FIX YOUR DRAWERS! The table saw secret to EASY DIY guide replacement

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10 ай бұрын

This is the MOST common issue with drawers that I run into in my refinishing business. Missing or broken wooden drawer guides. In this video, I'll show you how I make three styles of replacement guides, often using scrap wood to save money. You DO need a table saw to do this, or at least know someone who will let you use one (or help you, preferably, if you aren't used to using one) to batch make these guides every so often. It will save you a TON of money by making them yourself versus buying them online, and you can customize them to the piece if need be.
If you're new to using a table saw, I highly recommend watching some safety videos prior to attempting this. I'm still pretty new to it myself.
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@deborahsewell202 10 ай бұрын

Hello, from Davison Michigan, You are my favorite person to watch! Ive learned so much from you. Also Trena on John's furniture Repair.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for that!! Trena is AMAZING! ❤️

@alexandra_sa_lazer 10 ай бұрын

Love Trena! The titles to her videos are hilarious!

@acdallas6356 10 ай бұрын

You are such a great teacher! 😺

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

Awe, thank you!

@lindaposta939 10 ай бұрын

Angie, you inspired me to take on a dresser that was free but mdf. It was mostly ok but the drawer bottoms were warped. I was able to use two of the three bottoms but needed a replacement on the third. I wouldn’t have even attempted to do this before but after watching you, I had a replacement drawer bottom cut out from 1/4 inch luan from Home Depot . I removed the back with a mallet, replaced the bottom and reglued the back again. This has given me more confidence for more repairs. Thanks for this video because said dresser had the metal rails… but I just kind of removed them and reversed them when I put them back in…. I love your videos and how you kindly describe what you are doing.Thank you!

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

Oh wow! That is amazing that you saved the piece! I loved hearing that and I'm so glad my content was able to help, Thank you so much for watching Linda!

@melodywilson5255 3 ай бұрын

Girl! Your woodworking skills have exploded this past year! Nice Video! Very detailed and helpful for beginners or intermediate users!

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 3 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you very much! 😀

@jillsmith6052 10 ай бұрын

Now I want a table saw and some broken drawer runners to mend. Excellent video.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching! 🙂

@pridenprejudice2004 10 ай бұрын

You are a master at explaining things so clearly for people that don't have as much experience. Thanks for another great video!

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! 😀

@lucyjosie 10 ай бұрын

Another instructional home run from Angie! Thanks so creating fabulous content! ❤

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

Yay! You're so welcome! Thanks for watching! 😀

@juliewitt8461 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Angie! I don’t know why I’ve never tried this myself, they really are expensive to purchase and I had no idea they were so straight forward to make!

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

You're most welcome! 😀

@kristibrown5899 10 ай бұрын

Another informative, and relaxing video. Thanks, Angie! ❤ Loved the happy clap after sliding the drawer.👏😄

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

You're most welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

@CroneLife1 10 ай бұрын

It has been a long time since 'shop class' was a thing in schools; and even then it was not a place where women and girls were welcome for much of its history. When girls were finally allowed in shop class, it took less than two decades for that class to removed from the curriculum of most schools. This video may be short and about only one particular item; but it could be considered essential viewing for anyone - and especially for those who do not feel comfortable using or welcome around power tools. I noticed that a few of your commenters derived inspiration from it. Colour me not surprised. :)

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

It was actually someone named Andrea! My hand was likely covering part of it during the video. :-)

@debgeisler4568 10 ай бұрын

You are a very effective teacher. I find your explanations clear, cogent, and concise. Thank you!

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@jessicabuck-daniel2160 7 ай бұрын

You’re amazing! Now I want a table saw

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 7 ай бұрын

They're amazing tools! Thank you so much for watching!

@DanaOredson 10 ай бұрын

Quick tip from a woodworker: For the H style, there is a technique we use when making frame and panel doors that would be useful. You can guarantee that the groove is exactly centered in the piece of wood by starting in the middle, then turning the work piece so that the face that was riding along the fence is now away from the fence. Then slightly move the fence and repeat both directions. Continue until you have the width of groove that you want. The result is that the groove is exactly centered in the width of the runner. Maybe you don't need that kind of accuracy, but it might be nice to know.

@Mschelleshell 7 ай бұрын

I love how easy you make everything! Thank you for your thorough explanations ❤️

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@elizabethluttrell1987 10 ай бұрын

Such good knowledge to share! One suggestion that might save you a minute: If both sides of the H are the same thickness (the legs on either side of what you're cutting away), you can just spin the board around after making the first cut and run it through on the other side. Then you can adjust the rip fence to remove the bit in the center if needed; sometimes it breaks off on its own. I learned this and many other woodworking tips from my FIL who passed last year. He loved woodworking and loved to share it with anyone that shared that interest.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

I actually do that in this video. :-) It definitely makes things faster.

@lindapelullo452 10 ай бұрын

Another great how-you-do video! Love that you continually emphasize safety & PPE 👍 Hello to Senor Nachos, Business Man 😺

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching! 🙂

@jamieomahen2656 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the deep dive on creating these. Really informative and I like how you have them ready when needed.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@mcm.walnuter3479 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Most of these Mid-century dressers have drawer issues. Thanks for teaching us 😊

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! 🙂

@davidwamsley5749 10 ай бұрын

Very informative, Angie. We just moved into a house where there are no guides in any of the kitchen drawers. I am going to make the ones I need by hand. I don't have a table saw either. Fortunately, I only have four to make, but I'm good with a chisel and I have a back saw. You are an excellent instructor. I think I can get it done. Thank you for all you give us. Love, Dave & Amy

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

I'm so glad I could help you two! Best of luck with it! 🙂 Thank you so much for watching!

@dabogdan8487 10 ай бұрын

I have begun to do some furniture repair and restoration. The drawer guides are ALWAYS broken. Lol. Thank you for the tutorial.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

I'm so glad I could help! Thank you so much for watching!

@thereseharris746 10 ай бұрын

So informative! Thank you.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

I'm glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

@boa1793 10 ай бұрын

That is GREAT advice to practice the run before turning on the table saw. That makes me feel more comfortable using one. Oh, my god, then move the rip fence. You are SO helpful.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jodidavis6595 10 ай бұрын

Great explaining Ang. Easy to follow along. Well done

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! 🙂

@marymorrison2484 10 ай бұрын

That was great. It definitely sends the message that we can do it too!

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

Perfect! I want to encourage people. Thank you so much for watching! 🙂

@rachealsmith5138 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for that extremely helpful explanation!!!❤

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching!

@meganhewitt200 10 ай бұрын

Omg what a lifesaver! My husband is new to woodworking and he is usually the one who fixes the drawers and runners on my pieces. It’s always the last thing we do because it takes the longest but now we can just make a bunch and be ready. So much easier. Thank you! 😊

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

You're most welcome! I'm glad it was helpful. Thank you so much for watching! 😀

@bobbonham4823 10 ай бұрын

Nicely done tutorial.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@heidididde3725 10 ай бұрын

I would definitely use your artistic talent to paint greenery onto the blank white section.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@sephcustom3028 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. This is so helpful with the 1930's dressers I work on!!

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@lauriehill8240 10 ай бұрын

Angie - while you make it look 'easy' and do-able. I haven't gotten to the point where I feel comfortable with a table saw yet..... I'm getting there - I started with a jig saw, and then a circular saw and I've even used a reciprocating saw to cut a pipe once! Table saws give me the 'willies' - like chain saws! Too many years in the OR with injuries to repair caused by these tools. But I believe that I can learn eventually. Your videos are always informative and reassuring!

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

I can completely understand that! Take it slow and only do what you're comfortable with. Safety is the first priority. Thank you so much for watching!

@melissabarron1574 10 ай бұрын

Great instruction! Thank you!😊

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@susanharris6959 10 ай бұрын

Always fun to watch you work!

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! 🙂

@susannahallanic1167 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the class. I was wondering how to start. I've watched a few video lessons but still didn't understand this. There maybe a novice's learner's curve but it all seemed to click with this particular video. Thank you!!!

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@tippyjo5850 10 ай бұрын

This video is right on time I have a drawer slide that I need to make Thank you for sharing your knowledge 😊😊😊

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

You're so welcome! I'm thrilled I could help! 🙂

@dot2dal 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your tutorial Angie!

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

You're so welcome! 😀

@colleenlouise4521 10 ай бұрын

love all your tools! I would love a shop you are so blessed!

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@bluecurlygirl 10 ай бұрын

Great video Angie. Thank you. I love your fold away saw.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@saggioculo5386 10 ай бұрын

Kickback! About 30 yrs ago, cutting half inch pine board. First time using table saw. A 5 inch board kicked back and the corner hit me directly on the pubic bone. It really hurt, so bad that wouldn't even be in the room when a table saw was in use. So, 20 yrs later I faced my fear and now own a table saw.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

They're definitely a machine to be respected! I'm glad you're ok now. Thank you so much for watching! 🙂

@lisabrown1515 10 ай бұрын

You are such a great teacher!! ❤

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate that!

@bfranklin1052 10 ай бұрын

Really helpful Angie. Thanks!

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

@motortowncuriosites7005 10 ай бұрын

Great Video ! Looks like you have the process mastered.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@tomcurtis197 10 ай бұрын

Great video, Angie!

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Tom!

@leighr9662 29 күн бұрын

This is really helpful! Thanks!

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 29 күн бұрын

You're very welcome! ☺️

@terrij3978 10 ай бұрын

This was incredibly helpful! I just love the way you explain things, you take it step by step and make it seem like I really might be able to do it. Thank you!

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

@MASI_forging 10 ай бұрын

Great work dude. I truly admire your creativity 😊😊

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@catherine5166 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to show us this. I personally have been in this situation of needing new runners early on in my flipping adventure. I was online for hours trying to buy runners. This video is very basic and that’s exactly what I needed. You ARE a great teacher, as someone said earlier.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I'm so glad it was helpful!

@HelpingRescues 10 ай бұрын

great tutorial, thank you!

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

You're most welcome! 😀

@katherineharper-sj4ys 10 ай бұрын

Great information. Thanks

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ronaldpearson1415 10 ай бұрын

So cool, Thank You

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching!

@grahamredfern8969 10 ай бұрын

Hi Angie, just love the videos. I would look at making a zero tolerance insert for your saw table, makes cutting thin items much easier. Plenty of video on KZfaq about it.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

Yes, I plan to make one for my miter saw as well. :-)

@thebigone6071 10 ай бұрын

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@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you liked it! Thank you so much for always watching! ❤️

@helenbrady8797 10 ай бұрын

Great instructional video, thank you so much. Is it possible to find the metal runners anywhere here in Canada? I’m working on a maple dresser and one of them is missing 😢

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

Try vintage-slides.com!

@helenbrady8797 10 ай бұрын

You’re a marvel! Thank you ❤

@valerienorman849 8 ай бұрын

They used have classes at Home Depot, hope that helps someone.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@hotwireman49 11 күн бұрын

I bought a little desk so that I would have a place to study. I decided to go to nursing school at 66 years of age! But this desk is seriously messed up. It's just one of those particle board things that was painted and I took all the paint off I'll paint it someday but for right now I wish that the drawers didn't just fall out. One of them fell on my foot. The issue is that the wooden drawer Runners like what you are showing in this video are trashed trashed. It has the metal on the bottom of the drawer and the wooden Runner thing in the center of where the drawer goes in. I have a table saw but I'm scared of it. LOL I'll try to watch your video about 10 times and see if I can get the gist of how to fix it but. I did see some of those wood things for sale online. Do you think that I should just buy those?

@sharvo6 10 ай бұрын

Hope you had a good holiday! Did they cancel fireworks due to fire risk? Lots of places talked about it. You pack a lot of tool shop into a small space!

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

No they held the fireworks as planned. It's been raining here for weeks now so the ground is well saturated. Thanks so much for watching!

@cstarv 10 ай бұрын

don't have table saw yet, but I do need 2 guides. It always seems to be something with the drawers when I get furniture cheaply. I just have to wonder why get rid of a perfectly good wood piece when you can simply; tighten the screws, hammer in the nails, etc. Instead I see guides broken to bits because people are forcing the drawers. But again, that is how I get decent furniture at low prices. I guess we're more of a replace than repair society.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

We absolutely are a replace than repair society. Throwaway even. It's terrible and a waste of resources. Thanks so much for watching! 🙂

@rochelletarr182 10 ай бұрын

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@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

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@user-vt7tn3ww2r 10 ай бұрын

Angie you have hit a subject I really need help with. I bought and old maple dresser and the wood glides are still there but the plastic thing on the back of the drawers is gone so the drawers almost drop out, but just scares you that they will, when extended open because they drop down. How the heck do I attach the plastic guide to the back of the drawer so it goes around the side without taking the back off? It cannot be slid in from the front. I have chicken/egg syndrome! Wish I could attach a photo. I hope I explained this well. I have spent literally three ish hours researching trying to find this answer.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

I don't think I've ever seen a drawer guide that wouldn't allow it to slide in from the front?? Can you not take the drawer out, attach it and slide the drawer back in?

@carol-annskinner4828 10 ай бұрын

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@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

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@andrewclarkehomeimprovement 10 ай бұрын

It's interesting, on your drawers, you only have one guide in the center. In the UK/Europe, we have drawer runners either side, never see a single center one. Is that a local (north America) design thing or cost thing or?

@johnnykirklin8249 10 ай бұрын

You wear a lot of different watches. LOL!

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

Haha- they are fitbits! I switched from my older black one with black strap to this one, which came with a white strap but I replaced it with a green one lol the straps are cheap, so easy to swap out for different looks.

@ellenmcgrath8241 10 ай бұрын

What kind of table saw do you have if you don't mind me asking?

@ellenmcgrath8241 10 ай бұрын

I am looking for one but I don't want a lot of power

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

Mine is a Ridgid 10” portable one with the stand. There should be a link in the description box if you wanted to have a look!

@tamigroothuis1009 10 ай бұрын

The feet on your table saw are adjustable. I have the same saw.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😃

@wayne93094 24 күн бұрын

What about the pieces that are on the Drawer itself

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 20 күн бұрын

I'm not sure what you're asking?

@mccommas2 13 күн бұрын

There are all different styles. The two I have a problem with are not like that. One has the plastic thing but you have to take out the bottom of the drawer to get the broken one out! I may even have to take the entire drawer apart. I think what they really want is for you to throw it away. The other one has a wooded guide on the drawer that looks very sturdy. Actually overly so. The thing it slide on is very flimsey. They don't look broken actually. I am not sure why they don't work. That will take further investigation.

@msmarmi1 10 ай бұрын

What is that portable saw?

@111sconeful 10 ай бұрын

Yes, I have one also. There are several manufacturers. Mine folds away like this one.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

It's a Ridgid 10" portable saw- I added some links down below, but you may be able to find them at a better price in person at a hardware store.

@msmarmi1 10 ай бұрын

@@TranscendFurnitureGallery no links showed

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

All of my videos contain a full list of items and products used, along with links for purchase, in the description. Just click on the Show More... and a full list will pop up for you. Both links are posted in the description however I will post the saw link here for you. 💡Ridgid 10” mobile table saw amzn.to/3PKKHfj (Canadian Link) amzn.to/3PBz763 (US Link)

@msmarmi1 10 ай бұрын

@@TranscendFurnitureGallery thank you

@stefansturm1402 10 ай бұрын

Isn't is called T and double T profile?

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

I never said that what I call them was the technical term, lol. I said “what I like to call (insert term here)”.

@sherrybriggs5459 10 ай бұрын

What I need to know is what if it's Medal

@CroneLife1 10 ай бұрын

You can replace metal with wooden ones. Use the shaping method you saw in the video to make the shape you want (such as the "H" shape). Then purchase the plastic glide pieces that you can screw to the back of the drawers that will fit the size and shape of the runner that you are wanting to make. Angie's other videos show really good images of the types of glides she uses.

@josephawatson 10 ай бұрын

I want to just say to becareful. its not usually a good idea to use the miter gage with the fence without a gap to allow the wood not to pinch it could kick back. if the piece is longer than it is wide this is especially dangerous. best practice is to put a small block against your fence to register against for use with the miter gauge.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

I didn’t use both together. I clearly moved the fence out of the way, and also mentioned to do so right in the video.

@josephawatson 10 ай бұрын

@@TranscendFurnitureGallery sorry I missed it.

@TranscendFurnitureGallery 10 ай бұрын

No worries. :-)

@josephawatson 10 ай бұрын

@@TranscendFurnitureGallery When I started doing woodworking I did do those things no one told me. Kind of scary and amazing I never hurt myself.