Have you measured the inside dimensions of drawer slides/guides? I would use a story stick cut to the width of the drawer at the front and then use it to ensure drawer width is consistent all the way front to back. Then use the stick to ensure the carcass drawer guides are consistently spaced front to back. It would appear that there is something out of square. I have this issue when I do drawers in pieces I build. Drawers are my least favorite woodworking subject.

 

Thanks Jim - I now know that drawers will, from this day forward, be the bane of my existence. LOL But it's another opportunity for trial and error.
I actually have NOT measured the inside of the case/carcass and the distance between the rails. Apparently, I need wine for this project. 🤦‍♀️ I'll let you know what I find out.
Thank you for the suggestion!!!

 

Well, the front opening for the drawer (on the case) is the right size (for the size of the drawer) - but the rails inside begin to narrow, getting 1/4" smaller than the opening. Why I didn't think to check this is beyond me. But I thank you, Jim, for helping me get on track (no pun intended). I'm assuming I'll need to take the sides (along the rails) off and adjust them. Say a prayer for me. And thanks again!

 

Screws should be fine. Glad you the drawer sliding right,

 

This is not a valuable antique, it's another curbside freebie project to fiddle with. Likely late 1920s based on design/carvings on the legs (now removed) and another piece (similar to a backsplash) that I've also removed.

The problem:
The drawer rails inside the cabinet seem level & there is no visible damage or wear.

Wear was on the drawer side bottoms that glide across the rails - they were no longer straight/level, and wore down into a curved center.

I replaced the bottoms with new "glides" (using same process as THIS).

Bottom drawer slides perfectly now. However, the top one slides nicely now, too, UNTIL I get to this "one" point in pushing the drawer in, and it then gets VERY tight and difficult to push in. The left edge of drawer front gets right up next to the frame, while the right side has space to spare.

Drawer measures square - corner to corner, front to back, side to side - except - the drawer-front end is slightly wider, about 4mm, than the back end.

The sides of the drawers are smooth & flat, with no dovetail protruding outward. The top left edge of the drawer front has an old repair (triangular piece replaced).

I've done a lot of research before coming here - and am not sure what needs to be done to bring the left side more to the right.

Hoping someone has experience with this! Thank you!

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You might try rubbing the runners and the drawer box with a candle or gulf wax. If it's still too tight sand some of the wood off the side of the drawer box toward the back.

 

Thank you. Thank you. THANK YOU. The drawer now works perfectly.

You might try rubbing the runners and the drawer box with a candle or gulf wax. If it's still too tight sand some of the wood off the side of the drawer box toward the back.

I guess you don't read the previous threads like you have said.