The slide works exactly as it shows. If you put on a shelf that rests on side pins, you may need to do something to hold the back of the shelf from rising up like a teeter totter when you pull out the drawer. I solved this by putting two small screws in the wall above the back of the shelf to keep it from moving up. My husband didn't have to do any part of this project. Only requires a drill to make hole and then put in screw. Super easy.