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<p>[QUOTE="Jeff Drum, post: 10035974, member: 6444"]Figure out where it is binding before using Vaseline (ick, unless used very lightly). You already tried wax, which is what I would have used. Slip a piece of paper on the sides one at a time to check for binding and you’ll see where the problem is.</p><p><br /></p><p>Pic does make it look like culprit is the replacement drawer runner on the bottom, if so sand or hand plane the runner to your hearts content. I wouldn’t sand whole drawer side, though. Is it possible you glued the carcass too tight or at an angle when rebuilding it? If not, PO could have done so, so watch out for that too. Often a PO repairs need to be undone before a proper repair can be made.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Jeff Drum, post: 10035974, member: 6444"]Figure out where it is binding before using Vaseline (ick, unless used very lightly). You already tried wax, which is what I would have used. Slip a piece of paper on the sides one at a time to check for binding and you’ll see where the problem is. Pic does make it look like culprit is the replacement drawer runner on the bottom, if so sand or hand plane the runner to your hearts content. I wouldn’t sand whole drawer side, though. Is it possible you glued the carcass too tight or at an angle when rebuilding it? If not, PO could have done so, so watch out for that too. Often a PO repairs need to be undone before a proper repair can be made.[/QUOTE]
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