Abstract: In a first aspect, a tool is disclosed for use in installing a drawer slide having a bottom surface and a top surface. The tool includes a ledge for supporting the bottom surface of the drawer slide; and a movable member for contacting the top surface of the drawer slide, wherein movement of the movable member changes a distance between the ledge and the movable member. In another aspect, a method of using a tool is disclosed to position a drawer slide proximate a furniture surface of a furniture box, the drawer slide having a first surface and a second surface. The method includes positioning the first surface of the drawer slide on a ledge of the tool; moving a movable member to contact the second surface of the drawer slide; placing the tool proximate the furniture surface; and attaching the drawer slide to the furniture surface.