How to Make a Pull-Out Trash Bin

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Beautiful video. Too bad it isn't working here at home as well as it did on the video. Two days spent trying to build the cabinet to fit the hole we had and now the bin is finally in and not sliding nearly as smoothly as it should be. Very stiff. Don't know what went wrong. This is not as easy as it looks.

And with all the comments I see nothing from Ron answering anyone's questions.

barb

Jan 17, at 4:35pm

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How much of space do I leave between the base holder and the trash can box to accomodate the sliders? Is the the exact width of the sliders X 2?

Pina

Jan 17, at 12:04pm

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Ed Smith, gpoint26@knology.net
I know the dimensions would be different for most projects, however I now have a trash compacter that need to be replaced. I like your plan. Can you tell me what dimensions you used for the box. In other words how much space did you allow for the box that holds the trash can? Did you measure the outside of the trash bin and go from there or do you recommend another approach. Thanks , Ed

Ed Smith

Dec 9, at 8:04pm

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Hand saw source
http://www.woodcraft.com/produ...

Stephen F Clay

Sep 16, at 12:02am

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Ron, it appears to me you left out a critical step. You show building a 4 sided box for the trash can. Then when you go to slide the unit in you all of the suddent have the horzontial that divided the large lower cabinet and the upper cabinet drawer so it all aligns perfectly....... If you follow your video when you go to attach the false cabinet door and drawer front you would have a blank spot between the 2 openings. It would have been nice if you could show this step.

TravMode

Aug 14, at 8:52pm

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anyone know where to get that "positioning clamp" he used for the box corners?

Gaines

Aug 13, at 1:12pm

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great vid Ron but there were a couple items left out on finished project. first, base had a 3rd side of box at back only seen after painting (not a U-shape only like in computer-gen visual) and second, he also put some stops on side of trash box which touched both the facings (about 1" x 4" secured w/2 screws) you can see in vids at bottom but not shown in main vid.

and dude with the "garbage smell" problem. isnt that what your garbage disposal is for? this is a TRASH can. I cant believe Ron even put food scraps in there. wrong! use your disposal or compost them, veggie scraps are perfect composting material.

steven phillips

Jul 22, at 12:42am

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I designed and fabricated this project for my kitchen five years ago. One major issue Ron left out of his project- garbage smell in the kitchen. I incorporated a sliding lid inside a frame that fits over the garbage can. It works perfectly.

dpwood

Jul 8, at 1:47pm

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Very nice instructions for this pullout trash can, however, not too clear on how to position slides so they will match up fairly easy. Is there some trick to this?

Jose Diaz

Jul 5, at 9:20am

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Have sliding trash can . How can i mount or what kind of mount could i use to make it a pull out set up.

Don Luft

Jun 23, at 5:40pm

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were did you get your japanese handsaw ?

fran

Jun 3, at 3:32pm

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Check Amazon.com the clamps are 50% less than Woodcraft, why pay $31 when you can buy the same item for $18(for 2). Love the website and miss you Ron on TV.

Joe Oliver

May 26, at 9:41am

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I found the steps easy, but the box base which was screwed in with the half sections of the rails, not sure how it was made and need a explaination. Where do you get the rail to buy from. they seem extendable, with two sections of pull outs. I had some one come and install a patient unit but am very unhappw with it and its performance. I think I want to make this unit. Regards Raj

Rajkcoomar Mungal

Mar 26, at 1:29pm

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I went to home depot and lowels and my local hardware store asking about those spring corner clamps...they looked at me like I was nuts....Your site was the only place I could find them! Now I have a good picture to show them guys that shined me on as not knowing anything about clamps...love this site Ron. Step by step instructions are really great as well as the tool connections.

Diana

Mar 4, at 2:55pm

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Dear Ron, I'm almost in tears. Fantastic video. Beautiful Website. My girl and I have been living with 2 large gaping holes in my kitchen for the past year in order to have pull out trash and recycle bins. The cost of getting new pull-out cabinets has been prohibitive, but now I know what to do this weekend! Yuss!! Thanks! p.s. if you used Flattr I would gladly leave a tip!

TylerV

Feb 21, at 12:00am

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Great idea Ron!! Next time do a lidded Compost container along with a trash/recycle bin. It's hard for some of us to watch kitchen scraps go into the trash :(

J Carlan

Feb 4, at 12:15am

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That's great Ron. But what about making one that does trash and recycling? Maybe a third bin for compost??

Jennie

Jan 11, at 9:03pm

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Thanks so much for sharing Christi! You are right, these are what he is using. Here is a link to them: http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2004384/8062/Jet-Jointing-Clamps--Set-of-2.aspx Thanks again! You will make one happy Dad on Christmas. :)

Katy C

Oct 24, at 9:01am

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I too love the clamps and I think I found them at Woodcraft.com. They are called Jet Jointing Clamps, and cost $30 for a set of two. Might be at other sites too, but have not looked. Thought I'd let you know.

Christi K

Oct 22, at 10:58pm

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Ha! Diddo on the clamp comment. My dad saw them and wanted some. I'd like to get them for him for Christmas. Please let us know the brand or where to get them. Thanks!

Katy C

Oct 20, at 12:41pm

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I too, found those clamps interesting. Where would a guy find such a clamp?

Rick Wallock

Oct 17, at 8:59am

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I also am a fan of those clamps. Where can they be purchased

Jimmy Watkins

Oct 16, at 9:45pm

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Found the positioning clamp you used in this project interesting. Can you tell me where I could acquire such a clamp

G Sanders

Oct 15, at 9:26am

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