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Hi Jamie. We bought a new file cabinet and it is so heavy there is no way we can move it up our stairs. We want to take out the drawers, but the latching mechanism is really difficult and we can't figure out how to remove it. My husband even found the engineering diagram that said which tabs to press for "quick release" - it says to press the black tab on the far right - but as far as we can tell, they don't really do anything at all. He is at the point where he's about to dismantle the drawer completely and take out the screws, but we thought we'd at least try and find someone who could help first. I'm attaching a picture of the hardware - it's a Knape & Vogt sliding mechanism. Thanks.
![](javascript:displayImg('http://0.tqn.com/w/experts/Cabinets-Furniture-Woodworks-1468/2010/08/quick-release-tab.jpg','quick release tab on right ','Engineering diagram says the "quick release" tab is on the right on the upper side of the slide, but it doesn\'t really do anything.'))
Amy,
I am familiar with that KV drawer slide. If it's the slide I think it is, I believe you activate the black clip at the front of the slide - I can't remember if you push it in or down, but once it frees itself, you sort of lift the drawer off in an upward direction, pulling it toward you.
There are small hooks on the very back (top) end of the slide, and there is also a little hole in the top part (drawer box) component. The hole slides over the little "hook", and then the clip activates, locking the box component to the cabinet interior component.
I'm not sure if this makes any sense, but just know that once you get that black tab to disengage, you lift upward and the box will come off the slide itself. It's a little tricky, but once you see how they lock together, you'll go - duh!
Good luck, write back if you need more help.
Jamie in Vegas
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Jamie Yocono
Wood It Is! Custom Cabinetry
Las Vegas, NV
www.wooditis.com
My woodworking blog: www.wooditis.blogspot.com
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Jamie Yocono
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Woodworker, Furniture designer/builder, industrial arts educator. Bachelor degree in Furniture Design, and journeyman carpenter, with a 4 year apprenticeship. Currently owner of custom furniture/cabinet shop in Las Vegas, NV. Can answer most woodworking questions EXCEPT those regarding repairs, refinishing, and antiques.
Experience
Bachelor in Furniture Design - Ohio University (1980)
Journeyman Carpenter, Local 639
Adult educator - Developed adult education woodworking program for the University of Akron, and taught classes there for 9 years.
Opened a private woodworking school in Las Vegas, NV and teach private and semi-private lessons. In 2011, I will begin teaching UNLV woodworking classes at my school. Sweet!
Organizations
Furniture Society
Publications
Tile Design and Installation Magazine (Article on inlaying tile into wood)
Education/Credentials
Journeyman Union Carpenter
Bachelors degree in Furniture Design (Ohio University)
College of Hard Knocks!
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