Figuring out how to install drawer slides can be a struggle if you've never done it before. Use these steps to get the job done quickly and easily.

Installing drawer slides is a task that can surprise new woodworkers with its difficulty. In theory, it’s super simple: screw the slides in where they need to go, and move on with your life.

Cut a piece of 1/4-in. plywood for the drawer bottom, and screw it to the bottom of the drawer box with 3/4-in. No. 6 screws spaced 6 in. on center. Cut the drawer face to size.