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All cabinets in place

Posted Nov 23rd, 07 at 3:57 pm by Gloria (Gloria's Blog)
I used an Arlig door as a cover panel for the 30" cab used as a blind cab. I bought a 15" but changed my mind and cut it to 12"W before installing it. If someday I want to add a door, an 18"W door should fit.

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joining and sealing Countertops

Posted Nov 13th, 07 at 2:05 pm by Gloria (Gloria's Blog)
These are notes from kingdave@mac.com's install I saved for future reference.


I installed my Numerar Aluminum effect countertops and butt jointed the finished edges togther as you did, without the double stick tape. Here's how I finished the job:

1. Apply blue...
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Suspension rail goof

Posted Nov 2nd, 07 at 6:21 pm by Gloria (Gloria's Blog)
I'm such an idiot! I know better!

What's wrong with this picture?



I measured and placed the suspension rail for the base 12"D cabinets. Now it's time to install them, it's...
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Wall cabinets up!

Posted Oct 29th, 07 at 5:31 pm by Gloria (Gloria's Blog)
This pantry has been mostly empty for almost a year so it’s not like I have to hurry and get it done so we have running water again. I would like to finish by Christmas though.

First, all the suspension rail up and the first cabinet up:

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wall cabinets as base cabinets

Posted Oct 29th, 07 at 4:57 pm by Gloria (Gloria's Blog)
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T - No, no extra key. 1 5/8" screws work fine - the leg block is 1" thick, plus the 3/4" for the cabinet, and even allowing a bit for compression of the block when the screw is driven, and there's no problem at all.

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