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   Sphere | Jun 20, 2008 09:53pm | #1

   I've used plywood and solid wood ( Pine, pop, maple,oak) both with no problems, but keep in mind the weight and fastners, glue the cab cleat as well, and do not relie on just the cabinet back/hang strip attach to the top and sides if at all possible.

   Make damm sure the wall cleat is finding studs.

   Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

   Repairs, Remodeling, Restorations

   "We strive for conversion,we get lost in conversation, and wallow in consternation. "
   Me.

   
   

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   Edited 6/20/2008 2:54 pm ET by Sphere

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   jimmiem | Jun 20, 2008 10:07pm | #2

   Thank You,

   Can only hit 1 stud .  Will use toggles on the cleat also.   I was going to make a wide cleat so I can get 2 to 3 srews through the cleat in to the stud. It's a bathroom cabinet so it won't be as heavy as a kitchen cabinet.

    

    

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   Sphere | Jun 20, 2008 10:16pm | #3

   Gotcha. When i was more mobile and not rooted, I moved my shop and wall cabs , milk crates that hung on walls many, many times..I used whatever I had handy for cleats. Surprisingly strong, one crate is full of 10" sawblades and jsut a 1x3 furring strip ripped in two holding it.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

   Repairs, Remodeling, Restorations

   "We strive for conversion,we get lost in conversation, and wallow in consternation. "Me.

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   CapnMac | Jun 21, 2008 12:01am | #4

   Oh, and it can be a very good thing to double check how the nailer is attached to the cabinet, too.  There are some already-assembled boxes out there that were built on Mondays.

   Discovering that the nailer is attached with only a couple 1/4" staples (and the backk with only 3-4 more) can be an experience--don't ask me how I know <g>

   Occupational hazard of my occupation not being around (sorry Bubba)
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   jimmiem | Jun 21, 2008 02:56am | #6

   Yes, it was built on Monday...probably first thing in the morning..lots of staples .  Not very expensive. What I plan to do is put some screws through the back into the nailer. I wanted to build my own but my wife got impatient.  It really is amazing how cheaply a lot of things are made.

    

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   CapnMac | Jun 21, 2008 03:02am | #7

   probably first thing in the morning..lots of staples 

   Toss up whether eleventy dozen staples is better or worse than 3-4 . . . or dribbly glue or none at all.

   I have this preference for KD (knock down, aka flat-pack) so that I can assemble these things (for better or for worse <sigh>)Occupational hazard of my occupation not being around (sorry Bubba)

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   jimmiem | Jun 21, 2008 03:11am | #9

   Lots of glue.  I'm going to have to cut some of it off so that I can attach the cleat to the box. For fun I just might do a rabbet so the box cleat will fit over the glue.  Who knows,  if I cut away the excess glue the whole thing may fall apart. 

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   MSA1 | Jun 21, 2008 12:23am | #5

   Instead of the cleat, have you considered removing a section of the drywall and installing a piece of 1/2" plywood? I've found it works pretty good. 

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   jimmiem | Jun 21, 2008 03:06am | #8

   I had done that when I installed an over-the-stove microwave and wasn't able to hit enough studs. I cut out the drywall, ripped 1/2 inch off some 2X4's, screwed them to the 2X4's in the wall and attached 1/2 inch ply.  Had to recess the ply so that I could replace the drywall (I was told that I needed to have the drywall because it was over the stove).  Toggled to the ply and screwed to the studs.  Worked out great but took some time. 

   Thank You for your response.  

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   MSA1 | Jun 21, 2008 05:01am | #10

   Thank you for your response, to my response, to your inquiry.

   Didint realize we were so formal, maybe I should go put some clothes on.:>)

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   jimmiem | Jun 21, 2008 04:44pm | #11

   The more informal the better.  I just wanted you to know that I appreciate you taking the time to help.

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   Snort | Jun 21, 2008 05:06pm | #13

   You may be overkilling this for a medicine cabinet, unless you're into really heavy drugs... If dogs run free, then what must be,

   Must be, and that is all.

   True love can make a blade of grass

   Stand up straight and tall.

   In harmony with the cosmic sea,

   True love needs no company,

   It can cure the soul, it can make it whole,

   If dogs run free.

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   jimmiem | Jun 21, 2008 07:13pm | #14

   The cabinet is my wife's idea.  She's trying to get me organized. No drugs..besides they all say not to store them in the bathroom anyway.

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   Snort | Jun 22, 2008 02:10am | #18

   We all blame it on the wives<G> Unless it's a really heavy cabinet, if the back is stout enough, screwing into one stud will hold it, and there's a lot less collateral damage. Now you see this one-eyed midget

   Shouting the word "NOW"

   And you say, "For what reason?"

   And he says, "How?"

   And you say, "What does this mean?"

   And he screams back, "You're a cow

   Give me some milk

   Or else go home"

4. 
   MSA1 | Jun 21, 2008 10:39pm | #16

   Just jerkiin your chain.

4. 
   rasconc | Jun 21, 2008 04:56pm | #12

   Get a piece of the carpet transition alum strip, cut it in half, one half on wall, one on cab. 

   http://www.mdteam.com/products.php?category=1369

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   jrnbj | Jun 21, 2008 10:34pm | #15

   Dogbones to you, my man.....

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   rasconc | Jun 22, 2008 01:16am | #17

   Thanks, it lets you hang pretty close to wall.  Been meaning to submit the tip.  I thought of it when I needed to hang some fairly large mirrors I built frames for for a client.