No More Wonky Drawers: A Guide to the Kreg Drawer Slide Jig (KHI-SLIDE-INT)

No More Wonky Drawers: A Guide to the Kreg Drawer Slide Jig (KHI-SLIDE-INT)

If you’ve ever built a cabinet, you know the feeling of "Drawer Dread." You’ve spent hours measuring, cutting, and assembling, only to reach the final stage and find your drawer slides are 2mm off, causing the drawer to stick, sag, or—worst of all—not close at all.

Precision is everything in cabinetry, but manual measuring is a recipe for error. That’s where the Kreg Drawer Slide Jig (KHI-SLIDE-INT) comes in. At Toolvolt, we consider this a "must-have" for any workshop. Here’s why it’s a game-changer and how to use it.

What is the Kreg KHI-SLIDE-INT?

The Kreg Drawer Slide Jig is a clever, two-part bracket system designed to take the guesswork out of installing drawer runners. It supports the slide and the drawer box itself, ensuring everything is perfectly level and aligned with the cabinet face frame or carcass.

Key Features:

  • Universal Design: Works with ball-bearing, epoxy-coated, and under-mount slides.

  • Reversible Brackets: Use one side to mount the runners to the cabinet, and flip them over to support the drawer box while you fasten it.

  • Face-Frame Compatible: Positions accurately on both frameless and face-frame cabinets.

How to Use It: Step-by-Step

Step 1: Align the Jig

Position the brackets against your cabinet. If you’re working on a face-frame cabinet, the jig indexes off the frame. For frameless cabinets, it aligns with your layout marks. Clamp the jig in place using a Kreg Face Clamp for maximum stability.

Step 2: Mount the Runners

Rest your drawer slide runner directly on the jig. The built-in tabs hold the slide in the perfect position. Because the jig is holding the weight and keeping it level, your hands are free to drive the screws accurately.

Step 3: Flip and Install the Drawer

This is the "magic" part. Once the runners are in the cabinet, flip the jig brackets so they protrude outwards from the cabinet. Slide the drawer box onto the brackets. The jig now acts as a steady shelf, holding the drawer at the exact height needed to align with the runners.

Step 4: Fasten and Finish

Screw the runners into the drawer box. Remove the jigs, and slide your drawer home. No measuring tapes, no spirit levels, and no "fine-tuning" required.

Why Buy the Kreg Jig from Toolvolt?

We know tools, and we know that accuracy saves money. The KHI-SLIDE-INT pays for itself on its first project by eliminating wasted materials and saved time.

Pro Tip: Pair this jig with the Kreg Cabinet Door Hinge Jig and the Shelf Pin Jig to turn your workshop into a professional cabinet-making station.

Summary Checklist

Feature Benefit
Indexing Tabs Eliminates measuring errors
Large Surface Area Keeps slides perfectly level
Versatility Works for Kitchens, Workshops, and Offices

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