How To Install Blum Tandem Drawer Slides

Simply use the locking device.

How to install blum tandem drawer slides. These will use the longest piece of plywood scrap. To install the drawer slides I need to drill a small hole to accept the slide pin. Push towards back of drawer Maximum 3 18 rise of drawer front tool-free 1 Maximum 5 316 rise of drawer back tool-free 2 New depth adjustment on runner TANDEM 563 runners feature elongated holes that allow - 45 316 depth adjustment.

The width should be the width of the opening minus 38 for 58 side thickness and minus 58 for 12 side thickness. Tighten the screws verify the drawer front position and finish mounting the runners using the screw locations indicated by the orange dots. Remove the drawer loosen screws and make adjustments if necessary 45 316.

Then you can adjust the drawer track in and out to make the drawer front flush with the front frame. I move the slide into position and tap a small mark where the hole needs to go. The Blum Tandem series is one of the most popular drawer slides available.

Install the left slide put the board on the other side of the cabinet and install the right slide. Again this seems like a pretty straightforward calculation. Drawer assembly is quick and easy.

From integrated soft-close the manufacturer calls it Blumotion to the tool free adjustments to their massive versatility its easy to see why so many people love these slides. The drawer is mounted using blum Tandem undermount slides. Install the drawer to check the position of the drawer front.

If you dont have a piece at least 8 wide use two one towards the front one towards the back. Its best to use the widest piece you have available for maximum consistency in the height from front to back. The groove for the drawer bottom is on the inside of the drawer.