They reference figures 5, 8, 9 etc, but only one diagram is included (and poor quality at that). I'm pretty sure I know which side is mounted adjacent to the table, but I want to be sure. The only figure included doesn't show enough detail.
BEST ANSWER: I had problems with these slides and had to return them. They jambed. I am pretty sure that the side with the raised edge is the side that mates with the underside of the table.
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- brent G on Apr 6, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 8, 2015
Can I sister these next to existing wooden extension slides such that I don't have to remove the existing slides, I can leave them in place?
BEST ANSWER: I suppose you could do that, it's doesn't make sense to me. Flip the table over take the old one off and replace the new slides. I was happy to get rid of the wooden slides.
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- Peter B on Dec 29, 2016
- Purchased on Apr 19, 2015
Can (should ) I stain the slides to match the the table? And Finnish with lacquer?
BEST ANSWER: Obvioiusly you can't stain the metal ones. It you want to stain the wooden ones, I don't see a problem, as long as you keep the stain out of the places the pieces slide against each other. This would be the same for any lacquer. Get either one in the groves, and you're going to have real problems operating your table. Personally, I wouldn't stain of lacquer them at all, who looks at the bottom of tables? Brad
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- Brad R on Sep 4, 2016
- Purchased on May 1, 2015
Replacing rails on a table with closed length of 60". Are 38" rails sufficient for strength when three 12" leafs are installed?
BEST ANSWER: Yes. I used exactly that setup and it works fine.
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- Robert L on Jul 31, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 5, 2015
will the 36 inch ok to take two 18 inch leafs ?
BEST ANSWER: One thing that I learned was that the length of the slides should be approximately 3/4 of the length of the table when closed without the leaves. This is to provide adequate support for the table when the leaves are installed. the description of item 29496 states that it will open 38 inches thus allowing two18 in leaves to be inserted. However, I would install the longest slides that you can put in the table thus providing the most support. I am sure that you can picture that the farther the slides are open the less the male sliding dovetails are in their corresponding sockets thus less support when the leaves are installed. If your table has a center support leg that is in place with or without the leaves then that obviously changes things. I hope this helps.
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- Ronald D on Jan 15, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 24, 2015
how long are te slides overall when completely extended?
BEST ANSWER: I am sorry that I cannot help you, because the table that I used the slides on is 60-plus miles away in the dining room of a different home. .But, if I remember correctly, the slides were slightly over 72" when they were fully extended. The opening will be about 38" for the leaves and the ends will extend about 18" for attaching to the table ends. I hope this helps!
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- Bryan S on Jan 13, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 29, 2014
Which is lighter, the wood or steel version?
BEST ANSWER: Bought the wood version , now we can seat 8+people at the dining room table . Slides were a breeze to install, made an additional leaf for the table. Would recommend the wooden slide, was a good buy.
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- Daniel D on Nov 2, 2015
- Purchased on Dec 4, 2014
What is the total length of item #29504 when fully extended?
BEST ANSWER: 74 3/8" total length which gives 38" between the two halves.
You'll need to allow some space to drop the leaves plus any hardware.
You'll need to allow some space to drop the leaves plus any hardware.
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- Danny F on Dec 8, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 17, 2016
Can these extension slides be used on circular tables, as well?
BEST ANSWER: Yes I would think they could having the correct measurements.
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- Jim D on Apr 27, 2015
- Purchased on Apr 11, 2015
What is the closed length of the 62" extension? Do you have a picture of the entire slide?
BEST ANSWER: The specifications and dimensions are shown on the document located at: http://go.rockler.com/tech/29470-504.pdf
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- David Staff on Jul 18, 2017
are the steel extension slides #29702 made with ball bearings?
I am planning to build a table that is 10' at smallest and the customer would like it to extend to 13'or 14' will the extensions you carry be adequate? It says closed they should be 2/3 length of table. What are my options?
BEST ANSWER: Once the 36" slides are installed, the maximum amount of space for leaves is approx. 60". Starting with a 10' closed table makes these slides a bit skimpy for it, they work best for a 65" closed table, give or take a few inches. You need something longer and unfortunately probably much more expensive.
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- joseph m on Nov 29, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 11, 2014
I'm building a 70 x 44 inch walnut extension table that will have two 18 inch leaves. is a set of the 36 inch steel (#29694) slides suitable for a table this size?
BEST ANSWER: Yes. That's what I did with no problems.
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- Robert L on Jul 31, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 5, 2015
I am restoring a table but on this table the ends of the table pull out and the 12" leaf is inserted between the end of the table and the middle section. My problem is that the ends droop down because of the looseness of the slides. I need 4 table slides that will not droop down with a 12" leaf in the table. If would be best if they are no more than 32" long closed. There needs to be very little play/tolerance so there will be no sag when extended. Are the smaller size made so they will not sag in this situation?
BEST ANSWER: These slides are not designed for the style of table you have. For the table design you describe one would typically use http://www.rockler.com/wooden-trestle-table-slides
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- Steve Staff on Apr 28, 2016
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36 inch slides
I'm very happy with the extension slides. They replace the original wood ones that broke over Thanksgiving dinner and had the table bowing by the end of the meal. Needed replacements by Christmas dinner! They arrived promptly and were easy to install. Table was ready for Christmas and was easily opened/closed with the new slides.
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Works great
Wish it was a little less expensive, but it brought an old table back to life. Was extremely easy to set up as a replacement, felt very solid and works very smoothly.
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Worked great
It was easy to install and much easier to open and close than the shorter one it replaced. Went from 18inch extension to over 60 inch extension. I would definitely recommend this extension slide.
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Work Great
Work great. Easy install. Got rid of the sag in a table with two 15" inserts
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Built a table for a customer
Sllides work perfectly for the custom table for my customer.
Not done yet but coming together great.
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New slides to fix sag
We were given a maple table that sagged badly when the leaves were in place. We figured out the problem - the wood slides on the table were not a matched set (we had two of the same slides). It's possible a new set of wood slides would have fixed the problem. But, to be safe, we purchased the steel slides and are very pleased. Easy to install and no more sag!
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The pull outs work well and were easy to install. They were for my personal use we are glad we purchased such a good product.
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I just finished an 8' table, very solid, 3' opening
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I haven't had time to install the slides. Their general appearance is very good and they seem to function properly.
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36 inch slides
Perfect fit. Table slides open and closed with little or no effort. Granddaughter is very happy to get her dining room table back and working.
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