Extension Slides - 36" Length

We have a teak, formal dinning room set, which was custom made for us back in the 60's. The table was sagging on one side from extended use with both leafs (36") installed. We removed the old wood sliders and installed the model 25907 sliders and my wife is thrilled with its "new" appearance. The installation directions were also very good which made the conversion easy.

I purchased a set of extension slides: model # 25904 and made 3 extra leafs to increase the size of our kitchen table. The slides work very smoothly and was quite simple to install. It saved me from buying a larger table!

The orginal slides on our table were made of wood and never worked. The Rockler slides arrived promptly and were easily installed. The table now opens easily.

I have purchased the metal slide rails with the 50" max opening. I am not very impressed with these slides. I am making a 8' long table with 3 - 16" leaves. The table top is made of 1.25" solid cherry wood which makes for a fairly heavy surface. When the table is fully expanded with all three leaves installed the center has about a 1/2" sag in the middle. The design of the sliding rails allows too much slop and this permits too much sag. My only option is to make my own sliding rails that have tighter tolerances made of engineered wood (Baltic birch plywood). Or I could install a fifth leg centered in the middle when the table is fully open. Perhaps I am just asking too much of these sliding rails. I suggest saving your money and building your own rails per Fine Woodworking #65.Editor's Note: Yes Joe, you are expecting too much from the slides you bought. The length of the closed slides should be at least 2/3rds the length of the closed table. Therefore the 50" max opeing slides, which have a 20" closed length would be suitable for tables no more than 30" long. These length of slides are typically used on small or 'buffet' style tables. They are not suitable for use on large tables.

The original slides on my table splintered and stopped sliding. I found these slides to be of better quality, and I'm amazed at much easier my table extends now. This is a great product that allowed me to save my table.