Zinc-Finished Hold-Out Drawer Slide for Hands-Free Work Surfaces

The Knape and Vogt 8414 series is a 16 inch full-extension side-mount ball bearing drawer slide with a hold-out detent that keeps the drawer at the open position until intentionally pushed closed. Rated 100 lb per pair, it is built for work trays, utility drawers, and any pull-out that needs to stay out of the way while both hands are busy.

Key Features

• Hold-out detent holds the drawer fully open until pushed closed — no spring, no slam, just a firm detent release.
• Full extension brings the entire drawer out to the cabinet face for complete access to the rear of the box.
• 100 lb weight rating per pair handles a loaded utility or work-surface drawer with room to spare.
• Bright zinc finish on cold-rolled steel provides standard indoor corrosion resistance.
• Non-handed design means both slides in the pair are identical — no left or right to sort on the bench.
• 1/2 inch side clearance per side fits the standard drawer box sizing formula for side-mount ball bearing slides.

Where the Hold-Out Feature Makes the Difference

A standard drawer slide stays open only as long as you hold it. The 8414 detents at full open, which frees both hands for the task at hand: loading parts into a shop tray, filling a utility drawer on a workbench, or working from a keyboard pull-out. When the job is done, a normal push releases the detent and closes the drawer. There is no spring pulling the drawer shut and no damper — just a clean mechanical hold at the open position.

Full extension means the back of the drawer comes all the way out to the cabinet face, so nothing is buried behind the drawer front. On a 16 inch slide, that is the entire drawer clear of the opening.

Steel and Zinc Built for Indoor Work

Cold-rolled steel members with a bright zinc electroplate are the working standard for side-mount ball bearing slides going into cabinets, benches, and shop furniture. Zinc protects the steel through years of dry, indoor service. It is a functional finish — mostly hidden beside the open drawer box — not a decorative one. For outdoor, high-humidity, or washdown environments, choose a stainless steel slide instead.

The Right Fit for Shops, Offices, and Built-Ins

The KV 8414 is the slide to reach for when the drawer opening has to stay open hands-free: a machinist's parts tray, a router table accessory drawer, an office keyboard shelf, or a built-in charging station. The 100 lb per pair rating covers most utility and work-surface loads comfortably. Because the slide is non-handed, a single part number covers both sides of the drawer, which simplifies ordering for shops running multiple cabinets. This slide is sold as a poly-pack pair — one left position and one right position in the same bag — with mounting hardware included.

Build the drawer box 1 inch narrower than the cabinet opening to leave the required 1/2 inch side clearance on each side. In face-frame cabinets, the rear of the slide needs support: add the matching KV rear mounting brackets, sold separately, or use a slide version designed with a face-frame front slot.

Common Questions

A Slide That Stays Out of Your Way

When the work demands both hands, the 8414's hold-out detent earns its keep — the drawer stays open, the parts stay accessible, and nothing closes on you mid-task.