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   Guest_ | Nov 14, 1999 02:42am | #1

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   The "best" way would probably be brass inserts epoxied into
   the granite in the appropriate place for those useless
   bendable metal tabs the mfrs. supply. That's what all the
   directions say anyway.
   Align the DW to the adjoining cabs just right with the leg
   levelers after the plumber and lectrician have quit ruining
   them. Lower the top edge by the front legs about 3/8".
   Squeeze a small bead of clear silicone caulk on the top of
   the DW then screw the legs up to make the seal. Put a sign
   on the handle of the DW saying "do not open for 24 hours."
   Time and date it and you're done. The seal can be broken
   with a putty knife but does a great job of steadying those
   wobbly wet ones.

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   Guest_ | Nov 14, 1999 07:50am | #2

   * Chuckster,

   Your tip is a trade secret, your not supposed to give them away. . . ;-}

   Joseph Fusco View Image

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   Fred_Matthews | Nov 14, 1999 10:30am | #3

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   I don't get it...why would you attach DW directly to granite? You should have 1 1/2" of wood to attach to, cabinet top (3/4") and subtop for granite support (3/4"). Is your granite spanning the distance over the DW? Not a good idea. Also, it is advisable to seal the underside of cabinet above dw well to prevent moisture getting into underside of granite slab.

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   Guest_ | Nov 15, 1999 04:47am | #4

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   I suppose you could span some 1x between the adjacent cabinets and attach the DW to it.

   Pete Draganic

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   Guest_ | Nov 15, 1999 08:39am | #5

   *FredM and Pete: exactly my comments.

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   Guest_ | Nov 15, 1999 10:25am | #6

   *Here's an answer from the JLC Q&A.www.jlconline.com/jlc/qana/kitchen/attaching_granite

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   tony_keay | Jan 04, 2000 11:33pm | #7

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   What is the best way to attach a dishwasher to a granite countertop?