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   Jfrostjr | Dec 01, 2008 07:16pm | #1

   I tried ordering direct from Hettich and it was a nightmare. Orders were never complete as each individual part for the slide had to be ordered separately - no ordering "24" under-mount slide" for example. If I did I only got a slide and not the mounting parts.

   After three wrong/incomplete shipments, I gave up. This doesn't answer your question - it is just a suggestion for what NOT to do.

   Frosty

   "I sometimes think we consider the good fortune of the early bird and overlook the bad fortune of the early worm." FDR - 1922

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   GaryW | Dec 01, 2008 08:08pm | #2

   Hettich Quadro are, in my opinion, the best. They're offered in many more incremental lengths, and they've proven to be fail proof.

   I buy mine from MacMurray Pacific - a wholesaler, which can be found at http://wb500.macpac1.com/, however MacPac doesn't have a link to that slide. It can be found here: http://www.hettichamerica.com/hus/PDF/kb/Quadro_30_USA_Korrektur6.pdf  

   Gary W

   gwwoodworking.com

   
   

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   Edited 12/1/2008 12:09 pm by GaryW

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   big_boss_man | Dec 01, 2008 08:21pm | #3

   How do you like the adjustment of the Quadro? I am making inlay cabinets drawers and am wondering what the best way to adjust the drawer forward and back?

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   GaryW | Dec 01, 2008 09:22pm | #5

   I think you mean "inset" drawer fronts and doors. If so, then, just as with overlay fronts, I install a wood stop and 1.5 - 3mm thick bumpers on either the drawer front or stop. That insures that all are more easily aligned. Otherwise, the only depth adjustment is in the slide placement. I suggest you make a mockup, and then follow the directions on the earlier attached Hettich Quadro catalog for the proper setback of the slide. I haven't thought about it, because we use a guage to set the slide, and I just measured it at 19mm.Gary W

   gwwoodworking.com

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   sleepydad | Dec 01, 2008 08:27pm | #4

   thanks I'll take a look.

   I was hoping to spend less than $30 per slide.  funny the hardware almost always costs me more than the wood.

   and as far as my wife is concerned my labor is free.

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   ted | Dec 02, 2008 05:36am | #7

   I've had quite the opposite experience with Hettich products. Never tried their undermount slides so I can't say whether that particular product is superior over any other. I have however found Hettich hinges, and euro-slides and drawer box system to be quite inferior to industry leader Blum.

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   GaryW | Dec 02, 2008 10:16pm | #9

   I don't use any other Hettich products, so I can't comment on them, but the undermount Quadro is a good slide that gives more drawer depth options than others. I tried the Blumotion slides, but they were adversely affected by workshop dust, which is why I tried Quadros and stuck with them.Gary W

   gwwoodworking.com

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   Jamie_Buxton | Dec 02, 2008 12:55am | #6

   You can get Hettich Quadro from http://www.cshardware.com  I've built one kitchen with them, and found little difference in quality or cost from the market leader, Blum Tandem.

    

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   terrylee86 | Dec 02, 2008 04:26pm | #8

   Try this site. I think you will be happy with their prices and service. Call if you want 10 slides of one length, they will give you a quantity discount. http://www.chaircitysupply.com/hettich.aspx