How to Choose a Docking Drawer Outlet
Creating functional organized spaces is as easy as 1, 2, 3. We'll walk you through the steps of how to start planning your Docking Drawer project.

Choose a Location
Almost every Docking Drawer project starts with one of these 4 drawer box types:
Narrow
* Requires a channel to be cut in the cabinet sidewall of a Blade outlet installation.
Vertical
Identify your drawer box type to see what minimum measurements are required for your installation.

Measure the Drawer
Drawer Box Width
(Outer Dimension)
Interior Drawer Box Height
Space Behind the Drawer Box
Base Cabinet Depth

Choose an Outlet

Shallow Drawer
Most often found in kitchens, closets, offices, side tables, entryway tables, and retail projects.
Minimum drawer box width (OD):
15" or more
Minimum interior drawer box height:
3" or more
Most Popular Outlets for Shallow Drawers:

Tall Drawer
Most often found in bathroom vanities and in drawers that need above-glide mounting.
Minimum drawer box width (OD):
13" or more
Minimum interior drawer box height:
4" or more
Most Popular Outlets for Tall Drawers:

Narrow Drawer
Most often found in bathroom vanities and drawers as narrow as 9” with over-glide mounting. Requires a channel to be cut in the cabinet sidewall.
Minimum drawer box width (OD):
9" or more (requires a channel to be cut in the cabinet sidewall)
Minimum interior drawer box height:
4" or more
Most Popular Outlet for Narrow Drawers:

Vertical Drawer
Most often found in bathroom vanities and kitchen pull-outs. Blade Series outlets can easily be rotated for vertical installations.
Minimum drawer box width (OD):
8" or more
Minimum interior drawer box height:
13" or more
Most Popular Outlets for Vertical Drawers:
Project Planning Resources
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