How to Free a Stuck or Sticky Drawer

9.5K views · 44 reactions | How to unstick a sticky drawer! First, I used a hand scraper to wear down the corner that’s preventing the drawer to close. Then I sanded the corner smooth with my power sander. Then you can add a little wax! | Shackteau Interiors | Facebook

If your drawers keep getting stuck, crooked, or won’t close smoothly… it might NOT be the slides at all 👀 Most of the time, the joints are loose or misaligned, especially on older furniture. When the dovetails separate even a tiny bit, the whole drawer goes crooked. How to fix it: ✔️ Add wood glue inside the joint ✔️ Use a small brush or Q-tip to push glue deep in ✔️ Clamp it SUPER tight ✔️ Wipe excess glue before it dries ✔️ Let it fully cure Your drawers will glide straight again! 🙌 Save thi