All of this advice is for overlay. Do you have room for overlay as in +an additional 3/4? If you want inset your will need to go with 18's. Answer from MastodonFit on reddit.com
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Blum
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Runner systems | Blum
Blum concealed runners accommodate a broad range of drawer lengths and come in standard and heavy-duty options and multiple extension lengths. What's more, they work with frameless and face frame cabinets, overlay and inset applications and even have bottom mounting options on the most popular ...
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Rockler
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Full Extension Drawer Slides - Blum Tandem Drawer Slide Kit w/ Blumotion Soft Close - Rockler
Blum TANDEM Plus BLUMOTION Soft Close Full Extension Drawer Slides (Pair)
Incredibly smooth full-extension action combined with a self closing mechanism that engages 2" before the drawer is closed, and ever so gently eases it back into the cabinet, make these full extension drawer slides truly top-of-the-line. Add to that the fact that the drawer slides are totally concealed - no clunky metal to detract from the beauty of your wooden drawers - and you have a recipe for a classic. This newest generation of Tandem Plus Blumotion features mounting holes on the bottom of the drawer slide housing (except 12" slide) so you can mount the slides directly to a horizontal sur
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Price   $38.99
Discussions

Blum Tandem Drawer Slides: Question on Drawer Box Measurements - Canadian Woodworking and Home Improvement Forum
Blum in Canada is based on the Euro specs. What I can tell you is that you have about 1/16" to play with, here are specs say to take the opening width and subtract 10mm which is approx. 3/8" and the slides are designed to be used with 5/8" material. What I would suggest you do is to mount the slides and mock up a drawer and make your adjustments in size ... More on forum.canadianwoodworking.com
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August 19, 2015
Which Blum tandem slides length for these drawers? 18" or 21"?
All of this advice is for overlay. Do you have room for overlay as in +an additional 3/4? If you want inset your will need to go with 18's. More on reddit.com
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Blum - "make the drawer box the length stated in the slide part number", part number = 381mm. yet when I measure, the slide is only 369mm long from back to clip... what am I missing?
The drawer slide should be a little shorter than the box watch the video on here https://jonpeters.com/easy-way-to-install-blum-undermount-drawer-slides/ More on reddit.com
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Number of screws needed per Blum tandem plus slides - is two enough?
Cabinet Maker here, 4 screws is enough, but 5 screws for safety. Cheers! More on reddit.com
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Cabinet Door Store
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Blum Tandem Soft-Close Drawer Slide Kit | The Cabinet Door Store
April 5, 2019 - For 24″ deep cabinets (typical kitchen cabinets) use 21″ slides. For 21″ deep cabinets, use 18″ slides. For 18″ deep cabinets, use 15″ slides. Choose a Heavy Duty option for extra weight capacity and/or length.
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Woodworkers Hardware
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How To Use Blum Tandem Drawer Runners | Woodworker’s Hardware
By far the most popular Blum Tandem drawer slide sizes are 18“ and 21”. If you’ve made cabinets before, you’ll notice the 21” is the perfect size to fit in a standard 24” deep cabinet.
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Woodworker Express
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What size Blum undermount drawer slides do I need? ()
May 12, 2025 - Blum slides are available in lengths ranging from 9 inches to 30 inches, so choose a size that fits your specific drawer dimensions.
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CabinetParts
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Blum Tandem 563H 21" Length Blumotion Soft-Close Undermount Full-Extension Slide for 1/2 Inch to 5/8 Inch Thick Drawer Sides, Front Locking Clips Required, 100 lb. Load Rating | CabinetParts.com
Blum 563H5330B
BLUM Lateral Stabilizer Rod Kit for Tandem 9" to 27" Length 563/569 Slides, Maximum Opening Width 46-21/32". ... White Birch 21" Depth Drawer Box for 6" Opening Width x 4-1/2" Minimum Height, Prepared for Undermount Slides Slides, Actual Drawer Size 5-5/8" W x 3-1/2" H x 21" D Blum Tandem 563H 21" Length Blumotion Soft-Close Undermount Full-Extension Slide for 1/2 Inch to 5/8 Inch Thick Drawer Sides, Front Locking Clips Required, 100 lb. Load Rating
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Festool Owners Group
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Tolerences for Blum Tandem undermount drawer slides? | Festool Owners Group
January 17, 2024 - Therefore the drawers can be within 1/8 plus 1/8 or 1/4 inch. Seemingly a reasonable amount of tolerance. I haven’t had too many issues with them. Other than when first using them, I watched a few videos from the US. The drawer slides up here in Canada are different than the ones used in the US.
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QuikDrawers
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Blum Tandem Slides With Integrated Blumotion for 3/4" Drawers
Blum Tandem Slides With Integrated Blumotion for 3/4" Drawers
Home Drawer Slides Undermount Drawer Slides Blum Concealed Undermount Drawer Slides Blum Tandem Slides With Integrated Blumotion for 3/4" Drawers
Price   $31.50
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Canadian Woodworking
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Blum Tandem Drawer Slides: Question on Drawer Box Measurements - Canadian Woodworking and Home Improvement Forum
August 19, 2015 - What I can tell you is that you have about 1/16" to play with, here are specs say to take the opening width and subtract 10mm which is approx. 3/8" and the slides are designed to be used with 5/8" material. What I would suggest you do is to mount the slides and mock up a drawer and make your ...
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Reddit
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r/cabinetry on Reddit: Which Blum tandem slides length for these drawers? 18" or 21"?
March 25, 2024 -

I'd like to install some Blum tandem undermount slides on these drawers:

I find the Blum instruction sheets a bit unclear and I'm unsure what size of slides to get.

According to the specs for the 21" slides, the drawer should be 21"15/16 minimum.

My drawer is slightly shorter (21"3/4). So I assume maybe I have to use the 18"... If so, then that means the drawer wouldn't fully extend, correct?

Should I use the 18" or 21" slides, or is it still possible to make it work with the 21"?

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The Home Depot
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Blum - Drawer Slides - The Home Depot
(Pair) Metabox Series 19-11/16 in. (500 mm) 3/4 Extension Side Mount System for Drawer Slide
(Pair) Metabox Series 19-11/16 in. (500 mm) 3/4 Extension Side Mount System for Drawer Slide
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Eaglewoodworking
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Blum Movento Heavy Duty Undermount Drawer Slides | Order Online
Heavy duty sizes available in 18" to 30" drawer depth · Compatible with 1/2″ and 5/8″ drawer side thickness. Includes necessary installation hardware (wood screws). Opt for MOVENTO when you need maximum drawer access combined with superior heavy-duty performance.
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Woodworking Talk
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Looking for a sanity check on Blum undermount drawer slide size to get | Woodworking Talk
September 26, 2022 - ... These 9" to 21", heavy duty Blum soft closing undermount drawer slides come with TANDEM smooth running capability and BLUMOTION 563 soft close mechanism.Features:- 5/8" to 3/4" Drawer Thickness- Full Extension, Undermount drawer runners- ...
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Ferguson Home
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Blum 563H4570B TANDEM 18 Inch Full Extension Concealed Undermount Drawer Slide with 100 Lb. Weight Capacity and Soft Close - Pair | Ferguson Home
Blum 563H4570B
TANDEM 18 Inch Full Extension Concealed Undermount Drawer Slide with 100 Lb. Weight Capacity and Soft Close - Pair
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Sawdust Girl®
sawdustgirl.com › home › cabinet building › building drawers for blum tandem slides and locking mechanisms
Building Drawers For Blum Tandem Slides And Locking Mechanisms
May 27, 2025 - Easy to follow instruction for drawer sizing and locating the notch and bore for Blum Tandem 563/569 drawer slides along with explanation of all the locking mechanism choices.
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Blum
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MOVENTO | Blum
Be it wide or narrow, high or low, all kinds of drawers are possible with MOVENTO.
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Sawmill Creek
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What size drawers for Blum soft close glides | Sawmill Creek Woodworking Community
March 14, 2016 - 21" overall drawer depth (front-to-back) for 21" slides. We use these in our shop all the time. We find that an overall of 21 1/16" actually fits a little better---better engagement of the tab in the back. ... http://www.blum.com/us/en/02/40/20/ Go to the Blum link above.
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Wood Talk Online
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Drawer Dimensions for Blum Undermount Tandem Plus Blumotion - General Woodworking Talk - Wood Talk Online
October 20, 2023 - I'm taking my first crack at installing Blum undermount slides, and I'm more than a little confused about the tolerances around the directions Blum has in their manual. I am going to use overlay doors, and the manual says that the inset for overlay applications should be 3mm. I bought the undermo...
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Drawer Depot
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Drawer Depot - Custom Made Drawer Boxes
Locking devices enable easy drawer insertion and removal. Has a force guided right side and 1/16" tolerance compensating left side. Sold in pairs. NOTE: For 21 Inches Slide Cabinet Depth Must be minimum 16 Inches.