![]() Here is a handy chart from Blum describing the critical dimensions for choosing which drawer slide to use.īy far the most popular sizes are 18“ and 21”. We’ll get into more specifics on the drawer box specifications later. As for drawer width, you can go just about as wide as you want, but as you go wider you trade off the ability to hold more weight, and at a certain point you will have to use a Lateral Stabilizer to avoid racking and jamming the drawer. You can make your drawer sides as tall as you like depending on what you’re going to be storing, so long as you have the proper clearance on your cabinet opening. For all intents and purposes, it doesn’t really matter what thickness you use for the drawer bottom, but common thicknesses we see are 1/4”, 3/8“, and 1/2”. To make all the sizing easier, we recommend using the same thickness material all around your drawer. So, if you buy an 18” runner, your drawer box should measure 18”, front to back, on the outside of your drawer side material. The size of your drawer box will match the size of your runner. Luckily, Tandems are incredibly versatile, so chances are good that you’ll find something to work with your design whether you have a face frame or not. If you’re making new cabinets, carefully consider your design and choices of slides. The very first thing you’ll want to do is measure your cabinet opening. We will give inch equivalents in the accompanying text.ĥ. ![]() PLEASE NOTE: All measurements that come from the manufacturer are in millimeters, including most of these images you will see. We’ll get into all those details down below, so let’s jump into it. Second, the drawer box needs some extra consideration. You select the drawer slide with your desired size and features, then you select the locking device that fits your application. First, these slides are a two-piece design. That being said, there are some important things you should know before you pick these up for next kitchen upgrade. From integrated soft-close (the manufacturer calls it Blumotion), to the tool free adjustments, to their massive versatility, it’s easy to see why so many people love these slides. They’re commonly heralded as the best drawer slide money can buy. The Blum Tandem series is one of the most popular drawer slides available. Shop All Entertainment and Office Hardware.Shop All Knobs, Pulls, Hooks and Plates.Single & Double Demountable Cabinet Hinges All the hardware needed to handle any job.
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