Undermount Drawer Slides DEMYSTIFIED || The Recreational Woodworker

[@MrWneild]

The best video on Blum under-mount slides. The way you measure for the drawer width using the installed slides is simply genius! I think I can actually do this and not have to redo it 3 times to have it come out right. Thanks!!

[@CurtisDrew1]

Great video. I found your channel searching for a cabinet project for my Class A RV remodel. My plan is to build a box and mount my exhisting drawers in it. (and do upgraded soft close slids on the drawers.) Then modify the exhisting OEM cabinet for the new box (that has the drawers in it) by using undermount slides like you show here. The top of the box will be covered in counter top that matches the rest of the coach. (Former Secretary Desktop) This will give me more food prep space and can also be used as a laptop table to the couch that is next to that kitchen cabinet. In my interior remodel I've lost some cabinets and countertop space so this will allow me to regain this. Good video, I can see how these undermounts will give me more spacefor the box so I can reuse the original oak faced drawers. And yes, those drawers will slide out of the new box like before. Think camp kitchen style like one would build to put in the back of a pickup where they usually have the stove and sink in the top.

[@Larimarc]

saving a step on captive box slides is brilliant - thanks!

[@nathane55]

This is by far the best tutorial I seen on this. Thanks

[@DaileyWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@johnmarx9264]

I was quite impressed! You have a knack for teaching. Keep up the good work!

[@DaileyWoodworks]

Thank you

[@chadmcgowan1815]

Simple and easily understood. Nice job. Anyone and everyone that is ever installed these drawer slides and referred to the manufacturer's directions just wanted to put a brad nail through their skull!

[@joeychgo]

Thank you -- The blum slides come with instructions I need an engineer to understand. The trick about measuring the width was most important.

[@MillisConstruction]

Some good looking/sounding video and audio! Loving the upgrades! 😁

[@DaileyWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@markpeterson4814]

This was so informative. A really really great tutorial! Thanks pal. Top notch..

[@davekosztan4641]

Very helpful video, wish I found it a week ago! Just used these slides for the first time all a bit confusing, your video was the most straight forward in helping understand how easy these slides can be 👍

[@PeteCiaramitaro]

Blum could learn from your video, I did. Thanks for a clear and straight forward explanation in American inches. Good job!

[@DaileyWoodworks]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@martinkohoutek8415]

How do you determine the set back of the rails?

[@nathansilver9190]

Great video Robert. I have found that the easiest way to figure out drawer size is to measure the opening snd subtract 42 mil. Which is 15/8". This gives you the front/back dimensions. Thanks, love your channel.

[@annettephilip6708]

Wow! Thanks for a lovely video. This makes me understand these slides.

[@canadamike6397]

Great video! That is really helpful!

[@robertwilder4425]

explicaste muy bien era lo que yo buscaba simple explicación por eso me suscribí en tu canal y te di un like , sorry i dont write good ingles, thanks so much.

[@TheSilverSurfisher]

Greetings and thanks for the fabulous tutorial. So will this or something similar work to mount under or on the sides of a plastic or aluminum (battery) tray?? Thinking converting my bench seats into a storage space whereby I can install a sliding platform/shelf for three 12 volt deep cycle (fairly heavy) batteries.

[@tylerwilson5938]

Thanks for this video! I have the slides and jig ready! Can you tell me what the “setback” is on a face frame cabinet? I can’t seem to find it anywhere. Thanks!

[@xxbondsxx]

Super helpful video! I agree they look a lot cleaner when extended and are so satisfying to close. I was wondering what the purpose of the pins in the back was but enforcing the right length and vertical adjustment makes sense!

[@StandUpChuck]

You did not mention how you measured the depth of the drawer and why.do you have that offset.

[@douglasdecarolis6242]

Do these work if drawer bottom is flush with drawer sides? No recess underneath the drawer. Looking to use these for a slide out drawer under sink or stove for pots and pans. Using side mounts, I lose 10 inches (5" on each side) for spacer need.

[@WhiteWizard44]

Very helpful, thank you! 👍

[@Gatheengen10]

There are some differences with inset drawer fronts, yes?

[@tlanc1283]

Well done. Curious about the back of your drawer box without the notches. Going to check out your build a drawer box video!

[@lesgoKSU]

all of these install videos go to great detail on how to measure width but my question is how do you predetermine the drawer opening height?

[@DaileyWoodworks]

Opening minus 1”

[@Boog7625]

Currently my drawers have no slides at all. They fit very nice within the carcass. I plan on making new doors and drawer fronts this summer.

[@GK-qz3cm]

Great video! What the depth of your front set back for the draw slide? I use half dovetails when making my drawers which calls for a little tricky measuring for the draw size. After watching your video I change to pocket holes.

[@DaileyWoodworks]

3/16”

[@GK-qz3cm]

@@DaileyWoodworksThanks.

[@alphonseosowiecki5905]

Can you provide info on mounting stews?

[@polocash11]

I need undermount slides that are under and attach to cement foundation or a board fit. I have a center island in place that was tiled around. Too hard to drill in back and drawer will be 52” wide.

[@ragdeandwagyu8885]

great video robert.

[@steveszabo7305]

Nicely done video. Thank You.

[@danthechippie4439]

How did you determine the draw depth? Is it 21" (in a 21" version for example) from the very front of the draw slide to the rear, or 21" from the front to the back of the pin? Maybe I'm thinking to much and just build the draw to whatever size it says on the draw slide box

[@DaileyWoodworks]

I build my drawer boxes whatever depth the drawer slide is labeled for. So if it’s a 21” slide the box is 21” long

[@charlesholland6851]

Good video. I like the slop on these things but I hate them. Lol. Ones we are using always angle down instead of being flat against the front (the release levers under front)

[@pyland859]

Would you please share the sizes of the drill bits you used for the front and the back?

[@DaileyWoodworks]

1/8” and 5/16

[@Boog7625]

First time to watch your channel. Very informative. Is it hard to install on pre-existing drawers?

[@DaileyWoodworks]

It all depends on if the drawer is sized appropriately for the slides. My first guess would be probably not possible to retrofit on existing drawers

[@Nickd778]

Great video !

[@bitsurfer0101]

What kind of tape measure do you use?

[@DaileyWoodworks]

I really like the Fastcap tape measures amzn.to/3IxM90g

[@Durianpieenthusiast]

These drawer slides have bene around for the better half of a decade and this is arguably the first video that goes through this process thoroughly. Great job! Only question is, what is that set-back thing during slides installation?

[@DaileyWoodworks]

Just to get the alignment right. I’ve remain the jig where I can simply predrill the pilot hole for the screw and it aligns itself

[@bismarcksandiego6539]

If i have side mounts, can I just swap to under mounts or no?

[@DaileyWoodworks]

No the drawers are sized based on the type of slides you get

[@bismarcksandiego6539]

@@DaileyWoodworks Question. I have 21inch side mount drawer slides. I want to swap them out with the self close ones. Is it ok to go up or down in length? If so, which way? Sorry, kinda new and I seriously appreciate your help.

[@DaileyWoodworks]

If you have the room in the cabinet you can increase the length of the slides to get more travel.

[@danielombard6677]

Very helpful... Thanking you sir🙏

[@BenM81]

Great video thank you!

[@stevecunningham936]

Great job! Now I understand!

[@eli_van8799]

How much set back you go? For the slides

[@DaileyWoodworks]

About 1/8 of an inch

[@karenkreisel9801]

Where do you buy these slides? Great video.

[@DaileyWoodworks]

I typically order from cabinetparts.com

[@RollinHomies]

Nice explanation. Me personally, i notch the back board. Seems resetting table saw to cut a different length and then also having to under nail your drawer bottom would take twice as much vs just notching the back out. Just another opinion

[@stevehoffman2665]

great video

[@user-gd3fo4kt1l]

Thanks !

[@kevinb6102]

Wow great video. If I’m doing inset faces how do I know how far back to install the slide?

[@DaileyWoodworks]

That’s hard. Make sure to get the adjustable latches so you can fine tune the reveal. I’d start with the slide at least 1/8” back from where you want the back of the drawer face to sit. Then get one drawer aligned then base your setback based on that first drawer for the rest

[@michaelwilliams5673]

You need to let people know that the measurements are different with thinner drawer sides. And that there are different slides for different width of drawer sides. 1/2-5/8 and 3/4 thick material use different slides 😏

[@jeffrudolph1802]

I think Michael Williams comment about thickness of drawer slides is very important, perhaps consider an addendum to this video to explain, It would be most helpful and avoid potential mistakes by future viewers.

[@RedcarWW]

This is great, but you don't talk about the depth. I'm installing these with no back wall to measure against. My plan is to put two drawers back to back with a 1" gap. Reading the engineering documentation for the 9" Blum draw slide, my min is 11-1/8" and the max is 12-3/4". If I read this correctly I can make my drawer 11-1/4" deep. That will give the 1" I am looking for between the two drawers. In fact I could make that 11-1/2" giving me 1/2" between both. This makes sense now. Thanks

[@jorgelucasi5663]

Thank you so much for the video What about from to back measurements? I’m planning to make few drawers. What size do I need for 24” total deep X 38”1/2 Wide , And I’m not using double board at the front. Can you please help me ? 22” will work ?

[@Dtileandremodeling]

Nice! GoPro mix or a external mic?

[@DaileyWoodworks]

This is done with the GoPro media mod shotgun mic. I just got a Saramonic Wireless Lav that sounds even better

[@Dtileandremodeling]

@@DaileyWoodworks nice

[@Dtileandremodeling]

@@DaileyWoodworks ok thanks

[@ulecha4]

thank you

[@josiahzyniewicz4344]

i love you. thank you lol

[@philipb867]

this would be a great video if you used metric!

[@jokerlilo]

CIW - 2"=Bottom + (3/4+3/4)=your drawer

[@DJT4363]

me likey

[@mefirst4266]

YOU SPENT MORE TIME ON YOUR DRILL BIT STOPER THAN YOU DID ON HOW LONG THE TOTAL LENGHT OF THE SLIDE NEEDS TO BE !!!

[@RuffKutmedia]

Thank you