How do I make a sliding top?

[OM2]

I want to add a sliding top to a dressing table that is fixed in place - so that I can create a mini desk to work on

I want the top to slide out 50cm say - enough for me to get my legs under and sit on a desk chair

I'm not sure where to to begin?

I assume the missing part is the sliding mechanism?
Is there anything off the shelf I can buy?

ALSO: I imagine I need some kind of contraption/mechanism to keep the wood in place and sliding out too much - not sure where I would start with that

Any advice would be great

Thanks


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[ladylola]

Not 100% sure as to what you intend but maybe these are the sort of thing you may use?- http://www.bullerltd.co.uk/section/274/1/runners_slides_full_extension_45mm

 

[big-all]

i think what you are describing is a slide out shelve as you dont want the actual top to slide across do you??

 

[OM2]

Not 100% sure as to what you intend but maybe these are the sort of thing you may use?- http://www.bullerltd.co.uk/section/274/1/runners_slides_full_extension_45mm[/QUOTE]
thanks for both replies

the above item looks promising

yes - i think what i need is like a sliding shelf