Measure and Determine Drawer Dimensions — Design Drawer Dimensions and Slide Mechanism
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How to Build Pull-Out Drawers Under Stairs · Step 2 of 10
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Begin by accurately measuring the available space behind the false front panel within your cabinet. Use a tape measure to determine the exact width and height of the opening. It's crucial to subtract half an inch (0.5") from each side of the internal cabinet width to account for the necessary clearance required by most drawer slides. For example, if your opening is 12 inches wide, your drawer box should be 11 inches wide. For the depth, measure the space from the front of the cabinet to the back wall. The drawer height should be slightly less than the cabinet opening height to ensure smooth operation and prevent snagging. The video demonstrates measuring a 12-inch wide opening, resulting in an 11-inch wide drawer box. Also shown is measuring the existing drawer for depth, which is 11 inches deep.
Measure and Determine Drawer Dimensions — Design Drawer Dimensions and Slide Mechanism
Part of project
How to Build Pull-Out Drawers Under Stairs · Step 2 of 10
In this video
Begin by accurately measuring the available space behind the false front panel within your cabinet. Use a tape measure to determine the exact width and height of the opening. It's crucial to subtract half an inch (0.5") from each side of the internal cabinet width to account for the necessary clearance required by most drawer slides. For example, if your opening is 12 inches wide, your drawer box should be 11 inches wide. For the depth, measure the space from the front of the cabinet to the back wall. The drawer height should be slightly less than the cabinet opening height to ensure smooth operation and prevent snagging. The video demonstrates measuring a 12-inch wide opening, resulting in an 11-inch wide drawer box. Also shown is measuring the existing drawer for depth, which is 11 inches deep.