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Blum Tandem 563F (3/4" Material) Drawer Box & Clearance Calculator

Pre-loads 42.5mm (1.673") width deduction and 13mm bottom recess to output exact saw cut-sheets for cabinet drawer boxes.

Calculated Benchmark Answer

For a standard 24.00" (609.6mm) cabinet opening using Blum Tandem 563F (3/4" Material), build the outside drawer box width to exactly 22 5/16" (567.1mm). Front/Back sub-fronts cut at 21 1/16" with a 1/2" (13mm) bottom recess notch.

Cabinet Opening & Slide Hardware

-42.5mm

Pre-loads exact manufacturer deduction (1.673") and bottom recess.

in(609.6 mm)
Min: 10 in44%Max: 42 in

Exact clear opening measured between cabinet face-frame or sidewalls.

Preset Values: Common Cabinet Opening Presets
in(152.4 mm)
Min: 3 in20%Max: 18 in
in(21" runner)
Min: 12 in56%Max: 30 in

Selects a 21" nominal runner length while preserving cabinet rear clearance.

Drawer Clearance Cross-Section
DEDUCTION: -42.5mm
Opening: 24" (609.6 mm)Sub-Front Cut: 21.08" (535.4 mm)Between 2x 15.875mm SidesOutside Box Width: 22.33" (567.1 mm)
RUNNER: 21" (533.4mm)•MAX HEIGHT: 4.62" (117.4mm)•RECESS: 13mm
Outside Drawer Box WidthKEY RESULT
22 5/16"in
567.1 mm

Opening 24" minus 1.673" hardware clearance

Front / Back Sub-Front Cut
21 1/16"in
535.4 mm

Saw cut between 2 sides

Max Drawer Height
4 5/8"in
117.4 mm

Clearance top & bottom

Workshop Saw Cut-List (Dadoed Bottom)

  • 2x Drawer Sides:21" × 4 5/8"
  • 2x Front / Back Sub:21 1/16" × 4 5/8"
  • 1x Bottom Panel:21 9/16" × 20 1/4"
  • Bottom Recess / Dado:1/2" recess; 6.35mm dado depth
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Order Blum Tandem 563F (3/4" Material) Runners

Genuine full-extension runners with integrated soft-close dampers and locking device clips.

Blum Tandem 563F (3/4" Material) Clearance vs Competing Slides

Compare width deductions, bottom recesses, and max side thicknesses across slide runners.

Material / SpecificationWidth DeductionBottom RecessSlide TypeMax Thickness
Blum Tandem 563F (3/4" Material)ACTIVE42.5 mm (1.673")13 mmUndermount19 mm
Blum Tandem 563H / 563F (5/8" Material)49 mm (1.9375")13 mmUndermount16 mm
Blum Movento 760H (High Capacity)42.5 mm (1.673")13 mmUndermount16 mm
Salice Futura F70 / F7ONG42 mm (1.654")12.5 mmUndermount16 mm
Standard Side-Mount Ball Bearing (1/2" Clearance)25.4 mm (1")0 mmSide Mount19 mm
Accuride 3832 Classic Full Extension25.4 mm (1")0 mmSide Mount19 mm

Mathematical Derivation for Blum Tandem 563F (3/4" Material) Drawer Box

How internal opening dimensions convert into saw cut dimensions with zero binding.

Step 1: Subtract Hardware Width Deduction567.1mm (22.33")
Formula: W_box = W_opening - Hardware_Clearance
Calculation: 609.6mm (24.00") - 42.5mm (1.673") = 567.1mm (22.33")

Deducts the factory runner clearance specified by Blum to allow free gliding without binding.

Step 2: Calculate Front/Back Sub-Front Length535.4mm (21.08")
Formula: L_sub = W_box - (2 × Wood_Thickness)
Calculation: 567.1mm - (2 × 15.88mm) = 535.4mm (21.08")

Saw cut dimension for the front and rear cross-members between the two outer drawer sides.

Step 3: Route Bottom Recess Notch13mm (1/2")
Formula: Recess = Slide_Hook_Clearance
Calculation: Dado groove routed at 13mm from bottom edge = 13mm (1/2")

Allows the concealed runner mechanism to tuck under the drawer box floor.

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Engineering Specifications & Troubleshooting Guide: Blum Tandem 563F (3/4" Material)

Factory-tested parameters, common failure modes, and workbench best practices.

Maker Pro Tips
  • Engineered specifically for 3/4" (19mm) drawer box side material.
  • Width deduction is 42.5mm (1-11/16"), narrower than the 563H version.
  • Requires identical 13mm bottom recess groove.
Most Critical Mistake to Avoid

Using the 49mm deduction formula intended for 563H, leaving the drawer box 6.5mm too loose in the opening.

Recommended Machine Settings
width Deduction42.5 mm (1.673")
bottom Recess13 mm (0.5118")
slide TypeUndermount
max Side Thickness19 mm

Frequently Asked Questions: Blum Tandem 563F (3/4" Material)

Manufacturer specifications, cabinet opening deductions, and workshop installation.

Q1What is the drawer box width deduction for Blum Tandem 563F (3/4" Material)?
The outside drawer box width deduction for Blum Tandem 563F (3/4" Material) is exactly 42.5mm (1.673 inches). Subtract this from your clear cabinet opening width.
Q2What bottom recess notch is needed for Blum Tandem 563F (3/4" Material)?
Blum Tandem 563F (3/4" Material) requires an undercut bottom recess of 13mm (0.5118 inches) with a 6mm rear hook hole.
Q3What is the maximum drawer side thickness for Blum Tandem 563F (3/4" Material)?
The maximum drawer side thickness supported by Blum Tandem 563F (3/4" Material) is 19mm (typically 5/8" Baltic birch plywood).