KV8908 34" Full Extension Hold-In/Hold-Out Ball Bearing Drawer Slides, Unhanded Side Mount Zinc - 8908B 34
Description
Knape And Vogt 34 Inch Heavy Duty Drawer Slide
Knape and Vogt 34 inch drawer slides give you a full extension hold-in/hold-out solution for heavy pull-outs where access and control matter. This 8908 Series side mount ball bearing slide is a side mount drawer slide, so it fits installations designed around side-mounted hardware. The 34 inch length creates long travel for deep storage in vehicles, tool boxes, and large pantry pull-outs, matching the application described. A 3 inch height keeps the slide robust along its length, which supports demanding loads over the full extension. Side clearance of 3/4 inch gives a clear target when laying out cabinet and drawer widths, helping keep fit consistent across multiple units. The non-handed design allows the same slide to be used on either side, which simplifies layout and reduces part sorting on the job.
Key 8908 Series Details For Demanding Pull-Outs
- The full extension design allows drawers or pull-outs to travel their full length, which improves access to tools, pantry items, or vehicle storage without reaching into the cabinet.
- The hold-in/hold-out function keeps the slide positioned at either end of travel, which helps maintain control under load when drawers are stowed or fully extended.
- Heavy-duty ball bearings carry heavy loads without sticking, which supports smoother motion during daily use in tool boxes, vehicles, or tall pantry systems.
- The side mount configuration follows typical side-mounted drawer construction, which works well where bottom or center mounting is not part of the cabinet design.
- The non-handed design means one model works on both left and right sides, which streamlines ordering and installation in multi-drawer projects.
Mounting Dimensions And Fastener Choices For Fit
The 3/4 inch side clearance sets the working gap between cabinet and drawer, which guides carcass and box sizing during layout. A 3 inch slide height defines the vertical space needed on each side of the drawer. The slide is described as being designed for vehicles, tool boxes, and large pantry pull-outs, which ties the mounting dimensions to those cabinet styles and framing depths. Recommended fasteners specify #10 (82 degree) flathead machine screws on the cabinet member and #10 panhead machine screws on the drawer channel, which directs the screw choice and head style at each interface.
Using This 8908B 34 Slide In Real Projects
Applications In Vehicles, Tool Boxes, And Pantries
The slide is designed to be used in vehicles, tool boxes and large pantry pull-outs, so it aligns directly with mobile storage, shop storage, and tall kitchen storage layouts. In vehicles, the full extension travel lets drawers clear tailgates or doors, which supports easier loading and unloading. The hold-in feature helps keep drawers retracted, which is valuable when vehicles are in motion. In tool boxes, the 34 inch length serves deep drawer formats, which helps organize heavy tools across the full depth without wasted reach. The 3 inch height and heavy-duty ball bearings work together to support those heavier drawers without sticking, which maintains smooth operation. In large pantry pull-outs, full extension access brings stored items to the user, while the hold-out feature keeps the pull-out extended during selection, which reduces repeated repositioning.
Lock-In/Lock-Out And Non-Handed Design In Use
The slide features a lock-out mechanism that extends through the door front to allow for safe operation under heavy load, which means the drawer can stay positively held at full extension while items are handled. A lock-in mechanism is also part of the slide, which keeps the drawer in the closed position and helps control movement during transit or normal opening and closing. The non-handed design supports using the same 8908B 34 slide on either side, which reduces spare-part variation when servicing multi-slide installations. Heavy-duty ball bearings carrying the heaviest loads without sticking improves motion as drawers cycle between the lock-in and lock-out positions, which supports repeatable alignment of the locking features. The side clearance of 3/4 inch and height of 3 inches provide consistent reference dimensions that help maintain this lock function alignment from one cabinet to the next.
Common Questions About The 8908B 34 Drawer Slide
What type of drawer slide is the 8908B 34?
The 8908B 34 is a Knape and Vogt 8908 Series full extension hold-in/hold-out side mount ball bearing drawer slide, which supports deep, heavy drawers with complete access along the slide length.
Where is this drawer slide intended to be used?
The slide is designed to be used in vehicles, tool boxes and large pantry pull-outs, so it fits mobile storage, shop storage, and tall pantry applications built around side-mounted slides.
What side clearance does this Knape and Vogt slide require?
The Knape and Vogt 8908B 34 slide has a side clearance of 3/4 inch, which defines the space between cabinet and drawer side when laying out carcass and box dimensions.
How tall is the 8908 Series 34 inch slide?
The 8908 Series 34 inch slide has a height of 3 inches, which identifies the vertical clearance needed along each drawer side for proper mounting.
What fasteners are recommended for installing this slide?
The slide uses recommended fasteners of #10 (82 degree) flathead machine screws on the cabinet member and #10 panhead machine screws on the drawer channel for secure attachment.
How does the lock-in/lock-out feature help under load?
The slide features lock-out and lock-in mechanisms that extend through the door front, which hold the drawer at full extension or fully closed to support safer handling under heavy load.
Selecting This 34 Inch Slide For Your Build
This heavy duty lock in/lock out unhanded rail in a 34 inch length ties directly to full extension, controlled travel in vehicles, tool boxes, and large pantry pull-outs. The 3/4 inch side clearance and 3 inch height provide fixed layout dimensions, while the non-handed 8908B 34 configuration and specified #10 machine screw fasteners support a consistent installation approach across multiple units. For projects matching these dimensions and applications, this Knape and Vogt 8908 Series slide offers a clearly defined set of working characteristics ready to integrate into your cabinet or storage design.
