Knape And Vogt 8414 Drawer Slides For Work Surfaces

Knape and Vogt 8414 drawer slides use a full extension design, so a 20 inch drawer or pull-out work surface travels its full length, giving complete access to the working area without leaving tools or materials buried at the back. The hold-out feature for work surfaces is designed to lock and maintain work surfaces in the extended open position, which keeps pull-out tops or trays stable during use instead of drifting closed under load or vibration. These slides are side mount ball bearing slides in the Side Mount Drawer Slides product class, so they run on ball bearings at the cabinet side walls for smoother movement in typical cabinet constructions. An unhanded side mount layout lets the same member work on either left or right, which simplifies layout and reduces part mixing during assembly on the bench or at an installation site.

Key 20 Inch Full Extension Slide Advantages

• The 20 inch length sets the travel distance, so it suits pull-out work surfaces or drawers built around a 20 inch slide, helping layouts where the cabinet depth matches this stroke.
• The full extension function lets the slide open to the full nominal length, so stored items or work surfaces reach beyond the face frame or case edge for easier reach and clearer visibility.
• The hold-out feature for work surfaces is designed to lock in the open position, so a pull-out top stays extended during use, which supports tasks that need a stable working platform.
• The 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch side clearance on each side defines the gap between drawer side and cabinet, guiding cabinet and drawer sizing to achieve a running but supported fit.
• The 1-13/16 inch height defines the vertical space the slide occupies, so it informs drawer side height and stack spacing when planning multiple pull-outs in the same cabinet run.
• The unhanded side mount design means the same slide profile mounts on either side, so installers can pull from one stock location without separating left and right parts.

Side Mount Drawer Slide Fit And Installation Details

This Knape and Vogt side mount drawer slide uses a 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch side clearance per side, which sets the required difference between the cabinet opening and drawer box width, helping the drawer run freely while staying laterally supported. The 1-13/16 inch height gives a fixed vertical profile, so drawer side boards must stand taller than this dimension to cover the hardware and still leave material for joinery. A 32mm pattern is specified, so the slide aligns with system holes drilled on that spacing, which speeds layout in cabinets built around a 32mm system. Recommended fasteners are #7 x 5/8 inch Phillips pan head, and using this size matches the slide holes and material thickness expectations, which supports a secure mount into typical cabinet case or drawer side materials.

Using KV 8414 Hold Out Slides In Projects

Where These 20 Inch Drawer Slides Are Applied

The KV Model #8414 description specifies a hold out feature for work surfaces, so these slides serve well on pull-out work surfaces that need to stay extended, such as keyboard trays, auxiliary tops, or equipment shelves built to a 20 inch slide length. Being part of the Side Mount Drawer Slides category and described as side mount, they mount to the cabinet interior sides and the drawer or work surface sides, fitting common carcass constructions that already expect side-mounted hardware. The 20 inch length balances reach with cabinet depth, so it fits installations where the internal carcase depth supports a 20 inch member while still leaving space for back panels or services behind. Because the slides are unhanded side mount, they can be used interchangeably on left or right sides, which helps during production when multiple bays use the same hardware set.

Details That Support Repeatable Slide Results

The specified 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch side clearance per side gives a clear numeric target for drawer sizing, which helps builders cut drawer widths that repeat from box to box, reducing the need for later shimming to tune operation. The 1-13/16 inch height also repeats from slide to slide, so installers can stack several pull-outs in a tall cabinet by laying out consistent vertical offsets that account for this dimension. The 32mm pattern detail ties the slide to 32mm system boring, which allows production shops using line-boring or CNC drilling on 32mm centers to position screw holes quickly from known reference lines. Recommended #7 x 5/8 inch Phillips pan head fasteners match the slide hole size and typical sheet thickness, which supports firm clamping of the slide without protruding through common cabinet side materials. The Knape and Vogt brand connection and the Manufacturer Part # 8414B 20 identify this specific 20 inch full extension hold out ball bearing model, so reorders or replacements can be matched to existing installations by part number.

Answers To Common 8414B 20 Slide Questions

Selecting These Slides For 20 Inch Pull-Outs

The Knape and Vogt 20 inch full extension hold-out ball bearing drawer slides, Model 8414B 20, combine full extension travel, a hold-out feature for work surfaces, and side mount installation to support pull-out work surfaces or drawers designed around a 20 inch stroke. The defined 1/2 inch plus 1/32 inch minus 0 inch side clearance and 1-13/16 inch height dimensions support consistent drawer sizing and layout in cabinets built on a 32mm pattern. For projects using side mount ball bearing slides where a work surface must stay extended during use, this 8414 Series configuration offers a clearly defined, repeatable hardware choice.