In the most of kitchens, the storage space under the sink is unuseful because of the dark and dingy.
Often, not being sure what is there becomes a problem for many people. So, when a problem appears,
there must be find a solution: undersink roll-out trays. The project of roll-out trays,
which ride on smooth-action ball-bearing drawer glides, will get everything out in the open and
let you find exactly what you need at a glance. All the trays can be made by yourself using building products
from your local home center or hardware store for as little as $70.
At a home center or lumberyard, look for hardwood plywood and in the hardware department,
look for ball-bearing side-mount drawer glides.
You’ll find this one of the most useful projects to make life in the kitchen easier.
Follow the photos for the step-by-step measuring and assembly instructions.
How to make:
1. Measure the cabinet opening to construct the base for the lower pull-out trays and
1. Measure the cabinet opening to construct the base for the lower pull-out trays and
check for any plumbing obstructions;
2. Mark the base to locate the center and side partitions and be sure to locate the center partition
2. Mark the base to locate the center and side partitions and be sure to locate the center partition
exactly in the middle of the base; this way you’ll be able to make the two trays exactly the same size;
3. Clamp the partitions to the base, drill pilot holes, and glue and screw them to the base;
4. Build the rays by cutting the parts for the trays and glue and nail them together.
3. Clamp the partitions to the base, drill pilot holes, and glue and screw them to the base;
4. Build the rays by cutting the parts for the trays and glue and nail them together.
Cut the bases perfectly square to keep the trays square;
5. Fasten the glides to the partitions and the tray sides and using a spacer is key to getting
5. Fasten the glides to the partitions and the tray sides and using a spacer is key to getting
the glides positioned accurately;
6. Center the base assembly inside the cabinet;
7. Build the upper trays by cutting the parts, drill pilot holes,
7. Build the upper trays by cutting the parts, drill pilot holes,
and glue and screw them together;
8. Mount the cleats to the inside of cabinet; sand the side of the cabinet to increase the adhesion,
8. Mount the cleats to the inside of cabinet; sand the side of the cabinet to increase the adhesion,
then glue and screw the cleats to the sides of the cabinet.
9. Install the upper trays: slide the upper trays into position and test the fit;
9. Install the upper trays: slide the upper trays into position and test the fit;
seal the trays with two coats of polyurethane to make cleaning easier.
