Tools
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Tape
Measure
Notepad
Pencil
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How
To Measure For New Cabinet Drawers
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Tools
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Very
Important!
Precision is key, as your items will be custom made to your specifications. Incorrect measurements lead to ill-fitting, non-returnable items. Double-check your work until you are confident that you are ordering the correct size items for your project. |
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OVERVIEW
- The tolerances shown below need to be achieved for your drawer
box to fit properly per slide used.
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STEP
A- Measure drawer opening and cabinet depth - record measurements
and go to step B
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= Side clearance needed for drawer slides B = Top clearance needed for drawer slides C = Bottom clearance needed for drawer slides D = Cabinet Depth clearance needed for drawer slides |
W=
Width of Drawer Frame Opening H = Height of Drawer Frame Opening D = Depth of FRONT of Face Frame to inside rear of cabinet |
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STEP
B - Subtract The below tolerances needed per the type of slides
you will be using THIS WILL BE YOUR FINAL BOX MEASUREMENT
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SIDE
MOUNT DRAWR SLIDES
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UNDER
MOUNT DRAWER SLIDES
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= minus 1" H = minus 1/2" minimum D = minus 1" minumum |
W
= minus 1/2" minimum H = minus 1" D= minus 1" minumum |
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EXAMPLE
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EXAMPLE
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STEP
A - W= 18" H= 6" D= 23"
Box Size would be W 17" x H 5-1/2" x D 22" |
STEP
A - W= 18" H= 6" D= 23"
Box Size would be W 17-1/2" x H 5" x D 22" |
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NOTE:
Industry standard depth on drawer boxes is 22"
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