Drawer Box Construction for Blum TANDEM plus BLUMOTION Drawer Slides

In this video, you’ll learn how to prepare a drawer box so you can install Blum TANDEM plus BLUMOTION drawer slides. We’ll show you how to calculate inside drawer width and outside drawer length based on which Blum runners you are using in your application. We’ll also show you how to cut rear notches for the drawer runners, predrill holes for the locking devices, and predrill holes for the rear hooks using the Blum Concealed Runner Template.

0:00 Intro
0:13 Measuring Cabinet Opening Width
0:17 Determining Drawer Material Thickness
0:31 Calculating Inside Drawer Width
1:04 Calculating Outside Drawer Length
1:22 Drawer Box Preparation
1:59 How to Use the Concealed Runner Template
2:57 Locking Device Installation
3:42 Outro

[mazdaishpahan]

I want to make 2 drawers next to each other that are separated by a 3/4" panel. Can I put a drawer slide on each side of the panel? Will the screws hit each other? Could I put the screws in different holes on each side? I have the same question about cabinet hinges for frameless cabs. In your brochure I see 2 hinges on both sides of the panel that are attached with a screw on one side and maybe a female anchor on the other side? There's no explanation about how this is done.

[ironjungkwonful]

My drawers have an inset u see neath of 1/4 inch as opposed to 1/2 inch. Can it work or will I need to get drawers with 1/2 inch inset? Thanks

[ericklodnicki]

Can you do video(s) on using the individual boring template for both hinge and drawer slide applications? I'm interested in starting to use system screws for these applications and can't seem to find solid instruction on how to use the boring template. Thanks!

[BruceTriesStuff-cjev]

how do I size drawer when doing inset half blind dovetail drawers? Is there a good resource for that?

[vernonandrews]

Add some part numbers on the template jigs