Asked on Oct 01, 2015
Installing drawers in a stainless steel prep table
by Jane Brody
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I want to put rolling drawers in my stainless steel restaurant style prep table. Any ideas? I currently use baskets but they are a big mess!
9 answers
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Do you have the drawers made already and just need to know how to add the wheels? Or are you looking for rolling drawers?
Z
on Oct 01, 2015
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Closet maid has a lot of products available for that . If you have a Home Depot by you Go to the closet organization aisle where you will find many different solutions.
Janet Pizaro
on Oct 01, 2015
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No, we are just looking four how to do it. I want rolling drawers.
Jane Brody
on Oct 01, 2015
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I am thinking what you want to do is attach some sort of "rails" to your table so you can put drawers underneath the top. I don't know how you could do this on Stainless Steel. The only thing I can think of is to go back to the manufacturer and see if they make attachments.
Jeanette S
on Oct 02, 2015
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Look around your town for a local metalshop. The should be able to spot weld (or at least rivet nicely) the rails onto the table. I don't believe any adhesive would work for the along-haul, and I'm pretty sure you don't want to use bolts and nuts!
Lauren365
on Oct 02, 2015
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Thanks, so far, my husband has said that he could make a cage of sorts, and fit it into the space. But I think the 'rails' might be better.
Jane Brody
on Oct 02, 2015
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Yay! FINALLY something I can answer with 100% confidence!! I sold commercial restaurant equipment and supplies for over 20 years ( only thing I've ever done professionally realy). YES, you do need rails. Your best and easiest solution is to order them from a supplier. I worked at Central Restaurant Products for years ( not to be confused with "central products"!). They work on very low margin ( mark up). You can find them in the web, located in Indianapolis indiana, they sell and ship nationwide & sell to the public at same prices as a business. You will need to know the overall length of table and the width ( front to back) before you call. They sell as sets with rails and drawer. There are two types, friction slide ( less expensive) and ball bearing gliding slides ( best but you pay for that). They also offer all stainless steel drawer and face or galvanized. If you look them up, ask for Mike Kern & tell him I sent you there! 😊. Promise I haven't worked there in over 4 years & get no benefit from referring anyone. Good luck.
Amy Dietz
on Oct 02, 2015
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Wow! Thanks! I will look for them!
Jane Brody
on Oct 02, 2015
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I bought one with an adjustable bottom shelf. I ordered a little chest of drawers from Ikea that will fit on the shelf. It's unfinished so I can paint it to match my other cabinets
Nana moving on
on Mar 12, 2016
Z
on Oct 01, 2015
Janet Pizaro
on Oct 01, 2015
Jeanette S
on Oct 02, 2015
Lauren365
on Oct 02, 2015
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