Used in tandem with a jig, the story stick ensures accurate placement of the slides inside the cabinet. Pilot holes should be centered. Self-centering bits guarantee accurate placement. When ordering slides in bulk, you may have to buy screws separately. Use a self-centering drill bit when predrilling mounting holes.
Most slides have a combination of round and elongated mounting holes.
Use the elongated holes for the initial mounting, adjust as needed, and secure the slide by placing screws through the round holes. For Euro-style frameless cabinetry, drawer slides are mounted directly to the sides of the cabinet. The blocking, which runs the full length of the slide, is unobtrusive because I use the same material used on the cabinet interior. Blocking can be adjusted for either inset or overlay drawer faces. Use proportionally longer screws with these.