How To Measure Undermount Drawer Slides

A too-short slide prevents the drawer from opening fully and one thats too long wont fit in the cabinet.

How to measure undermount drawer slides. Requires 12 clearance between the drawer and drawer opening on each side of drawer or pullout. Use a tape measure to calculate the drawer slide assemblys width. In this video a Rockler associate explains variations in drawer slides available ranging in weight rating ideal slide length to fit your application and c.

Measure from the back of the drawer-front to the end of the drawer box. Take note of this measurement as under-mounted slides need to be the exact same length as the drawer. The spec sheets say to subtract 58 from the inside of the cabinet opening if.

The front joint is variable. I am starting to use Blum undermounts for 12 thick drawer boxes. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators.

Drawer Slide Length For side-mount and center-mount slides typically measure the distance from the front edge of the cabinet to the inside face of the cabinet back and then subtract 1. Slides must be the same length as drawer to work properly. Under-mounted slides are attached in pairs beneath of the drawer.

Drawer Box Tolerances with Undermount Slides. The drawer is mounted using blum Tandem undermount slides. The width of the drawer will depend on slide chosen and the side-to-side clearance needed for that slide.

Did you know drawer side. Using a combination square bring the markdown on the drawer boxs back face for reference. For under-mount slides measure the drawer length.