Drawer measuring tip

[Larry Edgerton]

When I have a lot of drawers to measure and and using side mount slides, I glue a block on the end of the tape with hot melt that is the thickness of the slides and clearance, usually 1 1/16"on most slides. Saves the math and the possibility of a mistake.

[Rod Sheridan]

Thanks, that's a good tip.

I started measuring in metric to avoid the arithmetical errors, no fractions, works great, easier to use than the inch sytem.

Regards, Rod.

[Bill Huber]

I use a Construction calculator and then make a story stick out of some scrap.
I really like the calculator and it helps me a lot on just about everything I make.

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[Stephen Edwards]

I use a Construction calculator and then make a story stick out of some scrap.
I really like the calculator and it helps me a lot on just about everything I make.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100648120

Good tip Larry! Bill, I don't have the calculator but I do use story sticks for a lot of projects. They're a real time saver and help avoid many mistakes.

[David DeCristoforo]

I have a stick with a tape rule (the "sticky back" kind used on RAS and chop saw fences) glued to both faces. The ends of the tape ("0") is held back 1"+ from the end. Having the tape on both sides makes it "reversible".

[Mike Goetzke]

Good tip - I just went through this exercise last night for an under workbence cabinet. I must have checked my calcluations 10 times due to the number of things that need to be included.

Mike

[Stephen Edwards]

I have a stick with a tape rule (the "sticky back" kind used on RAS and chop saw fences) glued to both faces. The ends of the tape ("0") is held back 1"+ from the end. Having the tape on both sides makes it "reversible".

Excellent idea! I think I'll "borrow" that one from you.